Permanence in architecture

Abstract: How can we generate sustainable architecture in relation to permanence and aging? How can we bring knowledge about old existing buildings in the design process for new architecture? I think it is important to reflect on choice of material because of a buildings life span. Also to be aware of what frame of references are the start for the designprocess. I have been investigated old existing buildings in Småland with focus on permanence in architecture that I think have aged well. I think it is a gap between the design process and the manufacturing industry in Småland. To maintain and develop the knowledge and work close together I think it could gain the whole process to add education in the region. The outcome of this investigation is an art and design school as boarding school in a rural area in the outskirt of Eksjö. The design proposal are based on some concept out of the site analysis and the wooden survey. Organic shaped volumes in relation to a structural grid system is the main construction at the site. This kind of architecture creates an interesting contrast to the existing built environment at the site.