Erica Margareta C E Löfström

About

Erica Löfström works with Radical Innovation for Sustainable Futures and specializes in eco-visualization, provotyping (provocative prototyping), and the design of new solutions as part of participatory processes. Her background in the cutting field between Computer Science, Science- and Technology Studies (STS), has allowed her to develop a new direction in environmental communication that involves Disruptive Communication and Eco-Visualization. In this new direction, art and design/interfaces are important ingredients. During the last few years, she has developed new co-design methodologies in addition to using existing ones. This is to meet the need for radical innovation and to achieve systemic changes to enable the transition to a low-carbon society. She continually carries out explorative research projects which actively involve end-users and other stakeholders by means of prototyping and provotyping as part of a method called vision workshops.

Research

I specialize in eco-visualization, provotyping (provocative prototyping), and the design of new solutions as part of participatory processes. We need to achieve significant systemic changes to enable the transition to a low-carbon society. As a researcher, I saw the need for developing new co-design methodologies as a lot of research - including participatory ones - still focuses on trying to make individuals change their choices within the limits set by current solutions instead of focusing on challenging and changing the systems that surround us. This is why I work with Radical Innovation for Sustainable Futures and involve different stakeholders to co-design new sustainable solutions on a systemic level. I use disruptive environmental communication, eco visualization, and prototyping and provotyping as part of a method called vision workshops which was developed in order to harvest engagement and help stakeholders visioning radically different solutions that enable us, as a society, to live low-emission lives. We, humans, need to reconnect to the ecosystem and realize that we too are nature.

Nature In Your Face (NIYF)

NIYF develops a methodology to stimulate transformative societal change with citizens and other stakeholders. Four cases within four different domains demonstrate the applicability of our methodological approach. CO2 emission effects are quantified.

INCITE-DEM – Inclusive Citizenship in a world in Transformation: Co-Designing for Democracy

INCITE-DEM's experienced Consortium aims to enhance inclusive participation and civic engagement while expanding democratic innovation and dynamic feedback mechanisms between citizens and institutional actors in representative democracies.

CLEANcultures – An approach for innovative Climate Learning, Evaluation and Action in Neighbourhoods

We use cases in different countries and contexts to explore how new perspectives and solutions for existing local climate-relevant problems can be developed via novel learning and exchange processes.

Publications

2018

Dahl, Yngve; Löfström, Erica. (2018) Supporting Social Interaction in Care Environments: Exploring Stakeholder Perspectives on the Potential of Interactive Technology. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction
Academic article

2017

Löfström, Erica; Svanæs, Dag. (2017) Eco-visualization: an exploration of the concept and its practical implications.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2016

Lobaccaro, Gabriele; Carlucci, Salvatore; Löfström, Erica. (2016) A Review of Systems and Technologies for Smart Homes and Smart Grids. Energies
Academic literature review
Ahlers, Dirk; Löfström, Erica; Krogstie, John; Wyckmans, Annemie; Driscoll, Patrick Arthur. (2016) Understanding Smart Cities as Social Machines.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Glogovac, Bogdan; Simonsen, Mads; Solberg, Silje Strøm; Löfström, Erica; Ahlers, Dirk. (2016) Ducky: An Online Engagement Platform for Climate Communication.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2015

Löfström, Erica; Throndsen, William. (2015) Fungerer ZEB i praksis?. VVS aktuelt
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Löfström, Erica; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Mellegård, Sofie Elisabet; Fredriksen, Eyvind; Klinski, Michael. (2015) Bevisste strategier for oppgradering av boligselskaper. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Haase, Matthias; Löfström, Erica. (2015) Building augmented wind turbines - BAWT. Integrated solutions and technologies of small wind turbines. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Löfström, Erica. (2015) Centres promoting sustainable building and living: characteristics, concepts and lessons learned.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2014

Löfström, Erica. (2014) Smart meters and people using the grid: exploring the potential benefits of AMR-technology. Energy Procedia
Academic article
Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Löfström, Erica; Mellegård, Sofie Elisabet. (2014) How to maximize the chances of sustainable renovation in housing cooperatives. Energy Procedia
Academic article
Löfström, Erica; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Mellegård, Sofie Elisabet. (2014) Strategier for oppgradering i boligselskaper. Byggeindustrien
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Löfström, Erica. (2014) Supporting low-emission lifestyles: involving future residents at Broset.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2013

