Dr. Erik Stenberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erik Stenberg is an Associate Professor at the KTH School of Architecture and the Built Environment in Stockholm, Sweden. He has been engaged in academic teaching and research since 1997, focusing on studio courses in Architecture, particularly in housing design processes and mass housing. Currently, he teaches Master's level courses and is involved in European regional research initiatives related to housing. He leads the Swedish segment of the Horizon 2020 project 'ReCreate,' which aims to promote the reuse of prefabricated concrete elements. Through this project, he collaborates with various institutions across Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland, drawing on a significant budget to innovate in housing practices. Stenberg's involvement in the educational sector has included redesigning housing models, organizing national housing fairs, and contributing to research on post-war modernist housing. He was a project leader for the Grön BoStad Stockholm initiative, enhancing sustainability in the housing sector. Stenberg was Head of the Department of Architecture from 2006 to 2013, where he guided a generational shift and helped establish a network of architecture schools in Sweden. He runs a practice focused on small architectural additions, ensuring they blend seamlessly into their environments.

Research Interests

Courses

Seminar Course, Advanced Level 4HT (A42SEH) Seminar Course, Advanced Level 5HT (A52SEH) Housing Question: Current Perspectives Classical Challenge (AD253V)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).