Discover Pro-GREEN-LABs !

Promoting Green Competences for Integrated Sustainable Development in Architectural
Education through Experiential, Lab-based, Active Learning

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Project Overview

What is Pro-GREEN-LABs ?

This project addresses existing gaps in the South-Mediterranean countries regarding architectural education and profession, between academia and practice, between social and technical knowledge, and between professionals and local stakeholders.

It aims at building and nurturing key green competences (knowledge, behaviors, attitudes, and skills) required to qualify students and teachers to address the urgent challenges of sustainable urban development in their societies and beyond.

Development of New Educational Programs

These joint labs shall act as hubs for continuing innovation and capacity building in curriculum development based on mutual interests and local needs. During the lifetime of the project, the development of a new Master program at the University of Petra will be supported as well as developing new practice-oriented modules for professional training in another 4 universities in Egypt and Jordan.

Integrated Environmental Understanding

A special focus will be put on an integrated understanding of environmental issues that bridges social and ecological aspects on a basis of recognizing their complex and dynamic interdependencies.

To achieve this aim, the project employs a synthesized “Joint Lab” approach that links different disciplines, actors, and contexts. Accordingly,

it will establish a non-hierarchic network of academic urban labs that connects 8 HEIs in Europe and the South-Mediterranean region as well as several local associated partners.

Supporting European HEIs with Global Challenges

The network of labs will sustain a platform for integrating the aspired competences into teaching and research in the South-Mediterranean region. It will also support European HEIs in facing the global challenges brought about by climate change through an intensification of international mobility, exchange, and cooperation with South-Mediterranean countries.

Expected Achievements

Modernized Curricula

Updating and enhancing academic programs to integrate green competences, ensuring that future architects are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the challenges of sustainable urban development

Hybrid Urban Labs

Establishing innovative labs that blend physical and virtual environments, enabling cross-disciplinary collaboration and real-world application of sustainable practices in urban planning and architecture

Capacity Building Intervention

Empowering educators and professionals through targeted training and resources, fostering the growth of expertise in sustainable architecture across the South-Mediterranean region

International Conference

Bringing together global experts, educators, and practitioners to share insights, strategies, and innovations in sustainable architectural education, promoting international knowledge exchange.

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WP1

Management and Coordination
Start: Month 1 – End: Month 36

April 2024 – March 2027

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WP2

Preparation
Start: Month 1 – End: Month 6

April 2024 – September 2024

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WP3

Development I: LAB Network
Start: Month 7 – End: Month 18

October 2024 – September 2025

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WP4

Development II: Modernizing Curricula
Start: Month 7  – End: Month 18

October 2024 – September 2025

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WP5

Development III: Training
Start: Month 7 – End: Month 18

October 2024 – September 2025

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WP6

Synergized Lab-Curriculum Delivery
Start: Month 19 – End: Month 36

October 2025 –  March 2027

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WP7

Quality Assurance. Monitoring. Evaluation
Start: Month 1 – End: Month 36

April 2024 – March 2027

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WP8

Dissemination. Exploitation. Sustainability
Start: Month 1 – End: Month 36

April 2024 – March 2027

DONE !

31 March 2027

Overall Progress

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Activities

3 weeks ago

🔹 Online Training Sessions on Integrating SDGs in Academic Curricula 🌍🎓 As part of the Pro-GREEN-LABs project, funded by the EACEA under the Erasmus+ Programme, an online training session was held on February 10-11, 2025 📅. 👨‍🏫 Led by international academic experts, the sessions focused on: ✅ Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into academic curricula – tailored for academic developers 🌱📖 ✅ Enhancing sustainability-driven educational frameworks in architecture and urban development 🏛️ 🔜 Upcoming sessions will focus on lab management, designed specifically for lab managers to optimize research environments and facilities. Stay tuned for more insights and updates! 🚀✨ #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #SustainabilityEducation #SDGs #LabManagement #HigherEducation

