Seminar: Contemporary Materialities of Architecture
Dry Construction, Bio-Based Materials and Contemporary Concrete Technologies

The Department of Architecture of the University of Thessaly is organizing an open lecture and discussion with professionals from the fields of construction and architecture, dedicated to contemporary architectural materialities and building technologies.

This event aims to introduce students to contemporary practices, technical applications and construction-related issues concerning durability, sustainability, material assemblies and passive fire protection in contemporary construction.

The thematic presentations will be given by:

• Achileas Sakavos
  Dry construction and lightweight building systems
• Petros Flampouris, architect
  Bio-based materials and the use of natural materials in architecture
• Xanthippos Mitsios, civil engineer
  Concrete and contemporary technologies of its application

Through presentations of projects, materials and technical solutions, the event will highlight the role of materiality in contemporary architectural practice and in the relationship between design and construction.

Friday, May 22, 2026
10:00
Amphitheatre, Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly