Specialist Knowledge

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Technical and infrastructural developments leave a significant mark on both urban and rural landscapes. Before projects of this scale can be realised, authorities often require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – an evaluation of the development’s impact on the environment. Visual and spatial assessments are central to this process and form an important foundation for ensuring that new developments are placed and integrated harmoniously into their surroundings.

Route 21, Holbæk-Vig, photo: Ole Malling

Route 21, Holbæk-Vig, photo: Ole Malling

Clarifying visual and spatial impact

At Gottlieb Paludan Architects, we have many years of experience contributing to EIAs through landscape analyses and aesthetic impact assessments. We examine and evaluate the visual and aesthetic effects of new developments – particularly in sensitive natural areas, valuable landscapes and urban spaces where the developments are highly visible and experienced by many people. Our work supports a well-informed decision-making process and contributes to holistic solutions in which the development, city and landscape form a coherent and meaningful whole.

Reducing impact through early insight

A strategic, early-stage approach is key to reducing the urban and landscape impact of new developments – whether a building, a stormwater basin or a road or rail alignment.

We advise municipalities, utility providers, private developers and national authorities on siting strategies, integration principles and design approaches – including in projects where climate adaptation plays a key role.

Our experience spans a wide range of complex projects – from data centres, factories and utility facilities to highways, railways and high-voltage installations – and ensures that considerations for landscape, visual experience and spatial quality are thoughtfully integrated into each project.

Greater Copenhagen Light Rail, visualisation: Gottlieb Paludan Architects

Greater Copenhagen Light Rail, visualisation: Gottlieb Paludan Architects

Visual tools for shared understanding

We have extensive experience in developing visualisations and diagrams that clearly illustrate the spatial and landscape-related impacts of a development. These are valuable tools in dialogue with clients, authorities and other stakeholders – and an integral part of the final EIA documentation. We also develop strategies and principles for terrain and planting design as well as concept design for associated structures such as bridges, noise barriers and technical installations. Our goal is to ensure that the development appears as a natural and functional part of the overall urban and landscape context.

Do you want to know more about Environmental Impact Assessments?

Marise Hansen

Head of Nature & Climate, Project ManagerLandscape Architect
mha@gottliebpaludan.com+45 4171 8298

Selected projects

We transform our specialist knowledge into practical solutions. Here is a selection of projects that illustrate our approach and experience within the field.

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