🔹 Online Training Sessions on Integrating SDGs in Academic Curricula 🌍🎓 As part of the Pro-GREEN-LABs project, funded by the EACEA under the Erasmus+ Programme, an online training session was held on February 10-11, 2025 📅. 👨‍🏫 Led by international academic experts, the sessions focused on: ✅ Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into academic curricula – tailored for academic developers 🌱📖 ✅ Enhancing sustainability-driven educational frameworks in architecture and urban development 🏛️ 🔜 Upcoming sessions will focus on lab management, designed specifically for lab managers to optimize research environments and facilities. Stay tuned for more insights and updates! 🚀✨ #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #SustainabilityEducation #SDGs #LabManagement #HigherEducation
🔹 Online Training Sessions on Integrating SDGs in Academic Curricula 🌍🎓 As part of the Pro-GREEN-LABs project, funded by the EACEA under the Erasmus+ Programme, an online training session was held on February 10-11, 2025 📅. 👨‍🏫 Led by international academic experts, the sessions focused on: ✅ Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into academic curricula – tailored for academic developers 🌱📖 ✅ Enhancing sustainability-driven educational frameworks in architecture and urban development 🏛️ 🔜 Upcoming sessions will focus on lab management, designed specifically for lab managers to optimize research environments and facilities. Stay tuned for more insights and updates! 🚀✨ #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #SustainabilityEducation #SDGs #LabManagement #HigherEducation 🔹 Online Training Sessions on Integrating SDGs in Academic Curricula 🌍🎓 As part of the Pro-GREEN-LABs project, funded by the EACEA under the Erasmus+ Programme, an online training session was held on February 10-11, 2025 📅. 👨‍🏫 Led by international academic experts, the sessions focused on: ✅ Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into academic curricula – tailored for academic developers 🌱📖 ✅ Enhancing sustainability-driven educational frameworks in architecture and urban development 🏛️ 🔜 Upcoming sessions will focus on lab management, designed specifically for lab managers to optimize research environments and facilities. Stay tuned for more insights and updates! 🚀✨ #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #SustainabilityEducation #SDGs #LabManagement #HigherEducation +1 🔹 Online Training Sessions on Integrating SDGs in Academic Curricula 🌍🎓 As part of the Pro-GREEN-LABs project, funded by the EACEA under the Erasmus+ Programme, an online training session was held on February 10-11, 2025 📅. 👨‍🏫 Led by international academic experts, the sessions focused on: ✅ Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into academic curricula – tailored for academic developers 🌱📖 ✅ Enhancing sustainability-driven educational frameworks in architecture and urban development 🏛️ 🔜 Upcoming sessions will focus on lab management, designed specifically for lab managers to optimize research environments and facilities. Stay tuned for more insights and updates! 🚀✨ #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #SustainabilityEducation #SDGs #LabManagement #HigherEducation
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2 months ago

🚀 Pro-GREEN-LABs: Benchmarking Visit to Chalmers University of Technology ! From January 14th to 17th, the Pro-GREEN-LABs project team conducted a benchmarking visit to Chalmers University of Technology , exploring its outstanding facilities, including: 1️⃣ Wood Modelling Workshop 2️⃣ Building Physics Lab 3️⃣ HSB Living Lab 4️⃣ SMOG Group (Spatial Morphology Group) 5️⃣ Acoustic Lab 6️⃣ Robotics Lab The visit featured engaging discussions on cutting-edge research, such as Digital Twin Cities and the InfraVis Project. 🌟 One of the most impressive aspects of Chalmers University is the seamless integration of research and teaching, creating a dynamic learning environment. #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Innovation #HigherEducation #Research

