Arturo Pavani
Coordinator of Sordoni Construction Management Program
Assistant Professor
apavani@marywood.edu
School of Architecture
Shield Cntr for Visual Arts 202
Courses taught:
Design Studio V ARCH-310Design Studio VI ARCH-320
Introduction to Construction Management CM-110
Graphics for Construction Management CM-210
Construction Contracts and Design- Build Practices CM-220
Design Thesis I IARC-510
Thesis Research IARC-513
Design Thesis II IARC-520
Dr. Arturo Pavani is an Assistant Professor and serves as the Program Coordinator of the Sordoni Construction Management Program at Â黨ÌìÃÀÐÇ¿Õ.
Dr. Pavani has an academic and professional background in architecture, construction, urban studies, and real estate, with over nine years of experience in Africa, East Asia, Southern Europe, and North America.
He holds degrees from both Italian and Chinese universities:
• PhD in Architecture and Building Design, Politecnico di Torino, 2017
• Master in Architecture, Construction and Cities, Politecnico di Torino, 2013
• Master of Architecture, Tsinghua University Beijing, 2012
• Bachelor of Architectural Science, Politecnico di Torino, 2009
Dr. Arturo Pavani teaches courses in Construction Management and Architecture: construction drawings, construction contracts and architectural design. His professional activities in real estate have provided him with a perspective on the construction industry from the viewpoint of international project development.
After obtaining his PhD, he started working in real estate development and consultancy, working on the development and construction of the first energy certified building in West Africa: One Airport Square by Architect Mario Cucinella in Accra, Ghana, which was the subject of his doctoral dissertation. He subsequently specialized on projects located in opaque and difficult markets for a variety of both public and private clients. Regions-covered spanned across Europe, Asia and Africa in multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, retail and industrial.
His academic research work continues to focus on urban development dynamics, industrial heritage, and the intersection of architectural practice, construction, and sustainability in emerging countries. Dr. Pavani has contributed to the book Beijing Danwei, published by Jovis in 2015 and several other publications.
In the Spring of 2025, his most recent research paper was presented at the CIB World Congress at Purdue University organized by the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction.
Accra Airport City: Construction Practices and Â黨ÌìÃÀÐÇ¿Õ
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cib-conferences/vol1/iss1/170/
Abstract
This paper analyzes the scientific theory about African and Global cities and their practices through the analysis of a specific case study, the Airport City business district in Accra, Ghana. The goal of this research is to investigate what are the characteristics that influence this neighborhood’s architectural and urban development, starting from the analysis of its practices and forms. The purpose of the broader research is to investigate the forms and dynamics that shape this urban environment using a problem-driven and phronetic approach that starts from local practice and context and later reframes them within scientific theory.
Primary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Secondary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Sustainable Cities and Communities - - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Primary CIB Task Group OR Working commission
W107 – Construction in Developing Countries
Secondary CIB Task Group OR Working commission
W116 – Smart and Sustainable Built Environments
Recommended Citation
Pavani, Arturo Dr (2025) "Accra Airport City: Construction Practices and Â黨ÌìÃÀÐÇ¿Õ," CIB Conferences: Vol. 1 Article 170.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7771/3067-4883.1925
Dr. Pavani has an academic and professional background in architecture, construction, urban studies, and real estate, with over nine years of experience in Africa, East Asia, Southern Europe, and North America.
He holds degrees from both Italian and Chinese universities:
• PhD in Architecture and Building Design, Politecnico di Torino, 2017
• Master in Architecture, Construction and Cities, Politecnico di Torino, 2013
• Master of Architecture, Tsinghua University Beijing, 2012
• Bachelor of Architectural Science, Politecnico di Torino, 2009
Dr. Arturo Pavani teaches courses in Construction Management and Architecture: construction drawings, construction contracts and architectural design. His professional activities in real estate have provided him with a perspective on the construction industry from the viewpoint of international project development.
After obtaining his PhD, he started working in real estate development and consultancy, working on the development and construction of the first energy certified building in West Africa: One Airport Square by Architect Mario Cucinella in Accra, Ghana, which was the subject of his doctoral dissertation. He subsequently specialized on projects located in opaque and difficult markets for a variety of both public and private clients. Regions-covered spanned across Europe, Asia and Africa in multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, retail and industrial.
His academic research work continues to focus on urban development dynamics, industrial heritage, and the intersection of architectural practice, construction, and sustainability in emerging countries. Dr. Pavani has contributed to the book Beijing Danwei, published by Jovis in 2015 and several other publications.
In the Spring of 2025, his most recent research paper was presented at the CIB World Congress at Purdue University organized by the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction.
Presentations and Publications
Accra Airport City: Construction Practices and Â黨ÌìÃÀÐÇ¿Õ
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cib-conferences/vol1/iss1/170/
Abstract
This paper analyzes the scientific theory about African and Global cities and their practices through the analysis of a specific case study, the Airport City business district in Accra, Ghana. The goal of this research is to investigate what are the characteristics that influence this neighborhood’s architectural and urban development, starting from the analysis of its practices and forms. The purpose of the broader research is to investigate the forms and dynamics that shape this urban environment using a problem-driven and phronetic approach that starts from local practice and context and later reframes them within scientific theory.
Primary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Secondary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Sustainable Cities and Communities - - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Primary CIB Task Group OR Working commission
W107 – Construction in Developing Countries
Secondary CIB Task Group OR Working commission
W116 – Smart and Sustainable Built Environments
Recommended Citation
Pavani, Arturo Dr (2025) "Accra Airport City: Construction Practices and Â黨ÌìÃÀÐÇ¿Õ," CIB Conferences: Vol. 1 Article 170.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7771/3067-4883.1925