Robert Idem

Robert Idem is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Environmental Design at Gdańsk University of Technology's Faculty of Architecture. His research focuses on sustainable design, architectural ethics, and cohousing, with notable contributions to humanitarian architecture and refugee shelter design. He has held leadership roles, including Department Head, and published extensively in journals like Sustainability and Architectus.

Education: Awarded dr hab. inż. arch. (habilitation in architecture) from Wrocław University of Technology in 2013.

Research Interests: Explores community-driven design, sustainable construction technologies, and the ethical dimensions of architecture. Key areas include low-tech solutions for humanitarian crises, participatory urban planning, and the revival of traditional building practices.

Publications: Over 36 peer-reviewed articles focusing on topics like refugee reception centers, eco-housing, and architectural education. Recent work addresses wind conditions in urban development and low-energy building technologies.

Awards: Multiple recognitions from Gdańsk University and the Polish Architects Chamber, including the 2017 Honorowa Odznaka IARP.

Grants & Projects: Leads research on sustainable housing and community-based architectural design methodologies. Active in educational initiatives promoting eco-conscious design practices.

Labs/Teams: Oversees environmental design projects at Gdańsk Tech, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between architecture, engineering, and social sciences.