Espen Aukrust-Hauglin

Dr. Espen Aukrust-Hauglin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urbanism and Landscape Architecture at Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO). His academic work focuses on the intersection of urban planning, landscape architecture, and sustainable development, with particular expertise in regional planning, transportation systems, and green-blue infrastructure.

His research interests span multiple domains of contemporary urban challenges:

• Urban and regional planning with emphasis on sustainable development
• Transportation planning and accessibility analysis, particularly regarding car dependency
• Green and blue infrastructure planning in metropolitan regions
• Arctic settlements and coastal landscape development
• Suburban morphology and borderline urban areas
• Geospatial analysis for urban ecosystem assessment

Dr. Aukrust-Hauglin's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of planning theory, with numerous studies examining Norwegian urban contexts through both quantitative and qualitative lenses. His work often involves collaborative research with colleagues across disciplines, addressing contemporary challenges in urban sustainability and resilience.

Through his research on green borders, coastal mapping, and the Blue-Green Factor, he has contributed significantly to methodologies for integrating ecological considerations into urban planning processes.