Edoarda Corradi

Edoarda Corradi Dell’Acqua is an Associate Teaching Professor and IPRO Director at Illinois Institute of Technology's College of Architecture. She holds a Master's in Architectural Engineering from IIT and a degree in Architecture from Politecnico di Milano, with additional studies at the Bartlett School and Harvard GSD. Her research intersects architecture and engineering, emphasizing sustainable urban solutions.

She directs award-winning student teams in U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competitions, achieving second place in 2016–2018. Her projects include climate-resilient waterfront designs for Chicago and stormwater management research through the Brazilian Scientific Mobility Program. She teaches courses like Architectural Design for engineers and interdisciplinary projects.

Professionally, she has worked with firms in Milan and Chicago and serves on the Chicago Architectural Club board. Her work integrates technical innovation with community-focused design.