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Thomas Berker

Thomas Berker

Professor
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture

thomas.berker@ntnu.no
+4773591326 Bygg 11, 117, Dragvoll
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About

CV

I am professor in science and technology studies with a focus on sustainable technology in society. I have a PhD in sociology from Frankfurt University and a master in sociology (major), political science and German language and literature (minors) from Frankfurt University.

Research interests

  • use of infrastructures
  • technology use in everyday life
  • sustainable buildings and cities
  • circular economy

Selected research projects

  • FME Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods 2017-2025 (key researcher "end user research" and Living labs coordinator)

  • The Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings 2009-2017 (Leader Work Package 4: "Use, operation and implementation")

  • Methodologies For Improvement Of Non-Residential Buildings' Day-To-Day Energy-Efficiency Reliability, 2013-2016 (MINDER, Project leader)

  • Towards Carbom Neutral Settlements, 2009-2012 (Work package coordinator)
  • Paradoxes of Design, 2007-2010 (senior researcher, project leader)

Publications

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2022

  • Berker, Thomas; Müller, Liana. (2022) Seduction, caution, fight: Media framing of research-based expertise in Norwegian print media coverage of low energy buildings (2005–2012). Public Understanding of Science.
    Academic article
  • Foulds, Chris; Royston, Sarah; Berker, Thomas; Nakopoulou, Efi; Bharucha, Zareen Pervez; Robison, Rosie; Abram, Simone; Ančić, Branko; Arapostathis, Stathis; Badescu, Gabriel; Bull, Richard; Cohen, Jed; Dunlop, Tessa; Dunphy, Niall; Dupont, Claire; Fischer, Corinna; Gram-Hanssen, Kirsten; Grandclément, Catherine; Heiskanen, Eva; Labanca, Nicola; Jeliazkova, Maria; Jörgens, Helge; Keller, Margit; Kern, Florian; Lombardi, Patrizia; Mourik, Ruth; Ornetzeder, Michael; Pearson, Peter J. G.; Rohracher, Harald; Sahakian, Marlyne; Sari, Ramazan; Standal, Karina; Živčič, Lidija. (2022) An agenda for future Social Sciences and Humanities research on energy efficiency: 100 priority research questions. Humanities & Social Sciences Communications. volum 9 (1).
    Academic article
  • Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Bohne, Rolf André; Støa, Eli; Wyckmans, Annemie; Brattebø, Helge; Larssæther, Stig; Manum, Bendik; Wellinger, Steffen; Hillnhütter, Helge; Narvestad, Randi; Löfström, Erica; Berker, Thomas. (2022) Brøset – en bærekraftig bunker?. Adresseavisen.
    Chronicle
  • Ortega Alvarado, Isaac Arturo; Pettersen, Ida Nilstad; Berker, Thomas. (2022) Contesting Consumerism with a Circular Economy?. Circular Economy and Sustainability.
    Academic article
  • Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas. (2022) Homelife in a Norwegian forest: a rural approach to the sustainable transition. Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy. volum 18 (1).
    Academic article

2021

  • Ortega Alvarado, Isaac Arturo; Pettersen, Ida Nilstad; Berker, Thomas. (2021) Alternative consumption: a circular economy beyond the circular business model. PLATE – Product Lifetimes And The Environment. Proceedings 3rd PLATE CONFERENCE, BERLIN, GERMANY 18–20 September 2019.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Ortega Alvarado, Isaac Arturo; Sutcliffe, Thomas Edward; Berker, Thomas; Pettersen, Ida Nilstad. (2021) Emerging circular economies: Discourse coalitions in a Norwegian case. Sustainable Production and Consumption. volum 26C.
    Academic article
  • Sutcliffe, Thomas Edward; Berker, Thomas. (2021) A Norwegian Circular Economy? Protestant Visions of an Alternative to Mass Consumerism. Reparieren, Selbermachen und Kreislaufwirtschaften.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas. (2021) Norwegian pilots: Navigating the technological logic of sustainable architecture. Architectural Anthropology: Exploring Lived Space.
    Academic chapter/article

2020

  • Berker, Thomas; Woods, Ruth. (2020) Identifying and addressing reverse salients in infrastructural change. The case of a small zero emission campus in Southern Norway. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. volum 21.
    Academic article
  • Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas. (2020) Citizen participation in Steinkjer: Stories about the "old NRK building at Lø". IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES). volum 588.
    Academic article

2019

  • Valle Kinloch, Cristian Roberto; Verhulst, Elli; Pettersen, Ida Nilstad; Junghans, Antje; Berker, Thomas. (2019) FM perceptions on occupant impact and the shaping of occupant engagement practice. Facilities. volum 37 (11/12).
    Academic article
  • Koch-Ørvad, Nina; Thuesen, Christian; Koch, Christian; Berker, Thomas. (2019) Transforming Ecosystems: Facilitating Sustainable Innovations Through the Lineage of Exploratory Projects. Project Management Journal. volum 50 (5).
    Academic article
  • Woods, Ruth; Andresen, Inger; Skaar, Christofer; Berker, Thomas. (2019) Utvikling av pilotprosjekt i Steinkjer kommune: Historier om «det gamle NRK bygget på Lø» og evaluering av prosessen. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2019. ISBN 978-82-536-1627-8. ZEN Report (16).
    Report
  • Woods, Ruth; Baer, Daniela; Berker, Thomas; Bø, Lars Arne. (2019) ZEN LIVING LABS definition, ideas and examples. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2019. ISBN 978-82-536-1631-5. ZEN Report (18).
    Report
  • Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas. (2019) Living labs in a zero emission neighbourhood context. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES). volum 352 (1).
    Academic article

2018

  • Korsnes, Marius; Berker, Thomas; Woods, Ruth. (2018) Domestication, acceptance and zero emission ambitions: Insights from a mixed method, experimental research design in a Norwegian Living Lab. Energy Research & Social Science. volum 39.
    Academic article
  • Valle Kinloch, Cristian Roberto; Boks, Casper; Berker, Thomas. (2018) Occupant engagement in the office environment: role assumptions about the building manager. Facilities. volum 36 (11/12).
    Academic article
  • Valle, Roberto; Boks, Casper; Berker, Thomas. (2018) Occupant engagement in the office environment: role assumptions about the building manager. Facilities. volum 36 (10/11).
    Academic article

2017

  • Andresen, Inger; Lien, Kristian Myklebust; Berker, Thomas; Sartori, Igor. (2017) Greenhouse gas balances in Zero Emission Buildings – Electricity conversion factors revisited. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2017. ISBN 978-82-536-1556-1. ZEB Project report (37).
    Report
  • Berker, Thomas; Kvellheim, Ann Kristin. (2017) Boundary Objects As Facilitators in Sustainable Building Research. Science and Public Policy.
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas; Throndsen, William. (2017) Planning story lines in smart grid road maps (2010–2014): three types of maps for coordinated time travel. Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning. volum 19 (2).
    Academic article
  • Hestnes, Anne Grete; Lien, Anne Gunnarshaug; Gustavsen, Arild; Matusiak, Barbara Szybinska; Risholt, Birgit Dagrun; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Mathisen, Hans Martin; Andresen, Inger; Georges, Laurent; Wiik, Marianne Rose Kjendseth; Schlanbusch, Reidun Dahl; Gao, Tao; Hegli, Tine; Berker, Thomas; Kristjansdottir, Torhildur; Novakovic, Vojislav; Eik-Nes, Nancy Lea; Tolstad, Ole. (2017) Zero Emission Buildings. Fagbokforlaget. 2017. ISBN 978-82-450-2055-7.
    Scientific anthology
  • Pettersen, Ida Nilstad; Verhulst, Elli; Valle Kinloch, Roberto; Junghans, Antje; Berker, Thomas. (2017) Ambitions at work: Professional practices and the energy performance of non-residential buildings in Norway. Energy Research & Social Science. volum 32.
    Academic article