Denizou, Karine; Klinski, Michael; Löfström, Erica; Kjølle, Kari. (2013) Nordahl Bruns gate 2 i Drammen. Et pilotprosjekt i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Lien, Anne Gunnarshaug; Magnus, Eva; Kjølle, Kari; Christophersen, Jon; Löfström, Erica. (2013) Trollåsenga boligområde i Kristiansund. Et pilotprosjekt i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Denizou, Karine; Klinski, Michael; Löfström, Erica; Kjølle, Kari. (2013) Nordre Gran BL i Groruddalen, Oslo. Et pilotprosjekt i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Buvik, Karin; Denizou, Karine; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Magnus, Eva; Klinski, Michael; Wigenstad, Tore. (2013) Presentasjon av casestudier i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Magnus, Eva; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Löfström, Erica; Kjølle, Kari. (2013) Beslutningsprosesser ved oppgradering til universiell utforming og høy energistandard. Casestudier i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Simonsen, Ingeborg; Lien, Anne Gunnarshaug; Magnus, Eva; Löfström, Erica; Kjølle, Kari. (2013) Arilds gate 6 - oppgradering av en verneverdig bygård i Trondheim: Et pilotprosjekt i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Kjølle, Kari; Denizou, Karine; Lien, Anne Gunnarshaug; Magnus, Eva; Buvik, Karin; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard. (2013) Flerfaglig analyse av casestudier i REBO. Bærekraftig oppgradering av boligblokker. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Larssæther, Stig; Löfström, Erica; Hatleskog, Eli. (2013) Sluttrapport brukermedvirkningsprosjekt Brøset. Rapport NTNU, 2013. NTNU NTNU
Report
Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Thomsen, Judith; Löfström, Erica. (2013) How to get residents/owners in housing cooperatives to agree on sustainable renovation. Energy Efficiency
Academic article
Bråten, Lill Eva; Löfström, Erica. (2013) Klar for rehabilitering. Bo&Miljø
Popular scientific article
Moen, Odd Helge; Mellegård, Sofie Elisabet; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Löfström, Erica. (2013) Satser energieffektivt for bedre trivsel. Mediaplanet
Popular scientific article
Lien, Anne Gunnarshaug; Magnus, Eva; Kjølle, Kari; Christophersen, Jon; Löfström, Erica. (2013) Tollåsenga boligområde i Kristiansund: Et pilotprosjekt i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report

2008

Löfström, Erica; Palm, Jenny. (2008) Visualizing household energy use in the interest of developing sustainable energy systems. Housing Studies
Academic article
Löfström, Erica. (2008) Visualisera energi i hushåll – avdomesticeringen av sociotekniska system och individ- respektive artefaktbunden energianvändning. Dept. of Thematic studies - Technology and Social Change, Linköping University, Sweden Dept. of Thematic studies - Technology and Social Change, Linköping University, Sweden
Doctoral dissertation

2006

Löfström, Erica. (2006) Solar Heating: Like Having a Nuclear Power Plant in the Wardrobe? An Analysis of How People Living with an Alternative Energy System Experience this New Technology.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Journal publications

