Portrait of a woman with glasses in an indoor setting with plants.
Helena Nordh. Photo: Annika Borg

Helena Nordh, professor of landscape architecture with a focus on design theory

Page reviewed:  16/06/2025

Helena Nordh is a professor of landscape architecture with a focus on design theory since 1 June 2023. Her inauguration lecture has the title "Grönytor i stadsmiljö: en fråga om liv och död".

Helena Nordh's research concerns urban green spaces at various scales. She explores how the green urban landscape, often designed by landscape architects, is experienced and used by different target groups. She is interested in questions about green space qualities and functions. A special interest among the green spaces are cemeteries and how they can be developed to meet changes in burial practices, migration to larger cities and multicultural societies. A driving force in her research is to contribute to supportive and health-promoting outdoor environments for the city's residents.



A woman walks alone through a snow-covered park, dressed in a winter coat, hat, and scarf.
Helena Nordh taking a walk in Skytteparken and Stadsparken in Örebro. Photo: Theodor Nordh-Thorgren

 

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Get to know professor Helena Nordh and her work! Please note that English and Swedish subtitles are available.

 

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