2016

  • Berker, Thomas; Larssæther, Stig. (2016) Two exemplar green developments in Norway: Tales of qualqulation and non-qualculation. Actor Networks of Planning: Exploring the Influence of Actor Network Theory.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Throndsen, William; Berker, Thomas; Knoll, Espen B.. (2016) - Et samstemt plusshus. Norsk VVS. volum 59 (4).
    Article
  • Throndsen, William; Berker, Thomas; Knoll, Espen B.. (2016) Dette er suksessfaktorene bak superbygget. Byggeindustrien.
    Article
  • Throndsen, William; Berker, Thomas; Knoll, Espen B.. (2016) PH Kjørbo: Derfor lyktes de. Norsk VVS.
    Article
  • Throndsen, William; Berker, Thomas; Knoll, Espen B.. (2016) Powerhouse Kjørbo: VVS inn først.
    Web pages (information material)
  • Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas; Korsnes, Marius. (2016) Making a home in Living Lab: the limitations and potentials associated with living in a research laboratory. Proceedings of the Demand Centre Conference 2016 [online articles].
    Academic chapter/article

2015

  • Skjølsvold, Tomas Moe; Ryghaug, Marianne; Berker, Thomas. (2015) A traveler’s guide to smart grids and the social sciences. Energy Research & Social Science. volum 9.
    Academic article
  • Skjølsvold, Tomas Moe; Ryghaug, Marianne; Berker, Thomas. (2015) Smart grids and the social sciences. Special issue of Energy research & Social Science. Energy reseach & social science. 2015.
    Other product
  • Throndsen, William; Berker, Thomas; Knoll, Espen B.. (2015) Powerhouse Kjørbo. Evaluation of construction process and early use phase. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2015. ISBN 978-82-536-1486-1. ZEB Project report (25).
    Report

2014

  • Berker, Thomas. (2014) Smart region: Brøset/Norway. Smart Energy Regions.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Junghans, Antje. (2014) Introducing the MINDER research project: Methodologies for Improvement of Non-residential buildings' Daily Energy Efficiency Reliability. EuroFM Journal - International Journal of Facilities Management.
    Academic article
  • Junghans, Antje; Berker, Thomas. (2014) Comparison of two passive house schools in Norway and Germany. Proceedings of CIB Facilities Management Conference - Using Facilities in an open world, creating value for all stakeholders, Joint CIB W070, W11 & W118 conference, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, 21 - 23 May 2014.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Ryghaug, Marianne; Skjølsvold, Tomas Moe; Berker, Thomas. (2014) Smart grid and the social sciences workshop. NTNU. 2014.
    Other product
  • Solli, Jøran; Berker, Thomas. (2014) Economic Feasibility and Zero Emission Buildings - A state-of-the-art-report. 2014. ISBN 978-82-536-1418-2. ZEB Project report (19).
    Report
  • Wågø, Solvår Irene; Berker, Thomas. (2014) Architecture as a strategy for reduced energy consumption? An in-depth analysis of residential practices' influence on the energy performance of passive houses. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. volum 3 (3).
    Academic article

2013

  • Berker, Thomas. (2013) “In the morning I just need a long, hot shower:” a sociological exploration of energy sensibilities in Norwegian bathrooms. Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy. volum 9 (1).
    Academic article
  • Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Godbolt, Åsne Lund; Thomsen, Judith; Berker, Thomas; Time, Berit; Hyrve, Oddvar. (2013) User evaluation of vacuum insulation in clay blocks. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2013. ISBN 978-82-536-1366-6. ZEB Project report (12).
    Report
  • Muller, Liana; Berker, Thomas. (2013) Passive House at the Crossroads: The Past and the Present of a Voluntary Standard That Managed to Bridge the Energy Efficiency Gap. Energy Policy.
    Academic article
  • Risholt, Birgit Dagrun; Berker, Thomas. (2013) Success for energy efficient renovation of dwellings - Learning from private homeowners. Energy Policy. volum 61.
    Academic article
  • Thomsen, Judith; Berker, Thomas; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Denizou, Karine; Wågø, Solvår Irene; Jerkø, Sidsel. (2013) The Interaction between Building and Users in Passive and Zero-Energy Housing and Offices: The Role of Interfaces, Knowledge and User Commitment. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. volum 2 (1).
    Academic article

2012

  • Berker, Thomas; Bharathi, Krishna. (2012) Energy and buildings research: challenges from the new production of knowledge. Building Research & Information. volum 40 (4).
    Academic article
  • Throndsen, William; Berker, Thomas. (2012) Households on the rebound. Factors Increasing and Decreasing Rebound Effects in Norwegian Households. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2012. ISBN 978-82-536-1261-4. ZEB Project report (4).
    Report

2011

  • Berker, Thomas. (2011) Acting in an Uncertain World: An Essay on Technical Democracy. Minerva. volum 49 (4).
    Review
  • Berker, Thomas. (2011) Domesticating Spaces: Sociotechnical Studies and the Built Environment. Space and Culture. volum 14 (3).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2011) Bærekraftig urbanisering? Endringer i den norske hyttekulturen. Norske hytter i endring. Om bærekraft og behag.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Jørgensen, Finn Arne. (2011) Hyttedrømmen mellom hjem, fritid og natur. Norske hytter i endring. Om bærekraft og behag.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2011) Frihet i ei lita hytte? Energiforbrukets sosiotekniske aktører. Norske hytter i endring. Om bærekraft og behag.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas; Jørgensen, Finn Arne. (2011) Norske hytter i endring. Om bærekraft og behag. Tapir Akademisk Forlag. 2011. ISBN 9788251927901.
    Scientific anthology
  • Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Thomsen, Judith; Berker, Thomas. (2011) User evaluations of energy efficient buildings - literature review and further research. Advances in Building Energy Research. volum 5 (1).
    Academic article
  • Thomsen, Judith; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Denizou, Karine; Jerkø, Sidsel; Wågø, Solvår Irene; Berker, Thomas. (2011) User evaluations of energy efficient buildings. The interplay of buildings and users in seven European case studies. 2011. ISBN 978-82-536-1221-8. ZEB Project report (1).
    Report

2010

  • Berker, Thomas. (2010) Dealing with uncertainty in sustainable innovation: mainstreaming and substitution. International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development. volum 5 (1).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2010) Paradoxes of Design: Energy and Water Consumption and the Aestheticization of Norwegian Bathrooms 1990-2008. Sustainable Development. volum 18 (3).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2010) Sustainable urbanization? Norwegian cabin culture in transition. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change. volum 8 (3).
    Academic article
  • Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Thomsen, Judith; Berker, Thomas. (2010) User evaluations of energy efficient buildings - literature review and further research. Renewable Energy Research Conference 2010 - Zero Emission Buildings.
    Academic chapter/article

