Mauro Berta

Mauro Berta is an active Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he serves as Coordinator of the College of Architecture and Design and is a member of the FULL Interdepartmental Center - Future Urban Legacy Lab. His academic career spans multiple international collaborations, particularly with Chinese institutions, and he serves as the Politecnico's Scientific Director of the Dual Master's Degree in 'Urban Design' co-run by South China University of Technology and Politecnico di Torino.

Dr. Berta's research interests focus on infrastructural urbanism, Urban China studies, and urban design, with particular emphasis on sustainable development, adaptive reuse, and China-Italy urban collaborations. His work bridges theoretical and practical approaches to urban regeneration, with numerous publications addressing contemporary challenges in urban environments. His research lines prominently feature the Solar Decathlon China 2018 project, for which he served as Scientific Coordinator and which was awarded first prize in the international competition.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical applications of urban design theory, with case studies from Italy (Taranto, Aosta) and China (Lishui Mountains). The research shows consistent themes in sustainable architecture, daylight performance evaluation, and adaptive reuse strategies, often employing multi-criteria decision support frameworks. His work frequently explores transitional spaces and public-private engagement in urban regeneration contexts.

• 1st Prize ex aequo. Piranesi Prix de Rome et d'Athenes 2023
• Solar Decathlon China 2018
• INU Urban Planning Literature Award (2018)
• WAACA World Architecture China Architecture Awards competition (2018)
• PIRANESI PRIX DE ROME (2018)

Professor Berta actively supervises doctoral students including Caterina Juric, Cristian Dallere, and Yicheng Wang, whose research focuses on urban morphology and sustainable design. He has secured multiple research agreements with public administrations, including a significant collaboration between the Municipality of Aosta and the Polytechnic of Turin for implementing National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) measures (2022-2025). His external engagements include visiting professorships at South China University of Technology and other Chinese institutions, reflecting his strong international profile.

His work with the Future Urban Legacy Lab (FULL) and China Room demonstrates his commitment to addressing contemporary urban challenges through interdisciplinary research and international collaboration. Professor Berta's projects often focus on translating design concepts into practical urban interventions that address sustainability, heritage preservation, and community engagement.