Her research interests concern the field of sustainable building, especially with regards to the visualization of environmental and social aspects in existing buildings; sustainable integrated renovation; and implementation of sustainable building knowledge in practice. With others, she develops visualization strategies and methodologies for spatial value mapping involving participatory approaches in renovation and transformation of neighbourhoods. A major part of Thuvander’s research is carried out in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary environments with partners from academia, municipalities, NGOs, authorities, and a number of actors in the construction sector such as property managers, architects, and technical consultants.