From architecture firm A2M’s roots in Brussels to its success in New York, and now in Oslo, the Ice Box Challenge has grown to become a voice for environmental responsibility and energy efficient building practices. With the support of public and private business and organizations, we bring the community together to learn, explore and commit to a more sustainable future.

Read more about A2M: Icebox Challenge OSLO| NOR (a2m.be)

After 18^th IceBox Challenges, the next frontier is to work with Produktif, the Norwegian design and technology firm to replicate this success with 100% reusable construction elements.

Read more about Produktif: Ice Box Challenge – Oslo, June 2024 – Produktif Norway AS

Can we regenerate the environment?
Everything starts with building to the Passive House standard. This construction method allows energy savings of up to 90% in heating demand. Next, we integrate a construction system that allows the elements to be assembled and disassembled as many times as desired. This is the concept of DFAD® (Design for Assembly and Disassembly) from Produktif. This modular and circular construction method addresses resource depletion and increases the lifespan of buildings. Additionally, with water management and greenery strategies, the use of low-carbon impact and reused materials, and the implementation of renewable energy, we gradually achieve decarbonized buildings. It thus becomes possible not only to limit the impact on the environmental but also to regenerate it. Achieving these new performance standards in the building industry demonstrates a new way of constructing in a world that has already changed and proves that a decarbonized future is possible.