Dr. Hilde Remøy

Biography

Hilde Remøy's research and teaching focus on adaptive reuse of existing buildings, defined as any intervention that adjusts, reuses, upgrades, or transforms a building to fit new conditions and requirements. This strategic approach is essential in achieving a sustainable built environment that aligns with European goals for 2050. Such adaptation necessitates a comprehensive view of property management that encompasses financial property value as well as the broader social and environmental impacts of design, development, use, and reuse of buildings. Remøy emphasizes the need for innovation within the real estate value chain through interdisciplinary research. Key elements of her work include the integration of use value from facility management, real estate value from business schools, and insights from architectural research within the context of adaptive reuse and lifecycle thinking. She aims to empower decision-makers in the real estate sector to continuously adopt a broader value perspective, where building adaptability and reuse are pivotal. In education, Remøy motivates students to explore research-driven ideas and fosters discussions that enhance their analytical and problem-solving skills, preparing them to be independent, reflective, and design-thinking engineers in the real estate field. Additionally, she has participated in various research projects funded by the European Commission and is an active member of the editorial board of 'Property Management Journal' and 'Sustainable Real Estate'.

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