Good Practice in Focus: Økern Portal, Oslo (NO)

As part of the Good Practices for Circular Planning and Construction outcome, CircleBIM highlights practical projects that show how circular strategies are applied in real planning and construction contexts.

Overview of the project Økern Portal. (DARK Arkitekter | Økern Portal, 2021)

This project focuses on the circular strategy recycle, implemented through the use of recycled aluminium in façade systems.

At Økern Portal, Wicona curtain wall solutions were selected, featuring aluminium profiles composed largely of recycled material. Aluminium retains its strength and quality after recycling, enabling the project to reduce CO₂ emissions and environmental impact while maintaining façade performance and aesthetics. The recycled aluminium contributes to a lightweight, robust structure with excellent thermal performance and a long service life, demonstrating that high-quality construction and sustainability can go hand in hand.

This example shows how large-scale building projects can integrate recycled materials without compromising functionality or design quality.

Økern Portal demonstrates that innovative use of recycled materials can support sustainable urban development at scale. It sets a benchmark for combining circular economy principles with high-quality architecture, offering a reference for future projects in Norway and beyond.

This project is one of the analysed cases in the “Good Practices for Circular Planning and Construction” document.