TV Tip: City, Climate, Sustainability – A Journey into the Future of Building
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The documentary takes you across Europe in search of concrete answers to the questions: How can we build in a climate-neutral or even climate-positive way? What can we learn from pioneers in Copenhagen, Berlin, Zurich, or Paris? The series presents exciting, visionary projects, innovative building materials, and bold planning approaches—from green high-rises and timber hybrid buildings to sponge city concepts. "City, Climate, Sustainability" is thus an inspiring journey through the architecture of tomorrow—informative, engaging, and visually impressive.
Episode 1: What Are the Danes Doing Differently?
Copenhagen is considered a pioneer in sustainable urban development and consistently ranks among the top three most livable cities in the world. Projects like "Islands Brygge," a public swimming area in a former industrial harbor, demonstrate how sustainable ideas can enrich people's lives.
Episode 2: Norway, Sweden, Finland
The far north relies on wood: In Scandinavia, modern neighborhoods and buildings are emerging using renewable building materials and holistic energy concepts. One example is "Vertikal Nydalen," which shows how buildings can operate without conventional air conditioning through natural ventilation and geothermal energy.
Episode 3: Austria and Germany
In the Seestadt Aspern, Vienna's "15-minute city" is being developed, focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable building materials, and flexible living structures. In Berlin, the architecture firm Ensømble demonstrates how circular architecture works: a parking garage is transformed into an office building using reclaimed materials.
Episode 4: Spain and France
Barcelona and Paris are among the most densely populated cities in Europe and suffer from high traffic emissions. A solution is provided by Salvador Rueda's superblock model for the Spanish capital. In Paris, the Georges-Pompidou expressway has been converted into a pedestrian promenade.
You can watch all episodes for free in the ARTE Mediathek.
