Discover Pro-GREEN-LABs !
Promoting Green Competences for Integrated Sustainable Development in Architectural
Education through Experiential, Lab-based, Active Learning
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.
Project In Numbers
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Work Packages
WP1
Management and Coordination
Start: Month 1 – End: Month 36
April 2024 – March 2027
WP2
Preparation
Start: Month 1 – End: Month 6
April 2024 – September 2024
WP3
Development I: LAB Network
Start: Month 7 – End: Month 18
October 2024 – September 2025
WP4
Development II: Modernizing Curricula
Start: Month 7 – End: Month 18
October 2024 – September 2025
WP5
Development III: Training
Start: Month 7 – End: Month 18
October 2024 – September 2025
WP6
Synergized Lab-Curriculum Delivery
Start: Month 19 – End: Month 36
October 2025 – March 2027
WP7
Quality Assurance. Monitoring. Evaluation
Start: Month 1 – End: Month 36
April 2024 – March 2027
WP8
Dissemination. Exploitation. Sustainability
Start: Month 1 – End: Month 36
April 2024 – March 2027
DONE !
31 March 2027
Overall Progress
- At this moment 10%
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Associated Partners
Activities
📢 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 2 of Benchmarking Visit at Politecnico di Milano! 🇮🇹🔬 On 13 November 2024, the Pro-Green-Labs team had another insightful day exploring innovation at Politecnico di Milano: 🏛️ The day began with a visit to LABORA (Tour Labs 2), featuring state-of-the-art modeling equipment, including laser cutting machines, 3D printing, wood/metal/foam workshops, and immersive technologies like the 360 panorama and hologram room. These tools demonstrated incredible potential for sustainable urban solutions. 🤝 The team gathered at Spazio Cubo (Fondazione Renzo Piano) for a focused meeting on the management aspects of lab operations, discussing best practices and collaboration strategies. 🔍 The day continued with tours of the MUAD Lab (Tour Labs 3) and the Maba.SaperLab (Tour Labs 4), offering insights into diverse research methodologies and lab setups. A truly inspiring day as we continue to learn, collaborate, and innovate! 🌱✨ Laboratorio di Simulazione Urbana "Fausto Curti" Dipartimento di Architettura e Studi Urbani - Politecnico di Milano #ProGreenLabs #Polimi #Sustainability #Innovation #UrbanDevelopment #BenchmarkingVisit
📢 Pro-Green-Labs Project: Day 1 of Benchmarking Visit at Politecnico di Milano! 🇮🇹✨ On 12 November 2024, the Pro-Green-Labs team began their 1st benchmarking visit with an inspiring agenda at Politecnico di Milano : 🗣️ Warm Institutional Greetings were followed by an introduction to the CRAFT Center and the METRO-HUB initiative, offering insights into cutting-edge research and innovation. 🔬 The team explored advanced tools like LabsimUrb, the Luminous Planning Table, and I.Drive during the lab tour, gaining valuable perspectives on their application in urban planning. 🎓 The visit concluded at the School of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Construction Engineering, featuring an impressive Master students’ thesis exhibition that showcased creative and sustainable design solutions. Laboratorio di Simulazione Urbana "Fausto Curti" Dipartimento di Architettura e Studi Urbani - Politecnico di Milano A day of discovery and learning as we work towards advancing green urban innovation! 🌿💡 #ProGreenLabs #Sustainability #UrbanInnovation #Polimi #BenchmarkingVisit
🌍✨ Join the 1st African Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water, and Environment Systems (SDEWES) in Morocco! The 2025 SDEWES Conference in Oujda-Saidia is inviting experts, researchers, and professionals in Sustainable Development of Energy, Water, and Environmental Systems to connect and collaborate on innovative solutions for a sustainable future. 🗓️ Date: May 27-31, 2025 📍 Location: Oujda-Saidia, Morocco Take this opportunity to share your research, network with international peers, and contribute to a more sustainable world. Abstract submissions are open now! For details, visit https://www.morocco2025.sdewes.org/ #SDEWES2025 #Sustainability #Energy #Water #Environment #Casablanca #Research
🚀 In continuation of the series of debriefing events, Alexandria University جامعة الإسكندرية - الصفحة الرسمية held a debriefing session to present and discuss the needs analysis report with stakeholders. The session comprised two events: ◼️ Comprehensive Debriefing Event (Sept 21, 2024) – targeted academic staff, students, and alumni. The event included a presentation and an interactive workshop, attended by 22 participants. ◼️ Academic Staff Debriefing (Sept 22, 2024) – focused on academic staff, with 33 attendees from the Faculty of Fine Arts. #AlexandriaUniversity #DebriefingEvent #StakeholderEngagement #HigherEducation #ProGREENLABs #PGL #ProjectDebrief
🚀 In a series of debriefing events, جامعة القاهرة Cairo University hosted a session on 07.10.2024 to present preliminary findings and recommendations from the need analysis. Two meetings were held: one with Cairo University's academic staff during the monthly department board meeting, and the other with representatives of the architecture department's four-year students. At the end of both sessions, the Needs Analysis Report was shared, and participants were invited to provide feedback within one month. #CairoUniversity #DebriefingEvent #ArchitectureEducation #GreenSkills #PGL #ProGREENLABs #ProjectDebrief
