Massimo Crotti

Massimo Crotti is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he teaches courses including Adaptive Public Spaces and Final Design Workshop A for the Architecture for Sustainability program. He is a member of the FULL Interdepartmental Center - Future Urban Legacy Lab and the Istituto di Architettura Montana (IAM) research center.

His research focuses on Alpine architecture, landscape architecture, urban composition, and public space design, with particular emphasis on sustainable development, cultural heritage preservation, and rural building restoration. Crotti's work addresses critical issues related to sustainable cities, climate action, and responsible consumption as reflected in his alignment with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on Alpine architecture, public space design, and cultural heritage, with numerous projects centered on village regeneration in mountainous regions of Italy. His work often explores the intersection of traditional building techniques with contemporary design challenges, particularly in post-disaster contexts and rural community development.

• Mention of Honor at Gubbio Prize 2021 for Cultural Center Lou Pourtoun
• Effective member of PROARCH - National Scientific Society of Architectural Design Teachers (2018-)
• Editorial board member of ARCHALP (2019-)

Crotti supervises PhD student Ilaria Tonti, whose research focuses on post-earthquake reconstruction. He leads multiple research projects, including a significant Partnership Agreement between Politecnico di Torino/DAD and the Municipality of Cella Monte (2022-2026). His commercial research contracts demonstrate strong engagement with practical architectural challenges, particularly in landscape planning, urban regeneration, and rural building restoration.

His work spans multiple scales from building design to territorial planning, with a consistent focus on the Alpine region and its unique architectural and cultural challenges. Crotti's research often involves international collaboration, particularly with French institutions on Alpine architecture projects.