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TECHNE n.30/2025
Published May 26, 2025
PROXIMA. From construction to innovation of the building-user relationship
Andrea Tartaglia1, Joseph di Pasquale2, Gianpaolo Saverio Cugola3
1 Dipartimento di Scienze Umanistiche, Università di Catania, Italia
2 Dipartimento di Architettura, Ingegneria delle Costruzioni e Ambiente Costruito, Politecnico di Milano, Italia
3 Dipartimento di Elettronica Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Italia
Abstract
The aim of the research was the implementation of a university patent (Proxima modular hybrid construction system) from level 2 “Technology concept formulated” to level 6 “Technology demonstrated in relevant environment” of the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale, through the development of a working prototype. The collaboration with a network of companies set up specifically for this purpose gave the opportunity to establish and develop a new production chain, transferring updated theoretical and methodological knowledge to operators in the construction sector, with the aim of improving the ability to respond quantitatively and qualitatively to the demand for living and working spaces/services, to mitigate the environmental impacts associated with urbanization and to adapt the techno-typological models to the new paradigms of living.
Primary Contact: Andrea Tartaglia, andrea.tartaglia@polimi.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17410
RAISE e(co)-cities. Ecosystems, new technologies, and socioeconomic development in multi-urban networks
Niccolò Casiddu1, Manuel Gausa Navarro1, Silvia Pericu1, Nicola Valentino Canessa1, Claudia Porfirione1, Chiara Centanaro1, Francesco Burlando1
1 Dipartimento Architettura e Design, Università degli Studi di Genova, Italia
Abstract
The RAISE project – Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment – funded by the MUR within the framework of the PNRR, strengthens innovation ecosystems by integrating research, industry, and local institutions. Leveraging robotic and AI technologies, it develops a citizen platform to enhance access to urban services and daily mobility. The methodological approach, based on integrating qualitative and quantitative analyses (user personas, journey maps, Urban Dashboard, and Multi Deprivation Index), is structured through co-design activities and the use of generative AI. This fosters active participation by citizens, public administration, and universities, providing replicable and scalable tools to create more inclusive urban environments oriented toward open and participatory governance.
Primary Contact: Chiara Centanaro; chiara.centanaro@edu.unige.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17406
Digital Strategies for Sustainable Production in the Timber Construction Sector: Informative Models for Resource Optimization
Roberto Cognoli 1, Michele Calvano2
¹ School of Architecture and Design Eduardo Vittoria, University of Camerino
² Department of History, Design, and Restoration of Architecture, Sapienza University of Rome
Abstract
This paper describes the technology transfer process involving expertise developed by the University of Camerino and Sapienza University of Rome in the field of timber digitalization and parametric informative models. The research was applied in collaboration with an Interior Contract company in the Lazio region for the design of a complex wooden architectural element. The adoption of a methodology based on informed digital models, spanning from design to fabrication, enabled a reduction in production waste (-30%) and an optimization of design and production time (-20%). The case study demonstrates how the synergy between multidisciplinary research expertise and the industrial sector can generate efficient and replicable solutions. From an academic perspective, the experimentation has strengthened the collaboration between universities and industry, fostering the development of transferable know-how for future applications
Primary Contact: Roberto Cognoli, roberto.cognoli@unicam.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17425
Technology transfer and innovation for climate resilience in urban areas
Francesca Moraci1, Alessandra Barresi1, Francesco Trimboli1, Pietro Bova1
1 Department of Architecture & Design, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, Italy
Abstract
The research addresses the difficulty of integrating ecosystem assessment into urban planning to respond to territorial vulnerabilities (Caldarice & Salata, 2019). Tech4You's Pilot Project 4.6.1, on Reggio Calabria (Italy), develops a multidisciplinary approach that combines ecosystem assessment, digital twin and artificial intelligence for the creation of Climate Adaptation Plans (PACC). The critical testing of the InVEST model for calculating the "Carbon Storage and Sequestration" ecosystem service highlighted the limitations of current evaluation tools and the need for a more advanced platform. For this reason, the P.P. 4.6.1 is developing a Platform that integrates predictive models and a Climate Intelligence Chamber in the prototype phase.
