Nowadays, as a response to the environmental and social challenges that come with excessive urbanization, increased resource consumption, and the decline of urban green spaces, architecture and urban design are focusing more and more on sustainable and multipurpose solutions. Dynamic and high-capacity university environments can play an important role in modeling future cities through experimentation and implementation of spatial innovations. In the current study, the Leonardo Campus of the Polytechnic University of Milan is the focus of designing an integrated project on three levels: roof, facade, and street. A project was created to revitalize unused spaces, improve environmental quality, and increase social interactions within a university setting. The methodology of this research is based on a design-based approach (Research by Design) and is organized into seven main stages. In the first step, using library studies and reviewing scientific sources, concepts and theories related to rooftop greenhouses, green facades, sustainable design of university spaces, and urban street redesign were examined. Then, the case studies wer analyzed to determine successful projects in the field of green design and the regeneration of public spaces, particularly This section examines the city's climatic, physical, social, and infrastructure characteristics to help the project adapt to the conditions of a modern metropolis. After that, a detailed analysis of the project context was carried out on the Leonardo Campus, including a study of the physical, functional and environmental characteristics of the roof of the selected building, the target street. Based on the results of these studies, a scenario was developed for the design of the campus over the next 25 years, in which the street in the site would be transformed into a pedestrian-oriented green axis without cars. The process of designing involved the creation of architectural and landscape designs that placed emphasis on spatial innovation, multiple functions, and adaptability to climate and social challenges. Design ideas were visualized by producing maps, diagrams, sections, and 3D models as the main tools. The proposed design was scrutinized for energy efficiency, spatial quality, interaction, and environmental impact. This thesis is an attempt to prove that, environmental, educational, and social needs can be simultaneously addressed through architectural and landscape interventions at different scales on a university campus. the other hand, provide a model for transforming urban spaces into sustainable, interactive, and livable environments.
Al giorno d’oggi, in risposta alle sfide ambientali e sociali derivanti dall’urbanizzazione eccessiva, dal crescente consumo di risorse e dalla progressiva riduzione degli spazi verdi urbani, l’architettura e la progettazione urbana si stanno orientando sempre di più verso soluzioni sostenibili e multifunzionali. In questo contesto, gli ambienti universitari dinamici e ad alta capacità possono svolgere un ruolo fondamentale nella modellazione delle città del futuro attraverso la sperimentazione e l’implementazione di innovazioni spaziali. Nel presente studio, il Campus Leonardo del Politecnico di Milano è stato scelto come oggetto di un progetto integrato sviluppato su tre livelli: tetto, facciata e strada. Il progetto mira a rivitalizzare gli spazi inutilizzati, migliorare la qualità ambientale e aumentare le interazioni sociali all’interno del contesto universitario. La metodologia adottata si basa su un approccio progettuale (Research by Design) ed è articolata in sette fasi principali. Inizialmente, attraverso studi bibliografici e la revisione di fonti scientifiche, sono stati approfonditi i concetti e le teorie legate alle serre sui tetti, alle facciate verdi, alla progettazione sostenibile degli spazi universitari e alla riqualificazione delle strade urbane. Successivamente, sono stati analizzati casi studio di progetti di successo nel campo del design sostenibile e della rigenerazione degli spazi pubblici, con particolare attenzione alle caratteristiche climatiche, fisiche, sociali e infrastrutturali della città, al fine di favorire l’adattamento del progetto alle condizioni di una metropoli contemporanea. È stata quindi realizzata un’analisi dettagliata del contesto progettuale all’interno del Campus Leonardo, includendo lo studio delle caratteristiche fisiche, funzionali ed ambientali del tetto dell’edificio selezionato e della strada oggetto d’intervento. Sulla base dei risultati ottenuti, è stato elaborato uno scenario di sviluppo per i prossimi 25 anni, in cui la strada viene trasformata in un asse verde pedonale privo di traffico veicolare. Il processo di progettazione ha condotto alla realizzazione di soluzioni architettoniche e paesaggistiche innovative, caratterizzate da funzioni multiple e adattabilità alle sfide climatiche e sociali. Le idee progettuali sono state visualizzate mediante mappe, diagrammi, sezioni e modelli tridimensionali, strumenti principali dell’intero iter progettuale. La proposta è stata infine sottoposta a una valutazione riguardante l’efficienza energetica, la qualità spaziale, l’interazione sociale e l’impatto ambientale. Questa tesi si propone di dimostrare come le esigenze ambientali, educative e sociali possano essere affrontate simultaneamente attraverso interventi architettonici e paesaggistici su diverse scale in ambito universitario, fornendo al contempo un modello replicabile per la trasformazione degli spazi urbani in ambienti sostenibili, interattivi e vivibili.
Green campus, smart futures : a vision for sustainable university through urban farming
Abdolalipour, Neda;Hosseinpour, Mahdi
2024/2025
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Nowadays, as a response to the environmental and social challenges that come with excessive urbanization, increased resource consumption, and the decline of urban green spaces, architecture and urban design are focusing more and more on sustainable and multipurpose solutions. Dynamic and high-capacity university environments can play an important role in modeling future cities through experimentation and implementation of spatial innovations. In the current study, the Leonardo Campus of the Polytechnic University of Milan is the focus of designing an integrated project on three levels: roof, facade, and street. A project was created to revitalize unused spaces, improve environmental quality, and increase social interactions within a university setting. The methodology of this research is based on a design-based approach (Research by Design) and is organized into seven main stages. In the first step, using library studies and reviewing scientific sources, concepts and theories related to rooftop greenhouses, green facades, sustainable design of university spaces, and urban street redesign were examined. Then, the case studies wer analyzed to determine successful projects in the field of green design and the regeneration of public spaces, particularly This section examines the city's climatic, physical, social, and infrastructure characteristics to help the project adapt to the conditions of a modern metropolis. After that, a detailed analysis of the project context was carried out on the Leonardo Campus, including a study of the physical, functional and environmental characteristics of the roof of the selected building, the target street. Based on the results of these studies, a scenario was developed for the design of the campus over the next 25 years, in which the street in the site would be transformed into a pedestrian-oriented green axis without cars. The process of designing involved the creation of architectural and landscape designs that placed emphasis on spatial innovation, multiple functions, and adaptability to climate and social challenges. Design ideas were visualized by producing maps, diagrams, sections, and 3D models as the main tools. The proposed design was scrutinized for energy efficiency, spatial quality, interaction, and environmental impact. This thesis is an attempt to prove that, environmental, educational, and social needs can be simultaneously addressed through architectural and landscape interventions at different scales on a university campus. the other hand, provide a model for transforming urban spaces into sustainable, interactive, and livable environments.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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