Green reconstruction of Ukraine: a practical online course

A practical online course Green reconstruction of Ukraine

Green Reconstruction of Ukraine is an accessible online course designed for professionals currently involved in or planning to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine. The course offers hands-on knowledge of material reuse, circular design, low-carbon technologies, and contemporary European approaches to sustainable construction.

It supports architects, engineers, municipalities, students, and developers in applying sustainable solutions to real projects—from post-war damage assessment to the design of low-carbon buildings and resilient urban spaces.

Project team:

Course management & programme development — Natalia Fadeeva
Strategic partnerships — Roman Puchko
Participant community coordination — Albina Delik
Marketing — Liza Makarytska
Communications — Maryna Naumenko, Liza Makarytska
Module curators — Anna Akermann, Andrii Shtendera, Mykhailo Shevchenko,
Uliana Marushchak, Viktoriia Yanovska, Thomas Kraubitz

Supported by:

Embassy of the Netherlands
in Ukraine

Year:

2025

Platform:

rethink-course.com.ua

Why this course?

Ukraine is undergoing large-scale reconstruction, yet many professionals lack access to practical knowledge, case studies, and technologies aligned with European standards of sustainable construction.

According to ReThink research, 35% of architects already apply circular practices — primarily material reuse, recycling, and restoration. At the same time, 38 of the respondents report uncertainty about how to implement these approaches in real projects.

To address this gap, the course was developed to enable reconstruction that is resource-efficient, economically viable, and low-carbon.

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About the Project

The program consists of 5 practical modules:

1. Fundamentals of green reconstruction.

2. Circular design and material reuse.

3. Low-carbon construction.

4. Low-carbon cement and concrete recycling.

5. Solutions for green reconstruction.

The course was delivered through live lectures and hands-on workshops. Participants of the first cohort worked on their own project cases, learned from real examples, and gained practical tools applicable to reconstruction projects.

All lectures are now open access and relevant for those who:

- work on the reconstruction of cities and communities;

- are engaged in architectural and engineering design;

- work with material reuse and building deconstruction;

- make decisions on infrastructure or construction projects;

- study contemporary architecture, urbanism, or construction technologies.

Watch the video lectures here!
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Project Impact

The course aims to strengthen professional capacity for green reconstruction in Ukraine, promoting circular economy principles as a new standard.

205 participants: architects, engineers, researchers, and community representatives, gained structured knowledge of circular economy practices, low-carbon construction, and innovative approaches to sustainable rebuilding. 74 participants completed the programme and received certificates.

All course materials are publicly available, enabling wider knowledge sharing and supporting the adoption of sustainable reconstruction practices across Ukraine. The course is particularly relevant for architects, students, municipalities, and engaged citizens.

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