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Society must go through immense changes in the years to come

Our industry is no exception, and we intend to lead the way with a circular business model, and sustainable buildings as a solution for both society and the environment. Our ambition is to become one of the most sustainable companies in the industry and take the lead in our field.

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We are of Nordic origin and have 30 years of experience in a circular construction concept. We provide sustainable buildings that can adapt to the needs of people and the planet including sourcing climate-smart raw materials, resource-efficient production, product innovation, and ethical business practice throughout the whole value chain. That is how we build adaptable solutions for sustainable societies.

Our buildings create social sustainability 

In a fast-paced world, future needs are uncertain and can change fast. Our solutions help our customers and societies to plan for and quickly adapt to unexpected needs like population growth, urbanization, increased number of children in school and daycare, a growing elderly population, and renovation needs among an aging building stock. Without compromising on quality. A good indoor environment is key and our buildings create excellent conditions for students, patients, employees, and any other users in need of facilities.  

Reinventing the construction industry and pushing it towards circularity

For more than 30 years, we have developed a system where our building modules run through six phases: planning, delivery, building utilization, disassembly, refurbishment, and reuse.. Everything circulates, nothing is overproduced, and everything is made to circulate and ta be used over and over again.

By providing circular buildings that can adapt to people’s needs, with concern for environmental issues, we enable societies to become more resilient and sustainable.

Our circular business model

Case studies

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Flexible Solutions for an Ever-Changing Society

As society continues to evolve and demographics shift, predicting needs for social infrastructure has become increasingly challenging. Municipalities and other ...

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Low-energy camp in Denmark

Adapteo has built a camp to house the more than 1200 workers constructing the Fehmarn Belt tunnel between Denmark and ...

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Innovative building materials

Have you heard of wood-based plastic? It could be one solution to the construction industry’s major challenges with ...

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Sustainability reporting

Key sustainability milestones of 2022

  • Guiding our procurement departments in choosing materials
  • Improved responsible business practices
  • Trainings performed to increase awareness of our sustainability ambitions
  • Conducting Life-Cycle Assessments as a basis for product development
  • Developed 131 new schools, which make 775 schools in total, housing over 6 million classroom hours in 2022
  • Developed a new offer to our customers with value-adding products and services that, for example, can improve energy efficiency
  • Created locally adapted and short-term action plans related to sustainability
Read the sustainability report 2022

This is how it works

1. Product development

We design for circularity, energy and resource efficiency, prioiritising more sustainable materials and smart solutions.

2. Production

The standardised and efficient indoor production of modules ensures high quality, optimal use of resources and minimal waste.

3. Planning

We analyse needs and design adapted solutions together with our customer.

4. Delivery

We strive for low impact in transports and foundation works, as well as efficient assembly.

5. Use phase

Smart solutions enable energy efficient, convenient use for our tenants. Well suited solutions and service ensure quality and longevity.

6. Reuse

We refurbish, upgrade and reuse our modules to maximise the lifespan of materials and interiors.

7. Extended life

At the end of the rental lifecycle, our modules are primarily sold or donated to serve another purpose, or disassembled and recycled.

Want to learn more about adaptable buildings?

Please contact us for more information or any guidance on your  needs. We will find the ideal solution to your specific buildings needs.