Regular biography
Elena Cogato Lanza is an Adjunct Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Laboratory of Urbanism (Lab-U) in the Architecture Section. Her research interests include the history and theory of urbanism, contemporary landscape and urban design, mapping, and interdisciplinary issues in urbanism. She is also the Head of the doctoral programme EDAR (Architecture and Sciences of the City) and a member of the Scientific Committee of the HABITAT Research Centre. Her teaching spans various educational levels, including bachelor, master, and doctoral programs. She has contributed to numerous publications and journals in the field of architecture and urbanism.
Scholar-generated biography
Elena Cogato Lanza is a researcher at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, focusing on Urbanisme, Nature et Ville, and Agriculture métropolitaine. Her work explores the intersection of urban planning, social practices, and environmental strategies. She examines how urban form and territorial organization respond to socio-political and ecological changes, with a particular emphasis on European cities. Her publications address topics such as the role of architecture in shaping urban atmospheres, the dynamics of urban landscapes, and the integration of agriculture within metropolitan areas. Her research also investigates historical urban planning practices and their contemporary relevance.