Luca Finocchiaro

Luca Finocchiaro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architectural Design, History and Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He specializes in climate-responsive architectural design, focusing on energy efficiency and passive building strategies. His work bridges environmental performance, urban sustainability, and the adaptive reuse of historical structures. Key affiliations include the Zero Emission Buildings Research Center (ZEB) and the Zero Emission Neighbourhoods Research Center (ZEN), where he leads projects like the Living LAB and Test Cell facilities.

Education:

• Master's Degree in Building Engineering (University of Catania, Italy)
• Master of Architecture (Glasgow School of Art, Scotland)

Research Focus:

• Integration of climate analysis into architectural form
• Passive design strategies for new and retrofitted buildings
• Zero-emission solutions for urban development
• Environmental impact mitigation in historic building conservation

Projects & Initiatives:

• Living LAB: A research facility analyzing user-technology interactions for energy efficiency
• HBAS (Historic Building Assessment System): Guidelines for sustainable retrofitting
• Adaptive reuse projects (e.g., Pingyao historic courtyard optimization)

Teaching & Collaboration:

• Coordinator of NTNU’s MSc in Sustainable Architecture
• EU-funded projects: SEEB, ZENn, EFFESUS, IDES-EDU, LECO