2009

  • Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2009) Ha det på badet. Adresseavisen.
    Chronicle
  • Johnsen, Tove Krogstad; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2009) Energiforbruket på hytta - endimensjonalt eller mangeartet?. Tidsskriftet UTMARK.
    Academic article

2008

  • Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas; Bye, Robert. (2008) The missing link which was already there: building operators and energy management in non-residential buildings. Facilities. volum 27 (1/2).
    Academic article

2007

  • Aschehoug, Øyvind; Sørensen, Knut Holtan; Hestnes, Anne Grete; Novakovic, Vojislav; Matusiak, Barbara; Ryghaug, Marianne; Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas; Stene, Jørn; Bye, Robert. (2007) Smarte energieffektive bygninger. Tapir Akademisk Forlag. 2007. ISBN 978-82-519-2237-1.
    Nonfiction book
  • Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas. (2007) Energiforbruk i boliger og yrkesbygg: utfordringer og muligheter. Mellom klima og komfort - utfordringer for en bærekraftig energiutvikling.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas; Bye, Robert. (2007) Lærende bygg. Smarte energieffektive bygninger.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2007) Energienutzung im Heim als sozio-technische Praxis. Untersuchungsergebnisse, Trends und Strategien. Strom sparen im Haushalt. Trends, Einsparpotenziale und neue Instrumente für eine nachhaltige Energiewirtschaft.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas; Levold, Nora. (2007) Moralske praksiser i forbindelse med tung internettbruk. Kommunikasjonssamfunnet: Moral, praksis og digital teknologi.
    Academic chapter/article

2006

  • Baukrowitz, Andrea; Berker, Thomas; Boes, Andreas; Pfeiffer, Sabine; Schmiede, Rudi; Will, Mascha. (2006) Informatisierung der Arbeit - Gesellschaft im Umbruch. 2006. ISBN 3-89404-547-7.
    Scientific anthology
  • Berker, Thomas. (2006) Alltag ohne Grenzen? Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien im Alltag transnationaler Wissensarbeit. Transnationale Karrieren. Biografien, Lebensführung und Mobilität.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas; Kleemann, Frank; Schönberger, Klaus. (2006) Alltag als Perspektive auf die Informatisierung der Gesellschaft. Informatisierung der Arbeit - Gesellschaft im Umbruch.
    Academic chapter/article

2005

  • Berker, Thomas. (2005) The Politics of 'Actor-Network Theory': what can 'actor-network theory' do to make buildings more energy efficient?. Science, Technology & Innovation Studies. volum 1 (2).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2005) The everyday of extreme flexibility - The case of migrant researchers' use of new information and communication technologies. Media, Technology and Everyday Life in Europe.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas; Hartman, Maren; Punie, Yves; Ward, Katie. (2005) Domestication of media and technology. Open University Press. 2005. ISBN 0335217699.
    Scientific anthology
  • Berker, Thomas; Hartman, Maren; Punie, Yves; Ward, Katie. (2005) Introduction. Domestication of media and technology.
    Academic chapter/article

2004

  • Berker, Thomas. (2004) Fascination, instrumental use, protection. Moral practices in the translation of unrestricted Internet access into heavy usage. 2004. STS arbeidsnotat/ working paper (5).
    Report
  • Berker, Thomas. (2004) Smart Machines and Dubious Delegates. The Representation of User Agency in the Design of Energy Efficient Buildings. 2004. STS arbeidsnotat/ working paper (6).
    Report
  • Berker, Thomas. (2004) Zwischen den Räumen � Zur Empirie von Amalgamen aus informatisierten und anderen Begegnungen. Informationsarbeit neu verstehen. Methoden zur Erfassung informatisierter Arbeit.
    Academic chapter/article

2003

  • Berker, Thomas. (2003) Boundaries in a Space of Flows. The Case of Migrant Researchers' Internet Use. 2003. STS arbeidsnotat/ working paper (60-2003).
    Report

2002

  • Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas; Sørensen, Knut Holtan. (2002) Needs, roles and participation. A review of social science literature on users in technological design. 2002. STS arbeidsnotat/ working paper (58/02).
    Report
  • Berker, Thomas. (2002) The End of Telework as We Knew it? Perspectives on 'Telework from Below'. 2002. STS-rapport.
    Report
  • Berker, Thomas. (2002) World Wide Web Use at a German University – Computers, Sex and Well Known Names. Results of a Log File Analysis. Online Social Sciences.
    Academic chapter/article

2001

  • Berker, Thomas. (2001) Bin ich jetzt drin? Neue Versuche, über das 'junge' Medium Internet zu schreiben. Zeitschrift für Soziologie der Erziehung und Sozialisation / Journal for Sociology of Education and Socialization.
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2001) Internetnutzung in den 90er Jahren. Wie ein junges Medium alltäglich wurde. 2001. ISBN 3-593-36877-3.
    Scientific monography

