In my research, I aim to contribute to the development of future sustainable homes and workplaces from an interdisciplinary and socio-technical perspective. I study how technological innovations are integrated into everyday practices and how they affect work environments, how we live in our homes, and how we create knowledge. By combining technical, social, and ethical perspectives, I seek to understand and highlight the everyday experiences and challenges that arise when new technologies and processes are introduced and used. I examine how various digital models, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), influence our understanding of knowledge and how technology changes our view of expertise within the construction sector. In another project, I study how AI can be used to improve energy calculations and how we can assess the knowledge created artificially.
I also explore how power relations and professional identities change when digitalization is implemented, often highlighting overlooked perspectives and the values that technology brings. Inspired by science and technology studies (STS), particularly theories of care and socio-material relations, I explore the role of technology and its ethical and political implications when used in practice. For example, I work on following glass in the introduction of a the circular flows, from buildings to reuse or recycling. Here, I study how different actors handle the glass and its digital information, the conflicts of interest that arise, and how new material flows can contribute to increased participation in occupational health work. By creating space for dialogue and reflection, including through workshops, we can understand how sustainability goals can be translated into practice in ways that are both technically feasible and socially sustainable.
Interaction between people, technology and organization
My research is interdisciplinary, focusing on the interaction between people, technology, and organization, which allows me to address complex issues spanning digitalization, circular material flows, and energy optimization. By integrating perspectives from technology, social sustainability, and ethical frameworks, I aim not only to highlight challenges but also to create new opportunities for sustainable development in both theory and practice.
