Innovative Materials
The construction sector is embracing materials that enhance performance, sustainability, and durability, such as high-performance concretes, composites, and functional coatings for smarter buildings.
Research
Research topics
Building Renovation
Research focuses on building renovation, spanning from the understanding of materials and construction techniques to the design of renovation strategies for the existing built environment.
Smart buildings and cities
Research addresses smart buildings, smart villages, and smart cities, promoting resilient development oriented toward quality of life and sustainable tourism.
Sustainability Assessment Methods
Research on sustainability assessment methods for materials, buildings, and infrastructure through certification protocols, regulatory frameworks, and performance-based approaches.
Digitalisation of construction
Advanced digitalisation of construction through BIM, AI, and digital tools, supporting sustainable design and lifecycle optimisation from analysis to material and system selection.
Advanced Construction Methods
Innovative construction spans additive manufacturing and off-site methods, applying DfMA and DfD to reduce time, waste and impacts while improving quality, traceability and circularity.
Research projects
Most recent research projects
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TRATT'EAU
Theme Smart buildings and citiesTRATT’EAU assesses the impacts of coastal retreat and sea-level rise, supporting the sustainable relocation of vulnerable activities.Duration 2025 - 2028Sponsors InterregFunding for the Unit 30 k€ - PhD Position
Artificial intelligence in architecture: theory, models and the development of technological solutions for buildings and the built environment
Theme Digitalisation of constructionThe project applies Graph Machine Learning to architecture to model spatial relationships and support AI-driven analysis and generation.Duration 2025 - 2028Sponsors ACPVFunding for the Unit 35 k€ - EdA-Z
Esperienza dell’Avventura per la generazione Z
Theme Smart villages and citiesEdA-Z promotes adventure tourism for “Tourist Z,” offering inclusive marine, coastal, and inland nature experiences with sports and culture.Duration 2024 - 2027Sponsors InterregFunding for the Unit 350 k€ - PhD Position
AI-based applications of Two-Dimensional Materials for Intelligent and Resilient Cementitious Composites
Theme Innovative MaterialsThe project explores machine learning methods to design and optimize smart concrete based on 2D materials with multifunctional properties.Duration 2024 - 2027Sponsors Bedimensional S.p.A.Funding for the Unit 20 k€
Publications
Most recent publications
| Title | Year | Author | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BuildTech srl: uno spin-off dell’Università di Genova per l’innovazione sostenibile nelle costruzioni | 2026 | Vite, Clara; Messico, Alberto; Morini, Andrea; Morbiducci, Renata | Giornata Ar. Tec 2025 - La Terza Missione nel Settore dell'Architettura Tecnica |
| Design for Manufacture and Assembly for Urban Regeneration: The Case Study of the Genoa Cornigliano Market | 2026 | Bermond, Cecilia; Polverino, Salvatore; Morbiducci, Renata | 12th International Conference of Ar.Tec. (Scientific Society of Architectural Engineering, Colloqui.AT.e 2025 |
| EDA-Z, ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE FOR GENERATION Z Local initiatives for tourism and social innovation | 2026 | Morbiducci, Renata; Morozzo Della Rocca E Di Bianze', Maria; Olivastri, Chiara; Tacchella, Claudia; Tagliasco, Giovanna; Zappia, Giulia; Zignego, Mario; Migliorini, Laura | Design Plurale. Casi e modelli alternativi per l’innovazione |
| BIM-LCA Integration for Comparative Analysis of Building Materials and External Walls | 2026 | Vite, Clara; Alipour, Mehran | 12th International Conference of Ar.Tec. (Scientific Society of Architectural Engineering, Colloqui.AT.e 2025 |
| Sustainability in the Italian Construction Sector: The Role of Voluntary Certifications and Environmental Regulations | 2026 | Vite, C.; Ciraci, S.; Orsenigo, L.; Dassori, E. | 12th International Conference of Ar.Tec. (Scientific Society of Architectural Engineering, Colloqui.AT.e 2025 |