The programme includes a week between 23 and 29 August 2025 with training activities, a technical visit to Trento and a final event in connection with the City and University of Trento. In addition (off-schedule), you can come with us to Venice on 21 and 22 August, where we will make a technical visit on daylight in the Venice lagoon.

In detail:

• Before the Summer School (21-22 Aug): Technical tour of Venice – Extra event, see below
• Day 1 (23 Aug): Welcome meeting + Keynotes in Trento
• Days 2-6 (24-28 Aug): Masterclasses and groups work in Pieve Tesino
• Day 7 (29 Aug): Final event + Social dinner in Trento

Travel Information
Please note that transportation to Trento is not included and should be arranged individually by each participant. However, group transportation from Trento to Pieve Tesino (at the start of the summer school) and back to Trento (at the end of the school) will be provided by the organization and is included in the participation fee.

Transport is only guaranteed for the official group journey at the beginning and end of the program. Participants who plan to arrive later or leave earlier will need to organize their own transfer to/from Pieve Tesino.

The teachers come from academia and industry in Italy, Denmark, Sweden and Poland. Read more on the teachers’ page

• Angel Perez Morata – White Arkitekter, SE 
• Federica Giuliani – Università della Tuscia, IT
• Helle Foldbjerg Rasmussen – Teknologisk Institut (DTI), DK
• Luca Zaniboni – Technical University of Denmark (DTU), DK
• Mandana Sarey Khanie – University College London (UCL), UK 
• Natalia Giraldo – Technical University of Denmark (DTU), DK
• Natalia Sokol – Gdańsk University of Technology / DLA, PL
• Niko Gentile – Lund University, SE
• Paul Rogers – ACC Glas och Fasadkonsult, SE
• Rossano Albatici – Università di Trento, IT
• Simone Torresin – Università di Trento, IT
• Tiziano Rumori – Gottlieb Paludan Architects, DK
• Valerio R.M. Lo Verso – Politecnico di Torino, IT
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…and many more brilliant minds will be announced soon for the 2025 edition!

YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE ONLINE UNTIL 18 AUGUST!

To apply, write to nlited2020@gmail.com

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You can participate in summer school in three ways. On-site participation with an immersive experience with other participants and teachers, or online participation, living a remote experience but receiving the same level of preparation.

A) PROFESSIONAL FEE: 900 € incl. VAT

• participation in masterclasses and keynotes
• team work with experts supervision
• six nights in hotel
• all lunches and refreshments during the school days
• welcome and social dinner
  • PN#1: Travel costs to get to and from Trento are NOT included. However, travel costs between Trento and Pieve Tesino are included.
  • PN#2: The tour in Venice is an extra, see below.

B)  REDUCED STUDENT FEE: 400 € incl. VAT (CLOSED)

• participation in masterclasses and keynotes
• team work with experts supervision
•  six nights in a double/triple room with breakfast
•  all lunches and refreshments during the school days
•  welcome apertif and final dinner

• • PN#1: Travel costs to get to and from Trento are NOT included. However, travel costs between Trento and Pieve Tesino are included.
  • PN#2: The tour in Venice is an extra, see below.
  • PN#3: Proof of enrolment at the educational institution is required.

C) ONLINE PARTICIPATION: 400 € incl. VAT

The rate includes

• online participation in masterclasses from August 23rd to 27th.
• PN#4: Project team work and experts supervision ARE NOT INCLUDED
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Before the official start of NLITED 2025, we’re inviting participants to join us for a special pre-event in Venice, from August 21–23.

Wander through the timeless streets and canals of this unique city while discovering it through the lens of daylighting design. From light reflecting on the water to the interplay of shadows in narrow alleys and open squares, Venice becomes a living case study in the poetry and complexity of daylight.

This optional pre-event is self-funded, meaning participants will be responsible for organizing their own travel and accommodation.
However, NLITED will offer a free guided technical tour of 4 hours, curated by our experts, to explore daylighting themes across some of Venice’s most iconic spaces.

There’s also a unique opportunity to visit the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, taking place during the same days — an unmissable event for anyone passionate about architecture, design, and urban futures.

An unforgettable way to warm up for the summer school — in one of the most inspiring architectural settings in the world.

Participants of NLITED Summer School 2025 will be hosted at the Centro Studi Alpino (CSALP) of the University of Tuscia, located in the picturesque mountain village of Pieve Tesino, Trentino.

Founded in 1991, CSALP is a university research and education center offering a quiet and inspiring environment for academic activities. The facility includes:

• Comfortable rooms for 3 o 4 guests

• Fully equipped classrooms, meeting rooms, and laboratories

• Natural surroundings ideal for both focus and relaxation

Where is Pieve Tesino?

Pieve Tesino is a small alpine village situated at 843 meters above sea level, in the Valsugana valley of Trentino, Northern Italy. Listed among Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, it is famous as the birthplace of Alcide De Gasperi, a key figure in post-war European history. Nestled in the mountains, the village offers a unique setting where culture, history, and landscape meet. It is surrounded by scenic trails, forests, and historical landmarks — a perfect backdrop for immersive study and creative thinking.

Travel Information

Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to Trento, a city well-connected by train to major Italian cities such as Verona, Milan, and Venice.​ From Trento to Pieve Tesino, the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, involving:​

• A regional train to Borgo Valsugana
• A connecting bus to Pieve Tesino​

Group transportation from Trento to Pieve Tesino at the start of the summer school and back to Trento at the end will be organized and covered by the NLITED team.

Please note:

• Transportation is provided only on the official start and end dates of the program.
• Participants arriving late or departing early will need to arrange their own transportation to or from Pieve Tesino.
• Detailed logistical information and meeting points in Trento will be communicated closer to the event.

For more information about the Centro Studi Alpino (CSALP), you can visit the official page of the University of Tuscia: Alpine Studies Center – CSALP.

UPDATE:

• For in-person participation, the deadline is 31 July
• For online participation, registration is open until 8 August.

Send via email to nlited2020@gmail.com 

To apply via email, send us:
– a motivation letter explaining your interest in the summer school
– a brief description of your academic and/or professional background. If you have taken courses on daylighitng design, and/or other specialised courses and/or modules of the NLITED platform, please indicate this in the email.

This will be sufficient to consider your application.

Motivation and prior knowledge will be taken into account for the scholarships.

All summer school attendees will receive a certificate of attendance. The summer school spans two full weeks of intensive study.

A certificate of attendance is also provided for online participation.

1. What level of difficulty can we expect and what programmes will we use? In terms of design, how much one could design during a university course on daylighting design. Lectures will vary on different experts in daylighting knowledge including design, simulation, biology and many other topics. There will also be a lot of focus on creating a network and group of students in the EU that can take this knowledge forward. Project work will be carried out in groups. The intensity of the work will be proportional to the fun 😉
2. Will there be a public presentation at the end of the week? As in previous editions, the work of the groups will be presented in a final public presentation in Trento. More details will be given later.
3. Do I have to prove that I am a university student for the fee reduction? Yes, the fee reduction is only if you give a proof of payment of tuition fees for the current year.
4. All the meal are included in the Summer School fees? The Summer School participation fee includes catering on all days of the Summer School. Also included are a welcome aperitif on 23 August (Pieve Tesino) and a closing dinner on 29 August (Trento).
5. As a student, can I request a single room? We do not recommend this, but if requested, the applicant must pay the price difference to have a single room for all the days of the stay.