Anna Braide

Anna Braide is an architect and tutor at Chalmers University of Technology, engaged since 1997 in lecturing candidate and master's courses focused on housing and guiding thesis students. She is currently pursuing her PhD through the Positive Footprint Housing project—a collaboration between Riksbyggen, Chalmers, Gothenburg University, and Johanneberg Science Park—investigating sustainable urban living, flexible building design, and social sustainability.

Her educational background includes:

• Architecture degree from Chalmers University of Technology (1990-1996)

Anna's research integrates practical architectural experience with academic inquiry, emphasizing how adaptable housing solutions can enhance environmental and social outcomes in urban contexts. Her work leverages design research and student-driven sketching to address future living challenges.

As an advisor, she mentors architecture students in thesis projects, drawing from her 15-year professional practice (1997-2012) spanning housing, libraries, and workspaces. The Positive Footprint Housing initiative exemplifies her commitment to cross-sector partnerships for sustainable development.