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Katalogen

Erlandsson, Sandra LU and von der Groeben, Mathilde LU (2026) AAHM01 20252
Department of Architecture and Built Environment
Abstract
This architectural thesis investigates a general system
for a sustainable tourism-related built environment
in the Swedish mountains. With a growing interest
in hiking and nature-based tourism, the Swedish
mountain landscape has become an increasingly
popular destination, while at the same time serving
as important grazing land for reindeer. This calls for
careful development and reduced environmental
impact.

Through a design-based methodology, the project
explores how small-scale architectural interventions
can contribute to a more responsible and sustainable
mountain infrastructure. A catalogue of six small-scale
objects and buildings, ranging in scale from a simple
bench to a mountain cabin, proposes how architecture
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This architectural thesis investigates a general system
for a sustainable tourism-related built environment
in the Swedish mountains. With a growing interest
in hiking and nature-based tourism, the Swedish
mountain landscape has become an increasingly
popular destination, while at the same time serving
as important grazing land for reindeer. This calls for
careful development and reduced environmental
impact.

Through a design-based methodology, the project
explores how small-scale architectural interventions
can contribute to a more responsible and sustainable
mountain infrastructure. A catalogue of six small-scale
objects and buildings, ranging in scale from a simple
bench to a mountain cabin, proposes how architecture
can increase accessibility, provide shelter, and
encourage visitors to take greater responsibility in the
mountain environment.

The work is not site-specific; however, for the purpose
of exemplifying the Catalogue, the objects are placed
along the stretch between Kvikkjokk and Ammarnäs on
the Kungsleden trail, the least-travelled section, which
currently has limited accommodation options.

The project aims to serve as a basis for discussion for
future mountain stakeholders. (Less)
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author
Erlandsson, Sandra LU and von der Groeben, Mathilde LU
supervisor
organization
alternative title
The Catalogue
course
AAHM01 20252
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
language
Swedish
id
9222646
date added to LUP
2026-02-12 09:25:45
date last changed
2026-02-12 09:25:45
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  abstract     = {{This architectural thesis investigates a general system
for a sustainable tourism-related built environment
in the Swedish mountains. With a growing interest
in hiking and nature-based tourism, the Swedish
mountain landscape has become an increasingly
popular destination, while at the same time serving
as important grazing land for reindeer. This calls for
careful development and reduced environmental
impact.

Through a design-based methodology, the project
explores how small-scale architectural interventions
can contribute to a more responsible and sustainable
mountain infrastructure. A catalogue of six small-scale
objects and buildings, ranging in scale from a simple
bench to a mountain cabin, proposes how architecture
can increase accessibility, provide shelter, and
encourage visitors to take greater responsibility in the
mountain environment.

The work is not site-specific; however, for the purpose
of exemplifying the Catalogue, the objects are placed
along the stretch between Kvikkjokk and Ammarnäs on
the Kungsleden trail, the least-travelled section, which
currently has limited accommodation options.

The project aims to serve as a basis for discussion for
future mountain stakeholders.}},
  author       = {{Erlandsson, Sandra and von der Groeben, Mathilde}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Katalogen}},
  year         = {{2026}},
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