Helena Bjarnegård is Sweden’s national architect. She is leading the work within the field of architecture nationally, providing a structure that supports those planning and building in Sweden to create sustainable, inclusive, and well-designed living environments for all. All according to the national policy for architecture, design, art, and culture heritage in Sweden. She leads the steering group consisting of four national agencies all working on commission from the government with implementation of the national policy “Designed living environments”.
Helena is a member of the scientific council for the government research council for sustainable development, Formas and the national contact point for the EU commission´s initiative New European Bauhaus.