Norwegians are the world’s home renovation champs Every year, Norwegians spend several billions of dollars on renovating their homes and cottages. But what do they spend their money on – and what makes them the world’s top home renovators?
Wasting water in Norway has consequences for the environment Norwegians use almost twice as much water as the Danes. These wasteful habits come at a cost.
Privatised rental market inflates costs Renting a flat in Oslo’s privatised real estate market is more expensive than in Stockholm and Copenhagen, where costs and rents are regulated. The two different Scandinavian systems each have their advantages and drawbacks.
The passive housing revolution Seventy percent cuts in carbon emissions and 75 percent cuts in energy consumption by 2050? Passive house technology could make it happen.
