Francesco Armocida graduated in Architecture with honors from the Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria. He carries out study and research activities in Italy and abroad (Universidad de Sevilla, University of Catania, University of Camerino, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute - ZAG). Currently he is a PhD student in Architecture (XXXVIII Cycle) at the Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria and its research topics concern emergency aspects related to strategies and processes of urban adaptation to increase levels of resilience to the effects of climate change.