Rethinking Copenhagen-based recycling station through circular economy for a better use of excess building materials
Name
Klaus Wahid Knudsen
Education degree
Master
Study programme
Cultural Heritage, Transformation and Conservation
Institute
Architecture and Culture
Year
2021
The project creates awareness on circular economy by recycling excess building materials. By rethinking the recycling station on Amager the project creates an opportunity for businesses to focus on circular production. Creating a place for resale and reuse of excess building materials the project presents a way to make a more sustainable construction industry as well as projects for the community
Development of the brick wall surrounding the recycling station.
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Drawing set.
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Visualization: Looking towards the addition (office building) and the courtyard. Right side of the visualization is the old
Visualization: Looking towards the addition (office building) by passing through Kløvermarksvej. Right side of the
The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s):
Sustainable cities and communities (11)
Responsible consumption and production (12)
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Telefon
23984955
Email
Education & Relevant Courses
2019
2021
Master of Architecture MAA, The Royal Danish Academy, Kultur, Transformation og Restaurering at the Institute of Architecture and Culture
Specific focus on further understanding of our architectural heritage. Studied by working with older buildings through transformation, restauration or building a new addition the the existing with focus on the existing's cultural heritage.
2017
2017
Internship at Arkitema Architects
Worked with social housing. Including working with competition proposals, projects funded by private investors and restauration projects. The work spanned from early sketching to final project proposal through such tools as hand drawing, 2D computing of technical drawings and 3D modelling and visualization.
2014
2017
BA Arch, The Royal Danish Academy, Finder Sted "Taking Place" at the Institute of Architecture and Culture
An allround introduction to architecture and how to execute it through projects. Understanding the fundamental aspects of hand drawing and how it can help you in shaping architecture through modern computing programs.
Professional Work Experience
2017
2021
Per Nordahl Svendsen Arkitekter ADA, employee
Administrative work both internally and with clients.
Handling and execution of drawing material for current projects.
Registration and analysis of incoming new projects both on site and at the studio.
IT skills
AutoCAD
Rhino
Vray
Adobe - Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
SketchUp
Office 365
Model work
Language skills
