Eco-responsible project design
A new paradigm for the infrastructure of the future
By 2030, over two thirds of the world population will live in cities, destined to become enormous archipelagos spanning hundreds of kilometres, attracting goods, people and capitals.
91% of the world’s urban population breathes substandard quality air according to the WHO (World Health Organisation).
Infrastructure therefore plays a fundamental role in our daily lives and will do so increasingly in the future. However, facing these challenges using the methods of the past will not ensure we achieve the results we hope for.
The methods and criteria used to design and construct infrastructure significantly impacts the environment and the quality of life of the communities.
The infrastructure sector offers great potential to reduce the impact of the construction and management of works from an environmental, economic and social viewpoint.
We contribute to advancing the SDG with our sustainable mobility projects
Il nostro approccio
Adottiamo un approccio volto a considerare l’intero ciclo di vita delle infrastrutture, impieghiamo programmi di progettazione e costruzione che permettono di integrare aspetti socio-ambientali in tutte le fasi di sviluppo dei progetti.
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Assessing environmental impacts
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Developing sustainable design solutions
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Implementing sustainable construction
The environmental benefits of using Eco-design & Construction systems are tangible: various official studies show that, on average, a green building requires between 15% and 40% less energy than a traditional building, helping to reduce climate-changing gas emissions and, consequently, CO2 emissions.
In a scenario of rapid urbanization, designing eco-sustainable infrastructure is essential to improving the livability of cities, benefiting 4.5 million people.
Eco-design and eco-construction schemes
Some recently developed projects using these schemes include:
- Doha Red Line North in Qatar (using the GSAS system Global Sustainability Assessment System);
- Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar (using the GSAS systemGlobal Sustainability Assessment System);
- Line 3 of the Metro in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (two stations in the project use the LEED Standard Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design);
- Metro Northwest in Sydney, Australia (using the IS system Infrastructure Sustainability);
- Forrestfield-Airport Link in Perth, Australia (using the IS system Infrastructure Sustainability);
- ENI Administrative Centre in Italy (using the LEED systemLeadership in Energy and Environmental
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- Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre in Athens (with the Platinum certification of the LEED Programme Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design);
- Gucci logistics centre in Switzerland (LEED Platinum).
Continuous innovation
Each project we implement is a unique work, which requires the creative development of ad hoc solutions using highly specialist knowledge. Our construction sites are, therefore, true laboratories of innovation and advanced research into processes, products and materials.
Research and development initiatives are carried out on two main levels: at the project and centralised structure levels , with the aim of ensuring the optimization of work execution times and cost and socio-environmental performance, with the improvement of safety conditions and the reduction of the environmental impact.
On project level, in addition to the initiatives designed to continuously improve process efficiency, the most demanding research activities are conducted above all on projects presenting technical challenges insuperable with conventional techniques and technologies.
Each construction site is therefore a laboratory for innovation and continuous research on processes, products, and materials, contributing not only to the Group's competitiveness, but also to the technological advancement of the sector.
At the corporate level, the technical departments work constantly to develop cutting-edge methodologies to best respond to the specific characteristics of each project and disseminate the various innovations, sharing replicable initiatives. The Company's technical groups, in partnership with leading market experts and professionals, universities, and research centers—develop ad hoc solutions that meet customer needs while preserving the environment and local communities.
These initiatives allow the Group to acquire new know-how and improve the efficiency of our production processes, with potential spin-offs in terms of increased competitiveness.