Iida Kalakoski

Iida Kalakoski is a University Lecturer in Architecture, specializing in Built Heritage and Urban Renewal. She holds a Master of Science in Architecture (2010). Her research focuses on the intersection of cultural heritage, urban development, and sustainability. She served as Senior Architect at Museovirasto (Finnish Heritage Agency) from 2018 to 2019. Key interests include Circular Economy applications in heritage preservation, competing values in urban renewal, and knowledge dissemination in architectural conservation.

• Education: Master of Science in Architecture (2010)
• Affiliations: Current role at [University unspecified], past position at Museovirasto

Her work addresses challenges in balancing heritage conservation with modern urban needs, emphasizing sustainable solutions and cultural identity preservation. Awards include the Pirkanmaan kulttuuriympäristöpalkinto (2022) and NORDMAK-opettaja (2023). She actively engages in public discourse via media contributions and conference presentations, advocating for informed urban policies and heritage awareness.

Recent publications explore topics like built heritage in circular economies, urban renewal conflicts, and architectural values in evolving cities. Her work is frequently cited in sustainability and heritage management contexts.