What’s it like working with our thermo wood cladding Bronsø?
During the construction of IKANO Bolig's residential project Bakkekvarteret, we visited the building site to capture the installation process of 400 m² of our thermo wood cladding Bronsø.
🛠 Learn how Bronsø is applied in practice through first-hand experiences from the team at @andersmainz_byg .
At Bakkekvarteret, Bronsø combines the performance of conventional building products with a significantly lower environmental impact: cutting emissions with 69% compared with similar virgin products (calculations based on available EPD's, read more at again.dk/sustainability). 🌍
📽 See Bronsø Thermo Wood Cladding in practice!
#circularconstruction #thermowood #sustainablearchitecture
Behind-the-scenes: Oiling new samples of Hjælmø End-Grain Flooring
High-traffic spaces such as schools, workplaces, and public buildings require a flooring that can handle intensive use - but they should also feel good to be in, with surfaces that are both robust and visually warm.
Our end-grain flooring Hjælmø offers both durability and design possibilities. Cutting the wood across the grain creates a surface that is resistant to wear, while also revealing the wood’s natural rings and texture - resulting in a strong and visually expressive floor.
The wooden blocks can be laid in different patterns and surface-treated to fit the aesthetic of any project - choose a clear oil or lacquer to keep the wood’s natural expression, or create a lighter feel with white versions.
Aside from its lively expression, Hjælmø also supports projects by a reduced CO₂e-emission. The flooring is made from offcuts sourced from Danish window frame production - saving 11 kg of material per m² installed and reducing emissions by up to 76% compared to similar virgin alternatives.*
✨ See the grain of a Hjælmø flooring come alive as August and Sofie oil new samples, and explore the different surface treatments and expressions on our website!
*Calculations based on available EPD's. Read more at again.dk
#circularconstruction #sustainablearchitecture #endgrain
Kofoeds Skole - building with circular ambitions
At Kofoeds Skole, new buildings are taking shape, developed with respect for the existing architecture and its qualities. The new additions are inspired by the school’s signature architectural style, continuing its characteristic rounded structures in the new design.
The project is driven by a clear ambition to reduce resource consumption. Active choices have been made to use reused, remanufactured, and recycled materials wherever possible, with wood playing a central role throughout the construction.
The construction is being carried out by @logikogco , who share the ambition to move the building sector in a more responsible direction.
As part of the project, a:gain has delivered Bronsø - a thermowood facade cladding made from discarded materials.
The construction is ongoing and is expected to be completed during the summer 2026.
#circularconstruction #sustainablearchitecture #thermowood
A wooden facade brings an organic expression to any project- our thermo wood cladding Bronsø also brings a 69% reduction in CO₂e emissions (calculations based on EPD*), as it is made from pine discarded during regular production, saving 7.74 kg of wood per m².
🔨 When Bronsø is installed, it starts with a deep golden-brown tone. As a living material, the cladding then undergoes a natural patination process, developing a silver-grey surface.
⏳ The patination process typically begins within 3-6 months of installation, depending on factors such as UV exposure, orientation, and local climate.
The final silvery-grey tone is a natural result of these conditions in combination with the wood’s living character.
If you wish to maintain the warm brown appearance, a natural wood protection with UV filter can be applied before or shortly after installation. Regardless of your preference in colour, this natural weathering is part of the wood’s character - meaning the cladding’s performance and durability remain the same.
Patina is simply a natural expression of the material we’re working with, and a reminder that it’s alive. 🌱
Want to know more about Bronsø Thermo Wood Cladding? Find full documentation through the link in our bio.
*EPD and calculations available at again.dk
#sustainablearchitecture #circularconstruction #co2ereduction
Tak til alle jer, der kom til åbningen af ATELIER ACT og ferniseringen af vores første udstilling skabt i samarbejde med @again.products
Det blev en vellykket eftermiddag, hvor rummet for alvor blev indviet og kom i brug – med gode samtaler, nysgerrighed og nye møder på tværs. Præcis det, vi håbede på, da vi begyndte at forme idéen om atelieret.
