Interaction between landscape space and interior space in the architecture of recent educational buildings in Latvia

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22616/j.landarchart.2025.26.08

Keywords:

landscape architecture, architecture, interior, harmony

Abstract

This study examines the interaction between landscape space and interior architecture in contemporary Latvian school buildings, highlighting its importance in achieving sustainable spatial integration. It builds on a 2019 study and aligns with current European and global sustainability initiatives. Despite demographic decline, Latvia continues to invest in new school construction and renovation, some of which have received national architectural awards. The research identifies both achievements and shortcomings, especially in interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of timber architecture, offering recommendations to advance sustainable public architecture in Latvia.

Author Biographies

Aija Grietēna, Grietēns Arhitekti, Latvia

Dr. arch., member of the executive board company, certified architect and scientific researcher at Grietēns Arhitekti. Field of research: interaction of landscape space and indoors in architecture. 

Aija Ziemeļniece, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Dr. arch., is an editor of the internationally cited
journal Landscape Architecture and Art (https://journals.llu.lv/laa).
She is a Professor at the Department of Landscape Architecture
and Planning of Latvia University of Life Sciences and
Technologies.

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Published

05-10-2025

How to Cite

Grietēna, A., & Ziemeļniece, A. (2025). Interaction between landscape space and interior space in the architecture of recent educational buildings in Latvia . Landscape Architecture and Art, 26(26), 74–81. https://doi.org/10.22616/j.landarchart.2025.26.08