Laboratory of Building Construction
The Laboratory of Building Construction was established in 1974 (Government Gazette A246/1974) with a primary focus on building construction methods and the architectural design of building components.
Today, the Laboratory is part of the Structural Engineering Science Division (Government Gazette B' 1265/18.03.2022).It supports teaching and research in the fields of building construction, architectural technology, and sustainable design. Its academic and research activities cover a broad range of disciplines, including architectural design at the scale of building complexes and urban ensembles; building technology, construction systems, and construction methods; construction processes and project implementation; conservation and restoration of historic buildings, monuments, and architectural heritage; and building physics, including environmental performance and microclimate analysis.
The Laboratory promotes an interdisciplinary approach that integrates architectural design, construction technology, and building science. Its work combines principles of building physics, energy efficiency, environmental performance, microclimate analysis, and sustainability to develop innovative solutions for contemporary buildings while advancing the conservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of the existing built environment.
Mission The Laboratory of Building Construction advances knowledge and practice in the design, construction, and performance of buildings. Its mission is to promote sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient construction through research, education, and innovation that address the environmental and societal challenges of the built environment. Overview The Laboratory’s academic and research activities cover the fields of building design and construction, bioclimatic and energy-efficient architecture, and building physics and energy conservation. It is also actively involved in the protection and enhancement of structures, including both new constructions and the rehabilitation, upgrading, and restoration of existing buildings. Within the framework of the Department’s curriculum, the Laboratory is responsible for the instruction of the core modules Building Construction I and Building Construction II, as well as the specialised module offered within the Structural Science Division orientation, Special Topics in Building Construction: Buildings’ Protection.