Tanken med ATELIER ACT er at skabe et udstillingsrum, hvor arkitektur møder kunst, design og håndværk – og hvor forskellige perspektiver på, hvordan vi former vores omgivelser, får plads.
Udstillingen med a:gain kan opleves de næste måneder. Vi holder dørene åbne.
Kig forbi.
Foto: @kavianborhani
#actwithkindness
#actarchitects
#atelieract
📐 Classic floor patterns reimagined through mixes of wood and finish
With our Funderø Parquet, classic pattern options with a twist, create a consistent surface, allowing for defined mixes of wood species and surface treatments.
These mixes in wood and finish are a reflection of the floor's material sourcing. Funderø is manufactured from discarded hardwood boards set aside during Danish parquet production because of visual variations - still providing full performance and durability.
♻ By saving these resources, Funderø offers approximately 77% lower CO₂e emissions compared with similar virgin products, based on EPDs*.
The floor can be laid in our different patterns, including banded, crooked herring, and a 90's layout, offering flexibility in both design and expression.
🔹 Banded - The pattern runs in one direction with alternating staggering (129 mm / 450 mm), giving the boards a paired expression that still reads as one surface.
🔹 Crooked herring - A modern version of the traditional herringbone floor, where planks laid in an uneven pattern create a dynamic surface that shifts depending on the viewer's angle.
🔹 90's - Two board strips are rotated 90 degrees and set in a contrasting wood and finish, resulting in a subtle woven effect.
The patterns are offered in defined wood species - oak/ash, oak/oak and beech/maple - and mixed surface finishes, adding depth and rhythm to the spaces it helps shape.
That’s the straightforward approach behind a Funderø parquet: a consistent expression combined with flexible application.
👉 Explore the different patterns and see how Funderø shape projects through the link in our bio!
*Find EPD and calculations at again.dk
This Thursday - join us at ATELIER ACT opening for conversations and drinks!
Together with ACT Architects, we’re hosting a casual after-work this Thursday, April 23, in the new exhibition space ATELIER ACT.
Drop by and see our remanufactured products come to life when architecture meets craft!
🕒 Drop-in 15.30-18.00
📍ACT Architects, Grønningen 1, Copenhagen
Why working with natural variation is key to more sustainable construction - hear Project Advisor Johannes Greisen break it down. 💡
When you walk through nature, does it bother you that flowers vary in colour or that trees don’t grow in parallel lines?
Probably not. Because that variation is what makes nature so beautiful 🌳
In construction, working with organic materials like wood puts pressure on several qualities of the material as part of a building element. Naturally, some materials don’t meet the requirements and have to be sorted out.
And rightfully so - the built environment must be safe for its users and stand the test of time, with fully managable risks and predictable performance.
❕ But there’s an issue. Today, a substantial amount of material is discarded during production for reasons unrelated to functionality - but because of visual appearance. As a society we have decided that we don't want knots and cracks that naturally appear in wood to be visible. This means perfectly useful material goes to waste in an industry that can’t afford extensive harvesting of new resources.
At a:gain, we embrace natural characteristics such as knots and colour variations. We remanufacture materials that are discarded because of purely visual reasons, into new building products - with the same performance and guarantees as conventional alternatives.
By saving these materials, we create building solutions that:
🔹 Save resources
🔹 Reduce emissions
🔹 Reduce waste
🔹 Embrace natural variation
This way, our products support circular construction while bringing a unique, lively appearance to every space they shape - all thanks to natural variation.
Want to learn more about the products? Find our full product portfolio through the link in our bio.
📽 And hear Johannes explain why this approach matters!
#circularconstruction #bæredygtigtbyggeri #sustainablearchitecture
📐 Sustainable design in action - DEKO installing Tystø glass wall partition
456 m² of our Tystø glass wall partition system is now in place at Jeudan’s new office project at Østerbrogade 125.
