Klocket – House of Knowledge
In the fall of 2021, a celebration took place at the House of Knowledge in Klockaretorpet (also called ”Klocket”): a…
Sustainable and comfortable housing
During 2023, the first tenants moved into new flats by Örebrobostäder (ÖBO) in the block called Biplanet (the Biplane*), located…
Pop-up store for recycled items
Over the next ten years, approximately 1,700 apartments will be renovated in Uppsala. How to do this while working towards…
Loan for social sustainability in renovation projects
Botkyrkabyggen, a Swedish affordable housing provider, faces a significant challenge. Buildings constructed in the 1960s and 1970s require renovations of…
Reusing 3,000 bricks: from a sports field to public housing
Uppsalahem is set to renovate million-program facades in the Gottsunda district in Uppsala using surplus bricks from a sports facility…
‘Tigers’ children’s group improves the neighbourhood
To improve the quality of life of children, it is crucial to give them the opportunity to influence their living…
Summer Champs internships
Each summer, ÖrebroBostäder (ÖBO) organises the ‘Summer Champs’ internship programme in the Vivalla neighbourhood. The programme aims to empower young…
Combating loneliness through multigenerational living: SällBo
The SällBo project aims to combat loneliness and promote social cohesion through mutual support. It is a multicultural and multigenerational…
Vivalla Youth Parliament
Young people can provide important inputs to improve a neighbourhood and community life. ÖrebroBostäder (ÖBO) created a meaningful opportunity for…
Energy saving for sustainable housing
Between 2007 and 2022, Vätterhem achieved considerable savings in energy consumption. One of the key elements was the recruitment of…