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The International Experience32A special award was given to the company “Out-sider A/S”, for their development of PVLED-light in urban space fixtures.The product series “Photovoltaic LED-light in urban space fixtures” was focused on qualityand the development of an integrated energy design. The project is based on a combinationof PV technology and urban space furniture and equipment, and is a great example of theintroduction of PV into urban spaces.The most notable point about these products is the use of PV in an unconventional manner;a creative promotion of solar energy to users and passers-by in the urban space.Courtesy: SolarCityCopenhagenCourtesy: SolarCityCopenhagenThe Carlberg SiteOver the next few years and after beerproduction has stopped in the area, theCarlsberg site is to be converted intoa dense, vibrant, pulsating city districtwithin a framework of historical buildingsand new facilities.The vision is to create a lively city districtthat offers a wealth of experiences,surprises and stories. The requirementsare that “it should be a city district inconstant development, so that thespirit of the place will be revitalised andreinforced on an ongoing basis.”Courtesy: SolarCityCopenhagenA competition was held to engage innovation. The basic vision was to respond to five keypoints. These points were to reflect important aspect of city life and the overall goal:1. Identity 2. City life 3. Urban form4. Sustainability and 5. RealisationMore specifically, entrants were requested to submit the following:• A proposal for the overall identity of the new Carlsberg city district• A proposal for an urban life concept, suggesting how a good framework for dynamic,sustainable and innovative city life can be created• A plan of urban spaces illustrating the main structures that will ensure coherence andfacilitate variation in the ongoing development of the area.