BIG completes the world's most environmentally friendly furniture factory in Norway

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In just 18 months , architecture firm BIG has completed the world's greenest furniture factory, The Plus, in Norway. The 7,000 ^m2 project will be a global showcase for highly efficient , sustainable production , as well as an unforgettable destination for diverse visitors.

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The cross-shaped building is made up of four double-height wings, each housing a different stage of the production process.

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The building's energy consumption is 60% lower than for similar conventional factories, while emitting 55% less greenhouse gases than a comparable factory.

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On the green roof there are around 900 solar panels that will generate approximately 250,000 kWh of renewable energy per year.

Furthermore, the plant will reuse 90-95% of the water used in production. This makes the project “ Paris-proof ”, aligning it with the global goals set out in the Paris Agreement to halve emissions by 2030.

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The building combines Passivhaus energy efficiency strategies with a streamlined, robot-assisted production line, which, according to the firm, reduces its energy consumption by 90% compared to a conventional factory.

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Unlike most conventional industrial buildings, there are no fences, borders or confidential facilities at The Plus. Full transparency everywhere!

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The project is on track to become the first industrial building in the Nordic countries to achieve the highest rating under the BREEAM environmental certification scheme.

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