Emilio Faroldi (1961), architect and PhD, is a professor at the Politecnico di Milano, engaged in teaching and research on themes related to architectural design, with a particular focus on the relations that exist between idea, design and construction in architecture.He has organized international design conferences, courses and seminars. The author of many publications, for over a decade he has coordinated the programs of study in Architectural Sciences and Architectural Design at the Politecnico di Milano. He is presently editor-in-chief of the TECHNE_ Journal of Technology for Architecture and Environment, and director of the 2nd-level Master in Design Construction Management of Sports Infrastructures. A professor of the International Academy of Architecture, since January 2017 his is acting pro-rector of the Politecnico di Milano.

Maria Pilar Vettori (1968), architect and PhD, is a professor at the Politecnico di Milano. She teaches at the School of Architecture Urban Planning Constructions Engineering at the Politecnico di Milano in the area of Technological Design of Architecture. She has taken part in research and consulting projects regarding processes, methods and tools for programming, construction and management of architecture, with a particular focus on innovation in processes of design and production of structures and infrastructures for healthcare, wellness and sports, research and production. She has participated in and organized conferences, seminars and workshops, and she has worked continuously on studies and publications.