Universities and learning institutions play a crucial role in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing specifically on SDG 11, this workshop frames the challenge by asking what role universities and educational institutions play in creating livable and sustainable cities and communities.  Zooming in on Scandinavian architecture, the workshop intends to define sustainable and scalable solutions that enable universities and educational institutions to become hubs for growth and drivers of communities. Based on his experience with designing educational facilities in a global context, Viggo will guide the audience through a range of hands-on exercises with the purpose of identifying applicable strategies to bridge institutions with their local contexts.