It gathers diverse topics falling under the umbrella of design-architecture with the goal of dealing with multiplicity of objects and experiences in the deeply intertwined contemporary cultures.
DeA’s research encompasses topics such as energetic efficiency, environmental sustainability – taken as a ground stone for new environments and new products – envisioning of new dynamic landscapes, preservation and “repair” of objects as well as buildings, new media.

Coordinator: VIta Maria Trapani.
Location:
Viale delle Scienze, Building 8, F4 - floor 2 - 90128 Palermo.

Section members:

Full Professors
ICAR 15 Landscape architecture: Marcella Aprile;
ICAR 19 Architectural preservation: Francesco Tomaselli;

Associate Professors
ICAR 13 Industrial Design: Dario Russo, Vita Maria Trapani;
ICAR 14 Architectural Design: Gaetano Licata;
ICAR 19 Architectural preservation: Renata Prescia

Assistant Professors
ICAR 13 Industrial Design: Anna C. Catania, Angelo Pantina;
ICAR 19 Architectural preservation: Antonella Cangelosi, Rosario Scaduto, G. Massimo Ventimiglia.