This book, as the title suggests, features Norwegian and Denmark Architects and their works that demonstrate their approach towards designing with nature. Through our conversations with the local architects and writers in this issue, they bring forth a spectrum of sustainability concerns in the region that paints a contrasting picture as compared to the rest of the world. With Norway and Denmark in the forefront facing the forces of nature such as the receding glacier caused by global warming, it encourages them to build architecture that respects and is sensitive to what is around them. And, despite this harshness of nature, their people continue to pride themselves upon their community spirit, creating cities that are inclusive and livable and architecture that is responsive. 

Architecture and Urbanism Series

Prepared and compiled by CA-GROUP, Architecture and Urbanism Series is authorized by a+u Publishing Co. in Japan and published by China Architecture & Building Press. Established in 1971, a+u is one of the most professional architectural magazines worldwide. CA-GROUP (a+u China Editorial Department) is an international corporation founded in 2003, focusing on architecture and culture. It is committed to introducing global architecture to China and vice versa through project management and international publication. Subordinate to the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China, China Architecture & Building Press was founded in 1954 and is the largest professional publishing institution of architecture in China. a+u China aims to introduce the most cutting-edge information and latest trends in architecture to Chinese audience.