Dahl, Yngve; Löfström, Erica. (2018) Supporting Social Interaction in Care Environments: Exploring Stakeholder Perspectives on the Potential of Interactive Technology. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction
Academic article
Lobaccaro, Gabriele; Carlucci, Salvatore; Löfström, Erica. (2016) A Review of Systems and Technologies for Smart Homes and Smart Grids. Energies
Academic literature review
Löfström, Erica; Throndsen, William. (2015) Fungerer ZEB i praksis?. VVS aktuelt
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Löfström, Erica. (2014) Smart meters and people using the grid: exploring the potential benefits of AMR-technology. Energy Procedia
Academic article
Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Löfström, Erica; Mellegård, Sofie Elisabet. (2014) How to maximize the chances of sustainable renovation in housing cooperatives. Energy Procedia
Academic article
Löfström, Erica; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Mellegård, Sofie Elisabet. (2014) Strategier for oppgradering i boligselskaper. Byggeindustrien
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Thomsen, Judith; Löfström, Erica. (2013) How to get residents/owners in housing cooperatives to agree on sustainable renovation. Energy Efficiency
Academic article
Bråten, Lill Eva; Löfström, Erica. (2013) Klar for rehabilitering. Bo&Miljø
Popular scientific article
Moen, Odd Helge; Mellegård, Sofie Elisabet; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Löfström, Erica. (2013) Satser energieffektivt for bedre trivsel. Mediaplanet
Popular scientific article
Löfström, Erica. (2012) Å leve i framtida - strategier for å muliggjøre og støtte livsstilendringer. Byggeindustrien
Popular scientific article
Löfström, Erica. (2012) Influencing social practices by urban design: using an action research approach to explore possible strategies. Technoport 2012 : Sharing possibilities. RERC2012 : Renewable energy research conference
Abstract
Löfström, Erica; Palm, Jenny. (2010) On the Invisible Socio-Technical Systems - the Great Unknown. International Journal of Power and Energy Systems
Academic article
Löfström, Erica; Palm, Jenny. (2008) Visualizing household energy use in the interest of developing sustainable energy systems. Housing Studies
Academic article

Part of book/report

Löfström, Erica; Svanæs, Dag. (2017) Eco-visualization: an exploration of the concept and its practical implications.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Ahlers, Dirk; Löfström, Erica; Krogstie, John; Wyckmans, Annemie; Driscoll, Patrick Arthur. (2016) Understanding Smart Cities as Social Machines.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Glogovac, Bogdan; Simonsen, Mads; Solberg, Silje Strøm; Löfström, Erica; Ahlers, Dirk. (2016) Ducky: An Online Engagement Platform for Climate Communication.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Löfström, Erica. (2015) Centres promoting sustainable building and living: characteristics, concepts and lessons learned.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Löfström, Erica. (2014) Supporting low-emission lifestyles: involving future residents at Broset.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Löfström, Erica. (2012) Ambitious Upgrading of Post-war Multi-residential Buildings: Participation as a Driver for Energy Efficiency and Universal Design.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Thomsen, Judith; Löfström, Erica. (2011) How to arrange for car-free living? Perspectives of future residents of a carbonneutral housing area on non-motorized transport and car use.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Löfström, Erica; Pettersen, Ida Nilstad. (2011) Public and private feedback: Food-related eco-visualisations promoting visible symbolic qualities of consumption.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Löfström, Erica; Thomassen, Øyvind. (2010) Visualizing the Wings of History: Brøset - a Laboratory for Societal Change - the New and Old Challenge of (Re-)Designing the (Built) Environment.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Löfström, Erica. (2006) Solar Heating: Like Having a Nuclear Power Plant in the Wardrobe? An Analysis of How People Living with an Alternative Energy System Experience this New Technology.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

