Global capitalism induces the pressure for change and when urban areas, such as Aker Brygge, are being refurbished, so are the facades. Existing buildings are re-clad with new, green facades, resulting in the disposal of old materials. However, in the context of climate change, this waste poses a signi0icant burden on the planet, so instead of simply discarding the old, there is a need to explore and harness the potential of existing structures.