🏛️ Salima Naji – Heritage & Rural Empowerment | Global Award for Sustainable Architecture Laureate

Graitec is proud to support the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture, honoring architects whose work combines ethics, cultural preservation, and sustainability. In this profound interview, Salima Naji, Moroccan architect, anthropologist, and artist, shares her transformative approach to architecture as a tool for heritage conservation and rural empowerment. Interviewed by Prof. Dr. Jana Revedin, Founding President of the Global Award, Salima discusses her two-decade commitment to restoring Morocco’s built heritage while uplifting local communities. From collective granaries to the rehabilitation of the Kasbah Aghenaj in Tiznit, her work demonstrates how architecture can be both a cultural guardian and a vehicle for social change. Her projects go beyond preservation — they include creating public spaces, theaters, and community centers, all rooted in traditional knowledge and modern sustainability practices. 📌 Key Topics Covered: Architectural restoration in Southern Morocco Community-led heritage preservation Social inclusion and empowerment through architecture Transdisciplinary design rooted in anthropology and art 🌿 Salima Naji exemplifies how architecture can revitalize rural areas, respect history, and create inclusive, resilient futures through active community participation and cross-sector collaboration. Mastering BIM software with GRAITEC. www.graitec.com