Italian Architect and Green Building Expert Andrea Valentini

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Andrea Valentini, Architect, LEED AP BD+C,ID+C, WELL AP, ENV SP,Fitwel Amb.,USGBC Pro. Architectural Firm with broad experience gained in green building design,construction management and real estate development of high- end residential buildings

He graduated from the Venice Architecture Institute in March 1986 with a score of 110/110 with a degree on the work of Luigi Moretti architect.

He started to practice the profession of architect also continuing the family business in real estate. He focused its experience in the residential sector in both new construction and renovation projects combining all the phases from to preliminary design to the construction following all the whole project management. He gained extensive experience and nearly three decades of professional activity with special attention to all the issues of building sustainability.

In 1998 he took a specialty Enea course on energy savings while in 2009 he got Casaclima Junior Expert Diploma; in 2013 he got the professional accreditation from the Green Building Certification Institute, USA, as LEED ® Green Associate and in Spril 2014 he got, from GBCI, the accreditation as LEED® AP (Accredited Professional) BD + C (Building Design + Construction).

He pursues actively many activities as a member of the Italy Green Building Council following both courses of education that events, actively involved in the foundation of the Chapter Marche of Italy GBC. Since January 2018 is secretary of the Chapter Marche of Italy GBC.

- LEED,WELL,FITWEL project management and certification project administration

- LEED design charrette and integrative design process

- Training for environmental sustainable design

- Development design ideas and presentations for new buildings or historic buildings

- Preparation of architectural designs, presentation drawings, technical specifications

- Estimate costs and schedules and other elements associated with construction projects.

- Management of all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality, risk)

- Project costs management through the ongoing valuation of labor,material and equipment.

- Coordinating,advising and directing project leaders,contractors, and construction workers.

A senior Italian architect with broad experience gained in green building design,construction management and real estate development over a 35+years career. Results oriented and skilled professional with an extensive record of consistently exceeding project goals, specialized in building design of high-end residential projects.Ability to manage,coach,and build cohesive teams and surpassing business objectives.

Show Highlights

Transition to green building with the support of the Green Building Council of Italy (GBC Italia).
Historical knowledge in sustainable practices and the need for resilient buildings.
GBC supported building rating system for ancient and historic buildings.
The challenges of finding new team members and the importance of education.
Ancient building verification and sustainable building practices.
Emphases for resilience in buildings due to changing weather patterns.
The future of the green building and the importance of passion in the field.
To experience sustainability you need to study the story and architecture of ancient buildings.

“Be humble and to be available to listen, to learn in every stage of life. The key word to approach the green building movement, is foundations, not only in the way of thinking, a way of doing, but to go to foundation. You have to make a habit, to learn and to compare all the phases and to deepen every question, every issue. I prefer to have received my career with this way of thinking, a way of making the disposition to learn from people and from every kind of people, because everyone has something to teach us.”

-Andrea Valentini

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