NorArch combines "Nor" (Norway) and "Arch" (architecture and arching connections) to reflect our mission of driving sustainable, inclusive, and innovative  transformation in Norway. It’s a clear, memorable name that aligns with NEB values while anchoring the chapter in a distinct Norwegian context.

1. Participating NEB Community Members

Founding Core Members:

-  InnoArch (Coordinator)
 A cross-disciplinary network focused on architecture, strategic innovation, and policy-driven transformation.
(NEB Partner and Chapter Lead)
- OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University
 University of Applied Sciences with expertise in urban inclusion, education, and community development.

-   SINTEF
 One of Europe’s largest independent research organizations, specializing in sustainable construction and technology.

Members:

- Comte Bureau
An innovation office based in Oslo, working at the intersection of design, social sciences, and architecture. Comte develops creative, interdisciplinary solutions to complex societal challenges.
 comte.no

- Grape Architects

We are architects, urban planners and designers. www.grape.no

-    Transborder Studio
Transborder Studio is an Oslo-based architecture offices specializing in cultural buildings, revitalization of historic properties, and sustainable neighborhood development.  transborderstudio.com
-    Radience
 A studio exploring the transformative power of light and materiality to craft sensory-rich and sustainable environments.
 radiance.no

Please contact Joana Sa Lima

Together with ÆRA Strategic Innovation and around 20 actors from various sectors, we have collaborated on nearly 20 concepts aimed at developing safer, more inclusive neighborhoods with a stronger sense of community: Safer cities — and now the results have been released.The launch was streamed live, and the recording is now available on the Safe Cities website for anyone who couldn’t attend the event. There you can also read more about the project. The link can be found in the comments.www.tryggebyer.noThanks to all partners for the wonderful collaboration so far. Now the exciting work begins to bring these great initiatives to life!Would you like to learn more about the Safe Cities project?
Please contact Isabel Ruiz López.

As a collaboration between Comte Bureau and Haavind have we recently gathered key players from Norway’s urban development ecosystem for an inspiring workshop where challenges and possible solutions for the city of Oslo were discussed.

The project is part of an innovation project funded by Design and Architecture Norway – DOGA through the Design-Driven Innovation Program (DIP). The project aims to identify obstacles to transforming commercial buildings into residential units, a challenge highly relevant in today’s real estate market. Read more about it in Estate

A big thank you to everyone who participated. We look forward to continuing this important work and contributing to a more sustainable and forward-looking urban development.

Affordable Housing – and How to Make It Happen in Norway!
Innoarch, in collaboration with Birk & Co AS, is part of the Affordable Housing Initiative Learning Programme, led by Housing Europe – the European Federation of Public, Cooperative and Social Housing – in partnership with SINTEF.

As part of the programme, we’ll be developing a pilot project in Drammen, testing innovative approaches to improve access to affordable and energy-efficient homes.
We’ll be learning alongside other local teams and housing experts from across Europe, sharing experiences and building new knowledge together. Things kick off with a first in-person session in Dublin, June 4–5, 2025, and we’re looking forward to getting started.

This is a great chance to connect what we’re doing in Norway with efforts across Europe—and to learn a lot in the process.

We’ll keep you posted as the project unfolds!
Feel free to reach out to Isabel Ruiz López if want to know more.