Scientific articles

  • Berker, Thomas; Müller, Liana. (2022) Seduction, caution, fight: Media framing of research-based expertise in Norwegian print media coverage of low energy buildings (2005–2012). Public Understanding of Science.
    Academic article
  • Foulds, Chris; Royston, Sarah; Berker, Thomas; Nakopoulou, Efi; Bharucha, Zareen Pervez; Robison, Rosie; Abram, Simone; Ančić, Branko; Arapostathis, Stathis; Badescu, Gabriel; Bull, Richard; Cohen, Jed; Dunlop, Tessa; Dunphy, Niall; Dupont, Claire; Fischer, Corinna; Gram-Hanssen, Kirsten; Grandclément, Catherine; Heiskanen, Eva; Labanca, Nicola; Jeliazkova, Maria; Jörgens, Helge; Keller, Margit; Kern, Florian; Lombardi, Patrizia; Mourik, Ruth; Ornetzeder, Michael; Pearson, Peter J. G.; Rohracher, Harald; Sahakian, Marlyne; Sari, Ramazan; Standal, Karina; Živčič, Lidija. (2022) An agenda for future Social Sciences and Humanities research on energy efficiency: 100 priority research questions. Humanities & Social Sciences Communications. volum 9 (1).
    Academic article
  • Ortega Alvarado, Isaac Arturo; Pettersen, Ida Nilstad; Berker, Thomas. (2022) Contesting Consumerism with a Circular Economy?. Circular Economy and Sustainability.
    Academic article
  • Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas. (2022) Homelife in a Norwegian forest: a rural approach to the sustainable transition. Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy. volum 18 (1).
    Academic article
  • Ortega Alvarado, Isaac Arturo; Sutcliffe, Thomas Edward; Berker, Thomas; Pettersen, Ida Nilstad. (2021) Emerging circular economies: Discourse coalitions in a Norwegian case. Sustainable Production and Consumption. volum 26C.
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas; Woods, Ruth. (2020) Identifying and addressing reverse salients in infrastructural change. The case of a small zero emission campus in Southern Norway. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. volum 21.
    Academic article
  • Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas. (2020) Citizen participation in Steinkjer: Stories about the "old NRK building at Lø". IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES). volum 588.
    Academic article
  • Valle Kinloch, Cristian Roberto; Verhulst, Elli; Pettersen, Ida Nilstad; Junghans, Antje; Berker, Thomas. (2019) FM perceptions on occupant impact and the shaping of occupant engagement practice. Facilities. volum 37 (11/12).
    Academic article
  • Koch-Ørvad, Nina; Thuesen, Christian; Koch, Christian; Berker, Thomas. (2019) Transforming Ecosystems: Facilitating Sustainable Innovations Through the Lineage of Exploratory Projects. Project Management Journal. volum 50 (5).
    Academic article
  • Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas. (2019) Living labs in a zero emission neighbourhood context. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES). volum 352 (1).
    Academic article
  • Korsnes, Marius; Berker, Thomas; Woods, Ruth. (2018) Domestication, acceptance and zero emission ambitions: Insights from a mixed method, experimental research design in a Norwegian Living Lab. Energy Research & Social Science. volum 39.
    Academic article
  • Valle Kinloch, Cristian Roberto; Boks, Casper; Berker, Thomas. (2018) Occupant engagement in the office environment: role assumptions about the building manager. Facilities. volum 36 (11/12).
    Academic article
  • Valle, Roberto; Boks, Casper; Berker, Thomas. (2018) Occupant engagement in the office environment: role assumptions about the building manager. Facilities. volum 36 (10/11).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas; Kvellheim, Ann Kristin. (2017) Boundary Objects As Facilitators in Sustainable Building Research. Science and Public Policy.
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas; Throndsen, William. (2017) Planning story lines in smart grid road maps (2010–2014): three types of maps for coordinated time travel. Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning. volum 19 (2).
    Academic article
  • Pettersen, Ida Nilstad; Verhulst, Elli; Valle Kinloch, Roberto; Junghans, Antje; Berker, Thomas. (2017) Ambitions at work: Professional practices and the energy performance of non-residential buildings in Norway. Energy Research & Social Science. volum 32.
    Academic article
  • Skjølsvold, Tomas Moe; Ryghaug, Marianne; Berker, Thomas. (2015) A traveler’s guide to smart grids and the social sciences. Energy Research & Social Science. volum 9.
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Junghans, Antje. (2014) Introducing the MINDER research project: Methodologies for Improvement of Non-residential buildings' Daily Energy Efficiency Reliability. EuroFM Journal - International Journal of Facilities Management.
    Academic article
  • Wågø, Solvår Irene; Berker, Thomas. (2014) Architecture as a strategy for reduced energy consumption? An in-depth analysis of residential practices' influence on the energy performance of passive houses. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. volum 3 (3).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2013) “In the morning I just need a long, hot shower:” a sociological exploration of energy sensibilities in Norwegian bathrooms. Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy. volum 9 (1).
    Academic article
  • Muller, Liana; Berker, Thomas. (2013) Passive House at the Crossroads: The Past and the Present of a Voluntary Standard That Managed to Bridge the Energy Efficiency Gap. Energy Policy.
    Academic article
  • Risholt, Birgit Dagrun; Berker, Thomas. (2013) Success for energy efficient renovation of dwellings - Learning from private homeowners. Energy Policy. volum 61.
    Academic article
  • Thomsen, Judith; Berker, Thomas; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Denizou, Karine; Wågø, Solvår Irene; Jerkø, Sidsel. (2013) The Interaction between Building and Users in Passive and Zero-Energy Housing and Offices: The Role of Interfaces, Knowledge and User Commitment. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. volum 2 (1).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas; Bharathi, Krishna. (2012) Energy and buildings research: challenges from the new production of knowledge. Building Research & Information. volum 40 (4).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2011) Domesticating Spaces: Sociotechnical Studies and the Built Environment. Space and Culture. volum 14 (3).
    Academic article
  • Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Thomsen, Judith; Berker, Thomas. (2011) User evaluations of energy efficient buildings - literature review and further research. Advances in Building Energy Research. volum 5 (1).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2010) Dealing with uncertainty in sustainable innovation: mainstreaming and substitution. International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development. volum 5 (1).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2010) Paradoxes of Design: Energy and Water Consumption and the Aestheticization of Norwegian Bathrooms 1990-2008. Sustainable Development. volum 18 (3).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2010) Sustainable urbanization? Norwegian cabin culture in transition. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change. volum 8 (3).
    Academic article
  • Johnsen, Tove Krogstad; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2009) Energiforbruket på hytta - endimensjonalt eller mangeartet?. Tidsskriftet UTMARK.
    Academic article
  • Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas; Bye, Robert. (2008) The missing link which was already there: building operators and energy management in non-residential buildings. Facilities. volum 27 (1/2).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2005) The Politics of 'Actor-Network Theory': what can 'actor-network theory' do to make buildings more energy efficient?. Science, Technology & Innovation Studies. volum 1 (2).
    Academic article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2001) Bin ich jetzt drin? Neue Versuche, über das 'junge' Medium Internet zu schreiben. Zeitschrift für Soziologie der Erziehung und Sozialisation / Journal for Sociology of Education and Socialization.
    Academic article

Journal publications

  • Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Bohne, Rolf André; Støa, Eli; Wyckmans, Annemie; Brattebø, Helge; Larssæther, Stig; Manum, Bendik; Wellinger, Steffen; Hillnhütter, Helge; Narvestad, Randi; Löfström, Erica; Berker, Thomas. (2022) Brøset – en bærekraftig bunker?. Adresseavisen.
    Chronicle
  • Throndsen, William; Berker, Thomas; Knoll, Espen B.. (2016) - Et samstemt plusshus. Norsk VVS. volum 59 (4).
    Article
  • Throndsen, William; Berker, Thomas; Knoll, Espen B.. (2016) Dette er suksessfaktorene bak superbygget. Byggeindustrien.
    Article
  • Throndsen, William; Berker, Thomas; Knoll, Espen B.. (2016) PH Kjørbo: Derfor lyktes de. Norsk VVS.
    Article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2011) Acting in an Uncertain World: An Essay on Technical Democracy. Minerva. volum 49 (4).
    Review
  • Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2009) Ha det på badet. Adresseavisen.
    Chronicle

Books

  • Hestnes, Anne Grete; Lien, Anne Gunnarshaug; Gustavsen, Arild; Matusiak, Barbara Szybinska; Risholt, Birgit Dagrun; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Mathisen, Hans Martin; Andresen, Inger; Georges, Laurent; Wiik, Marianne Rose Kjendseth; Schlanbusch, Reidun Dahl; Gao, Tao; Hegli, Tine; Berker, Thomas; Kristjansdottir, Torhildur; Novakovic, Vojislav; Eik-Nes, Nancy Lea; Tolstad, Ole. (2017) Zero Emission Buildings. Fagbokforlaget. 2017. ISBN 978-82-450-2055-7.
    Scientific anthology
  • Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas; Jørgensen, Finn Arne. (2011) Norske hytter i endring. Om bærekraft og behag. Tapir Akademisk Forlag. 2011. ISBN 9788251927901.
    Scientific anthology
  • Aschehoug, Øyvind; Sørensen, Knut Holtan; Hestnes, Anne Grete; Novakovic, Vojislav; Matusiak, Barbara; Ryghaug, Marianne; Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas; Stene, Jørn; Bye, Robert. (2007) Smarte energieffektive bygninger. Tapir Akademisk Forlag. 2007. ISBN 978-82-519-2237-1.
    Nonfiction book
  • Baukrowitz, Andrea; Berker, Thomas; Boes, Andreas; Pfeiffer, Sabine; Schmiede, Rudi; Will, Mascha. (2006) Informatisierung der Arbeit - Gesellschaft im Umbruch. 2006. ISBN 3-89404-547-7.
    Scientific anthology
  • Berker, Thomas; Hartman, Maren; Punie, Yves; Ward, Katie. (2005) Domestication of media and technology. Open University Press. 2005. ISBN 0335217699.
    Scientific anthology
  • Berker, Thomas. (2001) Internetnutzung in den 90er Jahren. Wie ein junges Medium alltäglich wurde. 2001. ISBN 3-593-36877-3.
    Scientific monography

