Michele Cerruti But

Michele Cerruti But is a Lecturer at the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) within Politecnico di Torino's College of Architecture and Design. His work bridges urban planning, cultural studies, and environmental policy, focusing on sustainable cities and societal inequalities.

• ERC Sectors: SH7_7 (Urban Studies), SH8_3 (Cultural Theory), SH7_6 (Environmental Policy), SH7_8 (Land Use Planning), SH8_8 (Arts-Based Research)
• UN SDGs: Reduced Inequalities (10), Sustainable Cities (11), Climate Action (13)

His research explores intermediate territories, urban frictions, and relational design approaches, often integrating cultural heritage and arts-based methodologies. Recent publications analyze experimental urbanism and territorial dynamics under climate change.

While his articles emphasize spatial tensions and sustainability, his teaching focuses on practical applications in the Architecture, Society, and Territory Master's program, particularly urban planning modules.