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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
CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has introduced a transformative master plan to repurpose a former oil refinery in Trieste, Italy, into a renewable energy park, merging green technology and urban access.
Key elements include oil tanks adapted into “water batteries” that store energy using seawater, supported by solar power from agrivoltaic panels within an accessible park. This project reimagines industrial infrastructure, integrating energy facilities with public spaces, green areas, and research hubs.
CRA’s approach reflects an ambition to make future energy infrastructure visible and educational, inviting the public to engage with sustainable urban innovation.
@crassociati #CarloRatti @italorotastudio #Green #Transition #Collaboration #opportunities #ortofranco #climatechange #architecture #design #future @systematicanet @hydrodataengenharia
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
A.I. Timber, a groundbreaking project by CRA’s startup Maestro, has made the shortlist for the Dezeen Awards 2024 in the sustainability category, celebrating its innovative use of materials.
Instead of cutting trees into standard boards, A.I. Timber preserves their natural shapes, minimizing waste. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Maestro assembles logs like puzzle pieces to create interlocking timber panels. This method addresses the challenge of wood waste in sustainable construction, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional techniques.
The project also seeks to reduce the construction industry’s environmental footprint, especially given the significant emissions linked to materials like cement.
@crassociati @dezeen #carloratti #maestro #dezeenawards
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🌆 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.
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@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…
(2.1) Latest papers
(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
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.
(3.1) Latest CRA Projects
Baltimore, United States of America
Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy
Trieste, Italy
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.
