Each project is based on a deep understanding of the context, with the aim of achieving a positive and measurable impact on the environment, society and the economy.
DVArea integrates ESG criteria into its planning methodology and places data analysis and people’s needs at the centre of its process.
Integrated and sustainable design
We work to create buildings and spaces that reduce environmental impact, improve quality of life and create long-term value. Our approach is based on data, digital tools and an integrated vision that brings people, environment and technology together.
Materials and resources
Energy and performance
Comfort and well-being
Measurement and impact
LCA and LCC
Research and development
Approach to health and well-being
Our approach, which synergistically integrates all disciplines within DVArea, is based on ESG principles with the aim of creating lasting, shared value for the built environment, communities and individuals.
The integration of comfort, health, environment, behaviour and social value allows us to look at the complexity of sustainable building through an ethical and forward-looking lens.
Applying these principles to the construction value chain is not only a response to pressing environmental and social challenges, but also improves the overall quality of life and living.
We divide our goals into six strategic areas, each linked to measurable actions throughout the life cycle of a building and in the built environment.
Certifications
Confindustria Headquarters
LEED ID+C
Ongoing
New Production Hub – Zegna Group
Well V2 | LEED BD+C
Ongoing
Certifications and Assessments
DVArea plans according to the most advanced sustainability standards and always pays attention to environmental quality and energy efficiency. DVArea is a member of GBC Italia and supports its customers in obtaining international certifications (LEED, WELL, BREEAM and others) that certify the sustainability, efficiency and focus on the well-being of buildings and infrastructures.
Our consultancy services include Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC), which provide solutions to optimise resource consumption and reduce environmental impact.
In addition, we monitor and calculate carbon footprints and support the selection of certified materials through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which provide transparent data on the environmental impact of each product and material— – promoting more responsible and sustainable choices.
Certifications

Our management
DVArea’s governance reflects the identity of a not-for-profit organisation and embodies its founding values. Since its inception, DVArea has adopted a management model that is guided by the principles of accountability, transparency and sustainability, carefully balancing decisions between economic, social and environmental impact.
At the centre is a long-term vision that drives the definition of business strategies and the continuous monitoring of results — not only in terms of economic performance, but also in terms of the positive impact on people, the local community and the environment.
