Nordic prize for using lava to build houses

Arnhildur Pálmadóttir is a versatile specialist with a passion for inspiring change within urban planning, architecture and building construction.

In her work as an architect, Pálmadóttir participates in all phases of construction projects, such as urban planning, design and the actual building process. With her diverse interests and abilities, she is a catalyst for change, finding sustainable solutions for an industry responsible for around 40% of global CO2 emissions.

Her projects, whether individual houses or urban planning, have a strong focus on using sustainable materials, reusing materials, reducing energy and resource consumption, climate-neutral solutions and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle, for example by enabling public transport use, the sharing economy and more.

In addition to leading her own firm, s.ap-arkitektar, she has recently been appointed head of the Icelandic branch of the Danish architectural and innovation company Lendager, which specializes in sustainability and circular construction. Alongside her work as a practicing architect, Pálmadóttir also has academic and public engagements, such as at the design department of the Iceland Academy of the Arts. She has written articles and texts about innovation, technology and sustainability in design and construction, and is a popular lecturer in this field.

Pálmadóttir is currently investigating the possibility of directing active lava flows into molds to create buildings. She will present her work in this area at the 19th Architecture Biennale in Venice in 2025, becoming the first Icelandic representative in this context.

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