The course is part of the "Urban Design: Bærekraftig stedsutvikling" course series, a collaboration between the Institute of Urbanism and Landscape and the Institute of Architecture. The studio studies the effect of the "green shift" (det grønne skiftet) on Norwegian architecture and urbanism.

The series envisions sustainable futures for Norwegian towns and rural areas. Projects are developed at several scales, from a strategic, regional level, and into highly detailed architectural proposals. In previous semesters we have developed strategic plans for Flekkefjord, Beitostølen and Gjersrud-Stensrud; in collaboration with local municipalities, developers, OBOS, Ruter, among others.

This semester, we will collaborate with Bane NOR Eiendom, a subsidiary of Bane NOR, the government agency that owns and operates the Norwegian railway network. Bane NOR Eiendom is in possession of all Norwegian railway stations, and is responsible for the development of a large amount of real estate.