The narrative part of a project called Nordic Networks for Circular Construction, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers. Its development was executed by think tank Demos Helsinki.
The work began with a background study of the concept of Baukultur and its contextualisation in the architectural policies of different Nordic countries. We enriched the analysis with interviews of architectural policy experts. Through the analysis, we identified Nordic specialties and potential building blocks for the new narrative.
In the latter phase of the process, multiple built environment experts from all the Nordic Countries contributed to discussions and workshops. We formulated various hypotheses of the narrative that were tested with the experts. Based on the evaluation, we began constructing the narrative and presented it to the expert audience. Based on their feedback, we finalized the narrative.
The report was written by Theo Cox, Otto-Wille Koste, and Roope Mokka of Demos Helsinki.