Primary Contact: Alessandra Barresi, alessandra.barresi@unirc.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17396
The Practice of Design as a Vehicle for Knowledge Between University and Profession
Giulia Vignati1, Gianluca Pozzi1, Laura Daglio1, Elisabetta Ginelli1
1 Dipartimento di Architettura, Ingegneria delle Costruzioni e Ambiente Costruito, Politecnico di Milano, Italia
Abstract
The education of an architect is characterized by an integration of theoretical knowledge and professional practice. However, transformations within the university system and the increasing specialization of research have deepened the gap between academic training and professional practice. Research, often aimed at producing guidelines and policy tools, finds fragmented applications within the construction sector. In this context, this paper explores the transfer of technology and knowledge between universities, institutions, and non-academic actors, emphasizing the role of design as a research tool and the necessity of fostering dialogue between academia, the profession, and industry to drive innovation
Primary Contact: Giulia Vignati, giulia.vignati@polimi.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17446
Code4Risk: co-design as a knowledge-sharing practice for the resilient city
Maria Vittoria Arnetoli1, Marina Block2, Elisa Bandecchi3, Giulia Maraviglia4
1 Dipartimento di Architettura, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italia
2 Dipartimento di Architettura, Università degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II”, Italia
3 Centro per la Protezione Civile, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italia
4 Cooperativa e Impresa Sociale Sociolab, Firenze, Italia
Abstract
The climate crisis and hydrogeological fragilities make it necessary to raise public awareness and empower local administrations on the issues of natural hazards and urban resilience. With the aim of triggering synergies between circular and biophilic city regeneration and emergency prevention, the public engagement project ‘Code4Risk’ uses co-design as an interdisciplinary and multi-actor practice embedded in the Third Mission objectives. The article presents the first phase of the project, a workshop developed in sessions of knowledge sharing and co-design through thematic tables that investigated the relationships between urban spaces and multi-hazard conditions, envisioning transformative scenarios aimed at disaster resilience
Primary Contact: Maria Vittoria Arnetoli, mariavittoria.arnetoli@unifi.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17407
A model for the co-production of knowledge in energy-related decision-making processes
Paola Marrone1, Paolo Civiero1, Roberto D'Autilia2, Valerio Palma1
1 Department of Architecture, Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Italy
2 Shazarch s.r.l., Italy
Abstract
The article presents a study developed within the innovation ecosystem of Rome Technopole, focusing on technology transfer in the field of Key Enabling Technologies. The research addresses energy and digital transition in urban regeneration, aiming to create a tool for the co-production of knowledge to support planning for climate-neutral urban districts. The results validate the collected knowledge framework and the developed digital model through a case study applied to Rome’s Ostiense district, highlighting the methodology’s replicability, the scalability of the proposed tools, and their potential for future industrial applications and sustainable urban policymaking.
Primary Contact: Paola Marrone, paola.marrone@uniroma3.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17394
Additive manufacturing processes for low-environmental-impact façade systems
Rosa Romano1, Elisa Mazzoni1
1 Department of Architecture, University of Florence, Italy
Abstract
The paper presents some of the results of the REVERSING project financed by the PR-FESR of the Tuscany Region 2021-2027 and aimed at developing a prefabricated modular and dry-assembled façade system to be implemented for the retrofitting of existing buildings, inspired by the principles of biophilic design and realised with low environmental impact materials through additive manufacturing processes. The objective is to demonstrate the possibility of setting up positive cooperation and innovation models between universities and companies in 3D printing, actively contributing to developing new technological systems that meet the ever-changing needs and challenges in the construction sector
Primary Contact: Rosa Romano, rosa.romano@unifi.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17409
Research-action and third mission: innovative experiences in European design
Rossella Roversi1, Andrea Boeri1, Francesca Sabatini1,
1 Department of Architecture, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna.
Abstract
The university today is called upon to play a key role in the innovation and regeneration of territorial systems through the Third Mission, which combines research and teaching with technology transfer and knowledge co-creation initiatives. However, there remains a gap between theory and practice, which tend to reduce Third Mission to mere dissemination. The article contributes to bridging this gap by presenting an integrated, co-designed and data-driven approach to open innovation that integrates stakeholders from the earliest stages of the process; strategies and actions are presented in the framework of action-research in European projects where digital tools and quintuple helix collaboration generate impacts and enable long-term technology transfer.
