Pablo van der Lugt

Pablo van der Lugt is a Senior Lecturer at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Architecture, specializing in Environmental Technology and Design. He holds a PhD and MSc Eng from TU Delft and is a leading expert in biobased construction, mass timber, and engineered bamboo. His research focuses on circular economy principles, carbon sequestration, and sustainable building materials. He served as a Research Fellow at the AMS Institute, driving initiatives to adopt biobased materials in urban regions like Amsterdam.

Van der Lugt is affiliated with TU Delft and serves as a quartermaster for biobased construction and on the Board of Directors of Built by Nature. He actively advises across the construction industry and is a sought-after speaker at global events like COP climate conferences. His work emphasizes the environmental and societal benefits of timber and bamboo in construction, advocating for low-carbon, circular solutions.

His publications, including bestsellers like Booming Bamboo and Tomorrow’s Timber, explore sustainable transitions. He has been recognized in the ABN AMRO Sustainable Top 50 (2023), highlighting his influence in construction and real estate sectors. His research spans life cycle assessments, carbon footprint analysis, and innovative building practices, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements.