Carolyn Ahmer

Professor Carolyn Ahmer at the Department of Engineering, Environmental and Natural Sciences, University of Bergen, specializes in physical planning, universal design, architectural aesthetics, and cultural heritage conservation. Her work addresses social sustainability, public health, and mobility justice in urban contexts.

• Teaches courses in urban planning, architectural aesthetics, and land-use management
• Lead researcher on universal design initiatives under Norway’s Planning and Building Act
• Active in interdisciplinary projects on fire safety, social sustainability, and health

Her research has been published in journals like The Journal of Architecture and Journal of Architectural Conservation. She collaborates with research groups including BUILDER, JUST STREETS, and blue-green infrastructure teams.