Lori Zillante works as R&D Unit Manager at Mario Cucinella Architects. She graduated in Building Engineering-Architecture from the Università Politecnica delle Marche, after several experiences abroad at the Universitat politècnica de València and PolyU in Hong Kong, where she worked on her thesis project. In 2018, she joined SOS - School of Sustainability, where she worked on 3D clay printing with the Tecla project. She carries out research projects on the environmental and social impacts of construction in various contexts, with a focus on the materials life cycle and construction technologies. Expert of 3D printing technology, she has experience in management and development of vulnerable and emergency contexts, promoting participatory processes and focusing on rammed earth construction techniques. Since 2019, together with the R&D department, Lori supports the office in international projects and competitions of various scales, providing a holistic view of sustainability through environmental research and consultancy.