Izabela Burda

Dr Izabela Burda is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Urban Architecture and Waterscapes, Gdańsk University of Technology. She specializes in urban design with a focus on climate resilience, sustainable architecture, and waterfront revitalization. Her work emphasizes integrating environmental challenges like flooding into public space design and architectural education through international competitions.

Education: Holds a PhD in Architecture and Urban Sciences (2016) from Gdańsk University of Technology.

Research Interests: Climate-resilient urban design, blue-green infrastructure, flood adaptation strategies, and the role of international competitions (e.g., Arturbain.fr, Europan) in architectural education. Her studies explore post-industrial site transformations and the socio-spatial impact of water integration in urban environments.

Teaching: Leads courses on urban design theory, waterfront architecture, and sustainable urban development, emphasizing practical project work and interdisciplinary approaches.

Organizations: Member of the Polish Architects Association Gdańsk Branch, contributing to urban revitalization initiatives. Active in research teams like ILLUME (light pollution) and the Department of Urban Architecture’s sustainability-focused projects.