Stefano Capolongo

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Stefano Capolongo is a leading figure in healthcare architecture and inclusive urban design, with a research focus that bridges public health, accessibility, and the built environment. His work centers on creating therapeutic spaces that enhance well-being, particularly through evidence-based design for hospitals and care facilities. Capolongo’s major contributions include pioneering methodologies for integrating universal design principles into public spaces, as demonstrated in his highly cited work on shaping accessible environments for visually impaired people. The BUDD-e research experience, funded by the Polisocial Award 2021 at Politecnico di Milano, exemplifies his commitment to multidisciplinary innovation—combining robotics, architecture, and social inclusion to develop assistive technologies that bridge gaps in urban accessibility. With over 2,000 citations across his portfolio, Capolongo’s influence extends to policy-making and international design standards. His notable achievements include leading the European-funded "HoSPiTAL" project, which redefines hospital design for pandemic resilience, and serving as a key advisor to the World Health Organization on health-promoting infrastructure. For students and researchers, Capolongo’s work offers a compelling model of how architecture can actively shape healthier, more equitable communities.