🚀 Pro-GREEN-LABs: Benchmarking Visit to Chalmers University of Technology ! From January 14th to 17th, the Pro-GREEN-LABs project team conducted a benchmarking visit to Chalmers University of Technology , exploring its outstanding facilities, including: 1️⃣ Wood Modelling Workshop 2️⃣ Building Physics Lab 3️⃣ HSB Living Lab 4️⃣ SMOG Group (Spatial Morphology Group) 5️⃣ Acoustic Lab 6️⃣ Robotics Lab The visit featured engaging discussions on cutting-edge research, such as Digital Twin Cities and the InfraVis Project. 🌟 One of the most impressive aspects of Chalmers University is the seamless integration of research and teaching, creating a dynamic learning environment. #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Innovation #HigherEducation #Research
🚀 Pro-GREEN-LABs: Benchmarking Visit to Chalmers University of Technology ! From January 14th to 17th, the Pro-GREEN-LABs project team conducted a benchmarking visit to Chalmers University of Technology , exploring its outstanding facilities, including: 1️⃣ Wood Modelling Workshop 2️⃣ Building Physics Lab 3️⃣ HSB Living Lab 4️⃣ SMOG Group (Spatial Morphology Group) 5️⃣ Acoustic Lab 6️⃣ Robotics Lab The visit featured engaging discussions on cutting-edge research, such as Digital Twin Cities and the InfraVis Project. 🌟 One of the most impressive aspects of Chalmers University is the seamless integration of research and teaching, creating a dynamic learning environment. #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Innovation #HigherEducation #Research 🚀 Pro-GREEN-LABs: Benchmarking Visit to Chalmers University of Technology ! From January 14th to 17th, the Pro-GREEN-LABs project team conducted a benchmarking visit to Chalmers University of Technology , exploring its outstanding facilities, including: 1️⃣ Wood Modelling Workshop 2️⃣ Building Physics Lab 3️⃣ HSB Living Lab 4️⃣ SMOG Group (Spatial Morphology Group) 5️⃣ Acoustic Lab 6️⃣ Robotics Lab The visit featured engaging discussions on cutting-edge research, such as Digital Twin Cities and the InfraVis Project. 🌟 One of the most impressive aspects of Chalmers University is the seamless integration of research and teaching, creating a dynamic learning environment. #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Innovation #HigherEducation #Research +3 🚀 Pro-GREEN-LABs: Benchmarking Visit to Chalmers University of Technology ! From January 14th to 17th, the Pro-GREEN-LABs project team conducted a benchmarking visit to Chalmers University of Technology , exploring its outstanding facilities, including: 1️⃣ Wood Modelling Workshop 2️⃣ Building Physics Lab 3️⃣ HSB Living Lab 4️⃣ SMOG Group (Spatial Morphology Group) 5️⃣ Acoustic Lab 6️⃣ Robotics Lab The visit featured engaging discussions on cutting-edge research, such as Digital Twin Cities and the InfraVis Project. 🌟 One of the most impressive aspects of Chalmers University is the seamless integration of research and teaching, creating a dynamic learning environment. #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Innovation #HigherEducation #Research
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3 months ago

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the participation of one of our esteemed staff member, Dr. Yasmin Kandil, in a special TV appearance to discuss the Pro-Green Labs project! 📺 Tune in on Channel 5 Alexandria this Friday, January 10th, at 10 PM, to watch the discussion about: 🔹 Urban development in Egypt over the past decade 🔹 Key insights and goals of the Pro-Green Labs project 🔹 The role of innovation and sustainability in shaping urban planning Don’t miss this chance to learn more about how the Pro-Green Labs project is making an impact locally and internationally! 🌍✨ #ProGreenLabs #UrbanDevelopment #Sustainability #Innovation #Egypt

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the participation of one of our esteemed staff member, Dr. Yasmin Kandil, in a special TV appearance to discuss the Pro-Green Labs project! 📺 Tune in on Channel 5 Alexandria this Friday, January 10th, at 10 PM, to watch the discussion about: 🔹 Urban development in Egypt over the past decade 🔹 Key insights and goals of the Pro-Green Labs project 🔹 The role of innovation and sustainability in shaping urban planning Don’t miss this chance to learn more about how the Pro-Green Labs project is making an impact locally and internationally! 🌍✨ #ProGreenLabs #UrbanDevelopment #Sustainability #Innovation #Egypt
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3 months ago

We’re excited to announce the release of the 1st issue of the Pro-Green Labs Newsletter! 📰✨ This edition highlights our recent activities, including the benchmarking visit to Politecnico di Milano, key project milestones, and upcoming plans for sustainable urban development and energy innovation. It’s your go-to source for staying updated on all things Pro-Green Labs! 📥 Read it now and join us in advancing sustainability and innovation: https://progreenlabs.com/resources/ #ProGreenLabs #Sustainability #Innovation #Newsletter #UrbanDevelopment

We’re excited to announce the release of the 1st issue of the Pro-Green Labs Newsletter! 📰✨ This edition highlights our recent activities, including the benchmarking visit to Politecnico di Milano, key project milestones, and upcoming plans for sustainable urban development and energy innovation. It’s your go-to source for staying updated on all things Pro-Green Labs! 📥 Read it now and join us in advancing sustainability and innovation: https://progreenlabs.com/resources/ #ProGreenLabs #Sustainability #Innovation #Newsletter #UrbanDevelopment
3 months ago

