architecture.now

Norwegian Architectural Policy

The Government wants to promote architecture. There is a need for a new, comprehensive architectural policy. Buildings, cities and population centres are facing new challenges from climate change, growth and transformation.

COVER: Photo: Emile Ashley © NAL|ECOBOX. Preikestolhytta (the Pulpit Cabin). Rogaland (Helen and Hard Architects AS)The Government wants to promote architecture. There is a need for a new, comprehensive architectural policy. Buildings, cities and population centres are facing new challenges from climate change, growth and transformation. This has brought a need for new knowledge and competence, locally, nationally and internationally. The field of architecture is complex and spans many sectors.

The publication "architecture.now" (pdf-format)

This document describes three main challenges facing architecture:

  • Sustainability and climate
  • Change and transformation
  • Knowledge and innovation

 

COVER:
Photo: Emile Ashley © NAL|ECOBOX. Preikestolhytta (the Pulpit Cabin). Rogaland
(Helen and Hard Architects AS)