Ippolita Mecca is a Civil Engineer with PhD in Building Engineering, she is an associate professor of “Technical Architecture” (CEAR-08/A ex ICAR/10) at the Pegaso Telematic University, where she teaches “Technical Architecture” in the Civil Engineering Degree Course and “Fire Design and Prevention” in the Safety Engineering Degree Course. She is the President of the Council of the Safety Engineering Degree Course. She is a member of the teaching staff of the PhD in “Cities and landscapes: architecture, archaeology, cultural heritage, history and resources” of the University of Basilicata. Her scientific interest is directed towards the themes of durability in recovery interventions, linked to the compatibility of materials, components and technological sub-systems that intervene in the construction process. In particular, the research area concerns the recovery, conservation of historical building heritage and building redevelopment, but with particular attention to sustainable practices and energy efficiency solutions.