Part of book/report

  • Ortega Alvarado, Isaac Arturo; Pettersen, Ida Nilstad; Berker, Thomas. (2021) Alternative consumption: a circular economy beyond the circular business model. PLATE – Product Lifetimes And The Environment. Proceedings 3rd PLATE CONFERENCE, BERLIN, GERMANY 18–20 September 2019.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Sutcliffe, Thomas Edward; Berker, Thomas. (2021) A Norwegian Circular Economy? Protestant Visions of an Alternative to Mass Consumerism. Reparieren, Selbermachen und Kreislaufwirtschaften.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas. (2021) Norwegian pilots: Navigating the technological logic of sustainable architecture. Architectural Anthropology: Exploring Lived Space.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas; Larssæther, Stig. (2016) Two exemplar green developments in Norway: Tales of qualqulation and non-qualculation. Actor Networks of Planning: Exploring the Influence of Actor Network Theory.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas; Korsnes, Marius. (2016) Making a home in Living Lab: the limitations and potentials associated with living in a research laboratory. Proceedings of the Demand Centre Conference 2016 [online articles].
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2014) Smart region: Brøset/Norway. Smart Energy Regions.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Junghans, Antje; Berker, Thomas. (2014) Comparison of two passive house schools in Norway and Germany. Proceedings of CIB Facilities Management Conference - Using Facilities in an open world, creating value for all stakeholders, Joint CIB W070, W11 & W118 conference, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, 21 - 23 May 2014.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2011) Bærekraftig urbanisering? Endringer i den norske hyttekulturen. Norske hytter i endring. Om bærekraft og behag.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Jørgensen, Finn Arne. (2011) Hyttedrømmen mellom hjem, fritid og natur. Norske hytter i endring. Om bærekraft og behag.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2011) Frihet i ei lita hytte? Energiforbrukets sosiotekniske aktører. Norske hytter i endring. Om bærekraft og behag.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Thomsen, Judith; Berker, Thomas. (2010) User evaluations of energy efficient buildings - literature review and further research. Renewable Energy Research Conference 2010 - Zero Emission Buildings.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas. (2007) Energiforbruk i boliger og yrkesbygg: utfordringer og muligheter. Mellom klima og komfort - utfordringer for en bærekraftig energiutvikling.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas; Bye, Robert. (2007) Lærende bygg. Smarte energieffektive bygninger.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2007) Energienutzung im Heim als sozio-technische Praxis. Untersuchungsergebnisse, Trends und Strategien. Strom sparen im Haushalt. Trends, Einsparpotenziale und neue Instrumente für eine nachhaltige Energiewirtschaft.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas; Levold, Nora. (2007) Moralske praksiser i forbindelse med tung internettbruk. Kommunikasjonssamfunnet: Moral, praksis og digital teknologi.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2006) Alltag ohne Grenzen? Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien im Alltag transnationaler Wissensarbeit. Transnationale Karrieren. Biografien, Lebensführung und Mobilität.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas; Kleemann, Frank; Schönberger, Klaus. (2006) Alltag als Perspektive auf die Informatisierung der Gesellschaft. Informatisierung der Arbeit - Gesellschaft im Umbruch.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2005) The everyday of extreme flexibility - The case of migrant researchers' use of new information and communication technologies. Media, Technology and Everyday Life in Europe.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas; Hartman, Maren; Punie, Yves; Ward, Katie. (2005) Introduction. Domestication of media and technology.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2004) Zwischen den Räumen � Zur Empirie von Amalgamen aus informatisierten und anderen Begegnungen. Informationsarbeit neu verstehen. Methoden zur Erfassung informatisierter Arbeit.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Berker, Thomas. (2002) World Wide Web Use at a German University – Computers, Sex and Well Known Names. Results of a Log File Analysis. Online Social Sciences.
    Academic chapter/article

Report

  • Woods, Ruth; Andresen, Inger; Skaar, Christofer; Berker, Thomas. (2019) Utvikling av pilotprosjekt i Steinkjer kommune: Historier om «det gamle NRK bygget på Lø» og evaluering av prosessen. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2019. ISBN 978-82-536-1627-8. ZEN Report (16).
    Report
  • Woods, Ruth; Baer, Daniela; Berker, Thomas; Bø, Lars Arne. (2019) ZEN LIVING LABS definition, ideas and examples. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2019. ISBN 978-82-536-1631-5. ZEN Report (18).
    Report
  • Andresen, Inger; Lien, Kristian Myklebust; Berker, Thomas; Sartori, Igor. (2017) Greenhouse gas balances in Zero Emission Buildings – Electricity conversion factors revisited. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2017. ISBN 978-82-536-1556-1. ZEB Project report (37).
    Report
  • Throndsen, William; Berker, Thomas; Knoll, Espen B.. (2015) Powerhouse Kjørbo. Evaluation of construction process and early use phase. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2015. ISBN 978-82-536-1486-1. ZEB Project report (25).
    Report
  • Solli, Jøran; Berker, Thomas. (2014) Economic Feasibility and Zero Emission Buildings - A state-of-the-art-report. 2014. ISBN 978-82-536-1418-2. ZEB Project report (19).
    Report
  • Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Godbolt, Åsne Lund; Thomsen, Judith; Berker, Thomas; Time, Berit; Hyrve, Oddvar. (2013) User evaluation of vacuum insulation in clay blocks. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2013. ISBN 978-82-536-1366-6. ZEB Project report (12).
    Report
  • Throndsen, William; Berker, Thomas. (2012) Households on the rebound. Factors Increasing and Decreasing Rebound Effects in Norwegian Households. SINTEF akademisk forlag. 2012. ISBN 978-82-536-1261-4. ZEB Project report (4).
    Report
  • Thomsen, Judith; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Denizou, Karine; Jerkø, Sidsel; Wågø, Solvår Irene; Berker, Thomas. (2011) User evaluations of energy efficient buildings. The interplay of buildings and users in seven European case studies. 2011. ISBN 978-82-536-1221-8. ZEB Project report (1).
    Report
  • Berker, Thomas. (2004) Fascination, instrumental use, protection. Moral practices in the translation of unrestricted Internet access into heavy usage. 2004. STS arbeidsnotat/ working paper (5).
    Report
  • Berker, Thomas. (2004) Smart Machines and Dubious Delegates. The Representation of User Agency in the Design of Energy Efficient Buildings. 2004. STS arbeidsnotat/ working paper (6).
    Report
  • Berker, Thomas. (2003) Boundaries in a Space of Flows. The Case of Migrant Researchers' Internet Use. 2003. STS arbeidsnotat/ working paper (60-2003).
    Report
  • Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas; Sørensen, Knut Holtan. (2002) Needs, roles and participation. A review of social science literature on users in technological design. 2002. STS arbeidsnotat/ working paper (58/02).
    Report
  • Berker, Thomas. (2002) The End of Telework as We Knew it? Perspectives on 'Telework from Below'. 2002. STS-rapport.
    Report

Teaching

Courses

  • KULT3301 - STS: A changing society - Knowledge, technology and sustainability
  • TEP4235 - Energy Management in Buildings

Media

2022

  • Academic lecture
    Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas; Henriksen, Hanne Marit; Sutcliffe, Thomas Edward. (2022) “I love this”: experimenting with second-hand furniture in a university living lab. 17th EASA Biennial Conference EASA2022: Transformation, Hope and the Commons . European association of social anthropologists; Belfast. 2022-07-26 - 2022-07-29.

