Regular biography
Aziza Chaouni is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the CE department. Her research focuses on sustainable construction in Global South contexts, particularly in Africa, with an emphasis on affordable housing, adaptive reuse, and low carbon footprint materials. She is a member of the Laboratory of South-North Sustainable Construction and Conservation and is based at HBL 1 41B, EPFL. Her contact details are aziza.chaouni@epfl.ch and https://people.epfl.ch/aziza.chaouni?lang=en.
Scholar-generated biography
Aziza Chaouni is a scholar whose research focuses on the intersection of architecture, urban development, and cultural heritage in the Arab world. Her work explores the challenges of modernization, the role of design in arid regions, and the revitalization of historic cities such as Fez. Chaouni's publications examine the tensions between heritage conservation and contemporary urban practices, as well as the impact of ecotourism on sustainable development. Her research also addresses the complexities of Moroccan modernism, including its infrastructural and cultural dimensions. Through her projects, she investigates how design can foster resilience in fragile environments while preserving historical and cultural contexts.