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Michele Boni is an Associate Professor at the University of Nîmes' Department of Design and a leading researcher in architectural and engineering innovations using air as a construction material. He is a member of the PROJEKT research team, focusing on interdisciplinary projects blending architecture, engineering, and art. His work emphasizes transdisciplinary collaboration across mechanical engineering, environmental science, and design.
Education includes a 1996 architecture diploma from the University of Florence (top score with mention), a 1998 postgraduate MA in Architectural Theories from the Architectural Association in London, and a 2008 joint PhD from Paris 8 University and Florence University on 'Air and Architecture'.
Research interests revolve around air as a material for climatic, physical, and biological separation, yielding systems like Air Frontiers, Wind Hunter, Smog stopper, and Take a Breath. These projects create interactive environments using air curtains and purification technologies, addressing urban design, pollution control, and public health.
His startups, ARIA Engineering (2011) and Visionair Lab (2020), commercialize these innovations, with Visionair Lab winning top startup honors in 2022 and exhibiting at CES 2023. Key articles include works in Diario 2022, La Triennale di Milano, and MIT Press.
Awards highlight his academic and entrepreneurial impact, including his 1996 thesis recognition and Visionair Lab's industry accolades. Teaching roles span multiple European institutions, emphasizing architectural experimentation and design innovation.
