Workshops and Learning Practice
NTUA places particular emphasis on hands-on learning through various workshops that contribute to the research and implementation of sustainability.

In this context, there are workshops that are oriented towards promoting sustainable practices to reduce energy consumption through the application of advanced technologies and best techniques. In addition, laboratories related to the use of renewable energy sources are exploring the use of innovative sources aiming to improve their energy self-sufficiency and storage.
There are workshops that examine sustainable construction and design practices, learning to choose materials and methods that respect the environment and reduce the ecological footprint of constructions. Workshops on water and waste management prepare students to develop strategies for more efficient use of water resources and waste reuse.
In addition, the 3D Thermal Energy Hub of the School of Mechanical Engineering is a space where theoretical knowledge is translated into practical application. At the Hub, students are involved in real research projects, where they participate in the design, modeling, simulation and optimization of various energy systems, such as heat exchangers. This process helps students to better understand the natural phenomena and technical requirements of energy technologies by applying the theory in practical contexts.

Fig. 5. Solar thermal field of vacuum collectors supplying solar cooling system in the Steam Engine and Boiler Laboratory of the School of Mechanical Engineering

Fig. 6. Laboratory unit of heating and HPV with propane at the Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamic and Refrigeration Technology of Refrigerated Vehicles of the School of Mechanical Engineering