We have chosen to showcase this work in an exhibition of the same name – Walk the Talk – at both Campus Valla and Campus Norrköping.
The exhibition is public, free of charge, and accessible all year round.
Walk the Talk - Energy-smart and sustainable properties
Turning words into action – walking the talk – is required in our work and commitment to questions of sustainability. At Linköping University we take these words extremely seriously, with our measures to ensure sustainability and efficient energy use.
Energy-smart and sustainable properties
Linköping University takes its responsibility for the development of a better environment and a sustainable society seriously. We do this through education, research and our way of life. We regard the construction of sustainable buildings as an obvious part of this work.
Energy-efficient property
Location: The Key Building, Campus Valla
The Key Building is an energy-efficient property. The building has a very low energy consumption, thanks to natural daylight admitted by a lantern roof, an open construction with light wells, efficient wall insulation, and a low-energy design of the windows and sun blinds.
Map showing the station energy-efficient property (LiU's map service Mazemap)
Low electricity consumption
Location: Kopparhammaren, Campus Norrköping
Property developer Corem has designed and built the Kopparhammaren 2 as part of its comprehensive approach to environmental issues and energy efficiency. Many aspects of the building encompass environmental values. The newly built part has been awarded environmental classification by the Sweden Green Building Council at the Miljöbyggnad Guld standard, while the refurbished part has Miljöbyggnad Silver. LiU, together with property owners, is working to continuously expand solar installations on our campuses. The sedum-based green roof is a buffer for rainwater and provides cooling during the summer. The vegetation also promotes biological diversity and benefits the bees that live in beehives on the roof in this urban environment.
The property has a reinforced climate envelope, and the low-energy indoor illumination is controlled by the level of daylight.
Map showing the station low electricity consumption (LiU's map service Mazemap)
Studenthuset – a golden building
Location: Studenthuset Building, Campus Valla
The building has been awarded the prestigious Gold level in the Swedish environmental certification system Miljöbyggnad.
- Smart lighting and ventilation: This building knows what you need before you even ask. When you enter a room, the lights switch on and the ventilation adjusts to create the perfect atmosphere for you.
- Low-energy windows: Carefully selected windows help retain heat during winter and keep out heat during summer. This results in reduced energy consumption and a comfortable indoor climate all year round.
- Solar energy: Our roof is more than just a roof – it’s a power source. With solar panels generating eco-friendly electricity, we are building a sustainable future every single day.
- Optimal indoor environment: We’ve thought of everything – the building maximises natural daylight, provides quiet rooms, and ensures a moisture-safe environment. All to support studying and thriving in surroundings that promote both well-being and productivity.
- Eco-friendly materials: Every material has been carefully chosen to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
- Reuse: Through our reuse initiative Återbruket, nearly 42% of the furnishings in Studenthuset building have been renewed by giving furniture from other parts of the university a new lease of life and a modern design. Instead of discarding items, we’ve restored and repurposed older furniture – promoting sustainability while creating unique and characterful spaces in every room.