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Urban development, asker
Developer:	Asker Kommune and Asker Skiklubb
Architect:	Adept Arkitekter and Dark Arkitekter
Others:	ACT (DK), Rambøll (NO) og Bygganalyse (NO)
Area:	110.000 m²
Year:	2011

The plan includes a center expansion so that the area Føyka/Elvely appears as a lively, integrated part of town with distinct urban qualities. The existing network of streets forming a U, which opens to the west. By organizing the new center as an equivalent U, which goes east, the two center sections are linked together into a circular motion and form - a loop! The area includes residences, offices, business and sports. The loop brings together the area's main public spaces such as the river park, the open spaces and squares. The town planning structure makes it easy to orient oneself and creates good accessibility to the main public areas in the center. Esbensen has contributed to make the plan sustainable and has among others proposed a central heating plant, solar heating in selected buildings and passive buildings with green roofs.

urban development, gol
Developer:	Gol Kommune
Architect:	AtelierOslo
Year:	2011

The project proposal, "We will meet at Gol" was selected as the winner of the urban competition for Hallingmo in Gol. The urban area Hallingmo in Gol was established in 1960. It was then an innovative knowledge, sports and cultural center, but the area today appears as relatively run-down and not adapted to today's or tomorrow's needs. The local government in Gol has therefore initiated a project to renew Hallingmo and create a better integration with the rest of Gol. The jury found that that the proposed project is able to articulate a strong vision for Gol and Hallingmo area. Energetically the municipality wants buildings with minimal energy consumption and use of renewable energy (including passive solar, bioenergy and heat pumps). Esbensen has assisted in developing sustainability strategies for the area.

master plan, KØGE Coastline
Developer:	Køge Kyst P/S
Architect:	Tegnestuen Vandkunsten
Others:	Sloth Møller A/S, Tyréns AB, ICP A/S, Kunstakademiets Arkitektskole, Albæk Byggerådgivning, Claus Bech Danielsen (SBi) og Lise Gamst
Area:	240000 m²
Year:	2010

Esbensen with partners were declared winners of a competition regarding the urban development of coast of Køge. “The Red Carpet” (“Den Røde Løber”), created by Esbensen and a large crew of specialists, is a development plan that establishes a new sustainable region in Køge. Its general idea of Køge, the both interdisciplinary and parallel work method and the well-balanced relation between past, present and future were points highlighted by the judging committee. The project was furthermore described as being an exceedingly evident and well documented energy solution and as the best option in all sustainable dimensions.

Master plan, Sønderborg Harbour
Developer:	Sønderborg Havneselskab A/S
Architect:	Frank Gehry
Year:	2009

Master plan of Sønderborg Harbor is a part of ProjectZero including all aspects of energy consumption and environment. The plan for Sønderborg Harbor is part of ProjectZero, aspiring to become CO₂-neutral by the year of the 2029. Esbensen assisted with optimization of energy efficiency and sustainability. The project will include residential units, offices, an art museum, a sports- and exhibition facility, a cinema and a storage building, all constructed according to the low energy class 1 requirements. Environmental initiatives as innovative low energy and renewable energy technologies including all aspects of solar heating, solar cells, heat pump solutions, optimization of natural lighting, LED lighting, vacuum insulation, natural ventilation with heat recovery and PCM walls are implemented. Esbensen is furthermore highly involved in the entire ProjectZero plan of Sønderborg municipality.

sustainable energy supply, Fredericia
Developer:	Fredericia fjernvarme A.m.b.a
Others:	Dansk fjernvarmes projektselskab
Year:	2009

The eastern dock of Fredericia (Kemira plot) is converted into a sustainable urban district contains residences, commercial buildings and culture. Esbensen is developing concept for a sustainable energy supply for the new dock area based on district cooling, a marine cooling system and low temperature district heating combined with solar heating. The buildings are constructed according to regulations on either low-energy class 1 or low-energy class 2. The development of the dock in Fredericia will be completed in 20-25 years. The urban development project emphasizes the people who will live and work in the new district. The new district will be consisting of 50 % residential homes, 40 % commercial industry and 10 % culture.

Project Zero, Sønderborg
Developer:	Project Zero A/S Sønderborg
Year:	2009

The master plan for ProjectZero will make Sønderborg 100 % CO2-neutral by the year of 2029.Sønderborg plans to become completely CO2-neutral by the year of 2029 in cooperation with local institutions and companies, educational institutions, utility companies and the private sector. ProjectZero includes construction and renovations of buildings according to the low-energy class 1, sustainable urbanization, sustainable waste management, energy conservation efforts on the public- and industrial sector, water conservation, sustainable transport, etc. Esbensen is highly involved in development of the entire ProjectZero Master Plan. More information at http://www.uk.brightgreenbusiness.com/

Master plan, Campus Hillerød
Developer:	Hillerød kommune, DSb Ejendomsudvikling og Freja Ejendomme
Architect:	Holscher Arkitekter A/S
Area:	30.000 m²
Year:	2009

The area of approximately 30.000 m², between Hillerød train station and Carlsbergvej, is being developed into education facilities, knowledge-based industries and residences. The intention of the master plan is to create a new, compact city region, connected by a narrow street running between the buildings. Esbensen managed the arrangement of energy- and environmental developments framing the further planning within the Station zone. Central located buildings are constructed with rounded corners to enhance the union between urban life and study environment. The master plan proposal will be the foundation for further development, which will result in a complete district plan by the summer of 2010. The assignment was earned in a project competition.

Master plan, CO₂ neutral Amager Fælled city district, Copenhagen
Developer:	Københavns kommune
Area:	300.000 m²
Year:	2009

Development of a sustainable master plan for the area.Amager Fælled City District will be developed into a sustainable CO2-neutral area containing a combination of residential- and commercial areas. The area should provide accommodation and jobs for approx. 4.300 inhabitants by the year of 2020. Esbensen participates as executive advisor and coordinator of subject areas as waste, water, traffic and energy. The work furthermore includes quality control of proposals emphasizing CO2 neutrality and sustainability. Esbensen coordinates the development of a coherent energy supply based on renewable energy. The project was presented at the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in 2009.

Master plan, the Carlsberg area in valby, copenhagen
Developer:	Carlsberg Ejendomme A/S
Architect:	Entasis
Area:	600.000 m²
Year:	2008

The Carlsberg district in Copenhagen is developed into a new sustainable CO2-neutral area. Esbensen assisted with the development of energy- and sustainability strategies. The area of 600,000 m² will contain more than 3,000 residences, businesses, institutions, cultural buildings and urban spaces. All new residences will be built according to the Danish low-energy class 1 regulations (per 2008). A portion of the existing buildings will be retained in either present condition or renovated, resulting in social, cultural, economic and environmental qualities of the area. The district will be supplied by renewal energy sources when completed. The project won first prize in an international architectural competition.

Urban development, asker

urban development, gol

master plan, KØGE Coastline

Master plan, Sønderborg Harbour

sustainable energy supply, Fredericia

Project Zero, Sønderborg

Master plan, Campus Hillerød

Master plan, CO2 neutral Amager Fælled city district, Copenhagen

Master plan, the Carlsberg area in valby, copenhagen

Master plan, CO₂ neutral Amager Fælled city district, Copenhagen