Primary Contact: Rossella Roversi, rossella.roversi@unibo.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17385
"Errante": a collaborative project for the socio-cultural activation of Internal areas
Roberto Ruggiero1, David Giacomelli2, Matteo Giacomelli3
1 Scuola di Architettura e Design, Università di Camerino, Italia
2 Inabita - Laboratorio Territoriale di ricerca e progettazione sulla rigenerazione territoriale, Ripe San Ginesio (MC).
3 Dastu - Dipartimento di Architettura e Studi Urbani, Politecnico di Milano, Italia
Abstract
Val di Fiastra, located in the upper Macerata area, exemplifies a fragile ecosystem. It is a seismically vulnerable region experiencing a steady demographic decline. This essay presents the "Errante" project, one of the regeneration measures proposed by the "Qui Val di Fiastra" initiative, which was awarded the PNRR 2023 Borghi Call. The project is the result of a collaboration among the INABITA laboratory, local organizations, and the University of Camerino. Errante serves as a mobile infrastructure to promote socio-cultural activities. By integrating the principles of participatory design with rapid prototyping methodologies, which have been "transferred" from the university to the community, Errante establishes a unique approach for empowering territories in fragile contexts.
Primary Contact: Roberto Ruggiero, roberto.ruggiero@unicam.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17404
Urban governance and scientific innovation: collaborative models for climate transition
Saveria Olga Murielle Boulanger1, Danila Longo1 , Beatrice Turillazzi1
1 Dipartimento di Architettura, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Italia
Abstract
The transfer of knowledge between universities and civil society is crucial in addressing the challenges of climate transition. This paper explores how municipalities and universities can act as co-producers of innovation, engaging in collaborative research and decision-making processes that directly support policy decisions and ensure continuous coordination of territorial actions. Given the increasing urgency of the climate crisis, a systemic, multi-level, and collaborative approach to urban governance is essential. The article presents the findings and reflections from the European project Let’s GOv, which supports nine Italian municipalities participating in the 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission in accelerating their transition to climate neutrality
Primary Contact: Saveria Olga Murielle Boulanger, saveria.boulanger@unibo.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17395
Digital Twins for the Monitoring and Management of the Built Environment: An Integrated Approach
Spartaco Paris1, Vincenzo Gattulli1, Roberto Bianchi1, Elisa Pennacchia2, Cecilia Rinaldi1, Marianna Crognale1
1 Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
2 Department of Architecture and Design, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Abstract
Within the framework of technology transfer opportunities promoted by the third mission of research, this contribution presents the activities of a Sapienza start-up engaged in a funded project on territorial innovation ecosystems, TECNODIGIT, co-financed by the PNRR. The applied research explores the innovative use of Digital Twins in civil engineering and architecture through two case studies: the infrastructure of the Gran Sasso National Laboratories and the Esedra in the Capitoline Museums, where the equestrian monument of Marcus Aurelius is exhibited. By integrating IoT sensors and BIM models, the project aims to develop advanced methodologies for automated monitoring, maintenance, and inspection of the built environment. Selected by Rome Technopole, the project combines automation, real-time analysis, and machine learning, contributing to the digitalization of the construction sector.
Primary Contact: Spartaco Paris, spartaco.paris@uniroma1.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-17492
ARTICLES JUST ACCEPTED
TECHNE Special Series Vol. 3/2025
Published: February 20, 2025
University communities for the green/digital renovation of public buildings
Gisella Calcagno1, Lucia Montoni1
1 Department of Architecture, Università di Firenze, Italia
Abstract
In the face of climate change and energy crises, the renovation of existing buildings is an adaptation imperative. Despite ambitious policies, effective progress is hindered by a limited focus on financial returns, neglecting the broader social and environmental dimensions of renovations. This paper presents a university-driven Living Lab methodology experimenting with Digital Twins to foster collaboration and engagement in the co-design of ambitious renovation projects. Tested in a pilot project site in a historical context, the collaborative digital methodology demonstrates the potential to optimize renovation processes and scenarios. Results highlight the transformative impact of the methodology, while addressing challenges for scaling up and replication.
