2024 International Housing Study Tour – Oslo, Norway

$3,000.00$6,500.00

OHBA is thrilled to announce our upcoming International Housing Study Tour destination – Scandinavia, with a special spotlight on Norway for the first time! Nestled amidst breathtaking mountains and picturesque sea, this compact, cultured and lively city is reinventing itself with a building boom along its historic waterfront.

Immerse yourself in the essence of Scandinavian design and cutting-edge architecture during the upcoming OHBA Housing Tour. Our journey will encompass the exploration of new waterfront communities, a re-purposed airport, and a variety of mass timber projects. This tour promises a unique opportunity to absorb the rich culture of one of Europe’s most vibrant cities with your industry colleagues.

The tour to Oslo will delve into themes of architecture, energy efficiency, and sustainability, as well as mass timber and the revitalization of former brownfields.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Individuals are responsible for ensuring they meet all international travel requirements.
  • Individuals are responsible for booking their own airfare and ground travel from the airport.

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This four-day tour will feature local guides, meetings with housing, planning and building officials, architectural walking tours, development site tours, and networking with fellow members.

All times and tours are subject to change.

 

Day 1 – Monday, May 20

  • 6:30 PM – Meet on the 9th floor at the Rooftop Bar and Lounge at THE THIEF Hotel for our Welcome Reception & Dinner

 

Day 2 – Tuesday, May 21

  • 8:00 AM – Breakfast
  • 8:45 AM – Meet in Hotel Lobby
  • 9:00 AM – Waterfront Architectural Walking Tour
  • 12:00 PM – Lunch
  • 2:00 PM – Waterfront Architectural Walking Tour
  • 7:30 PM – Dinner

 

Day 3 – Wednesday, May 22

  • 8:00 AM – Breakfast
  • 8:45 AM – Meet in Hotel Lobby
  • 9:00 AMFornebu in Baerum – A new city is being built at the former airport area at Fonebu in Baerum. The area shall become a showcase for forward-thinking urban development that focuses on transport, energy and material use.
  • 12:00 PM – Lunch
  • 2:00 PMMass Timber Housing Tour
  • 7:30 PM – Dinner

 

Day 4 – Thursday, May 23

  • 8:00 AM – Breakfast
  • 8:45 AM – Meet in Hotel Lobby
  • 9:00 AMCity Planning Department
  • 12:00 PM – Lunch
  • 2:00 PM – Snøhetta – Meeting with architectural firm Snøhetta at their Global Headquaters
  • 7:30 PM – Dinner

DELEGATE PACKAGE

  • Registration includes 3 full days of housing/development/energy site tours and architectural walking tours
  • Transit Pass (we will utilize the city subway system) to visit transit-oriented developments in different parts of the city
  • Tour bus for Day 2 visits outside of central Oslo
  • 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, including a welcome/orientation dinner on the day of arrival
  • 4 nights’ accommodation at “THE THIEF” hotel in Oslo, Norway

 

SPOUSAL PACKAGE

All day-time housing tour activities and lunches will be restricted to fully registered delegates.

  • 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners, including a welcome dinner on the day of arrival
  • 4 nights’ accommodation at “THE THIEF” hotel in Oslo, Norway

 

EXCLUSIONS (applicable to both Delegate and Spousal)

  • Registration will be taken on a first come, first serve basis up to a maximum of 20 members.
  • OHBA is not arranging airfare.
    • OHBA recommends members book their own flights to arrive in Oslo by the afternoon of Monday, May 20, to join the group for the welcome and orientation dinner that evening.
    • Members should arrange their own departure from Oslo anytime on or after Friday, May 24.
    • Transportation to and from the airport is not included.
  • OHBA cannot be held responsible for cancellations due to a pandemic or international security incidents.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

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Delegate, Spousal