🏗 Throughout the project, we joined the professionals from DEKO to capture the production and installation process of Tystø, from start to finished glass wall.
The Tystø system is possible thanks to our partnership with DEKO - the company bringing over 45 years of expertise within indoor partition solutions. Together we developed Tystø - an indoor partition system made from 100% discarded pine and reclaimed glass.
🔹 Cutting emissions by 73% compared to similar virgin solutions (read more at again.dk/sustainability)
🔹 Designed to your project's specified dimensions and needs
🔹 Professional assembly on-site
Keep an eye out for upcoming project videos!
KOM MED TIL ÅBNINGEN AF ATELIER ACT OG FERNISERING MED A:GAIN
Sammen inviterer ACT og a:gain til en uformel afterwork-fernisering med kolde drikke og god mulighed for samtale.
ATELIER ACT er et nyt udstillingsrum, hvor arkitektur møder kunst, design og håndværk – og hvor forskellige perspektiver på, hvordan vi former vores omgivelser, får plads.
Som en del af åbningen præsenterer a:gain et udvalg af genfremstillede byggeprodukter, vist både som materialer og rumlige elementer. Udstillingen bevæger sig mellem produkt og installation og giver et taktilt og visuelt indblik i, hvordan sekundære ressourcer kan indgå i nutidig arkitektur.
Kig forbi, oplev rummet og vær med i dialogen.
PRAKTISK
Dato: Torsdag d. 23. april
Tid: 15.30-18.00 (Drop-in)
Sted: ACT Architects, Grønningen 1, København
Læs mere og tilmeld dig via link i bio.
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📐 A solid foundation for exploration: Hjælmø end-grain flooring at New Aarch ♻
Aarhus School of Architecture, New Aarch, is designed as a robust and flexible framework. The building’s architecture intentionally steps into the background, providing a refined and solid foundation for activity.
The result is a large-scale workshop building designed for longevity - for new generations of architects and new ways of thinking about the built environment.
For the project, Bygningsstyrelsen, together with contractor A. Enggaard and ADEPT Architects, worked with few and carefully selected materials.
One of them is our end-grain brick flooring Hjælmø - a floor well suited for workshop environments and intensive daily use, absorbing the wear from models, machines and projects of all scales.
2,000 m² of Hjælmø end-grain flooring is now in use at New Aarch, serving as a durable foundation for students to explore and shape the future of architecture.
♻ At the same time, it helps reduce emissions and the need for new material sourcing. Hjælmø is made from 100% discarded pine - saving 11 kg of wood per m² and reducing CO₂e emissions by up to 76% compared with similar conventional products.
When the surface wears over time it is easily renewed instead of replaced, as the floor can be sanded and restored up to 15 times.
In this project, the Hjælmø flooring achieved:
♻️ 22,000 kg wood saved
🌱 4,440 kg CO₂e footprint (based on internal LCA calculations)
We’re glad to have contributed to a building like New Aarch - dedicating both space and time to collaboration and forward-thinking!
📍 Aarhus, Denmark - finished 2021
#sustainablearchitecture #circularconstruction #endgrainflooring #co2ereduction
Celebration for Christian Wittrup’s 50th! 🎉
Last Friday, the a:gain team celebrated Christian Wittrup’s 50th birthday a little early, before he headed off on birthday vacation! The plan was a confetti surprise, but we learned that an open office is not optimal for secret operations… Luckily Johannes Greisen stepped in with a musical performance and saved the situation!
As Market & External Relations Director at a:gain, Wittrup is often out at fairs, workshops, and events across the country, sharing knowledge and practical ways of building more sustainably. Since the very start of a:gain, he's brought a genuine passion that’s felt through the whole team and continues to shape the journey ahead!
Happy 50th birthday, Wittrup! ⭐