2021

  • Academic lecture
    Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas. (2021) The good life is in the middle of a Norwegian forest: reflections on a zero emission neighbourhood concept. CFP – Un/sustainable futures: The hidden abode of the ‘ecological transition’ , SIAC Conference . Society of Italian anthropologists; Roma. 2021-09-22 - 2021-09-25.

2020

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2020) Citizen participation in Steinkjer: Stories about the “old NRK building at Lø”. Beyond 2020 World sustainable built environment conference . Chalmers university of technology; Gothenburg. 2020-11-02 - 2020-11-04.
  • Lecture
    Sutcliffe, Thomas Edward; Berker, Thomas. (2020) Sofaprat om sirkulærøkonomi med Framtiden i våre hender Trondheim. Sirkulærøkonomi . Framtiden i våre hender Trondheim; Trondheim. 2020-06-10 - 2020-06-10.
  • Academic lecture
    Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas. (2020) Citizen participation in Steinkjer: Stories about the “old NRK building at Lø”. Beyond 2020 World sustainable built environment conference . Chalmers university of technology; Gothenburg. 2020-11-02 - 2020-11-04.

2019

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2019) Infrastructuring in action. RGS-IGB Annual meeting . RGS and IGB; London. 2019-09-27 - 2019-09-30.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Woods, Ruth. (2019) Infrastructure Laboratories. 8th Nordic Geographers Meeting . NTNU, NFR; Trondheim. 2019-06-17 - 2019-06-19.

2018

  • Lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2018) Hype, skuffelse, produktivitet: Hvor mye innovasjon trenger et godt bygg. Teknas Kursdagene 2018 . Tekna; Trondheim. 2018-01-11.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2018) Learning from the future? Lessons from Norway’s first and second passive house school. Transforming Energy Demand through Digital Innovation . Teddinet project group; London. 2018-06-15.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2018) Regulation and performance: lessons from the first and the second passive house school in Norway. EASST2018 . EASST; Lancaster. 2018-07-25.
  • Academic lecture
    Koch-Ørvad, Nina; Thuesen, Christian; Koch, Christian; Berker, Thomas. (2018) Murmuration as metaphor for sustainable innovation processes. 34th Annual ARCOM Conference . Association of Researchers in Construction Management.; Belfast. 2018-09-03.
  • Academic lecture
    Woods, Ruth; Berker, Thomas. (2018) Supporting sustainable ambitions: a zero emission neighbourhood living lab. 4th Energy and society conference . European sociological association; Exeter. 2018-09-03 - 2018-09-05.

2017

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2017) 30 Million Euro, 8 years and 3 lessons on innovation in construction. Higher Seminar, Inst. f. industriell økonomi . Uppsala Univerisitet; Uppsala. 2017-11-15.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2017) What do we do when we do practice theory. The power of practice theory . Chalmers, Division of Construction Management; Göteborg. 2017-12-07.
  • Academic lecture
    Koch, Christian; Berker, Thomas; Koch-Ørvad, Nina; Thuesen, Christian. (2017) Radical Sustainable Innovation of office buildings. 9th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization ; Göteborg. 2017-06-14.

2016

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2016) Learning from Pilot buildings. 4S Annual Meeting . The Society for the Social Study of Science (4S); Barcelona. 2016-09-01 - 2016-09-04.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2016) Nullutslippsmennesker i nullutslippsbygg?. Oslo Omsorgsbyggs årsmøte . Oslo Omsorgsbygg; Trysil. 2016-09-07.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Junghans, Antje; Pettersen, Ida Nilstad; Verhulst, Elli; Valle Kinloch, Roberto. (2016) Beyond the Performance Gap. Minimizing the performance gap . Danish Building Research Institute; Horsens. 2016-04-05 - 2016-04-06.
  • Academic lecture
    Korsnes, Marius; Berker, Thomas; Woods, Ruth. (2016) Compliance and Deviation: How occupants interact with a high performance zero emission building. DEMAND Centre Conference 2016: 'What energy is for: the making and dynamics of demand' . DEMAND Centre; Lancaster University. 2016-04-13 - 2016-04-15.
  • Academic lecture
    Pettersen, Ida Nilstad; Verhulst, Elli; Junghans, Antje; Berker, Thomas. (2016) Ambitions at work: professional practices and the energy performance of non-residential buildings. The DEMAND Centre Conference 2016 ; Lancaster. 2016-04-13 - 2016-04-15.

2015

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2015) Norwegian Pathways to Sustainable Innovation in the Construction Sector. 4th International workshop on innovation in construction . Institutt for Industriell Økonomi, NTNU; Trondheim. 2015-11-25.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2015) Three papers on sustainable construction. TEVS workshop . Tema T, Linköping Universitet; Linköping. 2015-10-13.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Ingeborgrud, Lina; Liste Muñoz, Lucia. (2015) Exploring pathways and controversies in built environments and "Cities of the future". Smart Cities ; Dokkhuset, Trondheim. 2015-02-23 - 2015-02-25.
  • Interview
    Hegvold, Ola; Berker, Thomas; Gustavsen, Arild. (2015) Familien bor i et levende laboratorium. Adresseavisen [Avis]. 2015-10-08.
  • Academic lecture
    Solli, Jøran; Berker, Thomas. (2015) Rhetorical agency and framing of costs in discourse on sustainable buildings. NESS Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference 2015 . NTNU; Trondheim, Realfagsbygget. 2015-06-09 - 2015-06-11.

2014

  • Lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2014) Buildings as machinenatures and naturemachines - STS and the greening of the built environment. EASST 2014 biannual meeting ; Torun. 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2014) Keynote: Rethinking the built environment as dynamic relation between moving targets. STS conference, 2014 ; Graz. 2014-05-05 - 2014-05-06.
  • Interview
    Berker, Thomas. (2014) Nå kan du få teste hvordan det er å bo i et nullhus. Teknisk Ukeblad [Fagblad]. 2014-11-28.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2014) Methodologies for improvement of non-residential buildings' day-to-day energy reliability. STS conference, 2014 ; Graz. 2014-05-05 - 2014-05-06.
  • Interview
    Berker, Thomas; Mathisen, Hans Martin. (2014) Her skal folk bo som forsøkskaniner. Adressavisa [Avis]. 2014-10-20.
  • Academic lecture
    Junghans, Antje; Berker, Thomas. (2014) CIB Facilities Management Conference 2014 presentation: Comparison of two passive house schools in Norway and Germany. CIB Facilities Management Conference - Using Facilities in an open world creating value for all stakeholders . Technical University of Denmark, CIB W070, W111 & W118; Copenhagen. 2014-05-21 - 2014-05-23.
  • Academic lecture
    Junghans, Antje; Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2014) European Facility Management Conference (EFMC 2014) Research Symposium Presentation: Introducing the MINDER research project. European Facility Management Conference (EFMC 2014) . European Facility Management network (EuroFM); Berlin. 2014-06-05 - 2014-06-06.
  • Academic lecture
    Solli, Jøran; Berker, Thomas. (2014) Hva koster det å bygge et nullutslippshus?. ZEB årskonferanse . The Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings; Oslo. 2014-09-04 - 2014-09-04.

