Internationalization ABITAlab activities
ABITAlab’s internationalization activities promote global collaboration through research pathways, teaching initiatives, advanced training, and mobility programs involving students, researchers, and academic staff. Developed in partnership with universities, research centers, and institutions worldwide, these activities foster the exchange of knowledge, methods, and experiences within an international and interdisciplinary framework on the topic of Technology of Architecture for the sustainability of built environment.
TNE PROGRAM_ACHIEVE-IT
TNE NGEU PNRR, MISSION 4, INV. 3.4
“Academic Collaboration through Higher International Education for a Viable and Equitable Africa with ITaly – ACHIEVE-IT”, CUP: D91I23001030006
Partners: University of Parma (Lead Institution), “Mediterranea” University of Reggio Calabria, University of Bologna, University of Ferrara, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, University of Salento
UniRC Local Coordination: Department of Agriculture (Coordinator: Prof. Souraya Benalia)
Department of Architecture and Design UniRC Proposal: SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE IN TRANSITION
Scientific Responsibles: Prof. Consuelo Nava, Arch. PhD Giuseppe Mangano (ABITAlab dAeD)
Mobility University Partner: University Mohamed Khider Biskra (Algeria) [7 students + 3 academic staff members]
Activities on bilateral Agreement with Lublin University of Technology (Poland)
Exchange, research, and training activities between Eng. Arch. Malgorzata Kozak (Lublin University of Technology_Politechnika Lubelska) and the ABITAlab on the topics of advanced sustainable design in urban areas and parametric design to optimize urban outdoor comfort in scenarios of climate change.
Last activities
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[Online phase: 15–16 July 2025 (MS Teams) - On-site phase: 15–19 September 2025, Lublin University of Technology, Lublin, Poland] Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)
"Revitalisation of the former PKS bus station area in Lublin with a focus on sustainable urban development and new functional uses"_ Responsibles: Eng. Arch. M.Kozak, Arch. PhD G.Mangano -
[21 may 2025] International Lecture: "Climate-Responsive Urban Design in Practice. Polish Case studies and Simulation Tools for Cities"_ invited lecturer: Eng. Arch. Malgorzata Kozak (Pollub) at dAeD UniRC
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[21-27 april 2024] Erasmus+ Teaching Staff Mobility at Lublin University of Technology_ "Advanced Design in Sustainable Architecture and Urban Planning"_ International guests: Arch. PhD. G.Mangano and Arch. PhD student E.Catalano (ABITAlab)
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[29 may - 3 june 2023] Erasmus+ Teaching Staff Mobility at Deparment of Architecture and Territory UniRC_ invited guest_ Eng. Arch. M.Kozak
Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)
DOUBLE LANDSCAPE FOR WATER ARCHITECTURE
Hosted by: Department of Architecture and Design, Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria
Scientific Responsibles: Prof. Valerio Morabito
Collaborators: PhD Alessandra Romeo (APS spin-off); PhD Giuseppe Mangano (ABITAlab)
Topics: The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) explored the relationship between water systems and the urban landscape through the case study of the Calopinace river in Reggio Calabria. Working in international teams, students developed design proposals for an urban linear park integrating ecological restoration, hydrogeological safety, mobility, and public space. The activities addressed sustainable landscape design, climate adaptation, and accessibility, fostering interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration. The programme contributed to the development of innovative spatial solutions aimed at reconnecting natural dynamics with the urban environment and enhancing quality of life.
Duration: Online phase_30th september-1st october 2025
On-site phase_13/17 october 2025 at Mediterranea University
PhD Internship
Hosted researcher: Hanene Guergour
University of Guelma (Algeria)
PhD in sustainable architecture and urban planing
Topics: relationship between energy efficiency and outdoor comfort in different urban morphologies, using parametric tools.
Duration: 1 month (nov.-dec. 2024)