Georgi Georgiev

Georgi Georgiev is a Professor and Head of the Department of Architecture at New Bulgarian University (NBU). A professional member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (UK) and Architects’ Council of Europe, he specializes in architectural design, urban planning, housing policy, and sustainable development. His leadership extends to 20+ EU-funded projects addressing energy poverty, housing renovation, and cultural heritage preservation.

Education:

• PhD in Spatial Organization of Urban Environments, Moscow Architectural Institute (1989)
• Postgraduate Specialization in Social Housing Policies, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2002)
• Postgraduate Specialization in Housing Finance, International Union for Housing Finance (1994)

Research Focus: Georgiev's work intersects urban resilience, energy-efficient housing, and digital preservation. He investigates sustainable solutions for aging populations, energy poverty alleviation in Eastern Europe, and ICT-driven heritage conservation. His research emphasizes policy-driven approaches to urban regeneration and climate-responsive design.

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2016-2021) cluster around three themes: 1) Energy-efficient retrofitting of Soviet-era housing, 2) Digital preservation of Bulgarian cultural heritage, and 3) Age-friendly urban design. His works increasingly integrate social equity metrics with environmental sustainability.

Awards:

• Energy Globe Award for pioneering housing renovation projects in Bulgaria

Grants & Projects: Georgiev has secured funding for 15+ international initiatives, including COST Actions (TU1306, CA18137) and Horizon 2020 collaborations. Projects like SHELTER and 3-E HOUSES focus on scalable models for energy-efficient social housing across the EU.

Professional Networks: He directs the 'Zaharna Fabrika' Foundation, promoting innovative housing practices, and represents Bulgaria in the European Federation for Living. His collaborations span ETH Zurich, Chalmers University, and multiple EU housing associations.