Andrea Bocco

Andrea Bocco is Full Professor of Technological and Environmental Design of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he directs the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST). He has taught Low Impact Technology and Urban Environmental Design since 2004, with a focus on participatory urban regeneration, local development, and natural material construction.

• Scientific branch: CEAR-08/C - Technological and Environmental Design of Architecture
• Research topics: Ontology in architecture, Appropriate Technology, Future in Tradition, Low-Tech Construction, Neighbourhood Development

His research spans:

• Appropriate Technology - Human-centered, eco-technics, and radical technological thinking
• Environmental Impact Assessment - Construction techniques, databases, and carbon emissions
• Traditional Architecture - Mountain villages, cultural heritage, and future-oriented revitalization
• Low-Tech Architecture - Contemporary designs using natural, low-impact materials
• Urban Regeneration - Social housing, community hubs, and public space activism

Key scientific recognition:

• JSPS Fellowship (2015-2016) - Research in Japan

PhD supervision highlights:

• Arthur Bohn: Loadbearing hemp lime prototypes
• Redina Mazelli: Regenerative building techniques
• Martina Bocci: Traditional knowledge transmission
• Manuela Ronci: Biodiversity in urban landscapes

Notable collaborations:

• Memorandum with Yokohama National University (2024-2029)
• World Food Programme agreement (2023-2026)
• Turin Municipality research (2020-2023)