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TO BE: Techniques fOr Building and Environment
TO BE (Techniques fOr Building and Environment) is a research group of the University of Genoa in Architectural Engineering. Our research areas start from the principle: “using innovation as a tool for a resilient future, aligned with sustainable development goals, across all scales—from materials to cities.” Key areas: resilience, smart solutions, digitalization, and innovative methodologies for construction.
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Our research starts from the principle of using innovation as a tool for a resilient future, aligned with sustainable development goals. We explore two main areas: resilient-smart solutions and digital & methodological approaches. Topics include innovative materials, building renovation, smart villages and cities, sustainability assessment methods, digitalisation of construction, and advanced construction methods.
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TO BE research group includes researchers, professors, PhD students working at the Department Architecture and Design of the University of Genoa.