The University of Sassari (UNISS), Alghero campus (SS), has published a call for proposals on its institutional website for the design of a data collection module. The initiative is part of a series of research and experimentation activities related to innovation in the field of housing and the environment.

The call for proposals is open exclusively to students of the Department of Architecture, Design, and Urban Planning (DADU) and concerns the design of a minimal housing module for students. The project involves the creation of a prototype featuring a ventilated ceramic envelope, conceived as a central element for the study of the building's environmental performance.

The designed module will be installed in the courtyard in front of the former Sella Nursery, one of the UNISS campuses. Once completed, the prototype will be used to analyze and monitor microclimatic conditions both inside and outside the structure. Monitoring will allow the collection of environmental data useful for evaluating the behavior of the module under different operating conditions.

In addition to instrumental data, the study also involves collecting the perceptions of the users of the housing module. The comparison between measured physical parameters and subjective perceptions will provide a more complete picture of comfort conditions, integrating technical aspects and experiential dimensions.

The data collected through monitoring will be used to develop a digital twin of the module, aimed at automatically controlling environmental parameters. The goal is to define a system capable of regulating the internal conditions of the dwelling according to the real needs of the occupants, improving their well-being and adaptability.

The publication of the call for applications therefore represents an opportunity for DADU students to engage with an applied project that combines architectural design, innovative materials, and advanced monitoring systems. At the same time, the initiative contributes to the development of experimental solutions focused on living comfort and the intelligent management of built environments.