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08:30 - 12:00Rho-Fiera Milano Metro Stop

LEED Technical Tour @ University of Milan Campus Construction Site

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Renco, Macro Design Studio and Lendlease invite you to an exclusive guided tour at the construction site of the new University of Milan Campus (UNIMI) within the Milan Innovation District (MIND).

This tour provides first-hand insights into how a target of LEED Gold, circular solutions, climate resilience and social value are embedded into one of Europe’s most ambitious public redevelopment projects. You will learn how sustainability strategies are translated into concrete design, construction and operational solutions, aligning LEED principles, public procurement requirements, and local regulatory frameworks within a complex development context.

Low-carbon construction strategies, with a focus on low-impact concrete solutions and innovative formwork systems

Climate resilience measures, addressing heat waves, extreme rainfall events and hydraulic invariance

Energy strategy, including 100% renewable electricity supply, on-site photovoltaic production and geothermal contribution for heating and cooling

Water management, with integrated solutions for efficiency, reuse and site-wide hydraulic balance

Circular economy practices, including the recovery and reuse of approximately 17,000 m³ of excavation and demolition materials

 Indoor Environmental Quality, with attention to low-emitting materials and indoor air quality requirements

Innovation District synergies, highlighting the connection between the campus, Human Technopole and the surrounding urban fabric

Social sustainability, with a specific focus on gender equality in construction sites and inclusive workplace initiatives

The tour will be structured to provide both a strategic overview and on-site technical insights, offering participants a tangible example of how LEED principles, public procurement requirements and local regulatory frameworks can converge into a high-performance, future-oriented university campus.

09:00 - 12:00meeting point TBA

LEED in Urban Transformation Tour @ Olympic Village & Symbiosis

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Discover Milan’s future-forward urban transformation on a tour of the Olympic Village (Milano Cortina 2026) and the Symbiosis district. This guided experience highlights how large-scale urban regeneration can drive climate action, social value, and economic resilience.

At the Olympic Village, learn how former rail and industrial lands are being transformed into a low-carbon, mixed-use neighborhood designed for long-term community living beyond the Games. The tour, led by Coima, highlights energy-efficient buildings, circular construction strategies, biodiversity integration, and climate-adaptive public spaces.

The second stop on this tour is Symbiosis, Covivo’s urban regeneration project, is home to various LEED and WELL projects. With sustainability experts, Habitech, you’ll explore one of Milan’s most innovative business ecosystems, showcasing green-certified buildings, smart energy systems, sustainable mobility, and people-centered design. 

Together, these two sites offer a powerful example of how cities can deliver inclusive growth, decarbonization, and resilient urban development through sustainable planning and design.

09:00 - 12:00meeting point TBA

LEED in Luxury Tour

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Tour the future of sustainable luxury in the famous Milan fashion district, Quadrilatero della Moda. Luxury today is defined by relevance—where emotion meets responsibility, heritage meets impact, and aesthetics meet operational intelligence. Luxury specialist, FGB Studio, will guide you thru this evolution 

This curated LEED walking tour showcases Milan’s most iconic fashion district through flagship stores, cafés, and offices, many LEED-certified across ID+C and O+M. Gain behind-the-scenes insights into high-performance fit-outs, efficient operations, and design strategies that preserve brand identity while advancing environmental accountability.

A rare opportunity to see how top brands embed sustainability into luxury environments, and to benchmark best practices where luxury, performance, and LEED converge. Immerse yourself in a city where style, innovation, and environmental responsibility meet.




09:00 - 12:00meeting point TBA

Highlights of Milan Tour

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Enjoy a leisurely city walking tour and explore Milan through a new lens.  A professional guide will lead you through the heart of the city, where iconic architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture come together. Get insider insights to Milan’s most celebrated landmarks — from Piazza Duomo passing through Piazza Mercanti, Piazza Scala, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

To recharge, we will stop for a coffee break at the spectacular LEED Gold certified Starbucks Reserve Roastery, a destination in its own right, where project experts, BEE, will give an overview of the location's sustainable features and the Starbucks LEED Volume program under which it was certified.

09:00 - 12:00meeting point TBA

SAP Lybra building and Porta Nuova

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