Sabrina Ene – Butnariu

ABOUT

Sabrina ENE-BUTNARIU is Lead Architect and Managing Partner at TECTO Arhitectura, which she joined in 2010, as well as Sustainability Solutions Coordinator at Green Point Services. Her work bridges architectural design and environmental responsibility. She holds certifications as a Passive House Designer, in Project Management, and nZEB design as well as a second Master’s degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development. She has reveiced numerous awards at prestigious international competitions such as Young Architects Competitions (YAC) and Construction 21 Awards. Her projects also received national recognition for innovation and sustainable impact, including awards from Anuala de Arhitectură, Bienala Națională de Arhitectură, Romanian Building Awards etc. Through her design and research work, she is dedicated to advancing resilient, energy-efficient, and socially responsive architecture that approaches the built environment holistically — at the intersection of economic, social, and environmental challenges.

AWARDS

• YAC (Young Architects Competitions) – Third Prize, individual participation in the international competition • National Competition for the German School of Bucharest – First Prize and contract awarded for design, as part of TECTO Arhitectura • National Competition in Germany for the development of the ST. JOHANNIS residential complex in Nuremberg – First Prize, as part of Blauwerk Architekten • Architecture Annual 2019 – First Prize and two additional nominations in the category “Public Architecture Projects”, as part of TECTO Arhitectura • Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy – Second Prize in the category “Innovation and Sustainable Development”, as part of TECTO Arhitectura

SHORT DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE OFFICE

TECTO Arhitectura is an award-winning architectural office with a strong focus on sustainable design and energy-efficient construction. Over the years, the studio has developed a diverse portfolio, encompassing residential buildings, HORECA spaces, office developments, and educational facilities — all designed with a commitment to reducing environmental impact and enhancing the quality of life. Guided by principles of ecological architecture, TECTO Arhitectura consistently integrates social inclusion, urban regeneration, and climate-conscious strategies into its design process. The office’s work reflects a thoughtful balance between innovation, functionality, and environmental responsibility, earning recognition through numerous national and international awards, distinctions, and features in specialized publications.

AWARDS OF THE OFFICE

•International Competition Construction 21 – First Prize in the category “Energy & Temperate Climates” of the Green Solutions Awards •Architecture Annual 2019 – First Prize and two additional nominations in the “Public Architecture Projects” category •National Architecture Biennale 2018 – First Prize for “Green Architecture and Alternative Energy” • National Competition “Iosefin Water Tower, Timișoara” – Second Prize • Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy – Second Prize in the “Innovation and Sustainable Development” category

PROJECTS TO BE PRESENTED DURING THE EVENT

Project #1: Verita International School Campus in Amber Forest

Project #1 category: Infant schools / Primary Schools / Secondary Schools / Special needs facilities

Start year: 01.01.2023

Designed to meet the highest standards of energy efficiency and guided by bioclimatic design principles, the Verita International School Campus in Amber Forest will achieve net zero energy consumption, a significantly reduced carbon footprint, and lower operational costs, while ensuring enhanced comfort and healthty environment for its students. Scheduled to officially open in September 2026, the campus will be developed in two phases across a 15,000 m² site. It will accommodate a school, kindergarten, and afterschool programs, alongside dedicated sports facilities, serving children aged 2.5 to 18 years.

Project #2: Cambridge School of Bucharest in the Historic Lahovary House

Project #2 category: Infant schools / Primary Schools / Secondary Schools / Special needs facilities

The project involves the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of a historic building — Casa Lahovary, a heritage-listed site in a protected urban zone. The intervention preserves the architectural integrity of the monument while integrating new educational spaces below ground level, illuminated by sunken courtyards, to preserve the integrity of the historical monument’s facades, ensuring the new intervention remains discreet and non-competitive. The design offers a child-friendly, low-impact learning environment in the heart of the city, catering to early years education in a prestigious, accessible urban context.