Facade renovation project put out to tender

The IT University of Copenhagen is embarking on a significant renovation project to replace façade windows on the building. This project aims to address multiple incidents of water intrusion and cold air seepage within the building. As part of the state’s broader effort to promote energy-efficient buildings, the renovation is expected to enhance energy efficiency and improve the quality of the indoor climate at RLV.

Over the course of the last few years, it has come to our attention that there is a problem with the way the façade windows are constructed resulting in leakage. Therefore, a complete renovation is necessary.

The windows will be upgraded from two glass layers to three pane windows optimising the energy efficiency in the entire building. We also plan to furnish the entire façade with solar shading as featured on the images.

As the building on RLV is owned by the Danish Building and Property Agency, the project will be executed under the agency’s purview. The project has been put out to tender, and a contractor is expected to be announced in the autumn. According to the agency’s current timeline, the actual work on the façade will start in 2026. The agency is financing the renovation.

As mentioned, we currently expect work to begin in 2026. We will have decided on a plan of operations during the renovation in advance. In FM we are already coordinating with SAP about how to adapt teaching activities.

Anyone who has ever undertaken home renovation with contractors will know that adapting your everyday activities is unavoidable. That said, I am confident we will make it work without too much trouble. In FM, we look forward to getting the project under way and improving our shared workplace.