Massimo Crotti

Massimo Crotti is an Associate Professor at the College of Architecture and Design, Department of Architecture and Design (DAD), Polytechnic University of Turin. His expertise spans Alpine architecture, public spaces, and landscape integration, with a focus on sustainable development aligned to SDGs like Climate Action and Sustainable Cities.

Research Interests:

• Alpine Space Regeneration
• Public Space Design
• Rural Community Infrastructure
• Disaster Recovery Architecture
• Cultural Heritage Integration

Research Trends: His recent work analyzes ordinary public spaces, rural regeneration, and climate-resilient architecture, with case studies in Turin, Ischia, and Alpine villages. Publications emphasize infrastructure networks for Southern European communities and pedestrian urbanism.

Scientific Awards:

• Menzione d'Onore al Premio Gubbio 2021 for Lou Pourtoun Cultural Center

Teaching & Collaborations: He leads courses on Adaptive Public Spaces and Architecture for Sustainability. Collaborates with PROARCH (since 2018) and contributes to ARCHALP (since 2019). Supervises PhD student Ilaria Tonti (thesis: Post-Earthquake Temporality).