Valentina Frighi, registered architect, completed her PhD at the Department of Architecture of the University of Ferrara, where she is now currently involved in didactic and scientific activities on topics related to architectural design and technology.
Her research interests lie in the field of architectural technology, focusing on building envelopes, (innovative) building materials and components, environmental design and building performances.
She has authored and co-authored a monograph and papers for many academic and professional journals and books, collaborates on national and international research projects, is a reviewer for several journals and has been part of scientific committees for a number of conferences.