🌍✨ Pro-Green Labs Team at the 5th UfM Advisory Group Meeting✨🌍 We’re proud to announce the participation of the Pro-Green Labs team at the 5th UfM Advisory Group Meeting – Schools of Architecture of the Euro-Mediterranean Region, held in Brussels, Belgium, on 21-22 November 2024. The team delivered impactful presentations on: 🔹 Action research applied to public policies for sustainable urban development, showcasing examples from our schools. 🔹 Joint curricular activities between EU and non-EU schools, fostering collaboration and shared learning experiences. This meeting was an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and advance collective efforts for sustainable urban solutions in the Euro-Mediterranean region. 🌱🏙️ #ProGreenLabs #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Collaboration #UfM

🌍✨ Pro-Green Labs Team at the 5th UfM Advisory Group Meeting✨🌍 We’re proud to announce the participation of the Pro-Green Labs team at the 5th UfM Advisory Group Meeting – Schools of Architecture of the Euro-Mediterranean Region, held in Brussels, Belgium, on 21-22 November 2024. The team delivered impactful presentations on: 🔹 Action research applied to public policies for sustainable urban development, showcasing examples from our schools. 🔹 Joint curricular activities between EU and non-EU schools, fostering collaboration and shared learning experiences. This meeting was an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and advance collective efforts for sustainable urban solutions in the Euro-Mediterranean region. 🌱🏙️ #ProGreenLabs #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Collaboration #UfM
🌍✨ Pro-Green Labs Team at the 5th UfM Advisory Group Meeting✨🌍 We’re proud to announce the participation of the Pro-Green Labs team at the 5th UfM Advisory Group Meeting – Schools of Architecture of the Euro-Mediterranean Region, held in Brussels, Belgium, on 21-22 November 2024. The team delivered impactful presentations on: 🔹 Action research applied to public policies for sustainable urban development, showcasing examples from our schools. 🔹 Joint curricular activities between EU and non-EU schools, fostering collaboration and shared learning experiences. This meeting was an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and advance collective efforts for sustainable urban solutions in the Euro-Mediterranean region. 🌱🏙️ #ProGreenLabs #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Collaboration #UfM 🌍✨ Pro-Green Labs Team at the 5th UfM Advisory Group Meeting✨🌍 We’re proud to announce the participation of the Pro-Green Labs team at the 5th UfM Advisory Group Meeting – Schools of Architecture of the Euro-Mediterranean Region, held in Brussels, Belgium, on 21-22 November 2024. The team delivered impactful presentations on: 🔹 Action research applied to public policies for sustainable urban development, showcasing examples from our schools. 🔹 Joint curricular activities between EU and non-EU schools, fostering collaboration and shared learning experiences. This meeting was an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and advance collective efforts for sustainable urban solutions in the Euro-Mediterranean region. 🌱🏙️ #ProGreenLabs #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Collaboration #UfM +3 🌍✨ Pro-Green Labs Team at the 5th UfM Advisory Group Meeting✨🌍 We’re proud to announce the participation of the Pro-Green Labs team at the 5th UfM Advisory Group Meeting – Schools of Architecture of the Euro-Mediterranean Region, held in Brussels, Belgium, on 21-22 November 2024. The team delivered impactful presentations on: 🔹 Action research applied to public policies for sustainable urban development, showcasing examples from our schools. 🔹 Joint curricular activities between EU and non-EU schools, fostering collaboration and shared learning experiences. This meeting was an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and advance collective efforts for sustainable urban solutions in the Euro-Mediterranean region. 🌱🏙️ #ProGreenLabs #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Collaboration #UfM
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5 months ago

📢 Pro-Green-Labs Project: Day 3 of Benchmarking Visit at Politecnico di Milano ! 🇮🇹✨ On 14 November 2024, the Pro-Green-Labs team concluded their benchmarking visit with a productive and insightful agenda: 🛠️ A WP3 internal workshop focused on aligning project objectives and preparing for the upcoming visit to Chalmers University Labs in January 2025. 🤝 The day included a Steering Committee meeting to review progress, discuss milestones, and plan the next steps for project success. 🏙️ A highlight was the visit to the Teaching Studio of Energy, Climate, and Urban Planning—part of the Master’s Program in Urban Planning and Policy Design—where innovative approaches to sustainability and urban planning education were showcased. A rewarding day of collaboration, strategic planning, and inspiration as the team wrapped up their visit to Polimi! 🌿🌍 Laboratorio di Simulazione Urbana "Fausto Curti" Dipartimento di Architettura e Studi Urbani - Politecnico di Milano #ProGreenLabs #Polimi #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability #BenchmarkingVisit #UrbanPlanning