2013

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2013) Practice theory in context. IEA-DSM Task 24 Workshop . IEA-DSM Task 24/Enova; Trondheim. 2013-05-27.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2013) Reassembling digital works: Der Fall des digitalisierten Gebäudebetriebs. Neue Arbeits-Technik-Welten? Digitalisierung, mobiles Internet und der Wandel der Arbeit . Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Soziologie; Stuttgart. 2013-11-07 - 2013-11-08.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2013) STS Approaches to Energy Systems and Their Boundaries. Exchanges Between ANT, Assemblage Theory and Zero Energy Building Design. STS perspectives on energy ; 2013-11-04 - 2013-11-06.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2013) Three scenarios for the future of sustainable engineering in the built environment. Engineers and Sustainability . CenSES; Trondheim. 2013-06-06.
  • Academic lecture
    Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2013) Drift av store ZEB-bygg: Å lukke gapet mellom bygget og brukeren. ZEB-konferansen 2013 . ZEB; 2013-09-04 - 2013-09-04.
  • Academic lecture
    Muller, Liana; Berker, Thomas. (2013) Print media coverage of low energy dwellings in Norway. Annual meeting of the Society for Social Studies of Science . Society for Social Studies of Science; San Diego. 2013-10-09 - 2014-01-12.

2012

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2012) Framtidens hus og boformer. Dagskonferanse om energieffektivisering . Norges Naturvernforbund; Trondheim. 2012-05-11.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2012) Kicking the habit. What happens after people have decided to invest in energy efficient technologies?. Energy and Society ; 2012-03-22 - 2012-03-24.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2012) Nullutslippsbygg som konkurransefortrinn. ZEB konferansen 2012 . ZEB senteret; Oslo. 2012-09-05.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2012) Sustainability transitions outside the modernization paradigm. Gains and losses. International conference on sustainability transitions ; København. 2012-08-29 - 2012-08-31.
  • Academic lecture
    Muller, Liana; Berker, Thomas. (2012) The History of the Passive House Concept and Standard: How a voluntary standard managed to bridge the energy efficiency gap. Annual Meeting of the Society for Social Studies of Science . Society for Social Studies of Science; Copenhagen. 2012-10-17 - 2012-10-20.

2011

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2011) Hva kan vi vite om framtidens bo- og arbeidsformer?. Arkitektur og fremtidens bygg ; Oslo. 2011-09-27.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2011) In the Morning I Just Need a Long, Hot Shower: A Sociology of the(Re)Distribution of the Energy Sensible. DEIIFIIED – DAMNED – DEPLETED Energy as Resource, Symbol and Consumer Good . research project “Objects of Energy Consumption”; Munich. 2011-01-20 - 2011-01-22.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2011) Making Zero Emission Buildings Normality. Making Zero Emission Buildings normality . The Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings; Trondheim. 2011-05-30.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2011) Påvirker miljø- og klimasituasjonen i verden våre valg for hus og hjem?. 50 milliarder ut av vinduet? ; Oslo. 2011-09-28.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Throndsen, William. (2011) Towards new configurations of work, life and energy? The role of the longue durée. Energy and People ; Oxford. 2011-09-19.

2010

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2010) Domesticating the built environment. 2nd workshop on social architecture . EIASM; Brussel. 2010-05-26 - 2010-05-27.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2010) Sustainable innovation in the building sector. A user perspective. Annual 4S meeting ; 2010-08-28 - 2010-08-29.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2010) Towards zero emission buildings, settlements and cities. An introduction. EASST biannual meeting ; 2010-09-02 - 2010-09-04.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2010) How to live CO2 neutral in bathrooms, offices, living rooms and kitchens?. Renewable Energy Research Conference . SFFE; Trondheim. 2010-06-07 - 2010-06-08.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2010) Sustainable urbanization? Norwegian cabin culture in transition. 2nd international seasonal homes and amenity migration workshop ; 2010-03-22 - 2010-03-24.
  • 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 ) . The European Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Produ; Delft, NL. 2010-10-25 - 2010-10-29.
  • Academic lecture
    Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2010) Can aesthetics and design cater for more sustainable energy consumption?. NFR-seminar . NFR; 2010-04-16.
  • Academic lecture
    Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Thomsen, Judith; Berker, Thomas. (2010) User evaluations of passive houses and low energy buildings – Literature Review and Further Research. Renewable Energy Research Conference . SFFE; Trondheim. 2010-06-07 - 2010-06-08.

2009

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2009) Action research for architects. PhD course . NTNU, Fakultet for Arkitektur og Billedkunst; 2009-04-28.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2009) Fornybare Strategier. Energiuka 2009 . EBL, ENOVA, NFR, Gassnova, Innovasjon Norge, Norsk Industri,; Oslo. 2009-02-05.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2009) Housing qualities. New perspectives. Visions of Residential Futures: Housing in Transformation . VISURF NordForsk Researcher Network; 2009-04-20.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2009) Innovation, an introduction. AAR4915 ENERGIBRUK . NTNU, Fakultet for Arkitektur og Billedkunst; Trondheim. 2009-09-14.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2009) Tverrfaglighet for arkitekter. st.ark, ark 6 2009 . NTNU, Fakultet for Arkitektur og Billedkunst; 2009-02-05.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2009) Bærekraft i utdanningen: Introduksjon. Workshop: Bærekraft i design og arkitektutdanningen . Paradoxes of Design; 2009-03-25.
  • Academic lecture
    Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2009) Everyday life revisited: New methods and research sites?. Energy and everyday life ; 2009-08-19.
  • Interview
    Jørgensen, Finn Arne; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2009) Liveblogging fra hyttemessen i Trondheim. Idébladet Hytteliv (internett) [Internett]. 2009-05-05.

2008

  • Academic lecture
    Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2008) Reshaping comfort society? Searching sustainable design. Gjesteforelesning ; University of Californa Santa Cruz. 2008-02-15 - 2008-02-15.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2008) Actor-Network Theory and energy efficiency. Workshop . Tema T, arbeidsgruppe energi; Linköping. 2008-02-05.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2008) Forbrukermakt. Natur og Ungdoms verveuke . Natur og Ungdom; Trondheim. 2008-04-10.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2008) Gjesteforelesning: Interdisciplinary collaboration within the building sector. Energikurset i arkitektur (i samarbeid med Husbanken og Chalmers i Gøteborg) . NTNU, Fakultet for arkitetur og billedkunst; Trondheim. 2008-03-31.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2008) Introduction to the session "Mapping Socio-Technical Networks". 4S annual conference . 4S - The society for the social study of science; Rotterdam. 2008-08-20 - 2008-08-23.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2008) Kommentar: Sosiale aspekter av bærekraftige bygninger. Fagdag 2008 . Fakultet for Arkitektur og Billedkunst; Trondheim. 2008-09-11.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2008) The meanings of energy in everyday life. 4S annual meeting . 4S - The society for the social study of science; Rotterdam. 2008-08-20 - 2008-08-23.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Gansmo, Helen Jøsok. (2008) The redistribution of domestic energy sensibilities. Aesthetics and energy. Towards Post carbon societies ; 2008-09-04 - 2008-09-05.
  • Academic lecture
    Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2008) Energy aesthetic manifestations in the bathroom. Paradoxes of design. 4S/EASST . 4S/EASST; Rotterdam. 2008-08-21 - 2008-08-24.
  • Academic lecture
    Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2008) Hytte owners as hedonist consumers or small actor in a huge socio-technical network?. 17th Nordic Symposium in Tourism and Hospitality Research ; Lillehammer. 2008-09-26 - 2008-09-27.
  • Academic lecture
    Gansmo, Helen Jøsok; Berker, Thomas. (2008) Paradoxes of design. Acting with technology, energy and aesthetics in a warm bathroom. Towards post carbon societies? . KULT, NTNU; Trondheim. 2008-09-04 - 2008-09-05.
  • Academic lecture
    Ryghaug, Marianne; Berker, Thomas. (2008) Arkitektur og ressursbruk – arkitektprofesjonen sett utenfra. Seminar for arkitektstudenter . Fakultet for arkitektur og billedkunst; NTNU. 2008-02-27.

