In line with the characterization of the degree course, the atelier intends to deepen the theme of parametric design through the adoption of computational strategies, with a case study selected for its peculiar complexity at all levels. On the one hand, this means designing shapes and elements defining their performance standards and verifying constructive and productive modes, in line with the most innovative professional practices. On the other, the aim is to face the design of buildings in a complex environment. In this sense, from the architectural point of view, the main topic will be experimenting a parametric approach to control all phases of the project, designing a specific architectural type in a complex urban settlement: external conditions will be given, then the students will have to develop a series of functional and non-functional requirements, developing the massing and then the shape till the architectural scale. In this sense, the parametric approach will potentially permeate every side of the project, from the pre-design phase - definition of requirements, evaluation of the present situation - to the detail phase - linking technical elements to their actual effects. Therefore, the parametric approach will be developed as a way for managing different information systems and using the project itself as a solution, instead of being limited to the most obvious technical issues of facade elements and such. Computation activities in the design process translate complexity into simple and measurable information (data and algorithms) that can support the design and technological choices. A well-structured parametric definition allows to quickly and accurately make changes to the project or to investigate a range of possibilities/alternatives, starting from numerical (dimensional, quantitative, performance) or formal assumptions assigned, consistent with the role and educational objectives proposed by the architectural and urban design and building physics disciplines. On the other hand, the connection of the parametric definition with the possibility to evaluate the effect of geometric, compositional and technological parameters on the physical performance of the building, in real-time, allows for information and optimisation of the project from the performance point of view during the whole design process, and not only as a final verification. The atelier also intends to highlight the role of digital representation as a method of project prefiguration and as an investigation tool for knowledge. The interest in procedures of digital drawing involves the use of open and shared processes to promote the dialogue between disciplines. This approach "informs" the model of the building and creates a new link between the conceptual and the construction model. The atelier focuses as well on the quantity and quality of the information, the discretization needed to support the physical-technical simulations, and the way to assess the results of these simulations in order to re-inform and improve the project. In this regard some performance parameters will be used, such as the management of the energy performance, and the internal and external environmental comfort. These parameters will be set according to local legislative requirements. For the achievement of these objectives, parametric modelling software will be used: the use of mathematical algorithms will allow the description of processes and actions that will be translated into three-dimensional models. From the building physics point of view, the parametric modelling software will be integrated with parametric tools for the calculation of energy and environmental performance.