Massimiliano Lo Turco

Massimiliano Lo Turco is a Full Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. Specializing in digital modeling and cultural heritage, he actively contributes to the fields of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Heritage BIM (HBIM), and 3D reconstruction.

• University: Polytechnic University of Turin
• Department: Department of Architecture and Design (DAD)
• Academic Rank: Professor

Research interests include: 3D modeling, reconstructive modeling, augmented/virtual reality, descriptive geometry, architectural representation history, digital cultural heritage, and parametric design. His work often bridges computational tools with heritage conservation.

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: HBIM for Baroque facades, digital preservation of Balinese architecture, parametric design education, and AI-BIM integration. These works align with his broader focus on digital strategies for heritage and sustainable architecture.

Scientific awards:

• Effective member of Italian Union for Drawing (2015-)
• Associate Editor of Dn - Building Information Modeling, Data & Semantics (2018-)

Grants and collaborations: Scientific Director for PhD scholarships in architectural heritage, Contract Manager for agreements with ASL Vercelli, Principal Investigator for research with CNR, and leader of multiple commercial and non-commercial projects with institutions like Museo Egizio and LINKS Foundation.