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Mette Mechlenborg has over 20 years of experience in housing culture, focusing on the relationship between ideals and materialization in homes, homemaking, and everyday practices. She has published more than 100 works, including books and peer-reviewed publications, demonstrating a deep understanding of theories and concepts related to place. Her research interests include suburban housing, empty nesting, high-rise living, sustainable everyday practices, micro-homes, and gendered home. Mette's PhD dissertation examined Danes' preferred type of housing—the detached single-family home—and its cultural significance, which she completed at the University of Southern Denmark in 2012. Throughout her career, she has been affiliated with the Center for Housing Welfare and has served as a guest PhD researcher at the University of London and the Royal Danish Academy, School of Design. Mette also has extensive practical experience as the Head of Advisory Services at consultancy BARK from 2012 to 2016 and has held various positions at local and international institutions, focusing on strategic communication and project management in housing research.
Aalborg University • København, Denmark
BARK • Denmark
Center Kulturanalyse, Etnologi/Copenhagen University • Denmark
University of Southern Denmark • Denmark
Self-Employed •
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