2007

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2007) Consumption transitions for sustainability. TIPS final workshop: Progressing towards a sustainable electricity system? . Tips research project, Berlin & SPRU, Sussex; Berlin. 2007-11-27 - 2007-11-28.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2007) Endre privat energibruk – mission impossible?. Årsmøte i Trondheim studentlag for Natur og Ungdom og Naturvernforbundet . Studentlag for Natur og Ungdom og Naturvernforbundet; Trondheim. 2007-02-14.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2007) Energy = Joy x Beauty?. 13th Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference . The International Sustainable Development Research Society; Västerås. 2007-06-10 - 2007-06-12.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2007) Suffering in networks. New Network Theory . Institute of Network Cultures, University of Amsterdam; Amsterdam. 2007-06-28 - 2007-06-30.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2007) Sustainability and Aesthetics. 4S annual meeting . 4S; Montreal. 2007-08-11 - 2007-08-13.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2007) Vi bruker ikke boliger - vi bor! Om energibruk i (norske) boliger. Forskningskafé 2007 - Om folk, hus og bokvalitet . Husbanken; Trondheim. 2007-11-06.

2006

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2006) Energy in Everyday Life. Energiesparen im Haushalt: Mission impossible? . Transformation and Innovation in Power Systems (TIPS); Berlin. 2006-11-27 - 2006-11-28.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2006) Objects in the twilight zone. Against linearity II. EASST 2005 . European Association for the Study of Science and Technology; Lausanne. 2006-08-23 - 2006-08-26.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2006) The role of energy users with respect to new energy technologies in building/s. ASRELEO Workshop I . Centre for Energy Policy and Economics (CEPE); Zurich. 2006-08-05 - 2006-08-06.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Bye, Robert. (2006) Tverrfaglighet i Smartbygg prosjektet. Tverrfaglig nettverksseminar . Bostrat; Trondheim. 2006-01-13.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2006) Issues of interest. Workshop Socio-technical networks as collaborative practice . ifk Institute for Research and Development of Collaborative; Zurich. 2006-12-18 - 2006-12-18.

2005

  • Academic lecture
    Aune, Margrethe; Berker, Thomas. (2005) Fra SmartBygg til SmartBruk. Fra forskning til praktisk anvendelse i byggesektoren-Seminar for Forsvarsbygg og Forsvaret . Forsvarsbygg; NTNU, Trondheim. 2005-04-04 - 2005-04-06.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2005) Informatisierung im Alltag - STS-Perspektiven auf den Alltag "smarter energieeffektiver Gebaeude" (Informatization in everyday life - STS-perspectives on the everyday of "smart energy efficient buildings"). Informatisierung der Arbeit - Gesellschaft im Umbruch . Kooperationsnetz prospektive Arbeitsforschung (KoprA); Darmstadt. 2005-01-27 - 2005-01-28.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2005) Smart-build. Presentasjon av forskningsresultater til Jaap Jelsma . Institutt for tverrfaglige kulturstudier; Dragvoll, møterom 8. 2005-05-13.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas; Solli, Jøran. (2005) Power the future: What does it mean to love renewable energy technologies?. BEST-summer course 2005 . Board of European Students of Technology; Trondheim. 2005-08-07 - 2005-08-20.

2004

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2004) After Actor Network Theory. Was kommt nach dem Konstruktivismus in der Wissenschafts- und Technikforschung? . Gesellschaft für Wissenschafts- und Technikforschung (GWTF); Berlin. 2004-11-26 - 2004-11-27.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2004) Forget the user!. Seminar Boligforskning "Om boligpolitikken" . Institutt for byggekunst; Trondheim. 2004-06-10.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2004) Integrerte Designprosesser (IDP) fra brukerens perspektiv. Seminar om integrert prosjektering ; Trondheim. 2004-09-15.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2004) 'It's politics, stupid!' Latours og Laws nyeste utspill. Teknologi, vitenskap og kultur. Tradisjon og fornyelse i teori, begrep og tilnærminger ; Trondheim. 2004-12-13 - 2004-12-14.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2004) Making Science and Technology Studies work. The case of smart energy effective buildings. Public Proofs � Science, Technology and Democracy . Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) &EASST; Paris. 2004-08-25 - 2004-08-28.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2004) Privileged Transnationalism � Free flows at last?. Transnational Communities and ICTs: Participation and Citizenship . COST A16; Rovaniemi. 2004-05-20 - 2004-05-22.

2003

  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2003) Fascination, Use, Protection: Heavy Internet Use Revisited. New Media, Technology and Everyday Life in Europe Conference . [Mangler data]; London. 2003-04-23.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2003) Housetraining Energy Efficiency. From conjectures about �user behaviour� to an understanding of energy use in buildings. Strategies for Sustainable Energy Technologies . [Mangler data]; Trondheim. 2003-11-21.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2003) Sosiologens refleksjoner. Familieboliger på Elvehavn Brygge . [Mangler data]; Trondheim. 2003-06-17.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2003) User representations in the conception and design of smart energy efficient buildings. Cultures of Technology . [Mangler data]; Trondheim. 2003-09-12.

2002

  • Popular scientific lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2002) Das Projekt: "Migrant Knowledge Work". Kooperationsnetz prospektive Arbeitsforschung (KOPRA): Kick-off meeting . [Mangler data]; Muenchen. 2002-10-15.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2002) Flexibilities of Everyday Life. The Case of Migrant Reasearchers' Use of ICTs. European Media Technology and Everyday Life Network-workshop . [Mangler data]; Dublin. 2002-09-13.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2002) Networks of Knowledge. Migrant knowledge at work. European Media Technology and Everyday Life Network-workshop . [Mangler data]; London. 2002-06-14.

2001

  • Popular scientific lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2001) Heralds of globalization? Knowledge workers on the move. European Media Technology and Everyday Life Network-workshop . [Mangler data]; Brüssel. 2001-11-30.
  • Academic lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2001) Knowledge creation and transfer in distributed work environments. Lessons from the world's biggest telework experiment: Open source software development. Annual meeting, Society for the social studies of science . [Mangler data]; Cambridge, MA. 2001-11-04.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Berker, Thomas. (2001) Telework as perspective. European Media Technology and Everyday Life Network-workshop . [Mangler data]; Trondheim. 2001-06-16.
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