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The University Post managed to get a word in with Lord Mayor Ritt Bjerregaard.  <\/p>\n<p>\u00bbThis proves that it can be done. A lot of people said it was not possible to build an energy neutral building, and that if we did, it would be ugly and people wouldn\u2019t want to be in it. Now we have a beautiful building with daylight and a great feeling inside it,\u00ab she said exclusively to the University Post. <\/p>\n<p>\u00bbInternationally, this means that we really give priority to the natural sciences. These have been underestimated. I hope the students will use and enjoy this house. 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The University Post managed to get a word in with Lord Mayor Ritt Bjerregaard.  <\/p>\n<p>\u00bbThis proves that it can be done. A lot of people said it was not possible to build an energy neutral building, and that if we did, it would be ugly and people wouldn\u2019t want to be in it. Now we have a beautiful building with daylight and a great feeling inside it,\u00ab she said exclusively to the University Post. <\/p>\n<p>\u00bbInternationally, this means that we really give priority to the natural sciences. These have been underestimated. I hope the students will use and enjoy this house. 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