Laura-Alexandra Popa

Facultatea de Arhitectura Timisoara

Colegiul National Banatean

University of Strathclyde

Activities and Societies: AIESEC Strathclyde Focused on the social implications of architecture and improving well-being and people's mental health through urban design and architecture. Was elected office manager in my last year of studies for the Impact practice which was set up as part of the Health and the City class. My role was to organise the team’s tasks, to consult and communicate with clients, and to act as a spokesperson at presentations, client meetings and external events. The aim of the practice was to bring urban… Show more Focused on the social implications of architecture and improving well-being and people's mental health through urban design and architecture. Was elected office manager in my last year of studies for the Impact practice which was set up as part of the Health and the City class. My role was to organise the team’s tasks, to consult and communicate with clients, and to act as a spokesperson at presentations, client meetings and external events. The aim of the practice was to bring urban design solutions which tackle people's well-being and improve mental health. Show less

University of Strathclyde

Written Masters thesis tackled the issue of control and community involvement in residential design in Glasgow, arguing that, if successful resilient sustainable architecture is to be created, control needs to be passed back to the users and communities need to be involved throughout all stages of a project so that it succeeds long term.Design thesis tackled connectivity and community binding through a series of small-scale pavilions in a deprived area in Glasgow, aiming to provide… Show more Written Masters thesis tackled the issue of control and community involvement in residential design in Glasgow, arguing that, if successful resilient sustainable architecture is to be created, control needs to be passed back to the users and communities need to be involved throughout all stages of a project so that it succeeds long term.Design thesis tackled connectivity and community binding through a series of small-scale pavilions in a deprived area in Glasgow, aiming to provide awareness of mental wellbeing and bring the community together in developing and contributing to the scheme further. Show less

Team Leader, Trainer

Associated with Laura-Alexandra Popa