Luca Brunelli

Luca Brunelli serves as Senior Lecturer and Stage leader in Architecture at The Glasgow School of Art, actively contributing to urban design research with focus on ageing populations and Sustainable Development Goals implementation. His work bridges academic theory and practical application through field studies in Edinburgh and Kigali.

His research centers on salutogenic urban design frameworks that enhance well-being for older adults, particularly through high street environments. He investigates how public spaces can be reconfigured to support ageing-in-place while addressing climate resilience and housing sustainability. Key themes include the domestication of SDGs in Rwandan housing projects and post-pandemic adaptations for age-friendly communities.

Recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory examining the intersection of urban morphology, demographic ageing, and sustainable development. His work consistently applies salutogenic principles to analyze how local high streets function as well-being resources, with growing emphasis on climate adaptation strategies for vulnerable populations. The Karama Model Village studies in Rwanda demonstrate his methodological approach to policy implementation in Global South contexts.