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Units

The Experimental Units, structured into Hard, Soft, OFFLab, and Living Lab categories, support the Department’s strategic research lines by providing expertise and equipment for the innovation and digitalization of architectural, technological, and performance-based design across its various dimensions and scales.

Hard Units

These units provide research with experimental equipment of exceptionally high technical and scientific value, each with a cost exceeding €15,000, and are supported by dedicated technical staff.

3DSurvey Group

Surveying and 3D reconstruction, mainly applied to cultural heritage and built environments.

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Eidolon

Integrated criteria and processes for documenting and studying archaeological artefacts, with a primary focus on Egyptological studies

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Energy Lab

Innovative technologies for energy efficiency in buildings, with a special focus on renewable energy sources, HVAC systems, and zero-energy buildings

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GIcarus Lab

Innovative technologies for building energy efficiency, focusing on renewables, HVAC systems, and zero-energy buildings

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MaBa.SAPERLab

Advanced materials development, computational design, multi-scale manufacturing, sustainability, environmental technologies and product innovation

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TAN

It conducts research and development on textile and polymeric materials for innovative applications, also offering industrial consulting services

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Soft Units

These units provide research with equipment of high technical and scientific relevance with a unit value of up to €15,000, databases and protocols/models of high scientific value.

AIA-Lab

AIA Lab develops innovative protocols using AI, 3D, immersive technologies and analytics for more efficient decision-making processes

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AS Lab

The unit optimises thin-wall systems with automation, circular design, reversible connections and sustainable construction prototypes

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BEELab

BEELab develops and tests innovative envelopes for zero-carbon buildings, supporting design, validation and urban sustainability

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BIMGroup

BIM technology applied to programming, tenders, digital model validation and digitalisation of building processes

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Design & Health Lab

Health architectures that integrate social, environmental and economic dimensions with flexibility, safety and well-being

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DIGITAL@ CONSTRUCT Lab

Collects and manages digital building data, supporting design, construction, management and research with BIM platforms

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HOME_Lab

Il laboratorio promuove innovazione e ricerca nello Student Housing, supportando università, enti e gestori di residenze universitarie

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I-MAS

I-MaS supporta sviluppo, sperimentazione e certificazione di materiali e sistemi edilizi innovativi, collaborando con enti e laboratori europei

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Indoor Quality & Ergonomics Lab

L’unità valuta la qualità ambientale in edilizia, considerando materiali, microclima, comfort, sicurezza e sostenibilità

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L@rs

Study, management, and innovation through remote sensing technologies to address environmental and territorial challenges

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LifeCycleTEAM

Design and management of the built environment, building life cycle, production, use, maintenance and recycling techniques

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LIV-EST

Real Estate Estimation Laboratory that integrates skills for real estate, environmental and territorial assessments and support for public administrations

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LSPA

Service structure, IT and instrumental support for architectural design activities, research and the scientific sectors connected to it

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MTU

MTU effettua analisi diagnostiche e monitoraggi su edifici per conservazione, risanamento e certificazione energetica

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PaRID

Conservation and enhancement of the landscape. Focus on rural landscapes and urban agriculture

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REC

Research and training activities on Real Estate, operates in facilities, properties, asset management, asset valorisation

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S+ Lab

Construction innovation with artificial intelligence, data-driven, advanced manufacturing, additive printing, lasers, sustainability

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SEEDLab

Evaluation of building materials and components for energy, light, microclimate, climate resilience and durability

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Sport.Spazio.Società

Supporta la rigenerazione urbana e la progettazione di spazi sportivi, culturali e sociali, promuovendo inclusività, sostenibilità e innovazione

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St.An.Group

Research, teaching, and consultancy in structural engineering. Focus on analysis and compliance with construction regulations

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STARLAB

STARLAB studia acustica edilizia e architettonica, testando materiali innovativi e supportando enti pubblici, privati e ricerca

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VeluxLab

First Active House in Italy, research on sustainability, natural light, ventilation, comfort, efficiency, environmental quality

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OFFLab

They promote frontier research and the practical application of innovations through strategic partnerships with external entities, such as leading companies in the construction sector, public institutions, and national and international stakeholders.

CirceDC

CirceDC develops circular construction solutions, focusing on adaptability, disassemblability, reuse, and sustainable architectural assessment.

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OFFLab Niguarda

Research on healthcare constructions, health, hospital architecture, technological, functional, plant engineering and interdisciplinary solutions

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Capanna Regina Margherita

Research for structure-environment-rock interaction, climate, engineering and alpine geology

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Living Lab

Advanced infrastructure for research into sustainable development and social innovation

MUSA

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NextBuild Living Lab

NextBuild Living Lab monitora gli edifici con sensori e digital twin, ottimizzando comfort, sicurezza, efficienza ed esperienza utenti

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