Category: Industry & Insights

The presence of noise, or lack thereof, is one of the most important factors contributing to the well-being of urban inhabitants. In recent years, a significant number of studies have shown the severe adverse effects of noise pollution on human health; rapid urbanization means this threat will only grow. We at Spacemaker want to change […]

What happens when you give two assignments to six talented students and provide them with just three weeks to develop concepts? Our collaboration with The Oslo School of Architecture and Design put everyone to the test — and ended with extraordinary results. Late last year, we introduced Spacemaker to the Digital Service Experience class at The Oslo […]

There are over 1 billion cars in the world today and, according to the International Energy Association, this number will likely triple by 2050. At the same time, real estate prices in major cities continue to climb, making the necessary construction of new places to park prohibitively expensive. With this in mind, how can we […]

Asplan Viak, a Norwegian engineering consultancy, suggested in their report, Bergensregionen 2040, that for the Bergen region to grow sustainably it should prioritize an upgrade of the railroad connecting Bergen and Voss. They estimated that Voss could grow in population by as much as 300% over the next 20 years; the upgrade would cut the […]