Associate Director @ IMM DesignLab, Politecnico di Milano
IMMdesignlab - Politecnico di Milano
Milan, Italy
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PhD in urban optimisation, PostDoc on Geomatics and Citizen Science, he develops maps, metrics and decision-support-tools for sustainable urban development.
IMM DesignLab is a research laboratory of the Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering of Politecnico di Milano. We help urban professionals navigate the complexities of city systems. Through data-driven strategies and design expertise, we’re here to guide your vision for more sustainable, resilient, and livable cities.
Our work spans multiple urban areas, from improving mobility to fostering environmental sustainability. By studying the structural relationships within cities — such as connectivity, density, and spatial organization — we provide comprehensive insights that help planners, designers, and policy-makers create cities that function better.
Key Areas of Activity
Urban Systems Analysis: We analyze the interconnections between city infrastructure, social systems, and environmental factors to identify patterns that can inform better urban planning.
Design & Strategy: We work alongside public and private sector organizations to integrate system-based thinking into urban projects and policies, ensuring more sustainable and effective urban solutions.
Team Training & Workshops: We offer training programs and workshops to equip urban professionals with the tools and knowledge to apply systems thinking to their own projects and practice.
Educational Events: Our online and in-person events bring together experts and practitioners to discuss urban challenges and innovative solutions
Carlo Andrea Biraghi is a researcher with a multi-disciplinary attitude and a hybrid background (architecture and geomatics) at Politecnico di Milano, Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering. After a PhD in urban optimisation and a PostDoc on Citizen Science, he now focuses on GIS-based urban analytics and the development of maps, metrics and algorithms to support decision-making for sustainable urban development. He’s also a computational designer and together with a mathematician, he started and runs the Applied Mathematics for Parametric Architecture course at Politecnico di Milano.