

Jenni Poutanen
Responsibilities
teaching and thesis supervision (B.c. and M.Sc.) in Architectural Design (public buildings), research
Fields of expertise
Architectural Design (public and hybrid buildings)
Spaces for learning and knowledge work (physical, social and experienced)
Shared environments, activity-based environments, multifunctional and -locational spaces, adaptability and flexibility of use
Transformations / retrofits of spaces
Collaborative design processes, interventions
Main positions of trust
member of BEN Faculty Council (TAU), 2019-
deputy member of Degree Programmes’ Planning Committee in Architecture 2018-
member of Education Council of TUT, 2014-2018
Research topics
Architectural Design (public and hybrid buildings)
Spaces for learning and knowledge work (physical, social and experienced)
Shared environments, activity-based environments, multifunctional and -locational spaces, adaptability and flexibility of use
Transformations / retrofits of spaces
Collaborative design processes, interventions
Research unit
Research career
Projects:
ArtGoesTSP, 2019-2020 "Turun tiedepuisto luovien kohtaamisten laboratoriona ja vuorovaikutteisen kaupunkikulttuurin kehittäjänä", Turun yliopisto ja Tampereen yliopisto. Funding: Turun kaupunkitutkimusohjelma
Pop Up – Knowledge Work Productivity, 2015-2017. Collaborators: Tampere University of Technology (Knowledge management, Architecture and Human-centered technology) and Aalto University (Virtual and mobile work). Funding: Tekes.
RYM-SHOK Indoor Environment Work package 4 - Spaces for learning and creation of new knowledge, Sep 2011 – Jan 2015. Client: University Properties of Finland. Funding: Tekes.
Design and Consultation projects:
The School of Architecture - retrofitting learning and collaboration spaces, Sep 2018 – Dec 2018.
Dare to Learn - retrofitted teaching space at TUT, Mar 2018 – Aug 2018. Collaborator: Sanna Peltoniemi, Project client: Knowledge Management laboratory and Tampere University of Technology.
"Koulusta oma paikka osallistaen" -Novel learning spaces in collaboration with the pupils, Aug 2016 – Dec 2017. Collaborator: Sanna Peltoniemi. Client: City of Tampere, basic education unit
SM221 - retrofitted teaching space at TUT, Apr 2015 – Aug 2015, collaborator: Jari Kangas. Project client: Electronics and Communications Engineering laboratory and Tampere University of Technology.
Informal learning spaces to TUT campus, Sep 2014 – Mar 2015. Funding and the construction of the spaces by TUT.
Co-designed and co-created learning spaces at TUT Library, Jan 2014 – Apr 2014
Selected publications
"(Hybrid) Architecture in and over time" Pelsmakers, S., Poutanen, J. & Saarimaa, S., 2020, in Ecologies Design: Transforming Architecture, Landscape and Urbanism, Editors: Maibritt Pedersen Zari, Peter Connolly, Mark Southcombe, Routledge. Routledge
"An architect’s perspective" Poutanen, J., 2018, Exploring informal learning space in the university: A collaborative approach. Walton, G. & Matthews, G. (eds.). London, New York: Routledge, p. 48-62 15 p. 4
"Underpinning Interrelated Factors of Physical, Virtual, and Social Learning Environments" Kangas, J. & Poutanen, J., 2018, ICERI2018 Proceedings. p. 8087-8096 (ICERI proceedings).
"Pop up -kehittämismalli tuottavaan tietotyöhön" Peltoniemi, S., Poutanen, J., Vuolle, M., Vartiainen, M., Ahtinen, A., Horstia, J., Palomäki, E., Salonius, H., Sivunen, A. & Väänänen, K., 15 Jun 2017, Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto. 128 p.
"Spatial solutions supporting information exchange and knowledge creation" Peltoniemi, S., Poutanen, J., Ahtinen, A. & Salonius, H., Dec 2017, In : Architectural Research in Finland. 1, 1, p. 106-119 14 p.
"Library as a Partner in Co-Designing Learning Spaces: A Case Study at Tampere University of Technology, Finland" Tevaniemi, J., Poutanen, J. & Lähdemäki, R., 7 May 2015, In : New Review of Academic Librarianship. 21, 3, p. 304-324 21 p.
