Abstract The physics program at future colliders demands an energy resolution of the calorimetric component of detectors at the limits of traditional techniques. The ADRIANO technology (A Dual-readout Integrally Active Non-segmented Option) is under development with an expected excellent performance. Results from detailed Monte Carlo studies on performance with respect to energy resolution, linear response and transverse containment and a preliminary optimization of the layout are presented. A baseline configuration is chosen with an estimated energy resolution of sigma(E)/E approximate to 30%/root E, to support an extensive R&D program recently started by T1015 Collaboration at Fermilab. Preliminary results from a test beam at the Fermilab Test Beam Facility (FTBF) of a similar to 1 lambda(I) prototype are presented, along with simulation studies. Future prospects with ultra-heavy glass are, also, summarized.