Historically, Danish design is known for its use of industrial technologies, combined with ideas of simplicity and functionalism to design buildings, furniture and household objects, many of which have become iconic. In addition to the aesthetic of Design Denmark is well known for its commitment to areas such as alternative energy, energy conservation, public transportation, urban planning, and ecologically and socially sustainable architectural design. Did you know in Copenhagen 36% of the population commutes to work on a bicycle? or that Copenhagen has an action plan to cut their already-low emissions in half over the next 15 years. Wow!
Study Sustainability (in english) in Copenhagen with Danish Institute for Study Abroad.
Coursework and hands-on field visits around Scandinavia, the program offers a broad understanding of the links and tensions between environmental challenges and sustainable solutions, and a Scandinavian perspective on best practices within urban development and transportation, alternative energy sources and energy conservation, and waste management.
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