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Talenkennis
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Studie(s) en diploma's
- Master in Architecture - Hasselt University
- PhD in Architecture, Domain Universal Design:
Doctoral Dissertation: “Designers’ Knowledge Building in (Universal) Design processes” - Hasselt University
Huidige functieomschrijving
• Post-doctoral researcher - Valorisation coördinator HOUSE project – Faculty of Architecture and arts at Hasselt University
• Lecturer 'Designing with People': Master Architecture and Interior Architecture, designing with focus on Universal Design
• Management Team en Bestuursraad van Inclusie Invest (https://inclusieinvest.be/)
Ervaring
Relevant previous work experience outside the research field:
• Operational director for Inclusie Invest cv (https://inclusieinvest.be/)
• Architect AIDarchitecten
• Independent architect
Relevante Publicaties
Scientific publications, a selection:
• Ielegems, E. (2018). Designers' Knowledge Building in (Universal) Design processes (doctoral dissertation). Hasselt University, Hasselt.
• Ielegems, E., Herssens, J., Nuyts, E., & Vanrie, J. (2019). Drivers and Barriers for Universal Designing: A Survey on Architects' Perceptions. Journal of architectural and planning research, 36(3), 181-197.
• Ielegems, E., Froyen, H., Herssens, J., & Vanrie, J. (2021). ‘Light up for all’ Building knowledge on Universal Design through direct user contact in design workshops. Paper presented at the UD2021 International conference on Universal Design, Aalto University, Finland (dig).
• Ielegems, E., Herssens, J., & Vanrie, J. (2021). The UDI³-Framework: Unravelling a Design Context in Which Knowledge on Universal Design Can Be Built. Paper presented at the Ahfe 2021, New York (dig).
• Ielegems, E., Herssens, J., & Vanrie, J. (2016, July 27-31, 2016). User Knowledge Creation in Universal Design Processes. Proceedings of the Ahfe 2016 - International Conference on Design for Inclusion, Orlando (USA).
• Ielegems, E., & Froyen, H. (2014). Universal Design, A Methodological Approach. Journal of Accessibility and Design for All, 9(10), 31-42.
Other publications: See Document Server Hasselt University.
Relevante onderzoeken
• “Direct Impact of Accessibility on Public Buildings in Flanders” commissioned by the Flemish Government, Equal Opportunities – More information: https://gelijkekansen.be/praktisch/onderzoek/toegankelijkheid (2018-2019)
• “Inclusive Tourism as Business Transformator” - More information: https://www.udwoonlabo.be/portfolio-items/tetra-inclusief-toerisme-als-… (2019-2021)
• HOUSE (SBO project) - More information: http://house-research.be/ (2021-2025-
Mijn media ervaring
Followed a media course, but limited practical experience
Andere info
• European Jury member EU Access City Award – Expert public space and built environment (2020-2022)