Valentino Manni

Valentino Manni is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design, Polytechnic University of Turin, where he conducts research in technological and environmental design of architecture. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab and actively contributes to PhD programs in Technological Innovation for the Built Environment. His teaching includes core courses such as 'Culture and Fundamentals of Architectural Technology' across multiple academic years and specialized workshops on dry-layered construction technologies.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Institution: Polytechnic University of Turin
• Department: Department of Architecture and Design (DAD)
• Email: valentino.manni@polito.it
• Phone: +39 0110904317

His research centers on sustainable and innovative architectural systems, with a focus on biomimetic design, adaptive building envelopes, and space architecture for lunar and Martian settlements. He investigates the use of agri-food and textile waste to develop thermo-acoustic insulation panels, aligning with circular economy principles. His work intersects with key sustainability goals, particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), and is supported by commercial research contracts and interdisciplinary collaborations.

The recent publication trends highlight a dual focus: advancing sustainable building technologies on Earth and pioneering modular, resilient habitat designs for space exploration. His work frequently appears in international conferences such as the International Astronautical Congress and in journals like Sustainability and AGATHÓN, demonstrating a strong integration of environmental, technological, and architectural innovation.

Scientific Awards:

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Manni supervises PhD student Luca Saverio Valzano, whose thesis explores biomimetic approaches to climate-adaptive building envelopes. His research projects include a 2024–2029 Memorandum of Understanding with the Poroton Italia Consortium and prior roles as Scientific Manager for urban placemaking and environmental certification initiatives. He leads the LaSTIn Laboratory of Innovative Technological Systems, fostering applied research in sustainable construction and smart building technologies.

Laboratories and Teams:

• LaSTIn – Laboratory of Innovative Technological Systems (DAD)
• Member of research group on Poroton Italia Consortium project (2024–2029)
• Scientific Manager for Corso Farini urban redevelopment (2023)