Florence RUDOLF

Florence RUDOLF is a Professor and Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the National Institute of Applied Sciences Strasbourg. She is also a researcher in the AMUP Research Unit (Architecture, Morphology, Urban Morphogenesis and Projects Team), focusing on ecological modernization, sustainable urban planning, and participatory democracy in urban development. Her teaching activities include modules on survey techniques in social sciences and the integration of performing arts into urban projects.

Her research emphasizes climate change adaptation, transboundary environmental governance, and the democratization of urban planning processes. Key topics include resilience strategies, climate risk assessment, and the socio-technical dynamics of eco-neighborhoods. She collaborates with institutions like the ANR (National Research Agency) on projects addressing modern climate risks and interdisciplinary solutions for complex systems.

RUDOLF’s work bridges environmental sociology, urban policy, and design innovation, advocating for actionable knowledge co-production between stakeholders. Her contributions highlight the need for slow, deliberative decision-making in ecological transitions to avoid irreversible urban developments.

Her publications span over two decades, with recent focus on river flood resilience, low-water crises, and the interplay between global climate challenges and local governance. She consistently explores how urban morphogenesis and socio-environmental controversies shape contemporary planning practices.