Italy
In partnership with Green Building council Italy, we drive the shift to a built environment in harmony with nature. Italy is a European frontrunner in biobased construction. A market defined by cutting-edge innovation, strong policy frameworks, and pioneering projects. This leadership creates the perfect conditions to scale timber and other nature-based materials across the sector.
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Frontrunners
- Agenzia del Demanio
- Arup IT
- Case In Legno S.r.l.
- CDP: Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- Creative Italy Lab
- Deerns Italia
- dquadro engineering & architecture
- Eckersley O’Callaghan
- Ergodomus Timber Engineering
- FareAmbiente
- Federlegno Arredo
- Forest Lab – University of Milan
- Habitech
- Harpaceas
- IDM Südtirol – Alto Adige
- Lendlease IT
- PEFC Italia
- Riwega Srl GmbH
- Stefano Boeri Architetti
- StructureCraft
- Studio Fornale
- White arkitekter IT
- Wolf System
Our goal
Built by Nature Italy aims to accelerate the uptake of timber and other biobased materials in construction by building a strong national network of frontrunners. Coordinated by GBC Italia, the network will focus on multi-storey timber construction, closing knowledge gaps, and showcasing exemplary projects, while driving collaboration across sectors to shape policy, develop technical solutions, and foster innovation for a climate-neutral built environment.
Biobased in Italy: State of the Market
Italy’s construction market is unlocking the power of nature to build a low-carbon future. Timber and other bio-based materials are driving a new wave of innovation, delivering multi-storey buildings, advanced prefabrication, and retrofit solutions that combine design excellence with climate action. With abundant forest resources, rising industrial capacity, and growing ESG investment, Italy is poised to become a European leader in sustainable construction, creating healthier spaces and storing carbon for generations to come. For a full overview and analysis of the state of the Italian market download these reports on the BbN Knowledge Hub.
Network Activities
The Italian Network creates spaces for collaboration and learning through regular roundtables, knowledge-sharing webinars, and thematic sessions on overcoming industry barriers. Members can engage in policy discussions, contribute to strategic objectives, and access guidance for applying to the Built by Nature Fund. The network also showcases pioneering projects and connects frontrunners from across sectors—developers, architects, cities, and innovators, working together to scale timber and biobased construction in Italy.
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