Better Building

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For over 10 years Better Building has been rethinking companies' spaces as dynamic ecosystems, capable of contributing to the success of the organisation that inhabits them; in turn generating a positive impact on people's lives and the planet.

We combine the best practices in green building with an integrated approach that combines regulations, technological innovation, ESG strategies and attention to human needs.

We apply this methodology to all property types, from commercial to industrial, from new construction to renovation, managing both single buildings and entire property portfolios.

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VISION DEFINITION

Support in defining a vision that connects your physical spaces with natural systems to create conditions for the well-being of occupants, based on your needs and your sustainability strategy.

INTEGRATED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Conceptual and detailed design to integrate green building best practices into your buildings. We follow the development throughout the construction process to ensure proper implementation of the designed practices.

SECURED VALUE

Compliance with international standards of excellence validated by third parties, so that the performance achieved is certified and can be communicated in a transparent and unambiguous manner.

IMPACT MANAGEMENT

Processes that guarantee high sustainability performance during operations, facilitating alignment with ESG criteria across the entire real estate asset. Supported with initiatives aimed at strengthening corporate awareness and culture.

BETTER BUILDING PROGRAMME

For all assets in a real estate portfolio to improve environmental impact and well-being.

Measure of environmental and well-being impacts of all physical spaces (from offices to shops and production facilities)

Transversal and site-specific improvement plans

Creation of policies for the design, construction, and management of buildings

Training of the relevant figures in the various locations and creation of a shared culture among all people

FUTURE FIT PROGRAMME

For a single asset: Design and innovation for sustainable improvement of buildings.

Support in building design adapted to the technological, economic, social, and environmental challenges of the future

Improvement plan and support in its implementation

Alignment with the best certification tools like LEED, WELL, and BREEAM to measure and communicate achievements externally

GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATIONS - LEED, WELL, BREEAM

LEED, WELL, and BREEAM green building certifications.

Analysis of impacts through protocols of excellence such as LEED, WELL, and BREEAM

Improvement plan and support in its implementation

Support in reaching LEED, WELL, and BREEAM certification or one of the most suitable vertical protocols

Maintenance of certification and continuous improvement

SIA - STAKEHOLDER IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Assessment of impacts on stakeholders to optimize decision-making processes.

Assessment of impacts on all stakeholders, including social and environmental ones, into decision-making processes and investment planning

Integration of findings into the design and analysis of corporate projects and investments

EXPRESSION OF VALUES & PURPOSE

Every organisation has its own identity and distinctive values (and in the most virtuous cases a well-defined purpose). These can be brought to life (and communicated) through concrete elements and into the design of spaces, creating environments that reflect the essence of the company and amplify its culture and purpose.

WELL-BEING AND PRODUCTIVITY

Studies show that better air quality increases employee performance by 8% (International Journal of Environmental Research) and that healthy spaces and company policies aimed at work-life balance promote concentration and emotional well-being, increasing company productivity by up to 30% (Knoll Workplace Research 'What's Good for People? Moving From Wellness to Well-Being').

PROPERTY VALUE

WELL-certified buildings achieve a higher ranking in the real estate market. Data shows a 7.7% increase in rents per square metre for certified buildings (MIT Center for Real Estate Research). Furthermore, the 10-year net present value (NPV) for healthy, high-performance buildings is $115 per square metre (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory).

REDUCING IMPACT AND COSTS

Green building practices not only reduce environmental impact but also allow a cost reduction of up to 20%. Green building upgrades reduce running costs by almost 10 per cent in just one year.

ATTRACTION OF TALENT AND RETENTION

Investing in wellness in the workplace makes companies more attractive to top talent, helping to retain their people. Certified buildings communicate a company's commitment to health and wellbeing, enhancing the reputation and engagement of human resources (International WELL Building Institute 'Competing for top talent? Here's what staff want'; 'Workplace, meet WELL: Enhancing the employee experience through healthy buildings').

OUR APPROACH TO GREEN BUILDING

We believe that the concept of Green Building goes far beyond just energy saving or the use of certified materials: it is a broader approach which interprets sustainability as the search of an equilibrium between environment, society and economy.

We take this interconnection into account in all our projects to achieve concrete and lasting results.

By merging technical expertise and culture understanding, our frameworks are assessment tools as well as real design and awareness programmes, capable of engaging your entire company population and your stakeholders.

STORIES OF EVOLUTION

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THE IMPACT WE GENERATE

50+ LEED, WELL, AND BREEAM CERTIFICATION PROCESSES

For over 10 years we have been involved in more than 50 LEED, WELL, and BREEAM certification processes in the USA, EU, and China.

5 PRIMACIES AROUND THE WORLD

Over the years we have achieved significant firsts, innovating processes and exploring new releases to meet our clients' ambitions:

One of the first three LEED v5 O+M projects in Europe;
First LEED v4.1 BD+C certified project in Italy;
The largest LEED v4.1 O+M certified research centre in the world;
The first LEED v4.1 O+M certified production building in Italy;
One of the first 14 WELL Platinum in Italy (among the top 600 in the world).

40+ LOCATIONS INVOLVED IN AN ECOSYSTEMIC PROJECT

We involved more than 40 locations worldwide in the same project to promote a corporate culture geared towards sustainability, reduced environmental impact, and improved occupant well-being. Key figures:

Over 250 people involved globally;
42 sustainability assessments and improvement plans each year;
21 of these sites are certified according to internationally recognised sustainable building standards;
More than 4 plenary meetings each year, involving all geographical areas: Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, South America.