Architect and Researcher

Rabia Charef is an accomplished Senior Architect and Researcher. She has led the design and construction of healthcare and residential buildings. As a former practitioner, Charef’s research aligns with the industry’s need for sustainable practices, and she is actively engaged in the European standardization for the built environment.

Her research focuses on addressing the growing demand of the construction sector while minimizing its environmental impact. Charef explores strategies for achieving more with less and use digitalization as a catalyst for transitioning towards a circular construction sector.

She invites us to rethink how we design and use our buildings and products by integrating their end-of-life into the approach.