The Materials Laboratory forms part of the Barcelona School of Building Construction  at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (EPSEB-UPC)

As a university laboratory, it carries out the core functions of a public university: teaching, research and knowledge transfer related to materials and construction systems for architecture. Its work focuses particularly on construction materials and building diagnostics, with an emphasis on natural materials, low environmental impact and added value for sustainability in the building and architecture sector.