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 60%
Partners
Associated Partners
Activities
🎬 ProGreen Labs | Know Our Team – جامعة القاهرة Cairo University , CUFE Architecture , معمل التشكيل الحضري Urban Form Lab Meet the people behind the impact! In our latest “Know Our Team” reel, we highlight the dedicated team from Cairo University, whose expertise and commitment play a key role in advancing the ProGreen Labs vision. Through their work in research, innovation, and capacity building, the team contributes to strengthening sustainable practices and green education across the project. Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the faces driving ProGreen Labs forward! #ProGreenLabs #KnowOurTeam #CairoUniversity #ErasmusPlus #GreenInnovation #Sustainability #CapacityBuilding #ResearchAndEducation
AASTMT Arab Academy For Science, Technology and Maritime Transport AASTMT Hosts IEEE “TryEngineering On Campus” Initiative In a significant step toward global engagement in engineering education, the College of Engineering and Technology at AASTMT hosted the international IEEE TryEngineering On Campus initiative in collaboration with IEEE Educational Activities. The program offers school students hands-on engineering experiences through interactive workshops, advanced training sessions, and site visits, transforming learning into real-world practice. Joining a select group of international universities implementing the initiative, AASTMT reinforces its role as a regional hub for applied education and engineering innovation, paving the way for a forthcoming cooperation agreement with IEEE.
Pro-GREEN | International Collaboration with IEEE to Promote Engineering Education The AASTMT Arab Academy For Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) hosted an international educational program in collaboration with the IEEE Educational Activities Committee, as part of joining the global “TryEngineering On Campus” initiative. This initiative aims to enhance engineering education for school students through hands-on learning, expert engagement, workshops, AI-focused training sessions, and field visits to leading academic and industrial institutions. Launched in 2024, the program is implemented worldwide at universities in Greece, Hong Kong, Oman, Croatia, and Egypt, with AASTMT representing Egypt. Hosting this initiative reflects AASTMT’s commitment to advancing engineering education and aligns with an upcoming cooperation agreement with IEEE Educational Activities.
On Monday, 15 December 2025, the College of Engineering and Technology at AASTMT welcomed students from the Arab Academy School (British Section) as part of its outreach and future awareness activities. The visit aimed to introduce students to engineering disciplines, university life, and future career pathways. Students toured labs, research facilities, and specialized halls, exploring advanced technologies and student projects. The visit reflects AASTMT’s commitment to strengthening links with schools and inspiring future generations in science and engineering.
Urban Form Lab – Cairo University, is pleased to announce the advanced digital fabrication services it provides to support education, research and communities. You can book a service and bring digital designs to life by transforming them into physical models using 3D printing, and/or laser-cutting machines. You may also capture spaces and objects in high resolution using the Lab’s 3D cameras for digital modeling and visualization. ➡️To book a service, please visit the following link: https://forms.gle/xrD35YmNYeTRoDr97 Urban Form Lab is a Service Laboratory and Centre for critical and creative thinking & practice in Architecture & Urbanism – it is one of the specialized labs at the Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University located at the 4th floor, the 3000 building CUFE. The lab was established in 2021; recently developed and upgraded with advanced equipment and digital applications with the support of the European Union co-funded project Pro-GREEN-LABs 101129466. جامعة القاهرة Cairo University CUFE Architecture معمل التشكيل الحضري Urban Form Lab #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #Sustainability #HigherEducation #Innovation #GreenTransition #CapacityBuilding #EnvironmentalLabs
