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.

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% 60%

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Activities

2 weeks ago

✨ CT Lab - City Transformations Lab is Back in Action! We’re thrilled to announce the first activity from Faculty of Fine Arts - Alexandria University's City Transformation Lab (CT Lab) under the ProGreen Labs Erasmus+ Project! 🚋 In September 2025, CT Lab launched Summer School 2025: “The Tram – A Journey through Alexandria’s Geography and Memory.” 💡 Over 12 intensive days, students immersed themselves in: - Urban mapping - Archival research - Audio-visual documentation 🎨 The creative journey culminated in the “About the Tram” Exhibition, showcasing: - Short films - Interactive games - Narrative maps 🇩🇰 Special Highlight: Selected works were proudly presented at the TAFL Center, in the presence of H.E. Lars Bo Møller, Ambassador of Denmark, and a distinguished Danish delegation. 🙏 Huge thanks to TAFL Center for hosting this inspiring exchange! 👉 And this is just the beginning—stay tuned for more updates on how CT Lab is shaping the future of urban innovation and heritage preservation. #ProGreenLabs #CTLab #UrbanHeritage #AlexandriaUniversity #ErasmusPlus #CityTransformation #InnovationThroughHeritage

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3 weeks ago

📢 Pro-GREEN-LABs | Newsletter – Issue 2 is out now! 🌿 Discover the latest updates from the Pro-GREEN-LABs project, highlighting a dynamic series of training activities, both online and on-site at EU partner universities, that have strengthened capacities across SEMED HEIs. 💡 This issue also features the Interim Meeting in Alexandria, where partners reviewed progress and planned the next implementation phase, as well as the inauguration of the SEMED Lab Units — marking a major milestone in building sustainable, technology-driven educational environments. ⚙️🌍 🔗 Read more in Newsletter Issue 2 👉 https://progreenlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/Pro-GREEN-Labs-newsletter-Issue2-1.pdf #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #Sustainability #HigherEducation #Innovation #GreenTransition #CapacityBuilding #EnvironmentalLabs

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2 months ago

✅ Pro-GREEN-LABs Milestone Achieved! We are proud to announce the completion of MS7 – Training and Capacity Building Interventions 🎓🌍. This milestone marks the successful conclusion of WP5, confirming that all training activities have been completed and SEMED HEI staff are now fully prepared to deliver the developed courses and operate the lab units. With this achievement, we close Phase 2 of the development and capacity building and move forward to Phase 3, where the synergized delivery of courses and the full operation of lab units will take place — bringing sustainable urban and environmental design practices to life. 🌱🏙️ #ProGREENLABs #Milestone #Sustainability #CapacityBuilding #UrbanDesign #EnvironmentalLabs Politecnico di Milano كلية الفنون الجميلة - جامعة الاسكندرية جامعة القاهرة Cairo University AASTMT Arab Academy For Science, Technology and Maritime Transport German Jordanian University University of Petra جامعة البترا Laboratorio di Simulazione Urbana "Fausto Curti" Dipartimento di Architettura e Studi Urbani - Politecnico di Milano Bauhaus-Institut für Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur und Planung Chalmers University of Technology

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5 months ago

🇮🇹✨ Concluding the Final TOT of Pro-GREEN-LABs at Politecnico di Milano , Dipartimento di Architettura e Studi Urbani - Politecnico di Milano , Laboratorio di Simulazione Urbana "Fausto Curti" – 30 June to 4 July 2025 The last stop in our Training of Trainers journey brought together partners from SEMED universities for a dynamic and hands-on week in Milan. The program included practical sessions on curriculum development, inclusive teaching methodologies, and sustainable learning strategies. Participants explored advanced lab facilities showcasing innovative tools for digital modeling, fabrication, immersive visualization, and environmental testing—highlighting the potential for adapting these technologies in SEMED partner labs. Sessions also focused on integrating Competences for Democratic Culture (CDC), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and experiential learning into architectural and urban planning education. This TOT marked an important step in finalizing the collaborative work on curriculum review and lab development across the consortium. Grazie to our colleagues at Politecnico di Milano for their hospitality and knowledge-sharing! 🌍📚✨ AASTMT Arab Academy For Science, Technology and Maritime Transport جامعة القاهرة Cairo University Alexandria University جامعة الإسكندرية - الصفحة الرسمية كلية الفنون الجميلة - جامعة الاسكندرية German Jordanian University University of Petra جامعة البترا #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #ToT #SustainableEducation #CurriculumInnovation #GreenSkills #ArchitecturalLearning #DigitalFabrication #SEMED

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5 months ago

🎓🇮🇹 Pro-GREEN-LABs | Final TOT Completed at Politecnico di Milano , Dipartimento di Architettura e Studi Urbani - Politecnico di Milano , Laboratorio di Simulazione Urbana "Fausto Curti" 🇪🇺🌱 📅 30 June – 4 July 2025 The final Training of Trainers in the Pro-GREEN-LABs project successfully concluded at Politecnico di Milano, marking the closing chapter of a rich and impactful series of capacity-building sessions held across EU partner universities. This final training addressed a comprehensive scope through interactive modules that covered: ✅ Teacher Training: Hands-on workshops enhancing inclusive and student-centered teaching practices. ✅ Curriculum Development: Joint sessions reviewing courses to align with sustainability, CDC, and local needs. ✅ Knowledge Exchange: Mutual learning between SEMED & EU partners on urban and architectural education. ✅ Professional Development: Techniques in experiential learning, democratic engagement, and tech-enhanced teaching. ✅ Competency-Based Design: Tools to integrate CDC and SDGs into course content and student evaluation. 👏 A heartfelt thank you to our partners at PoliMi for hosting this milestone event and to all teams across the consortium for their dedication throughout the TOT journey! 🌍💡 AASTMT Arab Academy For Science, Technology and Maritime Transport جامعة القاهرة Cairo University Alexandria University جامعة الإسكندرية - الصفحة الرسمية كلية الفنون الجميلة - جامعة الاسكندرية German Jordanian University University of Petra جامعة البترا #ProGreenLabs #ErasmusPlus #PolitecnicoDiMilano #Sustainability #UrbanEducation #ArchitectureTraining #CDC #ToT #GreenCompetences #CapacityBuilding #EducationForSustainability

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🎉 SEMED Labs Inauguration | 25 June 2025 🌍 Hybrid Event – Live from 5 Universities across the SEMED Region On June 25th, 2025, the SEMED Labs Inauguration marked a major milestone in the Pro-GREEN-LABs project! 🧪🌱 The event was held in a hybrid format, bringing together academic teams, partners, and stakeholders from multiple universities and cities both onsite and online. Participants celebrated the launch of the newly equipped lab units dedicated to urban environmental innovation, digital tools, and sustainable design. Each lab presented its unique thematic focus, showcasing the progress made under Pro-GREEN-LABs and their readiness for collaborative research, teaching, and community engagement. 👏 Congratulations to all SEMED partners for this collective achievement, and special thanks to everyone who joined us virtually to witness the next step in sustainable academic innovation! #ProGREENLABs #ErasmusPlus #Sustainability #UrbanLabs #EnvironmentalDesign #SEMEDRegion #Innovation #HigherEducation #GreenFutures

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