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Norway Must Prioritize Nature in Construction, Says Triennale Director

Oslo Architecture Triennale director Line Ramstad argues that wealthy nations like Norway must adopt a nature-first approach to building design, criticizing current sustainability efforts as insufficient.

Ramstad believes the industry needs a more holistic and circular design strategy, stating current "green" practices are ineffective. Attempts to solve climate issues within the existing system are inadequate.

She called on Norway to confront its contribution to global warming, noting its prosperity may reduce the willingness to change. Ramstad hopes the Triennale will spur internal discussion on shifting towards a circular society.

Ramstad highlighted that Norway, not feeling climate change consequences directly, needs to recognize its imperative to change. She pointed to a project critiquing building over historic waterways and proposing plans integrating with water systems.

Her advocacy for designing with nature stems from her upbringing and experience in Myanmar-Thailand, where she witnessed the impacts of altering natural landscapes for construction.

Returning to Norway, Ramstad found the country had significantly distanced itself from nature-based practices, losing a close connection to natural processes.

Despite challenges, Ramstad expressed optimism that a nature-first future is achievable, fueled by the Triennale's work. However, she noted systemic industry changes are necessary for ecological proposals to be implemented.

Ramstad hopes the Triennale's conversations will inspire change by highlighting successful examples and fostering a collaborative spirit.

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