NATURE-IN “New Sustainable Nature-Inclusive Architectural Devices for the Transformation of our Interior Dwelling Space: through Selected Case Studies”

Website Nature-In Research Project
Area characterisation: 

The aim of my research is to illuminate/enrich our understanding of architectural biophilic design and stimulate the intersectoral debate and interest in Nature-inclusive architectural interior design.

Objective: 

 As the PI of NATURE-IN, I am developing an innovative independent research project “New Sustainable Nature-Inclusive Architectural Devices for the Transformation of our Interior Dwelling Space: through Selected Case Studies”, supported by the European Commission within the programme H2020 Excellent Science- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.  This is an interdisciplinary research project that unfolds and analyses the underlying forms of knowledge behind exemplary buildings which stand out for their interior space connection to Nature, to inform us of a sustainable contemporary interior design practice.

Potential impacts/benefits: 

The objective is not only to yield insights, but to phase biophilic design into the built environment. The main aim is to effectively enhance the health and wellbeing of communities through daily interaction with Nature in urban areas of the future. 

NbS benefits 
  • Increase awareness of NBS solution & their effectiveness and co benefits
  • Increase social interaction
  • Increase stakeholder awareness & knowledge about NBS
  • Increase well-being
  • Increase willingness to invest in NBS
  • Provision of health benefits
  • Social learning about location & importance of NBS
Financing: 

(2020) My project Nature-In “New Sustainable Nature-Inclusive Architectural Devices for the Transformation of our Dwelling Interior Space: through Selected Case Studies,” was awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie 2019 individual fellowship MSCA-IF-2019 by the European Commission, programme 2020. within the programme Horizon 2020 Excellent Science- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. I develop it as a postdoc at Institute of Architecture and Design (IAD) Royal Danish Academy _Architecture Design Conservation, in Copenhagen. 1st August 2020-31st December 2023, three years 310.968€. nº 896651

Research Project and its outcomes in OpenAIRE

https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/896651 https://kadk.dk/nature-in

In addition:

​(2022) I have raised funds for hosting a lecture series “Nature-In-Space: Connecting Nature and Interiors” at KADK in 2023, 15.000 DKK  from Dreyers Fond. 

(2022) I have raised funds for hosting a lecture series “Nature-In-Space: Connecting Nature and Interiors” at KADK in 2023, 25.000 DKK from Boligfonden Kuben. 

Further information

Sustainable Development Goals 
  • 3. Good Health and Well-being
  • 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities