Torben Dam

Torben Dam

Associate Professor

  • Landscape Architecture, Planning and Design

    Rolighedsvej 23

    1958 Frederiksberg C

    Phone: +4535331797Mobile: +4561695187

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  1. 2024
  2. Published

    Cultivating Drystone Walls: Regional Observatories for European Landscapes

    Dam, Torben, 2024, Cultivating Continuity of the European Landscape: New Challenges, Innovative Perspectives. Agnolotti, M., Dobricic, S., Matteini, T. & Palerm, J. M. (eds.). Springer, p. 411 422 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  3. 2023
  4. Published

    PAVED AND REPAVED: CIRCULAR AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABLE MATERIALITY IN THE STREETS OF COPENHAGEN

    Dam, Torben, Støvring, Jan & Lund, Anna Aslaug Mortensdottir, 2023, (IN)TANGIBLE HERITAGE(S): A conference on design, culture and technology - past, present and future. Griffin, H. (ed.). AMPS - Architecture, Media, Politics, Society, p. 53-61 (AMPS PROCEEDINGS SERIES; No. 2, Vol. 29).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  5. 2021
  6. Published

    Branding urban Living: the Narrative of Biodiversity

    Dam, Torben, 2021, Envisioning Architectural Narratives. Di Mascio, D. (ed.). Huddersfield, United Kingdom: University of Huddersfield, p. 265-274 10 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  7. 2020
  8. Published

    Grønttorvet

    Dam, Torben, 2020, TrapDanmark : København II. 6th edition ed. Trap Danmark, Vol. 33. p. 108 109 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  9. 2019
  10. Published

    Designing with plants and nature: Working with continuity, entities and design thinking in landscape achitecture education

    Dam, Torben & Støvring, Jan, 16 Sep 2019, p. 92. 94 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Græsplænen gennem 100 år i Danmark - samfundsværdi og dyrkningskultur

    Dam, Torben, 2019, In: Bebyggelseshistorisk tidskrift. 2019, 77, p. 42 - 58 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  12. 2018
  13. Published

    Hydraulic Performance of Lined Permeable Pavement Systems in the Built Environment

    Støvring, Jan, Dam, Torben & Jensen, Marina Bergen, 1 May 2018, In: Water. 10, 5, 15 p., 587.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Surface sedimentation at permeable pavement systems: implications for planning and design

    Støvring, Jan, Dam, Torben & Jensen, Marina Bergen, 2018, In: Urban Water Journal. 15, 2, p. 124-131 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  15. 2016
  16. Published

    The Campfire Design Studio: Design conversations in landscape architecture education

    Hansen, Peter Lundsgaard, Dam, Torben, Le Goffic, V. C. & Braae, Ellen Marie, 2016, In: Edinburgh Architecture Research. 34, p. 6380

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    The Urban Water Challenge

    Backhaus, A., Fryd, Ole & Dam, Torben, 2016, Research in Landscape Architecture: Methods and Methodology. van den Brink, A., Bruns, D., Tobi, H. & Bell, S. (eds.). Routledge

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  18. 2015
  19. Published

    Naturen udspringer af byen selv

    Dam, Torben & Le Goffic, V. C., 2015, In: Landskab. 2015 , 5, p. 134 - 139 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  20. 2014
  21. Published

    Redesigning the Ordinary: Constructing spectacular urban Spaces in Copenhagen

    Støvring, Jan & Dam, Torben, 13 Jun 2014. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Simple Models Create Steep Learning Curves in Academic Design Studio

    Hansen, Peter Lundsgaard, Dam, Torben, Le Goffic, V. C. & Braae, Ellen Marie, 2014, In: Fusion Journal. 003, 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. 2013
  24. Published

    An experimental set-up and monitoring program for full-scale tests of six pemeable pavements systems in Chopenhagen, Denmark

