Built environment

Cities and communities are facing a complex transition where climate goals, social sustainability and economic development must go hand in hand. For municipalities and property companies, this means making decisions that will stand the test of time despite uncertainty. Energy systems need to become more resource-efficient and circular material flows a reality. Cities and residential areas must be able to grow and be designed to promote the health and well-being of their residents. All this requires innovation and the ability to renew in order to meet society's changing needs.

RISE supports you throughout the transition to sustainable cities and communities. We develop strategic methods for future preparedness and decision support in complex change. Supported by research, we contribute to knowledge about how the built environment affects health and social sustainability. We help you build systematic innovation capacity and facilitate collaboration between different actors. Through our forums and networks, we create meeting places where the public sector, industry and academia can exchange knowledge and drive development forward together.