"Experience-Driven Design of Ambiences for Future Pop Up Workspaces" Ahtinen, A., Poutanen, J., Vuolle, M., Väänänen, K. & Peltoniemi, S., 2015, Ambient Intelligence: 12th European Conference, AmI 2015, Athens, Greece, November 11-13, 2015, Proceedings. Springer Verlag, p. 296-312 17 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 9425).
"Novel architectural solutions change campus design" Poutanen, J., Peltoniemi, S. & Pihlajarinne, N., 2015, How to co-create campus?. Nenonen, S., Kärnä, S., Junnonen, J-M., Tähtinen, S., Sandström, N., Airo, K. & Niemi, O. (eds.). Tampere: Suomen Yliopistokiinteistöt Oy, p. 60-81 22 p.
"What makes a Place? Claiming Spaces for Informal and Social Learning" Poutanen, J., 2015, How to Co-Create Campus?. Tampere: Suomen Yliopistokiinteistöt Oy, p. 248-265 18 p.
"Interactive and Engaging Social Learning Spaces for Collaboration" Poutanen, J., Syvänen, A., Frydenberg, M., Turunen, M. & Walton, G., 2014, Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications; EdMedia 2014, World conference on educational Media and Technology, Dates: June 23 - 26, 2014, Location: Tampere, Finland. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), p. 1429-1434 6 p. (World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications; vol. 2014, no. 1).
"On-campus Third Places for Collaborative Use and BYOD" Poutanen, J. & Syvänen, A., 2014, Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications; EdMedia 2014, World conference on educational Media and Technology, Dates: June 23 - 26, 2014, Location: Tampere, Finland. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), p. 1395-1401 7 p. (World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications; vol. 2014, no. 1).
Latest publications
Academics sharing the workspaces – a case study
Poutanen, J., Palvalin, M. & Nenonen, S. P., 16 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Corporate Real Estate. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Vaikuttavuutta vai tehokkuutta? - Työympäristöopas hybridityön aikakauteen
Poutanen, J., Enlund, E., Järventausta, H. & Koponen, A., 2026, Tampereen yliopisto. 75 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Professional
Academic perceptions of the value of teaching for university performance
Käpylä, J., Poutanen, J. & Enlund, E., 2025, Education and New Developments 2025. Carmo, M. (ed.). Lisboa, Portugal: InScience Press, Vol. 2. p. 608-612 5 p. (Education and New Developments; vol. 2).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Campus under transformation: aligning learning space supply with student preferences
Poutanen, J., 1 May 2025, In: Facilities.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Groups, Identity, and Academic Workplaces
Poutanen, J. & Nenonen, S., Dec 2025, Proceedings of the 24th EuroFM Research Symposium 1-2 December 2025, Trondheim. Kyrö, R. & Danivska, V. (eds.). EuroFM, p. 83-88 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Reconciling University’s Strategic Workspace Goals: How End-Users Influence the Resulting Design
Poutanen, J., Enlund, E. & Järventausta, H., Dec 2025, Proceedings of the 24th EuroFM Research Symposium 1-2 December 2025, Trondheim. Kyrö, R. & Danivska, V. (eds.). EuroFM, p. 31-41 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Responding to Embodied Injustices: Introducing Critical Thinking and Empathy in Architectural Education
Nisonen, E., Poutanen, J. & Pelsmakers, S., 22 Sept 2025, Architectural thinking in a climate emergency. Pelsmakers, S. & Brown, J. B. (eds.). London: Routledge, p. 122-135 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Short-Loop Circularity Solutions in Academic Workplace Changes
Poutanen, J., Enlund, E. & Järventausta, H., 2025, Circularity in the Built Environment: Proceedings of the 2025 conference held in Tampere, Finland, September 16–18 2025. Huuhka, S. (ed.). Tampere UniversityResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Campus Transformations and Student Preferences
Poutanen, J., 19 Jun 2024, Proceedings of the 23rd EuroFM Research Symposium. Kyrö, R. & Jylhä, T. (eds.). EuroFM, p. 215-227 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Shared Use of Academic Workspaces
Poutanen, J. & Nenonen, S., Sept 2024, Proceedings of the 4th Transdisciplinary Workplace Research (TWR) Conference, 4th – 7th September 2024, Edinburgh, UK. Smith, A., Reid, A., Jowkar, M. & Jaradat, S. (eds.). Edinburgh Napier University, p. 214-226Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review