Inaugural Lecture: Anne Tietjen
The lecture celebrates the appointment of Anne Tietjen as Professor of Landscape Architecture and Transformation at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen. Everyone is welcome!
Our Common Future – Landscape Architecture as an Agent of Change
Landscape architecture has a critical role to play in transforming our cities and landscapes in the face of climate change and the biodiversity crisis. But how can we work with landscape architecture as an agent of change to create sustainable urban and rural environments that support the quality of life of all species? How can transformations preserve and further develop place-based qualities, resources and potential with regard to the needs of future generations? And how can the local people be involved? The lecture presents concepts, methods and practical approaches to strategic transformation, supported by examples from ten years of research through design with students and practice partners in rural areas of Denmark.
Programme
• Welcome by Professor Ellen Braae
• Lecture by Professor Anne Tietjen
• Reception with drinks and snacks
About Anne Tietjen
Anne Tietjen is Professor of Landscape Architecture and Transformation at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen. She works with the transformation of existing built environments and landscapes, bridging theory and practice at the interface of landscape architecture, urban design and planning. Her research examines the politics and agency of design for sustainable urban and rural development and quality of life for more than humans. Since 2014 she has been teaching the Transformation Studio as a design research laboratory for strategic rural transformation in collaboration with Danish practice partners.
