Workshop: Material Sustainability in Cultural Heritage Patents
Module 2: Sustainable Materials Applications
The Renewable and Sustainable Energy Lab at the Technical University of Crete (ReSEL@TUC) proudly continues the successful workshop series on Material Sustainability and Cultural Heritage patents, held within the frame of the HI-EURECA-PRO project.
The second module of the series, titled “Applications of Sustainable Material”, organised with the support of Universidad de León, is due on October 23rd and continues the dialogue on integrating sustainability into cultural heritage practices.
Registration is open for the 2nd Workshop REGISTER NOW !
🔎 Workshop Information
Title: Applications of Sustainable Material
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 9:00–13:00 (CET), 10.00-14.00 (EEST)
Format: Online
Language: English
🎯 Objectives
The workshop aims to explore innovative scientific approaches and practical methodologies for advancing sustainable heritage conservation. The workshop focuses on advancing the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools to guide sustainable decision-making in the preservation and restoration of cultural assets. It also investigates cutting-edge nanotechnological solutions for protecting and enhancing the durability of stone materials in heritage structures. Additionally, novel approaches using nanomaterials for the restoration and reinforcement of historic concrete elements will be examined. Finally, the workshop highlights the potential of additive manufacturing using residue materials to promote sustainable innovation in heritage conservation.
Program and Speakers:
- Life Cycle Assessment to advance Sustainable Heritage. Prof. Theocharis Tsoutsos, Head, Renewable & Sustainable Energy lab, Technical University of Crete, HI-EURECA-PRO Coordinator
- Nanotechnology in the protection of stones Prof. María Fernández Raga, Full professor of Applied Physics, Universidad de Leon
- Historic concrete conservation with nanomaterials. Prof. Pagona-Noni Maravelaki, Head, Materials for Cultural Heritage & Modern Building Lab, School of Architecture, Technical University of Crete
- Living Labs for Sustainable Innovation: Additive Manufacturing using residue material Prof. Dr.-Ing. Henning Zeidler, Chair for Additive Manufacturing, TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Registration
Register now to ensure your participation and receive further information and the access code.
Certificates of attendance will be issued and send to all attendees at the end of the workshop series.
Whether you’re a technology transfer officer, heritage professional, policymaker or researcher these workshops will empower you to contribute to a greener, more resilient future for cultural heritage preservation.