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Personal profile
Expert in the interplay between space and society, focusing on how architectural and urban environments contribute to transitions toward more equitable, sustainable, and healthy communities.
Teaching
- Design and Research Studios in the Master of Architecture program.
- Transition Design Studios in the interdisciplinary Master’s program Socio-Spatial Transition Management.
- Energy Landscapes in the interdisciplinary Master’s program Energy for Society.
Education/Academic qualification
Architecture, Doctor of Philosophy, A bounded rationality model of short and long-term dynamics of activity-travel behavior, Eindhoven University of Technology
11 Jan 2011 → 30 Nov 2015
Award Date: 25 Mar 2016
Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)
- Sustainability
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Youngspace: Innovative managing models and policies for European Youth Spaces
de Zwart, B. (PI), Psarra, I. (CoI), Richardson, J. (CoI) & Kinderman, J. (CoI)
1/05/25 → 30/04/29
Project: Research
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Passende huisvesting. Veranderingsgericht onderzoek met betrekking tot de paradigmashift van opvang naar wonen.
de Zwart, B. (PI), Psarra, I. (CoPI) & Daals, S. (CoI)
1/02/25 → 31/01/28
Project: Research
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Jimmy's geeft Thuis
de Zwart, B. (PI), Daals, S. (CoI), Simons, E. (CoI) & Psarra, I. (CoI)
1/09/23 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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MAKING-CITY - Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future
van Dam, K. (PI), Psarra, I. (CoI), Tjahja, C. (PI), van der Laan, M. (CoPI), Pierie, F. (CoI), Rijpkema, J. (CoI), van Someren, C. (CoI) & Tempelman, D. G. (CoI)
1/01/19 → 1/01/25
Project: Other
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Reimagining the Housing Landscape: Research-by-Design for Housing Young People Experiencing Homelessness in Groningen
Psarra, I. & de Zwart, B., Feb 2026, (Accepted/In press). 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Academic
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Het dichten van de kloof tussen opvang en wonen: Ontwikkeling van peer-support-gemeenschappen voor jongeren met huisvestingsnood
Psarra, I., May 2025, Plandag 2025: Stichting Planologische Discussiedagen. p. 384-395 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Contribution to conference proceeding › Professional
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Material Transition in the Northern Netherlands: A Multiple Perspective Analysis on the Competencies Required by Construction Workers
Psarra, I., Ouariachi Peralta, T., van Spyk, A., Bennadji, A. & Joppe, D., 5 Mar 2025, In: The International Journal of Adult, Community and Professional Learning. 32, 1, p. 39-62 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Towards an integrated positive energy district landscape: technical and financial analysis for a case study in Hoogkerk, Northern Netherlands
Psarra, I., Figueroa Flores, A., Mfurakazi, E., Tonu, L., van Spyk, A. & Zuidema, C., 10 Jul 2025, In: Energy, Sustainability and Society. 15, 1, 27 p., 30.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Climate Adaptation in Architectural Education: Research by Design Results from the Academy of Architecture in Groningen
Psarra, I. & Bernardt, C., 30 Sept 2024, Embracing the Future of the Wadden Sea Landscapes: Voices and Imageries from Students and Educators. Delft: TU Delft, p. 89-112Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic
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Datasets
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Interviews with Local Energy Initiatives (LEIs) representatives : LEIs active in Groningen, NL
Psarra, I. (Data Manager), Oldenbroek, B. (Data Collector) & van der Schoor, T. (Supervisor), Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, 1 Dec 2023
DOI: 10.34894/118BLP, https://dataverse.nl/dataset.xhtml?persistentId=doi:10.34894/118BLP
Dataset
Activities
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Reimagining the Housing Landscape: Research-by-Design for Housing Young People Experiencing Homelessness in Groningen
Psarra, I. (Speaker)
2 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Het integreren van ervaringsdeskundigheid in het Design Thinking-proces: inzichten van een ontwerpstudio over huisvesting voor en met mensen met een dakloosheidsachtergrond
Psarra, I. (Speaker) & de Zwart, B. (Speaker)
8 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Werksessie NWA-onderzoeksproject Passende Huisvesting deel 2
Veenhuis, N. (Organiser), Psarra, I. (Organiser) & de Zwart, B. (Organiser)
13 May 2026Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Organising or contributing to a workshop, seminar, course
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Passende Huisvesting
de Zwart, B. (Speaker) & Psarra, I. (Speaker)
17 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Studiedag Wonen Eerst-kader
de Zwart, B. (Attendee), Psarra, I. (Attendee) & Veenhuis, N. (Attendee)
30 Oct 2025Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Attending a workshop, seminar, course
Prizes
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Pyke Johnson Award - Best paper in the area of planning and environment - Transportation Research Board
Psarra, I. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)