    Støvring, Jan, Dam, Torben & Jensen, Marina Bergen, 2013, 8th International Water Senitive Urban Design Conference 2013 . p. 30-38 9 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearch

  25. Published

    Desing experiments - a method for working with wicked problems

    Dam, Torben, Fryd, Ole, Støvring, Jan & Backhaus, A., 2013. 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Sustainability arises instinctively - professional landscape architects rethink the suburban street

    Støvring, Jan & Dam, Torben, 2013, NOVATECH 2013. 10 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearch

  27. 2012
  28. Published

    A planning framework for sustainable urban drainage systems

    Fryd, Ole, Dam, Torben & Jensen, Marina Bergen, 2012, In: Water Policy. 14, 5, p. 865-886 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    City PLANTastic: conference programme and proceedings

    Braae, Ellen Marie (ed.) & Dam, Torben (ed.), 2012, Forest & Landscape, University of Copenhagen. 41 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookResearch

  30. Published

    Directing a Symphonic Orchestra - Plant Politics in Riem and Fornebu

    Dam, Torben, 2012. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    Fabulous Filigree - aspiration and accomplishment for Pinus Silvestris

    Dam, Torben & Støvring, Jan, 2012. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Potentials and limitations for Water Sensitive Urban Design in Copenhagen: a multidisciplinary case study

    Fryd, Ole, Backhaus, A., Birch, H., Fratini, C., Ingvertsen, S. T., Jeppesen, J., Panduro, T. E., Roldin, M. K., Dam, Torben, Wenningsted-Torgard, Rosalina M & Jensen, Marina Bergen, 2012. 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Simple Models Empower Programming: The Power of landscape

    Hansen, Peter Lundsgaard & Dam, Torben, 2012.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Stormwater agents in a political perspective

    Dam, Torben, Fryd, Ole, Backhaus, A. & Jensen, Marina Bergen, 2012. 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperResearch

  35. Published

    Stormwater management challenges as revealed through a design experiment with professional landscape architects

    Backhaus, A., Dam, Torben & Jensen, Marina Bergen, 2012, In: Urban Water Journal. 9, 1, p. 29-43 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    The hopes and dreams for a greener city as they appear in current landscape architecture visualisations

    Støvring, Jan & Dam, Torben, 2012. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  37. 2010
  38. Published

    Reading constructed landscapes

    Dam, Torben, 2010, Towards resilient water landscapes - design research approaches from Europe and Australia: proceedings of the International Symposium on Water Landscapes at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, October 2009. Parodi, O. (ed.). KIT Scientific Publishing, p. 93-104 12 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  39. Published

    Texture on site: Findings on natural stone and paving

    Dam, Torben, 2010. 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  40. 2009
  41. Published

    Book review: Diana Balmori and Gaboury Benoit; Land and natural development - (LAND) code - guidelines for sustainable land development. John Wiley & Sons, 2007

    Dam, Torben, 2009, In: JoLA – Journal of Landscape Architecture. Autumn, p. 93 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalLiterature reviewResearch

  42. 2008
  43. Published

    Belonging to the territory: regions heritage and cultural exhange seen through the European sidewalk

    Dam, Torben, 2008, Paisade Cultural: EURAU 08. Ministero de Fomento, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, p. 1-6 6 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    Fortovet i København

    Dam, Torben, 2008, In: Landskab. 4, p. 84-89 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    Planting design methods and priorities - a review of landscape architect textbooks

    Dam, Torben, Pauleit, S. & Nielsen, A. B., 2008. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  46. Published

    Slotsgrus®: a new concept for footpaths with unbound surfaces

    Hildebrand, G., Kristoffersen, P. B. & Dam, Torben, 2008, International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics. Ellis, E., Yu, H-S., McDowell, G., Dawson, A. & Thom, N. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 161-165 5 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  47. 2007
  48. Published

    Denmark

    Dam, Torben & Nielsen, J. B., 2007, European landscape architecture: best practice in detailing. Thompson, I., Dam, T. & Nielsen, J. B. (eds.). UK: Spon press, p. 9-41 33 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  49. Published

    Digital modelbaseret projektering udfordrer identitet og metode i landskabsarkitekturen

    Dam, Torben, 2007. 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperResearch

  50. Published

    Does tectonics make meaning in landscape architecture?

