Marja Skotheim Folde

Marja Skotheim Folde serves as a University Lecturer in the Department of Urbanism and Landscape Architecture at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), where she actively contributes to academic instruction and research. Her institutional role focuses on integrating ecological principles into urban development frameworks, particularly through nature-based solutions and climate-resilient design.

Her research centers on transforming degraded landscapes—including landfills, river corridors, and contaminated sites—into functional green spaces through interdisciplinary approaches. Key interests include blue-green infrastructure, strategic urban planning, water-sensitive design, and participatory processes in municipal development. She emphasizes practical implementation of theoretical concepts, often bridging Norwegian urban contexts with international case studies from Spain.

Recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward regenerative urban development, with emphasis on municipal-scale blue-green strategies for climate adaptation. Her work consistently connects water management systems with landscape urbanism, addressing legacy contamination while creating multifunctional public spaces. The research demonstrates growing focus on Norwegian municipalities like Lørenskog and Bærum, building on earlier work in Granada's metropolitan region.