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)