More that 150 professors and researchers belong to the Department ABC. They cover 20 Scientific Disciplinary Sectors (SSD), whose competences can be grouped into four main areas:
- science and technology for construction and the built environment
- building and construction engineering
- architectural and technological project in its various dimensions
- history, protection, management and development of the built environment and landscape
DABC’s research (basic, applied and industrial) is organised in small multi-disciplinary clusters that are formed to define and solve complex multi-scale and multi-factor problems related to design and process, with reference to six strategic lines of research:
- Innovative projects for architecture, spaces and services
- Technological and digital transformation for the built environment and the construction industry
- Advanced materials and components, clean tech and innovative manufacturing and construction technologies for buildings and the built environment
- Risk mitigation strategies for the built environment
- History, science, technology, management and development of cultural heritage and landscape
- Cooperation and technology transfer for emerging countries (with a special focus on Africa)
