Riccardo Palma

Riccardo Palma is a Full Professor at Polytechnic University of Turin's Department of Architecture and Design, specializing in architectural composition and urban design. His research focuses on sustainable mobility infrastructure, particularly the design of long-distance cycling routes and integration of historical infrastructure into contemporary landscapes. He coordinates projects like CYCLING WATERWAYS (EU-funded) and Ri-REVERSE (regional development), and leads the doctoral program in Architecture History and Design.

His research explores the intersection of architectural design, cartography, and sustainable mobility systems. Key interests include:

• Cycling infrastructure as cultural landscape
• Architectural theory and pedagogy
• Adaptive reuse of transport heritage
• Multiscalar territorial design

Publications consistently address sustainable mobility solutions through architectural interventions, with recent works examining cycle tourism infrastructure, self-sufficient shelters for cyclists, and integration of cycling networks with cultural heritage landscapes. This research aligns with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and ERC sector PE8_3 (Civil Engineering and Architecture).

Awards:

• PAN Ardito Desio (Landscape, Architecture, Nature) - IPSAPA (2010)

Supervision & Projects: Currently mentors PhD candidates researching cycle route design methodologies. Leads multiple competitive projects including EU territorial cooperation programs and regional infrastructure studies. Coordinates commercial research agreements with municipalities for cycling network development and historical infrastructure reuse.