Faculty of Landscape and Society

Our recent field course in the Orkney Islands (1 – 4 April, 2025) got off to an incredible start, thanks to the fantastic venue provided by the Islands Centre for Net-Zero (ICNZ) at the Orkney Researc…

In urban areas such as Oslo and Viken, many spend more than 30% of their income on housing, highlighting a serious affordability issue.

We are excited to share our involvement in a recent article exploring how architectural design influences well-being and the roles of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) in urban pla…

Immediate action is needed to help people adapt to the changing conditions and protect these biodiversity hotspots, urges new Nature-published study.

How durable is the Inflation Reduction Act?

Students concluded an inspiring project centered on the historic landscape park of Lysøen, a site deeply connected to the legacy of Norwegian violinist and composer Ole Bull.

Many were disappointed with the result at the climate summit COP29 on financing of climate measures. Leading climate researchers say it's not only emission reduction that is urgent, they warn that opp…

Understanding and preserving the cultural traditions of farming communities is a key factor in ensuring future food security in Ethiopia and beyond.

Researchers develop a new tool for the analysis of the sharing of mobility and spaces in buildings or communities in the city of Oslo.

Three years after the Taliban takeover, the international community continues to struggle to both understand and find ways to support the people of Afghanistan as they face increasing poverty, food in…