Emerging Perspectives on the Built Environment. Results of the 1st International Conference of Dot.AT.i 2025 “Knowing and Connecting”

This volume offers an innovative perspective on the challenges and potentials in the fields of cultural heritage, digitalization, innovative materials, building envelope, comfort, and design. It collects peer-reviewed contributions by young researchers, PhD candidates, PhD holders, and fellows, alongside industry experts, as presented at the Study Day of the Dot.AT.i Group of the Scientific Society of Architecture Art.Tec. It includes topics such as Technical Architecture, Building Production, Architecture Technology and Industrial Design, and explores innovative solutions and advanced strategies to address current and future challenges in these critical areas. In the cultural heritage sector, advanced conservation methods and digital approaches for sustainable management of cultural assets are discussed. The section on digitalization explores the use of emerging technologies to enhance research and professional practice, while the focus on innovative materials examines the latest discoveries and applications in advanced materials. Similarly, the building envelope, comfort, and design section focuses on design strategies that integrate residential comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Each section provides a critical and in-depth analysis of the topics covered, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary research and collaboration between young researchers and industry experts. The volume is intended for a wide audience of scholars, professionals, and academics interested in contributing to advanced knowledge and innovative practice in these important areas of scientific research.