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Sidse Grangaard is a Senior Researcher at the Department of the Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University. She specializes in Universal Design and Accessibility within architectural and urban contexts. Her work focuses on inclusive spatial planning, regulatory frameworks, and the intersection of architecture with disability studies.
Education: PhD in 'Med mennesker i rammer - dialogorienteret registrering af rum og aktivitet i kontormiljøer' from the Royal Danish Academy (2005–2008), followed by an architect degree (1994–2001). Professional experience includes roles as space planner and architectural consultant at SIGNAL arkitekter (2001–2005).
Research interests span accessibility in built environments, performance-based building codes, and the social implications of architectural design. She leads the Rumsans platform promoting universal design principles and collaborates on projects like 'RESPOND' studying post-pandemic urban adaptation.
Her 193+ publications and 33 projects address topics such as elderly care facilities, greenspace utilization, and municipal accessibility audits. Notable contributions include debates on affordable housing equity and critiques of cultural institution accessibility.
Professional activities include membership in Bygherreforeningen, peer reviews, and external examination roles. She actively engages with media through debates and articles advocating for inclusive urban development.