Primary Contact: Gisella Calcagno, gisella.calcagno@unifi.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-13115
“From leaves we live”. Patrick Geddes in Naples
Chiara Ingrosso1
1Department of Architecture and Design, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italia
Abstract
The paper focuses on the years of Patrick Geddes' (1854-1832) training as a biologist and the research he carried out in Naples between 1879 and 1881 at the Zoological Station founded by Anton Dohrn in 1872. In those years, Geddes made a series of discoveries on the symbiosis between marine organisms that led him to formulate the theory of “reciprocal accommodation” in evolutionary terms. His exploration of the topic of symbiosis, central to the debate on the “struggle for survival”, placed him in the context of a specific strand of studies on cooperation and mutual support that in fact made him one of the forerunners of ecological thinking. At the height of the Victorian era, his thinking joined that of other exponents and groups who, like him, opposed contemporary industrialisation and advocated different models of development and cities, not only in Britain.
Primary Contact: Chiara Ingrosso, chiara.ingrosso@unicampania.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-16957
Fashion's Future: The Power of Biomaterials and Digital Manufacturing for Systemic Sustainability
Michela Musto1
1Industrial Design Department, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italia.
Abstract
In an era where fashion mirrors the excesses of a society driven by disposability, the garment emerges as a profound site for reimagining our relationship with identity, technology, and the environment. This paper explores the transformative potential of biomaterials and digital manufacturing in redefining fashion as a sustainable and ethical practice. Situated within the post-Anthropocene discourse, it examines its environmental and social impacts drawing on theoretical frameworks and on the analysis of punctual cases study that investigates the intersection of biomaterials and 3D printing. The paper critically addresses the existing barriers which hinder widespread adoption advocating for a systemic model that integrates innovation, ethics, and environmental consciousness.
Primary Contact: Michela Musto, michela.musto@unicampania.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-16819
Digital Representations for Natural Heritage: valorisation strategies in the De+Humans Project
Alice Palmieri 1
1 Department of Architecture and Industrial Design, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italia.
Abstract
The New European Bauhaus incorporates a multidisciplinary vision in its strategies to promote values of beauty, inclusion, and sustainability. The “Designing with more-than-humans” project applies this vision to the Cratere degli Astroni Natural Reserve, leveraging digital narratives that combine real and artificial imagery to raise awareness about the human-nature relationship and territorial identity. Through a transdisciplinary approach, the team analyzed local identity elements, exploring physical and perceptual relationships. Digital representation, integrating macro and micro perspectives, illuminates the interplay between these elements through a video-graphic product that overlays aerial footage, textual content, and AI-generated images, offering unprecedented perspectives to enhance the value of natural heritage.
Primary Contact: Alice Palmieri, alice.palmieri@unicampania.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-16965
The economic impacts of con(temporary) urban regeneration processes: the case of Milan
Leopoldo Sdino1, Francesca Torrieri1, Marta Dell’Ovo2, Marco Rossitti1
1Department of Architecture, Built Environment, and Construction Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italia.
2Department of Architecture and Urban Studies, Politecnico di Milano, Italia
Abstract
Considering the growing importance and widespread adoption of temporary approaches to urban transformations, the paper deals with the open research challenge of understanding the economic impacts of tactical urbanism interventions. Moving from a literature review on the impacts of urban regeneration projects, it proposes an investigation approach from a local economy growth perspective. This approach is applied to the “Piazze Aperte” program, which was implemented by the municipality of Milan in 2018. Its preliminary results return a possible positive contribution of tactical urbanism experiences on the reference neighborhoods’ business dynamics. It seems to unfold about the different neighborhoods' specificities and the intervention area's urban morphology
Primary Contact: Leopoldo Sdino, leopoldo.sdino@polimi.it
DOI: 10.36253/techne-16953