MODOURBANO is a network of professionals coming from different cultural backgrounds and with wide international experience. Founded in early 2010, MODOURBANO is engaged in the development of innovative & sustainable solutions for contemporary architecture, design. In addition to the design activity, MODOURBANO associates are also committed to knowledge dissemination in the field of urban sustainability, through the organization of cultural events, a diverse production essays, articles and reportages published on manifold media. Headquarters are based in Milan (Italy) and Beijing (P.R.China); activities are operated on the axes Italy/China, taking advantage from related time zones & working environments. In year 2010 MODOURBANO has participated in several international events. The 'Certosa Island (Venice, Italy) Off-Grid project', carried out together with Vento di Venezia and La Fabbrica del Sole, was invited to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo/Venice Exhibition and, then, selected to take part in the official program of the 12 International Architecture Exhibition (Biennale of Venice), within the Italian Pavilion 'AILATI. Reflections of the Future', curated by arch. Luca Molinari.