How can we build homes and cities that are good for both people and the planet? Join Marwa Dabaieh as she shares her experiences from collaborative building projects where sustainable materials take centre stage. In this lecture, Marwa explores how natural materials such as clay, straw, and wood can be used to create architecture that benefits the global climate while remaining deeply rooted in local contexts.
Her work is not only about technology, but also about inviting people to take part in the building process itself. By sharing knowledge and working together, we can create architecture that not only reduces carbon emissions, but also strengthens community and a sense of ownership over our shared environment. During this session, we will see concrete examples of how “low-tech” solutions can become the key to the most innovative and sustainable urban development of the future.
Marwa Dabaieh is Professor of Architecture at Malmö University, specializing in sustainable and climate-responsive design. Her internationally recognized research focuses on circular construction, energy-efficient solutions, and the use of natural building materials. Marwa is passionate about finding simple, local, and environmentally friendly ways of building that both protect the planet and improve people’s living conditions.
MALMÖ MÖTS
Malmö möts is a democracy week during which Malmö comes together to focus on democracy and explore the future. The programme combines conversations and knowledge-sharing with experiences that move, engage, and inspire both laughter and reflection — through encounters taking place across the city and welcoming more people to take part.
