Dr. Giovanni Perrucci | environmental psychology | Best Researcher Award 
Assoc. Prof. Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital🎓
The nominee, a PhD holder in Architecture since 2016, has demonstrated excellence in research, education, and practical applications in architecture and sustainability. His dual focus on comfort and accessibility, alongside nature-based solutions for climate resilience, addresses critical contemporary issues. His notable contributions, backed by research grants and real-world projects, underscore his commitment to advancing sustainable architecture.
Professional Profile
🎓 Education
This architect earned a PhD in Architecture in 2016, exploring themes of comfort and accessibility as essential quality measures for inhabited spaces. These areas complement his innovative focus on nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change effects in urban settings. His academic journey includes impactful teaching at Roma Tre University, emphasizing sustainable construction materials and their life-cycle environmental impacts.
🏢 Work Experience
His diverse experience spans both academia and practical projects, including coordinating and managing sustainable construction initiatives. Notably, he worked on raw-earth and wood construction projects in Guatemala and Italy, managed workflows at Ristorante Baccano, and organized practical workshops in eco-sustainable design. His applied knowledge also extends to urban projects, where he contributed to executive planning, environmental assessments, and BIM procedures.
🧬 Skills
- Proficient in GIS (ArcGIS Esri), AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office, he also demonstrates strong capabilities in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). His language skills include native Italian, with intermediate English (B1-C1), basic Spanish (A2-B1), and elementary French (A1-A2).
Awards and Honors 🏆
Recognized for his innovative project contributions, he won funding for projects like Staffettartigiana, an initiative to rejuvenate abandoned spaces, and Sottani in rete, supported by the Puglia Region.
Memberships📜
He collaborates with Associazione Esperimenti Architettonici on regional revitalization projects in Puglia, advancing architecture’s role in community reactivation.
📚 Teaching Experience
He has a strong foundation in teaching, providing supplementary instruction in courses like City and Environment and Architecture Construction Lab at Roma Tre University. He also led a workshop in sustainable design, enhancing students’ practical skills and ecological awareness.
🔬 Research Focus
His research encompasses comfort, accessibility, and sustainable design, with particular expertise in using vegetation to counter climate change effects. His contributions include studies on elderly-friendly urban design, environmental zoning, and universal elevator design. Additionally, he has authored and co-authored articles, and presented research internationally, expanding knowledge in architecture and social housing.
Conclusion
With his robust research contributions, community-driven projects, and innovative approach to sustainability, this nominee embodies the spirit of the Best Researcher Award. His dedication to eco-friendly urban design, coupled with a strong academic and applied portfolio, makes him a compelling candidate for recognition as a leader in sustainable architecture research.
📚 Publilcation
- “Embodied Carbon Premium for Cantilevers”
- Authors: Helal, J., Trabucco, D., Ruggiero, D., Miglietta, P., Perrucci, G.
- Journal: Buildings
- Year: 2024
- Volume/Issue/Page: 14(4), 871
- “The occupants’ perspective as catalyst for less energy intensive buildings”
- Authors: Martincigh, L., Bianchi, F., Di Guida, M., Perrucci, G.
- Journal: Energy and Buildings
- Year: 2016
- Volume/Page: 115, pp. 94–101