Live holds a Master of Architecture from NTNU and a M.Sc in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University, New York.

She has a wide range of experience extending from concept development, preliminary design, design development to project implementation including legislative procedures.

She is a highly skilled project manager for large teams, with coordination of interdisciplinary design, resources, planning and contract responsibilities. She has experience in conducting early phase programming and supervising user involvement-processes as well as leading teams through the design-detailing phase and follow-up at the building site.

Live is well versed with both new construction and refurbishments as well as in preparation of public tenders and applications for prequalification.

Live was employed at NSW in 2004-2006 and returned to the firm in 2018. She was responsible for the exterior works at Bjørnholt skole and early phase development at Ullevaal stadion. Her proficiency covers a wide programmatical range from residential projects and student housing to schools, offices and larger scale planning.

She has a strong interest in social and environmental design issues and believes architecture is an important contributor in the transition to a more sustainable society.

Prior to joining NSW, she worked in New York and at Atelier Oslo and Alliance arkitekter.