BIOSIS

We recently had the privilege of visiting Iqaluit, deep in the Canadian Arctic, where "Iqaluit" translates from Inuktitut as "place of many fish". Our team was invited to explore development opportunities in this unique city because of our climate-driven, minimal-impact approach and our experience working cross-culturally in northern regions. We’re deeply committed to honoring and preserving the rich cultures and breathtaking landscapes in the regions where we work. By collaborating closely with communities, we strive to create well-balanced solutions that respect and uphold local values. #biosis #climatedrivendesign #minimalimpact #iqaluit #nunavut #canada

The Architect's Newspaper explores solutions for Northern Canada’s critical housing shortage and how we are applying our experience in resilient, climate-driven architecture from similar challenging environments like Greenland and Scandinavia to Northern Canada. With a focus on blending identity, culture, comfort, durability, and aesthetics, BIOSIS' goal is to create structures that can withstand harsh conditions while respecting the landscape. Our mission is to design buildings that not only endure the test of time and harsh elements but also respect the landscape and uplift communities with architectural excellence and vibrant urban spaces. Read more about our work and vision in The Architect's Newspaper's recent article: https://lnkd.in/gVGSfZyC #biosis #climatedrivendesign #resiliency #architecture #urbanplanning

Check out our housing proposal for the new Ningitsivik development in Nuuk, created in collaboration with Titarneq and featured in Nuuk Ugeavis! The houses, ranging from customized single-family homes to multiplexes, will prioritize comfort, durability, and low maintenance. Constructed primarily in wood and elevated on pillars, they follow the natural contours of the terrain, ensuring minimal impact on the landscape while embodying resilient design principles. Join us for an open house at Titarneq on August 21st from 5-7 PM to explore and discuss the options in person. #biosis #titarneq #climatedrivendesign #architecture #nuuk #greenland Svend Sværd | Inuuteq Hendriksen

For Nuukullak 10, as well as our other projects in Greenland and around the world, we turn the constraints of often-harsh environments into opportunities, letting nature be part of our minimal-impact and resilient designs. Our work is shaped by the climatic conditions of the places we operate. To achieve this, we study parameters such as landscape, flora, climate, building constraints, and social patterns. Our designs adapt to and are influenced by these factors. Explore how we're redefining urban development in the Arctic with minimal impact and maximum comfort. Check out the full article on BauNetz to learn more! Photos: Emil Stach #biosis #climatedrivendesign #architecture #design #nuuk #greenland

We are honoured to be nominated for the Nordic Council Environment Prize 2024. This year, the prize focuses on sustainable construction, with an emphasis on adaptive architecture and regenerative building practices. The prize goes to a company, organisation or individual in the Nordics for exemplary efforts to integrate respect for nature and the environment into their business or work or for some other form of extraordinary initiative on behalf of nature and the environment. Our philosophy centers on climate-driven design, allowing nature and the landscape to guide our projects. This approach helps us discover low-impact solutions to the challenges we face in environments of Scandinavia, the North Atlantic, and the Arctic. The 70 entries will be whittled down to a shortlist, which will be revealed on 28 June. #biosis #climatedrivendesign | The Nordic Council of Ministers and The Nordic Council

Our container sized modular timber cabins consist of small, 1.5 - 2.5 storey micro-residences that can be assembled almost anywhere, including remote, hard-to-reach communities in the Arctic. This makes them ideal for addressing acute housing needs in these regions. The tiny homes are resilient and climate-adaptive, designed to endure harsh weather conditions. They are elevated on stilts to protect inhabitants from snow and water as well as to maintain minimal impact and preserve the landscape by avoiding rock blasting. The modules are designed for easy disassembly, simplifying maintenance and repair. They leave a minimal local footprint. Inside, optimal utilization of space was a priority. Customized, built-in furniture contributes to a sense of optimized yet minimal living. #biosis #climatedrivendesign #minimalimpact #modular #containerhousing #containers #modularhousing #greenland

At BIOSIS, we believe in letting nature lead the way. Our latest project, Nuukullak 10, reflects this philosophy. Perched on the mountain ridge in Nuuk's transforming Entreprenørdalen district, the building embraces its surroundings with a climate-driven design approach. Nuukullak 10's unique horseshoe shape offers protection from harsh Arctic winds while allowing sunlight to illuminate the courtyard and interiors. The building's orientation and design elements, like southeast-facing balconies and weathered corten steel cladding, work with the environment to create a comfortable living space. Explore how we're redefining urban development in the Arctic with minimal impact and maximum comfort. Check out the full article on ArchDaily to learn more! Photos: Emil Stach #biosis #climatedrivendesign #nuuk #greenland

The recently completed residential complex Nuukullak 10 in Nuuk positions itself within a complex landscape and architectural context, offering many scales to engage with. To the north, the building gently rises above the mountain ridge, establishing an important relationship with the scale of the adjacent one-and-a-half-story residential buildings. Photo: Emil Stach #biosis #climatedrivendesign #nuuk #greenland

The recently completed residential complex Nuukullak 10 in Nuuk positions itself within a complex landscape and architectural context, offering many scales to engage with. To the north, the building gently rises above the mountain ridge, establishing an important relationship with the scale of the adjacent one-and-a-half-story residential buildings. Photo: Emil Stach #biosis #climatedrivendesign #nuuk #greenland

We are excited to announce that construction has started on our Qullilerfik housing project in Nuuk. Qullilerfik is situated on a sloped site initially deemed unsuitable for development. The site required special attention to the complex character and condition of the mountain ridge to unlock its potential for construction. This resulted in the minimal-impact project that gently adapts to the natural terrain and habitat, becoming a harmonious extension of the site’s environment. #biosis #climatedrivendesign #minimalimpact #nuuk #greenland