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The Department of Architecture and Urbanism at the Faculty of Construction Management, Union – Nikola Tesla University, had the honor of hosting a distinguished guest – Professor Stefano Capolongo, architect and full professor of Hospital Design and Urban Health, and Director of the Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering at the Politecnico di Milano. Professor Capolongo delivered a lecture titled “Design and Health”, where he discussed the design of sustainable, flexible, and resilient hospitals and healthcare facilities, as well as factors and assessments related to wellbeing aspects in public buildings. The lecture also emphasized the human connection with nature and living systems, green and blue infrastructure, which has been proven to improve both mental and physical well-being.

Professor Capolongo’s lecture was held as part of the ongoing collaboration between Union – Nikola Tesla University and the Politecnico di Milano – Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering. This cooperation is focused on developing joint research projects in the fields of architecture and construction between Italy and Serbia, particularly on topics related to the design and management of the built environment and architectural heritage sites. Founded in 1863, the Politecnico di Milano currently has over 48,000 students and is a leading scientific-technological university that has played a key role in Italy’s scientific and technological development. Today, the Politecnico is recognized as a center of excellence for engineering, architecture, and design, and holds the following rankings: No. 1 university in Italy, No. 111 in the world, and No. 7 globally in the field of Architecture and Built Environment. With a strong focus on quality and innovation in teaching and research, the university maintains a fruitful relationship with the economic and productive sectors through experimental research and technology transfer. It also serves as a solid, recognizable, and reliable reference point for sustainable development in both Italy and Europe. In this context, the collaboration represents a significant step forward for the development of Union – Nikola Tesla University, especially for the Faculty of Construction Management – Department of Architecture and Urbanism.