Building with conviction: Signe Wenneberg on sustainable architecture and social responsibility

Signe Wenneberg, Danish journalist, author, and one of the leading voices in the sustainability debate, will speak about the social dimension of sustainable construction projects at the SCHULBAU Think-Tank Copenhagen 2025 on June 3, 2025, at Trifolium.

Climate-friendly architecture as a social responsibility

Signe Wenneberg is known for her committed approach to sustainability, building culture, and social responsibility. She advocates a way of building that goes beyond CO₂ balances and includes questions of social justice and long-term use. With her in-depth knowledge of architecture, heritage conservation, and ecological construction, she champions projects that conserve resources while also delivering genuine added value for society.

“It is not just about building sustainably—it is about doing it properly,” explains Signe Wenneberg. In doing so, she focuses on transparent communication, honest materials, and planning that puts people’s needs at the centre. Whether urban districts or schools, sustainable building means working with existing structures rather than replacing them with new builds without consultation.

From social media to the building-culture debate

With more than 80,000 followers on Instagram, Signe Wenneberg has created a digital platform that makes architecture and environmental awareness accessible to a broad audience. Her “little green newspaper” is both a collection of personal reflections and a space for discussions about building culture, climate action, and social change.

In her journalistic work and lectures, she combines theoretical knowledge with practical examples—always with the aim of inspiring people to embrace sustainable building. She does not shy away from clear words: for her, climate action is not an optional add-on in the construction sector. It is a necessity that must be taken seriously by everyone involved.

SCHULBAU Think-Tank Copenhagen 2025: Sustainable perspectives for educational construction

At the SCHULBAU Think-Tank Copenhagen 2025, architects, urban planners, decision-makers, experts, and public and private investors will come together to discuss the future of educational construction. What responsibility do architects bear in times of climate change? How can schools be built that conserve resources while also providing educational added value? And what building culture do we want to leave for future generations?

Signe Wenneberg brings her clear stance to this debate. Anyone concerned with sustainable urban development and responsible architecture should not miss her talk. Because one thing is clear: the future of building begins with the question of how we build today.