Renee Puusepp

Renee Puusepp is a Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Architecture of the Estonian Academy of Arts since 2015. She has been working there as a researcher since 2013, focusing on integrating dynamic simulations with architectural design methods. She teaches EKA students about factory house design as a product and supervises the Vertical Studio MA program with Martin Melioranski.

Education:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture and Urban Planning from Estonian Academy of Arts
• MSc in Computing and Design from University of East London
• PhD defended at University of East London in 2011

Research & Projects: Specializes in combining traditional architectural practices with software development. Founded Slider Studio (2005) to blend architecture with tech, and Creatomus Solutions OÜ to promote mass customization of architectural designs. Leads the 3D Lab for spatial simulations and runs workshops on computational design.

Professional Activities: Oversees the Tehasemaja Vertical Studio, maintains a research blog at reneepuusepp.com, and collaborates with industry partners through her ventures. Her work bridges architecture with emerging technologies like parametric design and digital fabrication.