Elena Guidetti

Elena Guidetti is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino, where she is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center FULL - Future Urban Legacy Lab and the research group TRANSITIONAL MORPHOLOGIES. She contributes to the College of Architecture and Design and serves on the Planning and Design Board. Her teaching spans multiple programs including Architecture, Urban Planning, and Aerospace Engineering, focusing on sustainability, heritage, and urban regeneration.

Her research centers on adaptive reuse, architectural and urban design, building sustainability, and the reuse of industrial heritage. She investigates embodied carbon and energy in buildings and promotes sustainable transformation of the built environment. Her work intersects with cultural heritage, environmental policy, and urban resilience, supported by participation in the ProArch research network.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward sustainable urban transformation, participatory design, and the integration of digital tools in urban analysis. Her 2025 book The Potential of Form explores architectural strategies for repurposing underused buildings in Europe. Other works address energy landscapes, urban ecosystems, and the use of social media data for mapping urban communities, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to contemporary urban challenges.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:

Elena Guidetti has not been listed as supervising any students in the available information. There is no mention of grants or funded research projects directly attributed to her, though her involvement in collaborative research suggests potential participation in broader initiatives.

Labs and Research Groups:

• FULL - Future Urban Legacy Lab: Interdepartmental center focused on sustainable urban transformation.
• TRANSITIONAL MORPHOLOGIES (DAD): Research center within the Department of Architecture and Design.
• ProArch Research Network: Active participant since 2019, contributing to discourse on architectural and urban design.