Jenni Poutanen

Jenni Poutanen, Asst. Prof, D.Sc. (architecture), works as the Head of Degree Programme and Assistant Professor in Architectural Design, at the Tampere University, Finland. She has recently founded her research group Sustainable Spatial Design. She is also in the directory board of Research Centre for Construction and Real Estate Corelab.

Her research concerns user-centred architecture, exploring the effects of societal changes on university campuses and social infrastructure buildings, related design processes, and adaptability solutions. She is particularly interested on the transformation of existing facilities, effectiveness and sharing of spaces, adaptability, and spatial interventions.

In her recent multi-disciplinary research project, they examined academic work environments supporting well-being and productivity, and productive office accommodation. Additionally, she has been involved in campus development at Tampere University. Prior to joining academia, she worked as a designer for several years.

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