Daniel Johansen

Daniel Johansen is a Professor and Head of the Department of Architecture and Technology at NTNU. He holds a PhD in Art History from NTNU and focuses on architecture history, urban planning, and cultural heritage preservation. His work bridges academic research with public engagement through columns in Adresseavisen and participatory projects like Tidsreise Trondheim.

Education: PhD in Art History (NTNU), Master's in Art History (NTNU). Professional experience includes museum work and landscape management. His research interests emphasize the intersection of architecture, power dynamics, and urban development.

Key research areas include historic building preservation, royal power representation in churches, and sustainable urban planning critiques. He regularly publishes opinion pieces addressing contemporary architectural challenges and historical reinterpretations of urban spaces.

No scientific awards listed. His teaching includes courses on architectural theory (AAR4430), circular design (AAR4680), and urban transformation (AAR4436). He collaborates on projects blending academic research with public outreach to enhance architectural literacy.

Lectures include 'When the crown replaced the cross' at Copenhagen University (2012). His work often critiques modern urban development practices while advocating for preservation-conscious growth strategies.