Case studies

Residential housing that floats on water became a solution for Karlstad Bostads AB in its quest to create floodproof houses. At the same time, the demand for housing that is adjacent to bodies of water can also be met. The idea was born after the severe floods in 2000.

sell at a time that is beneficial for him. The vulnerability to sudden changes in weather during harvesting times. or long periods of rain at undesired times or drought is reduced via one having their own stocks of grain. The farmer can also avoid the price levels that are sometimes unfavourable, which

the new construction of buildings, that functional air conditioning is placed in the group housing and old age homes is ensured most of the time. The contingency plan also includes suggestions for making an inventory of premises and outdoor spaces in search of cool places where people rest during hot

/or maintenance can be a contributory cause for trees faring badly in contemporary urban environments. Lack of space Trees often have a limited space in which to grow, regardless of whether they are placed in a lawn or area with a hard ground surface. Lack of oxygen Pores that are the main source of water and air

Prior to the reconstruction, the surface runoff system in Augustenborg had been a combined sewerage system in which surface runoff and waste water from households were mixed in a single pipe. The system was too small and the dirty water was forced up through the floor drains in cellars every time

consistent quality. In summer, there will be cold water at the same time as the esker filters out microorganisms and small organic particles, reducing the need for chemicals. Work is under way to create a water protection area. The goal is the long-term protection of the water supply in a perspective that

the risk of a landslide. Financing The work was estimated to be completed in 2014 and at that time the cost of stabilising the foundations was estimated at approximately SEK 6 000 000. The property owners, the county administrative board and the Swedish National Heritage Board are the actors who have

. Västra Stranden Sewage Works has a maximum capacity of 3 000 m3/h. In the event of higher flow rates, internal treatment takes place in the high rate clarification facility, which helps to ensure that the works remains within its emissions limits. The ActiFlo process is a type of efficient direct

drier. Effects of the solution Fewer problems with flooded land More steady flow in watercourses The harvest has become more consistent and higher More feed from the arable land Reduced eutrophication in the Baltic Sea Healthier animals - Time consuming - Laborious permit applications - High

the help of microbiological barriers and ultrafilters. The project has a budget of SEK 700 million and is financed by green bonds. Lackarebäck Waterworks is expected to be operational in 2015. Green bonds have also been used to pay for projects that have a strong link to limiting climate change, for