Carlo Ratti

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.


Atlas of the Senseable City
2023
Carlo Ratti, Antoine Picon
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The City of Tomorrow: Sensors, Networks, Hackers, and the Future of Urban Life
2016
Carlo Ratti, Matthew Claudel
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Open Source Architecture
2015
Carlo Ratti
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Decoding the City: Urbanism in the Age of Big Data
2014
Carlo Ratti, Dietmar Offenhuber
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Architettura Open Source
2014
Carlo Ratti
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Senseable City Guide
2011
SENSEable City Lab
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In the rolling hills of Monferrato, a historical monastery-turned-farmhouse, Roccia, has been revitalized through cutting-edge digital technologies.  The project blends the natural overgrowth with a digitally fabricated timber skin, preserving the site’s ancient structure while integrating modern interventions. This fusion of nature and design, led by Maestro Technologies, breathes new life into the decaying ruins.  Inspired by the artistic vision of Piranesi, Roccia reimagines the possibilities of adaptive reuse, transforming the past into a beacon for the future.  @crassociati #carloratti #architecture #innovation #design #Monferrato #3Dscanner #UNESCO @italorotastudio
🌆 Ever wondered how the digital and physical aspects of our cities intertwine to shape our everyday experiences?  Join us a BEING PHYSICAL to engage in a critical discussion about the impact of technology on urban life and our environments.  Don’t miss out—register today through the link in our bio!  #beingphysical #urbandata #urbanplanning #proximitymatters #resilientcities
Good news to end the week on a high note! Our Mondadori office renovation project has been selected for the Archello Awards 2024 Longlist in the Renovation of the Year category!  CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, with Italo Rota and Maestro Technologies, is renovating Milan's Palazzo Mondadori, preserving Oscar Niemeyer's iconic design while updating the space with modern workplace strategies. Covering over 20,000 square meters, the project refurbishes 1300 modular furnishings and integrates natural elements. The redesign promotes informal interactions, features transparent meeting rooms, and maximizes natural light, blending 1970s innovations with contemporary solutions for a dynamic office environment.  📷 @dsl__studio @delfino_sl @melaniadallegrave  @crassociati #CarloRatti @archello #workspaces #office #greenworkplace #plantlife #workspacedesign #biophilia #ecobuilding #carlorattiassociati #design #GeneraliRealRstate @gruppomondadori @italorotastudio
✨Exciting news! ✨
Join us for the Senseable Forum on Future Cities at MIT, where we explore the intersection of proximity and the built environment.  🤔How does physical space shape our connections and our health?  Don’t miss out—registration is OPEN! Link to register in our Bio. 


#BeingPhysical #ProximityMatters #ForumOnFutureCities

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…


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


  1. Senseable Dubai Lab

    Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

  2. Senseable Amsterdam Lab

    5, Kattenburgerstraat, Amsterdam

  3. KTH Royal Institute of Technology

    16, Kistagången, Kista

  4. Senseable City Lab

    Cambridge

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.

Baltimore Bridge
Baltimore, United States of America
sunRICE
Milan, Italy
Water Batteries
Trieste, Italy

  1. CRA HQ Turin

    Italy

  2. CRA London

    London

  3. CRA New York

    United States


Architecture +AI – NEW! category
Winner

AI Timber
Architizer
July 2024
Honorable Mention for Green Architecture
Winner

Jian Mu Tower
DNA Paris
June 2024
Emerging Technologies Award
Winner

AI Timber
Netexplo
April 2024
German Design Award – Excellent Architecture
Winner

Urban Vision for Manifesta 14
German Design Council
December 2023
Best Tall Building, by Region, Asia
Winner

CapitaSpring
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)
November 2023
Best Tall Building, by Height, 200-299 meters
Winner

CapitaSpring
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)
November 2023

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.

Makr Shakr
Italy
Superpedestrian
United States of America
Biobot Analytics
United States of America

  1. Superpedestrian

    Cambridge

  2. Roccia
    Maestro Technologies

    Turin

  3. Shaker
    Makr Shakr

    Turin

  4. Greene School
    Maestro Technologies

    Palm Beach

  5. Sandbox VR
    Makr Shakr

    London

  6. Changi Airport Terminal 2
    Makr Shakr

    Singapore


Robótica Camarero Tamaño del mercado, participación, tendencias, pronóstico para 2032
ellastecuentan Spain
26/12/2023
Comment on The Future of Boozing by DenverGregg
Modern Drunkard United States of America
20/12/2023
Makr Shakr 2023: Makr Shakr’s Robots Offer Different Features to Draw in Customers For All Types of Locations!
DeliveryRank
17/12/2023
Whiteboard drawing robot
Hackster.io United States of America
16/12/2023
Over 50 Great Last Minute Geeky Tech Gifts
Paste Magazine United States of America
13/12/2023
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas: Overview and What to Do
www.cruisehive.com United States of America
10/12/2023