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Anne Kathrine Frandsen serves as Deputy Head of Department for Government Services, Head of Section, and Senior Researcher at Aalborg University's Department of Construction, Urban and Environmental Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. She leads the Section for City, Housing and Property and the research group for Universal Design, focusing on creating inclusive environments through architectural research.
Education:
- PhD in Architecture, Drawing and Building from Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation (1999-2005, graduated December 19, 2005)
- Architect degree from Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation (1986-1994, graduated June 30, 1994)
Dr. Frandsen's research spans universal design, healing architecture, visual environments, home environments, and lighting conditions. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications to create accessible spaces for diverse populations, particularly focusing on elderly care, visual impairment considerations, and inclusive housing solutions. She examines how spatial design affects well-being, accessibility, and everyday living experiences.
Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory toward interdisciplinary approaches to universal design, with increasing focus on dementia care environments, sensory fieldwork methodologies, and lighting conditions for visually impaired populations. The research shows evolution from theoretical frameworks toward practical implementation tools for architects and policymakers.
Dr. Frandsen leads multiple significant research projects including 'The need for the elderly to remain in their own homes' (2024-2026), 'The role of light when vision changes' (2023-2027, funded by The Velux Foundation), and 'New process tool: Integrating universal design knowledge into Landsbyggefonden's design process' (2024-2026). These projects demonstrate her commitment to translating research into practical design tools and policy recommendations.
She actively supervises PhD students and contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations, peer reviewing, and editorial work. Her research group for Universal Design serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration between architects, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and end-users to develop evidence-based design solutions.
