Professor Tine Hegli

Short CV

Tine Hegli holds the position of Professor at The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (2018 -), where she teaches a series of master courses and seminars focused on sustainable architectural practices. Her expertise lies in climate mitigation strategies and lifecycle methodology, essential for informed decision-making in present and future design development.

Since earning her MA in Architecture from the Norwegian University of Science and Architecture (NTNU) in 1997, she has garnered extensive experience in national and international projects. As a practicing architect at Snøhetta (2001-2021), a multinational and interdisciplinary design firm, she has played pivotal roles in numerous renowned projects. Notable among these are the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo, the National September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion in New York, USA, and the King Abdullaziz Center of World Culture in Saudi Arabia, before dedicating her role to projects with ambitious environmental sustainability goals developed in close collaboration with research environments in both Norway and the US. Within this field of work, Tine Hegli has been instrumental in the realization of several pilot projects now setting the standard for national and international methodology, ambition levels and focus on cross-sectorial and interdisciplinary efforts as key to increase the innovation rate in the building sector at large. Key among these are the national ZEB and Powerhouse initiatives linked to the ZEB Research Center for Zero Emission Buildings at NTNU, alongside the Harvard HouseZero project in partnership with the Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities (Harvard CGBC) at Harvard University. Each project showcases exceptional architectural quality, integrating low-tech and low-emission solutions that adhere to the IPCC 1.5-degree pathway, setting a benchmark for market standards.

These collaborative initiatives between academia, public entities, and industrial partners have not only captured significant attention but have also established a solid foundation for the innovative design-build studios directed by Hegli at The Oslo School of Architecture and Design. Furthermore, these efforts have catalyzed vital research activities focused on lifecycle methodology, aiming to provide architecture students with the tools, knowledge, and expertise necessary to spearhead innovation within sustainable architectural practices.