Remco Elric de Koning

Assistant Professor Remco Elric de Koning works at the Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). His research focuses on Space Syntax, urban morphology, and GIS-based sustainable urban development, with particular emphasis on public space dynamics in coastal cities.

His academic contributions include studies on spatial configurations and human behavior in urban environments. Recent publications analyze:

• Waterfront public squares in Bergen
• GIS applications for urban densification
• Algorithmic analysis of spatial relationships
• International space syntax methodologies

He contributes to the SPACERGY research group, exploring spatial syntax applications in Norway, and teaches courses including:

• BYG130 Urban Design
• MOA252 Sustainability and land use planning
• BYG350 Bachelor Thesis (Spring 2026)