Prof. Arch. Marco Sala

Professor, University of Florence - ABITA Centro
Prof. Arch. Marco Sala

Prof. Arch. Marco Sala

Professor, University of Florence - ABITA Centro
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Biography

Professional Background:

  • Former Full Professor at Florence University (retired 2019)
  • Founder and Director of ABITA (1995-2019) Interuniversity Research Centre (ABITA)
  • Director of the European Master ABITA in Sustainable Architecture (2000-2019)

Research and Academic Contributions:

  • Coordinated Italian participation in numerous EU-funded research projects, including:
    • “Office”
    • “Museums”
    • “Hospitals”
  • Engaged in international cooperation projects and teaching activities in:
    • UK
    • Peru
    • Ecuador
    • Indonesia
    • China
    • Iran
    • UAE
    • Bahrain

Publications:

  • Author of approximately 120 scientific papers and conference reports
  • Produced around 25 books and proceedings volumes
  • Edited the Almanacco (Handbook) of Sustainable Architecture with Renzo Piano (2013)

Conference and Exhibition Roles:

  • Organized and chaired multiple international conferences and exhibitions on renewable energy and sustainable architecture

Expertise:

  • Passive solar systems in architecture
  • Environmental design and green building
  • Designed and realized numerous projects including residential and office buildings, schools, museums, hospitals, offices, and shopping malls

Memberships:

  • Member of the World Renewable Energy Network (WREN)
  • Associate of Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA)

Language Proficiency:

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Residence:

  • Based in Florence, where he operates his design studio

Leadership Roles:

  • Co-Chairman of Med Green Forum (Med Green Forum)
  • Coordinator of Abitare Mediterraneo (Abitare Mediterraneo)
  • Partner at Dynamic Architecture (Dynamic Architecture)
  • Principal of MSA Associates (MSA Associates)
  • President of IDG Italian Innovation Green Design (IDG Green Design)