    Dam, Torben, 2007, Ikke angivet. <Forlag uden navn>, 6 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearch

  51. Published

    European Landscape Architecture: Best Practice in Detailing

    Nielsen, J. B. (ed.), Dam, Torben (ed.) & Thompson, I. (ed.), 2007, Oxon: Spon press. 276 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookResearchpeer-review

  52. Published

    Introduction

    Nielsen, J. B., Dam, Torben & Thompson, I., 2007, European landscape architecture: best practice in detailing. Thompson, I., Dam, T. & Nielsen, J. B. (eds.). Oxon: Spon press, p. 1-7 7 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  53. Published

    Planteværk: miljømål og etablering påvirker beplantninger i den omdannede by

    Dam, Torben & Nielsen, A. B., 2007. 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperResearch

  54. Published

    Review: Constructing architecture - materials, processes, structures: a handbook - Andrea Deplazes (ed.)

    Dam, Torben & Hare, Richard, 2007, In: JoLA – Journal of Landscape Architecture. p. 75 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalLiterature reviewResearch

  55. 2006
  56. Published

    Knowledge of experiences in digital landscape through textbooks on design and landscape technology

    Dam, Torben, 2006, Trends in knowledge-based landscape modeling: proceedings at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences 2006. Buhmann, Ervin, S., Jørgensen, I. & Strobel, J. (eds.). Stollfuß Medien, p. 60-69 10 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  57. Published

    Tilgængeligt, fugt og terrænbehandling: - Krav og ordlyd i Bygningsreglementet, standarder, normer og anvisninger

    Holm, A. D. & Dam, Torben, 2006, København: Center for Skov, Landskab og Planlægning/Københavns Universitet, p. 1-28, 28 p.

    Research output: Working paperResearch

  58. 2005
  59. Published

    Tilgængelighed, fugt og terrænbehandling: krav og ordlyd i Bygningsreglementet, standarder, normer og anvisninger

    Holm, A. D. & Dam, Torben, 2005, Den Kgl. Veterinær og Landbohøjskole, Center for Skov, Landskab og Planlægning, Afdelingen for Parker og Urbane Landskaber, 28 p.

    Research output: Working paperResearch

  60. 2004
  61. Published

    Sidewalks of Copenhagen: a Global Technology Defines Local Character

    Dam, Torben & Nielsen, J. B., 2004. 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperResearch

  62. Published

    Sidewalks of Copenhagen: a global technology defines the local character

    Dam, Torben & Nielsen, J. B., 2004, In: Landscape Review. 10, 1&2, p. 16-20 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  63. 2003
  64. Published

    Gågader i Kolding

    Poulsen, L., Balsby Nielsen, J. & Dam, Torben, 2003, In: Landskab. 3, 03, p. 66-68 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  65. Published

    Jyske gågader: mellem tradition og fornyelse

    Poulsen, L., Balsby Nielsen, J. & Dam, Torben, 2003, In: Landskab. 03, p. 49-50 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  66. Published

    Nørregade i Holstebro

    Balsby Nielsen, J., Poulsen, L. & Dam, Torben, 2003, In: Landskab. 3, 03, p. 63-65 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  67. Published

    Pedestrian streets in Denmark

    Balsby Nielsen, J. & Dam, Torben, 2003, In: Zoll+. 03, p. 77-85 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  68. Published

    Storegade i Thisted

    Balsby Nielsen, J., Poulsen, L. & Dam, Torben, 2003, In: Landskab. 3, 03, p. 57-59 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  69. Published

