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Utopic presenting at Fensdagene
Yesterday, Bjørnar had the honor of presenting how the early integration of architecture and landscape expertise through Europan is a critical part of ensuring that the development of the mine and mineral park at Fensfeltet benefits the local population.
At Fensdagene, a "battle of interests" is taking place on an open stage, where neighbors, researchers, environmentalists, youth, mining companies, politicians, and technology firms meet to present their concerns and visions for the future.
In the looming trade war, Rare Earth Elements (REEs) have gained a critical geopolitical role, and the pressure to develop Europe's largest deposit at Fensfeltet in Telemark is enormous.
Architecture has a key role both in enabling the vision of a "green mineral park"—by giving form and spatial concepts to the idea—and in illustrating both consequences and opportunities, thereby facilitating a more informed conversation about the impacts.