Peter Paludan Hemmersam

Professor Peter Paludan Hemmersam at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design specializes in Arctic urbanism, displacement studies, and sustainable urban development. His work bridges urban design theory with practical Arctic-specific challenges.

Research Focus:

• Digital cities and their Arctic applications
• Placemaking in extreme climates
• Postcolonial urban design in Greenland
• Emergency infrastructure for Nordic cities
• Sustainable development in northern regions

Recent Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize climate-responsive design, decolonizing Arctic architecture, and wellbeing-focused urban displacement strategies. Key themes include public space ecology, material innovation, and policy-driven sustainability.

Projects: Leads the Arctic Building and Construction (ABC) project (2022-25) and previously managed EU-India displacement wellbeing research (2019-21). Collaborates with institutions like DTU and University of Alaska Press.

Email: Contact: peter.hemmersam@aho.no