Contrasts are important in the Bo01-area. Tall houses on the outskirts form a wind shelter around a small scale and green interior. Th ere are many small blocks and they are all very diff erent. Th e variation makes you curious. It is exciting to discover the narrow alleys, what will I find when I turn around the next corner?
Twentysix different architectural firms have designed the houses, and they have been given a lot of freedom of expression. Diversity characterises the area. Th ere is no special “ecological look" to the houses. It is not possible to tell by looking from the outside which solutions have been chosen when it comes to measures taken for ecolo gical sustainability. Many houses in the Bo01-area are equipped with advanced technology to cut energy needs. Others use simpler techniques to reach the same goals.
Some buildings sport large solar collectors reaching towards the sky, clearly demonstrating the use of solar energy. Twenty property developers have worked with various types of houses, apartment sizes and types of ownership. In the area you find tenant-ownership apartments, rental apartments and private housing.
Quality Programme
All houses are built to the standards set out in the Quality Programme jointly established by Bo01 expo, the property developers and the City of Malmö. The programme sets guidelines for architectural qualities, choice of materials, energy consumption, green issues and technical infrastructure.
Architecture
The urban architect Klas Tham was a key person in the process of creating Bo01. The idea of buildings that create a wall against the sea and with a smallscale interior was a novel idea that initially met with strong criticism. The idea of building in an existing park and transforming a strip of the waterfront into a promenade was also controversial. But today, Sundspromenaden is a very popular place for everybody with its promenade and seating areas in the evening sun.
Many architects and builders are co-creators of the area, which has given it its unique character. A character and style that will never go out of fashion. Take a look at what the area offers! Winding roads, unexpected discoveries, unusual colours and spaces. The area consists of both low, densely-buillt houses with green areas in between and a very tall building.
Energy efficient buildings
The ecstatically appealing and energy efficient singlefamily houses by LB-hus and Yxhult are important assets of Bo01. It takes a variety of solutions to achieve the energy efficient and ecologically sustainable houses of the future, and these energy-efficient houses have paved the way. When it comes to both electricity and heating, the consumption of the houses is half as high as that of the average home.
The LB-house is well insulated to use very little heat and the windows are energy efficient to minimise heat loss. The energy from the ventilation is re-used and heats radiators and tap water. The interior climate in the houses is very stable and pleasant. The houses are also very easy to clean, since they have a central vacuum-cleaner and since many of the surfaces consist of re-used material.
The Yxhult house is a light-weight concrete house. The material itself is insulating to store heat. The warm out-going air is re-used and transferred to incoming fresh air. The houses are densely built, but have the ability to let moisture pass without any risk of damage to the structure. Since the buildings consist of modules and a homogeneous material, the building process is very efficient.