📢 Pro-Green-Labs Project: Day 3 of Benchmarking Visit at Politecnico di Milano ! 🇮🇹✨ On 14 November 2024, the Pro-Green-Labs team concluded their benchmarking visit with a productive and insightful agenda: 🛠️ A WP3 internal workshop focused on aligning project objectives and preparing for the upcoming visit to Chalmers University Labs in January 2025. 🤝 The day included a Steering Committee meeting to review progress, discuss milestones, and plan the next steps for project success. 🏙️ A highlight was the visit to the Teaching Studio of Energy, Climate, and Urban Planning—part of the Master’s Program in Urban Planning and Policy Design—where innovative approaches to sustainability and urban planning education were showcased. A rewarding day of collaboration, strategic planning, and inspiration as the team wrapped up their visit to Polimi! 🌿🌍 Laboratorio di Simulazione Urbana "Fausto Curti" Dipartimento di Architettura e Studi Urbani - Politecnico di Milano #ProGreenLabs #Polimi #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability #BenchmarkingVisit #UrbanPlanning
📢 Pro-Green-Labs Project: Day 3 of Benchmarking Visit at Politecnico di Milano ! 🇮🇹✨ On 14 November 2024, the Pro-Green-Labs team concluded their benchmarking visit with a productive and insightful agenda: 🛠️ A WP3 internal workshop focused on aligning project objectives and preparing for the upcoming visit to Chalmers University Labs in January 2025. 🤝 The day included a Steering Committee meeting to review progress, discuss milestones, and plan the next steps for project success. 🏙️ A highlight was the visit to the Teaching Studio of Energy, Climate, and Urban Planning—part of the Master’s Program in Urban Planning and Policy Design—where innovative approaches to sustainability and urban planning education were showcased. A rewarding day of collaboration, strategic planning, and inspiration as the team wrapped up their visit to Polimi! 🌿🌍 Laboratorio di Simulazione Urbana "Fausto Curti" Dipartimento di Architettura e Studi Urbani - Politecnico di Milano #ProGreenLabs #Polimi #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability #BenchmarkingVisit #UrbanPlanning 📢 Pro-Green-Labs Project: Day 3 of Benchmarking Visit at Politecnico di Milano ! 🇮🇹✨ On 14 November 2024, the Pro-Green-Labs team concluded their benchmarking visit with a productive and insightful agenda: 🛠️ A WP3 internal workshop focused on aligning project objectives and preparing for the upcoming visit to Chalmers University Labs in January 2025. 🤝 The day included a Steering Committee meeting to review progress, discuss milestones, and plan the next steps for project success. 🏙️ A highlight was the visit to the Teaching Studio of Energy, Climate, and Urban Planning—part of the Master’s Program in Urban Planning and Policy Design—where innovative approaches to sustainability and urban planning education were showcased. A rewarding day of collaboration, strategic planning, and inspiration as the team wrapped up their visit to Polimi! 🌿🌍 Laboratorio di Simulazione Urbana "Fausto Curti" Dipartimento di Architettura e Studi Urbani - Politecnico di Milano #ProGreenLabs #Polimi #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability #BenchmarkingVisit #UrbanPlanning +6 📢 Pro-Green-Labs Project: Day 3 of Benchmarking Visit at Politecnico di Milano ! 🇮🇹✨ On 14 November 2024, the Pro-Green-Labs team concluded their benchmarking visit with a productive and insightful agenda: 🛠️ A WP3 internal workshop focused on aligning project objectives and preparing for the upcoming visit to Chalmers University Labs in January 2025. 🤝 The day included a Steering Committee meeting to review progress, discuss milestones, and plan the next steps for project success. 🏙️ A highlight was the visit to the Teaching Studio of Energy, Climate, and Urban Planning—part of the Master’s Program in Urban Planning and Policy Design—where innovative approaches to sustainability and urban planning education were showcased. A rewarding day of collaboration, strategic planning, and inspiration as the team wrapped up their visit to Polimi! 🌿🌍 Laboratorio di Simulazione Urbana "Fausto Curti" Dipartimento di Architettura e Studi Urbani - Politecnico di Milano #ProGreenLabs #Polimi #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability #BenchmarkingVisit #UrbanPlanning
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