Löfström, Erica; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Mellegård, Sofie Elisabet; Fredriksen, Eyvind; Klinski, Michael. (2015) Bevisste strategier for oppgradering av boligselskaper. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Haase, Matthias; Löfström, Erica. (2015) Building augmented wind turbines - BAWT. Integrated solutions and technologies of small wind turbines. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Denizou, Karine; Klinski, Michael; Löfström, Erica; Kjølle, Kari. (2013) Nordahl Bruns gate 2 i Drammen. Et pilotprosjekt i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Lien, Anne Gunnarshaug; Magnus, Eva; Kjølle, Kari; Christophersen, Jon; Löfström, Erica. (2013) Trollåsenga boligområde i Kristiansund. Et pilotprosjekt i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Denizou, Karine; Klinski, Michael; Löfström, Erica; Kjølle, Kari. (2013) Nordre Gran BL i Groruddalen, Oslo. Et pilotprosjekt i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Buvik, Karin; Denizou, Karine; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Magnus, Eva; Klinski, Michael; Wigenstad, Tore. (2013) Presentasjon av casestudier i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Magnus, Eva; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Löfström, Erica; Kjølle, Kari. (2013) Beslutningsprosesser ved oppgradering til universiell utforming og høy energistandard. Casestudier i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Simonsen, Ingeborg; Lien, Anne Gunnarshaug; Magnus, Eva; Löfström, Erica; Kjølle, Kari. (2013) Arilds gate 6 - oppgradering av en verneverdig bygård i Trondheim: Et pilotprosjekt i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Kjølle, Kari; Denizou, Karine; Lien, Anne Gunnarshaug; Magnus, Eva; Buvik, Karin; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard. (2013) Flerfaglig analyse av casestudier i REBO. Bærekraftig oppgradering av boligblokker. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Larssæther, Stig; Löfström, Erica; Hatleskog, Eli. (2013) Sluttrapport brukermedvirkningsprosjekt Brøset. Rapport NTNU, 2013. NTNU NTNU
Report
Lien, Anne Gunnarshaug; Magnus, Eva; Kjølle, Kari; Christophersen, Jon; Löfström, Erica. (2013) Tollåsenga boligområde i Kristiansund: Et pilotprosjekt i REBO. SINTEF akademisk forlag SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
Löfström, Erica. (2008) Visualisera energi i hushåll – avdomesticeringen av sociotekniska system och individ- respektive artefaktbunden energianvändning. Dept. of Thematic studies - Technology and Social Change, Linköping University, Sweden Dept. of Thematic studies - Technology and Social Change, Linköping University, Sweden
Doctoral dissertation

Teaching

Teaching experience

I have teaching experience in product design, interaction design, Computer Science (CS), Science- and Technology Studies (STS), Environmental Communication, Experts- in Teams courses, and in Eco-visualization, co-design- and workshop methods. In addition to my previous teaching and tutoring experience, I have taken a qualification course for teaching as part of my PhD in Sweden, and I have also studied pedagogy specifically. I also have experience with student-active teaching strategies and digital teaching.

Supervision

Supervision of Master Students and PhD:s.

I continually supervise Master students and PhD:s. The ongoing PhD:s that I supervise are:

Narratives of sustainability

Eco-visualization for zero emission neighborhoods

Participation in, and attitudes towards, collective climate action

Visualization tools of sustainability in city planning

Outreach

2014

Academic lecture

Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Löfström, Erica; Mellegård, Sofie Elisabet. (2014) How to maximize the chances of sustainable renovation in housing cooperatives. The 3rd Renewable Energy Research Conference - RERC 2014 , oslo 2014-06-16 - 2014-06-18
Academic lecture

Löfström, Erica. (2014) Smart meters and people using the grid: exploring the potential benefits of AMR-technology. The 3rd Renewable Energy Research Conference - RERC 2014 , Oslo 2014-06-16 - 2014-06-18

2012

Lecture

Mellegård, Sofie Elisabet; Fredriksen, Eyvind; Löfström, Erica; Bøhlerengen, Trond. (2012) "Oppslutning om bærekraftig oppgradering i boligselskaper". "oppslutning om bærekraftig oppgradering i boligselskaper" , Kristiansand 2012-11-29 - 2012-11-29

2010

Academic lecture

Berker, Thomas; Löfström, Erica. (2010) Methodological aspects of practice oriented design: Involving the Users in the Process of Creating a Future Carbon-Neutral Residential Area. Knowledge Collaboration and Learning for Sustainable Innovation, ERSCP-EMSU (The European Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production & Environmental Management for Sustainable Universities ) , Delft, NL 2010-10-25 - 2010-10-29
Academic lecture

Löfström, Erica. (2010) Eco-Visualization as a Tool for Creating Future Carbon-Neutral Settlements: User Participation in a Residential Area. Knowledge Collaboration and Learning for Sustainable Innovation, ERSCP-EMSU , Delft, NL 2010-10-25 - 2010-10-29
Academic lecture

Löfström, Erica. (2010) The challenge of Carbon Neutral Settlements: User Participation in the Planning and Developing Process of a Residential Area. the 16th Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference, Track: Sustainable consumption, consumer responses and new-markets for eco-products , the Kadoori Institute 2010-05-30 - 2010-06-01

Språkvelger

Erica Margareta C E Löfström