Department of Architecture Lecture
University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
26/09/2024
Carlo Ratti 0 loves cities and the built environment. Ranked as one of the top ten most-cited scholars in urban planning and one of the leading designers in America, he focuses on intelligent systems and the convergence between the natural and artificial worlds. Recently nominated curator of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, he aims to foster a public conversation 1 on our urban habitat, starting from his work at the intersection between academic research 2, innovative design 3, and start-up entrepreneurship 4.
Public conversation
Carlo’s opinions on cities, technology, and the future are contributing to a global conversation. Follow his hottest takes across the pages of his books, opinion essays, interviews, and social media.
(1.1) Latest OP–EDs
(1.2) Latest Books
Atlas of the Senseable City
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The City of Tomorrow: Sensors, Networks, Hackers, and the Future of Urban Life
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Open Source Architecture
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Decoding the City: Urbanism in the Age of Big Data
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Architettura Open Source
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Senseable City Guide
Read it Now(1.4) Social Media
President #PietrangeloButtafuoco and Curator #CarloRatti (@crassociati) presented the #BiennaleArchitettura2025!
The Participants of #IntelliGens, the 66 National Participations, the Special Projects, the #BiennaleCollegeArchitettura, the #GENS public programme: learn all about the 19th International Architecture Exhibition, in #Venice from 10 May to 23 November 2025 → www.labiennale.org
@labiennale #LaBiennaleDiVenezia #BiennaleArchitettura
✏️ Bänziger Hug Kasper Florio (@samuelbaenziger, @olivierhug, @larissakasper, @rosarioflorio)
📹@data_orbit
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𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗥𝗔 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! /𝟭𝟬
Meet Sandra, Talent Acquisition Manager at CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati Group.
A linguistics graduate with a passion for sociology and design, Sandra is dedicated to fostering inclusive and dynamic workplaces at CRA. Committed to eliminating biases, she strives to create environments where people thrive, reflecting CRA’s belief that architecture shapes not only spaces but relationships as well.
While her role isn’t directly design-focused, Sandra has been deeply inspired by CRA projects like The Office as a Playground. This project aligns with her conviction that well-being at work stems from stimulating, interactive, and inclusive environments. “To bring people back from the comfort of pajama Zoom calls, offices must feel like playgrounds,” she says, emphasizing the importance of spaces that encourage connection and creativity.
Sandra applies this philosophy to hiring, utilizing behavioral interviews to build teams that share CRA’s values, enthusiasm, and drive to innovate. Just as CRA reimagines workspaces to inspire collaboration and growth, Sandra is dedicated to creating a workplace culture where people don’t just work, but connect, grow, and find inspiration every day.
@crassociati @holocence
#CarloRatti #office #spaziinnovativi #workingspace #coworking #teamwork #cralife
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Ready for the #BiennaleArchitettura2025? On Tuesday 11 February, at 12 noon, don’t miss the presentation of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition #IntelliGens (#Venice, 10 May > 23 November 2025).
Speakers will include #PietrangeloButtafuoco, President of La Biennale di Venezia, and #CarloRatti, Curator.
Watch the live stream on La Biennale`s website and social media channels (IS available)!
Read more → www.labiennale.org
#LaBiennaleDiVenezia #BiennaleArchitettura @labiennale
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Located in the heart of Singapore’s financial district, this 51-storey marvel by CRA and BIG redefines vertical living:
A Green Oasis: 35m of lush greenery weaving through the core of the building
Urban Farm: Singapore’s tallest, with fresh produce for rooftop dining
Mixed-Use Innovation: Offices, residences, public spaces, and the iconic Market Street Hawker Center
“CapitaSpring combines innovation and nature to create an experience where technology meets greenery,” says Carlo Ratti.
Would you dine, live, or work here? 💭
@crassociati and @big_builds for @capitaland #CapitaSpring #CRA #BIG #Singapore #GreenArchitecture #HighRise #SustainableDesign #SingaporeArchitecture #GreenUrbanism #BiophilicDesign #CityLiving
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Introducing Quisimangia, a groundbreaking canteen designed by CRA for Mutti in the heart of Italy’s Food Valley.
• A dining hall immersed in greenery, topped with a compacted-earth green roof
• Floors made from tomato skins, celebrating creative reuse
• Culinary experiences curated by Michelin-starred chefs
Quisimangia invites employees—and soon, the public—to connect with nature and each other in a space that redefines circularity and innovation.
As Carlo Ratti puts it: "Not dining on the grass—but dining under it!"
#ArchitectureLovers #GreenArchitecture #CircularDesign #InnovationInFood #MadeInItaly
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A new era for the University of Milan. 🏛️
CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, together with the late Italo Rota and Lendlease, is shaping the future of education in the MIND-Milano Innovation District. Highlights include:
🔹 Green courtyards inspired by Renaissance ideals
🔹 Facades designed with advanced construction techniques for modern sophistication
🔹 Over 2 km of walkways connecting spaces for learning, relaxation, and collaboration
This "Campus 2.0" blends tradition and technology to foster new discoveries and connections. 🌱✨
📍Milan, Italy
👀 Swipe to explore how we’re designing the future of education!
@crassociati #CarloRatti #urban #futureofthecities #MIND #campus #università #university #CampusDesign #SustainableArchitecture #InnovationDistrict
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Academic research
How can we use new tools to uncover our cities’ hidden secrets? Our team at the MIT Senseable City Lab is publishing new findings all the time. Read on for some of our latest discoveries…
(2.1) Latest papers
npj Urban Sustainability
Scientific Reports
Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science
Martin Beech (ed.) Geoengineering and Climate Change: Methods, Risks, and Governance (Scrivener), Martin Beech (ed.) Geoengineering and Climate Change: Methods, Risks, and Governance (Scrivener)
Building and Environment
(2.2) Teaching roles
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2007-present
Professor of the Practice of Urban Technologies
MIT International Science andTechnology Initiatives (MISTI) 2009-present
Director
Politecnico di Milano 2022-present
Distinguished Professor
TTUP Tashkent 2023-present
Honorary Professor
University of Cambridge 2017-2019
Visiting Research Fellow
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology 2017-2019
Visiting Professor
Cambridge, United States
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Innovative design
A pavilion with walls of water. A skyscraper covered in plants. A renewable energy battery that doubles as a sauna. Carlo’s design firm, CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, is designing the city of tomorrow and bringing the natural and artificial worlds together.
Start–up entrepreneurship
Carlo believes that innovation has to make it into the real world – and we have created an ecosystem of startups. We have received more than 500 million dollars to fund multiple projects internationally, in the field of micro-mobility, leisure, and construction.