    Søndergade og Ryesgade i Århus

    Dam, Torben, Poulsen, L. & Balsby Nielsen, J., 2003, In: Landskab. 3, 03, p. 60-62 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  70. Published

    Søndergade, Torvegade og Nørregade i Vejle

    Poulsen, L., Balsby Nielsen, J. & Dam, Torben, 2003, In: Landskab. 3, 03, p. 54-56 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  71. Published

    Torvegade i Esbjerg

    Poulsen, L., Balsby Nielsen, J. & Dam, Torben, 2003, In: Landskab. 3, 03, p. 69-71 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  72. Published

    Tradition og teknologi

    Dam, Torben, 2003, Landskab og landskabsarkitektur. I. A. Olsen (ed.). Frederiksberg: Biofolia, p. 151-173 22 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  73. Published

    Østergade i Struer

    Balsby Nielsen, J., Poulsen, L. & Dam, Torben, 2003, In: Landskab. 3, 03, p. 51-53 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  74. 2002
  75. Published

    Faste belægninger i Danmark: undersøgelse af betonbelægninger og asfalt gennem de sidste 40 år med hovedvægt på perioden 1984-1999

    Nielsen, A. B., Nielsen, J. B. & Dam, Torben, 2002, Skov & Landskab, Københavns Universitet, 22 p.

    Research output: Working paperResearch

  76. Published

    Faste belægninger i Danmark: undersøgelse af betonbelægninger og asfalt gennem de sidste 40 år

    Busse Nielsen, A., Balsby Nielsen, J. & Dam, Torben, 2002, In: Stads- & havneingeniøren. 2, p. 40-44 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  77. Published

    Faste belægninger i Danmark? undersøgelse af betonbelægninger og asfalt gennem de sidste 40 år med hovedvægten på perioden 1984-1999

    Nielsen, A. B., Nielsen, J. B. & Dam, Torben, 2002, Skov & Landskab, Københavns Universitet, 22 p.

    Research output: Working paperResearch

  78. Published
  79. Published

    Hvorledes vil anlægsgartnerfaget udvikle sig over de næste 25 år?

    Dam, Torben, 2002, 16 p.

    Research output: Working paperResearch

  80. Published

    Miljøvenlig brug af træ i have og landskab

    Schrøder-Petersen, D. K., Bergstedt, A. & Dam, Torben, 2002, Ikke angivet. Christensen, C. J. (ed.). Center for Skov, Landskab og Planlægning/Københavns Universitet, p. 209-210 2 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearch

  81. Published

    Terræninventar i have og landskab

    Dam, Torben, 2002, In: Landskab. 1

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  82. 2001
  83. Published

    Stier, veje og pladser: anlæg og drift under ændrede samfunds- og miljøbetingelser

    Dam, Torben, 2001, Ikke angivet. Jerram Christensen, C. & Gartmann Christiansen, D. (eds.). Center for Skov, Landskab og Planlægning/Københavns Universitet, p. 125-129 5 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearch

  84. 2000
  85. Published

    Franske eksempler

    Dam, Torben & Hauxner, M., 2000, In: Landskab. 8, p. 193-203 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  86. Published

    Nedsivning af regnvand: eksempler fra Berlin

    Dam, Torben, 2000, Ikke angivet. Nytoft Rasmussen, J. & Gartmann Christiansen, D. (eds.). Center for Skov, Landskab og Planlægning/Københavns Universitet, p. 131-136 6 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearch

  87. 1999
  88. Published

    How technically detailed is landscape design going to be?

    Dam, Torben, 1999. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperResearch

  89. Published

    Progressive management of urban greening

    Dam, Torben & Juul, J. O., 1999, Proceedings. Randrup, T. B. (ed.). 2 ed. Center for Skov, Landskab og Planlægning/Københavns Universitet, p. 73 1 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearch

  90. 1996
  91. Published

    Dokumentation av beplantningens vækst

    Dam, Torben, 1996. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperResearch

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