For his pioneering construction solutions that transform local and mining residues into innovative, affordable and climate-resilient building materials.
Abdelmalek Ghannem is a Tunisian sustainable construction specialist and founder of Société Industrielle de Blocs (SOIB), promoting affordable and environmentally responsible building solutions using local resources. Since 2009, he has advanced compressed stabilized earth blocks and interlocking construction systems using locally available materials and industrial residues.
His work has supported construction projects across Tunisia while contributing to local employment and professional training. Through SOIB, he continues to demonstrate how locally sourced materials, innovation and sustainable construction practices can create practical and accessible building solutions for communities.