Department Vision

Vision

The Department of Architecture (DIDA) is focused on developing itself as a scientific and educational community capable of interpreting and transforming contemporary complexity through design, in line with the University’s strategic plan and the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.

The Department’s vision is based on the central role of the project, understood as a synthesis of humanistic, scientific, and technical components, and as a tool for innovation in cultural, social, and environmental systems. DIDA aims to consolidate its international standing and strengthen its ties to the local community by promoting strategic areas such as cultural heritage, design, fashion, and resilient planning.

Strategic directions for the future include:

• Quality of education: strengthening an interdisciplinary workshop-based model and increasing the internationalization of the curriculum.
• Excellence in research: promoting participation in competitive calls for proposals and strengthening global scientific networks focused on sustainability and innovation.
• Social impact: an active role in urban transformation processes and in technology transfer to businesses and institutions.
• Responsibility and Inclusion: Building an academic environment based on gender equity, respect for human dignity, and the celebration of diversity.

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Department of Architecture recognizes the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the guiding principle for its development policies. These goals represent a global challenge to balance human well-being with the protection of the planet, addressing issues ranging from combating climate change to reducing inequality.

DIDA actively contributes to this challenge by integrating sustainability into all aspects of its work: from scientific research, which explores innovative solutions for the built environment, to education, which trains future designers according to criteria of ethical and environmental responsibility.

Specifically, the Department has identified priority objectives on which it is focusing its strategic efforts:

• SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities: This represents the core of the Department’s work, which focuses on urban regeneration, safe settlements, and the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.
• SDG 4 - Quality Education: Achieved through the promotion of lifelong learning and equitable access to high-quality technical and vocational education and training.
• SDG 13 - Combating Climate Change: Implemented through the design of resilient buildings and infrastructure with low environmental impact.
• SDG 5 - Gender Equality: Promoted through concrete actions to ensure equal opportunities and participation at all levels of departmental life.
• SDG 9 e SDG 17 - Imprese, innovazione e partnership: Perseguiti tramite il consolidamento di laboratori congiunti e collaborazioni con enti pubblici e privati per favorire lo sviluppo tecnologico sostenibile.

Through this selection, the Department not only affirms its ethical commitment but also establishes a clear programmatic identity capable of generating concrete positive impacts at both the local and global levels.

 

• Departmental Development Plan