
- Unit:
- SINTEF Community
- Department:
- Architecture, Materials and Structures
- Office:
- Trondheim
Solvår Wågø`s research deals with the interaction between user and physical surroundings, evaluation of buildings in use, revitalization and upgrading of buildings, and quality in the built environment. She has been involved in a number of social housing projects, often focussing on housing quality for vulnerable and marginalized groups in society. She leads the Geminicentre "HelsA" (Health-promoting architecture and physical surroundings) together with NTNU Arch.fac. and NTNU Social research.
Education
PhD candidate, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Architecture and Fine Art, Trondheim, Norway, 2015
M.Sc. in Architecture, Dep. Of Architecture, KTH Stockholm, 1993
Competence and research areas
Energy-efficient homes and the user perspective.
Usability.
Upgrading and cultural heritage.
User perspective on perceived quality.
Use of qualitative (and quantitative) methods.
Health-promoting physical environment.
Revitalization and upgrading of buildings.
Highlighted publications
- Daylight, view and fresh air in energy-efficient housing
- Architecture as a strategy for reduced energy consumption? An in-depth analysis of residential practices' influence on the energy performance of passive houses
- Between indoor and outdoor: Norwegian perceptions of well-being in energy-efficient housing
- GJENREIST Oppgradering av gjenreisingsbebyggelsen i nord
- ARCH19 June 12–13, 2019 – Trondheim, Norway. Proceedings from the 4th Conference on Architecture Research Care & Health
Other publications
- Fem spørsmål og svar om kollektive boformer
- Kollektive boformer – et svar på noen av dagens samfunnsutfordringer? En studie av Villa Holmboe i lys av andre kollektive boligløsninger
- Schools on hold – how simple measures can help improving the indoor environment in schools
- Herre i eget hus? Beboeres erfaringer med småhus
- – Bolig er mer enn tak over hodet
- Boliger for personer med ROP-lidelser
- Boliger for personer med ROP-lidelser
- Boliger for personer med ROP-lidelser
- Det er håp for bygda!
- 5 spørsmål om kollektive boformer