The Human Body in Danish Architectural and Design Education

PhD student Christine Bjerke investigates how bodies are represented — and omitted — in architecture and design education. Charting more than 250 years of educational history, she points to how the teaching of the future can become more inclusive and accommodate diverse bodies.

PhD students Christine Bjerke examines how bodies are represented—and ignored—in architecture and design education. She charts more than 250 years of educational history and points out how the teaching of the future can be more inclusive and accommodate diverse bodies.

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Architecture
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Christine Bjerke
Ph.d.- studerende

Arkitekt MAA, Ph.d.- studerende ved Det Kongelige AkademiInstitut for Bygningskunst og Design.

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