A future-proof vision for urban living
Ripple Residence represents a groundbreaking approach to residential construction that has prioritised sustainability and innovation. Developed by Nrep, this ambitious project in the district of Nordhavn, Copenhagen, is designed to minimise CO2 emissions. VELFAC has contributed early-stage 360° consultancy and advanced window solutions featuring CO2-reduced glass.
Ripple Residence redefines urban living by combining comfort with exceptional aesthetics. The six-storey building, designed to accommodate approximately 500 residents, will cover 13,100 sqm and have 115 attractive owner-occupied apartments and two commercial spaces.
To minimise CO2 emissions, it predominantly features wood instead of traditional concrete and steel materials. This includes the use of wood in load-bearing structures, walls and as part of the facades. Ripple Residence is expected to have an annual CO2 emission of just 5 kilo CO2e per sqm, well below the 7.5 kilo CO2e per sqm per year threshold for multi-storey buildings set by Danish building regulation, applicable from mid-2025. In addition, considerable emphasis has been placed on designing the building for easy disassembly and reuse, should it need to be removed in the future.
VELFAC played an important role by providing early-stage 360° consultancy to ensure delivery and integration of high- performance window solutions that enhance energy efficiency using CO2-reduced glass. The VELFAC 200 window solution delivered to the project is enabled by optimised production processes including a higher proportion of recycled glass. The cutting-edge window solution contributes to the low carbon footprint, aligning with Ripple Residence’s sustainability goals.
Furthermore, the windows support a healthy indoor climate by incorporating noise- reduction and solar glass solutions.
The first residents are expected to move in during 2026.
