Borsos ÁgnesView profile
Associate Professor
Borsos Ágnes, DLA, habilitated associate professor at the University of Pécs within the Institute of Architecture , specializes in Interior Design, Applied and Creative Design . With dual expertise as a Chartered Architect and academic, she leads the Parameterized Comfort Research Group and contributes to international collaborations including projects with Metro State University of Denver , Central Academy of Fine Arts (China) , and Roma Tre University . Her career spans 16 years of academic leadership, including head of department and course leadership for Hungarian/English architect programs. Education : DLA (2010) and Habilitation (2015) at University of Pécs' Breuer Marcell Doctoral School International Experience : Erasmus+ mobility in Valencia, Munich, Rome; visiting professorships in China and USA Research focuses on sustainable residential architecture , human-centered spatial design , and architectural solutions for marginalized groups . She pioneered flexible housing systems and health-oriented interior design through projects like the BASKET community-building initiative and the CLOSE 0 ENERGY FAMILY HOUSE competition. Her work bridges prefabrication technology with social sustainability , emphasizing adaptive reuse of housing stock and environmental comfort . Recent publications and conference participations highlight her leadership in parametric design and human migration crisis solutions . She co-authored studies on structural adaptability of residential buildings and eco-modular urban living , presented at venues including Wessex Institute and Places and Technologies conferences. Awards include the Mihály Pollack Commemorative Medal and multiple Innovation Awards for academic and research contributions. As an educator, she supervises PhD/DLA candidates and has led international student teams in design competitions like the London Affordable Housing Challenge . Her 15+ recent articles address topics ranging from office environmental comfort to prefabricated apartment concepts , with keywords spanning sustainable architecture, human-centered design, and modular construction. Current projects include the Green Castle interior design for the University of Pécs Health Sciences Faculty.