Roberto Dini

Roberto Dini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of Politecnico di Torino. His work focuses on Alpine architecture, contemporary design, urban regeneration, and sustainable construction. He leads the Institute of Mountain Architecture (IAM) research center and serves as Scientific Director for multiple regional collaborations in Valle d’Aosta.

• Research Interests: Alpine architecture, high-altitude design, built heritage preservation, adaptive reuse, sustainable urbanism, landscape regeneration
• Awards: Bando Borghi Abbandonati 2019 (Fondazione Sicilia)
• Leadership: Coordinator of Erasmus+ Measuring the Mountains program, tutor for student team SHELTERS - Architecture for the Alps
• Collaborations: Scientific Director for agreements with Valle d’Aosta region, municipalities of Roisan, Valprato Soana, Ronco Canavese, Fontainemore, and Courmayeur Mont Blanc Foundation

His recent research explores trends in sustainable Alpine construction, heritage adaptation, and climate-resilient urban interventions. He has contributed to European initiatives on wood construction education and mining village revitalization.

Key projects include RigeneRosa (cableway structure regeneration), technical assistance for participatory planning in Aosta Valley (2025-2026), and leadership in feasibility studies for European wood-campus creation.