FRANCESCO NARDI

PhD Student

PhD program:: XXXVIII
email: fr.nardi@uniroma1.it
building: Facoltà di Architettura Valle Giulia
room: Aula 19




supervisor: Fabrizio Cumo

Research: Digital Twin-based data visualisation and management systems for the optimisation of energy management in buildings and urban districts using artificial intelligence

Professional Experiences

2023 – Present
Position: Scientific Collaborator
Organization: Segretariato Generale della Presidenza della Repubblica
Address: Via della Dataria, 96 - Rome, Italy (RM) - 00187

Activities and tasks performed:
Scientific collaboration focused on research, study, and application in the field of management and maintenance of buildings forming part of the presidential estate.

2020 – 2023
Position: BIM R&D Engineer
Organization: Interdepartmental Research Center for Territory, Building, Restoration, and Environment (C.I.T.E.R.A.), Sapienza University of Rome

Activities and tasks performed:
Support for research and development activities on the digitization of construction processes, development of Building Information Models (BIM), energy efficiency analysis, and drafting of maintenance plans.

2020 – 2021
Position: Structural Engineering Consultant
Organization: Forum Engineering srl
Address: Via Crescenzio, 86 - Rome, Italy (RM) - 00193

Activities and tasks performed:
Preparation of bills of quantities, calculation reports, and structural modeling aimed at seismic improvement of a historic residential building.

2019
Position: Teaching Assistant
Program: Master's Degree in Building Information Modeling (B.I.M.), Sapienza University of Rome - Faculty of Architecture

Educational Module: Development of multidimensional digital models
Software Used: Autodesk Revit

2018 – 2019
Position: BIM Process Analyst
Organization: Setin Servizi Tecnici Infrastrutture srl
Address: Via Guido D’Arezzo, 16 - Rome, Italy (RM) - 00198

Activities and tasks performed:
Analyzed BIM processes on real-world projects, from studying client requirements to verifying the delivered product for validation. The analysis was deepened using BIM Project Collaboration platforms.

2017
Position: Intern during academic studies (250 hours)
Organization: LanciaPunzi architettura&design
Address: Via Achille Loria, 39 - Rome, Italy (RM) - 00191

Activities and tasks performed:
Focused on interior design, collaboration in drafting technical reports for court cases, and utilizing CAD software and spreadsheets for technical documentation, including cost estimates, urban planning reports, technical expertise, and energy performance certificates.

Publications
Marzo R., Muzi F., Nardi F. (2022). Digital Information Management in the Built Environment: Data-driven Approaches for Building Process Optimization, in E. Arbizzani et al., Technological Imagination in the Green and Digital Transition, The Urban Book Series, Springer, ISBN 978-3-031-29515-7, DOI:10.1007/978-3-031-29515-7.

Agostinelli S., Nardi F. (2024). Improving Efficiency and Well-being in Work Environments through Smart Buildings and Digital Twins: A Case Study on IoT Integration and Data-driven Management, IORoma – Journal of the Order of Engineers of the Province of Rome, ISSN 2785-7476. In press.

Contribution to the final report of the project “Digital Twin Strategies – Guidelines for Digital Twin in the Built Environment” developed by the PDTA Department for the Italian State Property Agency.

Education and Training

2022 – Present
Doctorate in Energy and Environment, 38th Cycle
Institution: Department of Astronautical, Electrical, and Energy Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome

Research Topic: Rome Technopole – Energy Transition, FP2 - Energy transition and digital transition in urban regeneration and construction.

2022
Second-level Master's Degree in Construction Digital Twin & Artificial Intelligence
Institution: Sapienza University of Rome – Department of Planning, Design, and Technology of Architecture

Graduation Date: 28/02/2023
Grade: 110/110 cum laude

Thesis Title: A Digital Twin-based Decision Support System for Predictive Maintenance in Port Areas

2020
Excellence Program Winner – Master’s Degree in Project and Construction Management of Building Systems
Institution: C.I.T.E.R.A., Sapienza University of Rome

Topic: Digital processes for the information management of Lazio's real estate assets.

2018 – 2020
Master’s Degree in Project and Construction Management of Building Systems
Institution: Sapienza University of Rome – Faculty of Architecture and Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering

Class: LM-24 - Building Systems Engineering
Graduation Date: 21/07/2020
Grade: 110/110 cum laude

Thesis Title: Renewal of Industrialized Public Housing. The case of Tor Bella Monaca, M4 sector. Methods and tools for energy management

Summary: Focused on the energy redevelopment of a central tower building in Tor Bella Monaca's M4 sector using BIM software for energy diagnosis and methodologies proposed by ENEA’s “Energy Efficiency in Industrial Products and Processes” project.

2019 – 2020
Workshop Participation: SITdA Under-40 Design Workshop
RE-LIVE 2020 _ ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR LIVING

Topic: Upcycling ERP buildings in Tor Bella Monaca, exploring technological and energy recovery methods.

2018
First-level Master’s Degree in Building Information Modeling (B.I.M.)
Institution: Sapienza University of Rome – Faculty of Architecture

Graduation Date: 13/12/2018
Grade: 110/110 cum laude

Thesis Title: BIM as a Process Supporting Multidisciplinary Design

2014 – 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Process Management – Project Management
Institution: Sapienza University of Rome – Faculty of Architecture

Class: L-23 - Sciences and Techniques for Construction
Graduation Date: 25/10/2017
Grade: 110/110

Thesis Title: Technical and Economic Feasibility Study of a Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Intervention in Rome

Summary: Focused on eco-sustainable design through BIM tools and energy performance simulations to identify optimal solutions.

2009 – 2014
High School Diploma – Scientific Studies
Institution: Liceo Scientifico Statale Nomentano – P.N.I. Program
Address: Via della Bufalotta, 229 - Rome, Italy (RM) - 00139

Grade: 60/100

Licenses and Certifications

2022
ArcGIS PRO Essential Workflows Certification – issued by esri Italia

2020
Professional Engineer License – Registered with the Order of Engineers of Rome and Province (Section A).

2018
English Language Certification – B1 Level – issued by British School Rome

2017
Coordinator for Safety in Design and Execution Phases – Certification issued by CEFME CTP, adhering to D.Lgs 81/2008 guidelines.

2013
Autodesk AutoCAD Certification – Issued by Liceo Scientifico Statale Nomentano.

Software Skills

AutoCAD, STR Vision CPM, 3Muri, Revit (architecture, structure, MEP), TerMus, SAP2000,
Archicad, Mc4Suite for Revit, ArcGIS PRO, Navisworks Manage, Photoshop, PriMus-DCF

Research products

11573/1674244 - 2023 - Digital Information Management in the Built Environment: Data-Driven Approaches for Building Process Optimization
Muzi, Francesco; Marzo, Riccardo; Nardi, Francesco - 04b Atto di convegno in volume
conference: CONF.ITECH 2022: Technological Imagination in the Green and Digital Transition (Roma)
book: Technological Imagination in the Green and Digital Transition - (978-3-031-29514-0)



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