Elena Lucchi is a Researcher in building physics at the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture (DICAr), University of Pavia, Italy. She is an Architect with a PhD in building physics from the Politecnico di Milano, complemented by a post-Master's [EP1] degree in environmental education from the Università Cattolica. Her research addresses the connections between energy, environment, and architecture, with a focus on energy efficiency, climate mitigation strategies, and integration of renewable energies in historic buildings and protected landscapes.