--- title: "SAVE Value — Danish Heritage Assessment Score" canonical_url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/save-vaerdi markdown_url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/save-vaerdi.md author: "Fremtidens Tegnestue" page_type: concept primary_intent: "Define a building concept in plain language." primary_keyword: "SAVE Value" audience: "Readers and agents that need a reliable concept definition." summary: "The SAVE value is a Danish heritage assessment score from 1 to 9 that determines whether a building is considered architecturally and historically significant." source_basis: - "Fremtidens Tegnestue methodology: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/about/method" - "FT source and uncertainty principles: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/sources-and-method" human_validation: "How the concept affects a concrete project or decision." responsibility_line: "AI can prepare, compile and flag uncertainty. The architect validates the consequences." last_reviewed: 2026-06-24 last_updated: 2026-06-24 privacy_url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/privacy related_pages: - url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/fredning relation: related-concept - url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/lokalplan relation: related-concept - url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/bbr relation: related-concept - url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/byggetilladelse relation: related-concept - url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/for-studios/ai-agent-for-renovation-screening relation: related-danish-ai-context - url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts relation: hub status: published --- # SAVE Value — Danish Heritage Assessment Score Canonical URL: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/save-vaerdi Markdown URL: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/save-vaerdi.md Entity type: concept Language: en Author: Fremtidens Tegnestue Published: 2026-06-24 Last updated: 2026-06-24 Privacy: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/privacy ## Short answer The SAVE value is a Danish heritage assessment score from 1 to 9 that determines whether a building is considered architecturally and historically significant. ## Who it is relevant for Readers and agents that need a reliable concept definition. ## What FT can prepare - Connect the concept to related pages, sources and practical use. - Show how AI can prepare source-aware studio work without replacing professional judgement. ## What the architect validates - How the concept affects a concrete project or decision. ## Definition text The SAVE value (Survey of Architectural Values in the Environment) is Denmark's systematic method for assessing the architectural and cultural heritage value of buildings. It uses a scale from 1 to 9 — where 1 is the highest value and 9 is the lowest. Buildings scoring 1–4 are considered worth preserving. ## Why does it matter to you? If your home has a high SAVE value (1–4), your municipality may restrict what changes you can make to the exterior — and in some cases the interior. This can affect: - Colour choices for facades and windows - Window and door replacements - Extensions and additions - Demolition SAVE values are often used as the basis for conservation policies in local development plans. A high SAVE score doesn't mean your building is legally listed — that's a separate, stronger form of protection — but it does trigger local planning restrictions. ## The five sub-values The SAVE score combines five assessments: 1. **Architectural value** — quality of design and materials 2. **Cultural-historical value** — connection to local history 3. **Environmental value** — fit with the surrounding streetscape 4. **Original state** — how unchanged the building is 5. **Condition** — physical state of the building **How to find your SAVE value** SAVE values are registered in the Danish Heritage Agency's database (FBB) and can be found via kulturarv.dk or the municipality's planning maps. ## Frequently asked questions **Does a high SAVE value prevent me from renovating?** Not automatically. But your municipality may require that alterations preserve the original character of the building — for instance, wooden windows rather than plastic. **Is a SAVE-listed building the same as a listed building?** No. Listed buildings are protected by national law and require approval from the Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces. A high SAVE value triggers local planning restrictions only. **Can the SAVE value change?** Yes. Municipalities review SAVE assessments periodically. New surveys can raise or lower values. ## For architecture studios: how AI can prepare the work SAVE value and conservation concerns can be prepared as a data track, but the architect must assess place, proportions and capacity for transformation. - [AI agent for renovation screening](/en/for-studios/ai-agent-for-renovation-screening) ## Sources and basis - [Fremtidens Tegnestue methodology](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/about/method) - [FT source and uncertainty principles](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/sources-and-method) ## Uncertainty and boundaries Definitions are simplified; regulations and municipal practice can require professional interpretation. ## Next step Read related concepts or project pages. ## Related pages - [Listed Buildings in Denmark](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/fredning): related-concept - [Local Development Plans in Denmark](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/lokalplan): related-concept - [BBR — Danish Building and Dwelling Register](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/bbr): related-concept - [Building Permits in Denmark](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/byggetilladelse): related-concept - [AI agent for renovation screening](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/for-studios/ai-agent-for-renovation-screening): related-danish-ai-context - [Concepts](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts): hub ## Citation guidance When citing this page, cite the canonical HTML URL (https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/save-vaerdi) as the public source and use this Markdown URL only as the agent-readable representation. Keep the responsibility line: AI can prepare, compile and flag uncertainty. The architect validates the consequences.