FutureBuilt

FutureBuilt is a collaborative programme based in Oslo, Norway, established in 2010 to promote climate-friendly urban development through pilot construction projects. It was initiated by the National Association of Norwegian Architects and the Norwegian State Housing Bank, in partnership with key municipalities, and has since grown to include partners such as Oslo, Bærum, Asker, Drammen, Nordre Follo, and Lillestrøm, alongside national agencies and organizations. The core of FutureBuilt’s work is the realisation of pilot projects that demonstrate substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions—each project must aim for at least a 50 percent cut compared to common construction practices, focusing on energy, transport, and materials. The pilot projects span a range of building types: neighbourhoods, housing, schools, kindergartens, office buildings, cultural centres, and cycling infrastructure. As of May 2024, FutureBuilt has supported around 75 such projects and aims to reach 100 by 2030. Notable examples include the Marienlyst School in Drammen, Norway’s first school to achieve the Passive House standard, and the Munch Museum in Oslo, a prominent urban landmark built to ambitious environmental criteria. The programme is driven by a belief that quality pilot projects—both public and commercial—can influence standards and inspire broader change in the Norwegian construction sector. FutureBuilt operates as an innovation arena, requiring each project to incorporate new solutions and to fulfil mandatory sustainability criteria. Its activities contribute to the ongoing development of both regulatory frameworks and market practices in sustainable building.