Ecosystem Assessment
The real legacy of our society must be the ability to apply digital technologies and scientific knowledge to ecosystem design and management, to ensure a more sustainable future for our planet. Assessing natural capital is our mission, in order to create environmental awareness and promote data-driven strategies.
Insect observations Credits: LAND, Polifactory
The conservation of biodiversity is jeopardized by human activities and their indirect effects on climate change. Biodiversity is a crucial factor in allowing ecosystems to thrive and provide their services within a resilient pattern. LAND’s projects take intoconsideration impacts on fauna and flora, developing proprietary methodologies based on reliable open data to improve biodiversity mapping, thus delivering targetedsolutions to support key species such as pollinators.
Flowing: city and nature, ph © Nicola Colella
Over recent years, open data and digital technologies have been innovating landscape architecture and ecological planning. Artificial intelligence is proving to be a valuable ally to support decision-making, facilitate communication, and measure sustainability figures. LAND has developed proprietary methodologies to provide consulting in accordance with international standards of natural capital accounting; in our projects, we can predict the environmental performance of vegetation using LIM landscape information modelling ®, assess the ecological value of the ex ante and ex post status of open spaces, and measure the extension and conditions of green areas.
Biodiversity Mapping
The main goal of biodiversity mapping in urban areas is to support decision-makers and policymakers in choosing strategies aimed at preserving and improving nature, as described by the development goals of the European Commission's Biodiversity Strategy 2030. The biodiversity mapping that LAND carried out within T-Factor helped create a cutting-edge service for evaluating ecosystem services, assuring that the environmental features of urban spaces would encourage biodiversity.
LIM landscape information modelling®
LIM landscape information modeling® is adding a new dimension to Building Information Modeling (BIM), helping professionals to design nature-based solutions for greener and healthier cities using a data-driven approach. We revolutionize the way we design urban landscapes by measuring its impact on air quality, water storage management, soil conditions, and plant growth in order to improve the well-being of people in cities.
LAND Sustainability Compass®
By gathering and interpreting environmental data, LAND can contribute to CSR processes by supporting clients in developing sustainability strategies. With our LAND Sustainability Compass® we combine the four dimensions of sustainability and the three principles of NEB with the main targets of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, providing an evaluation of corporate impacts in the specific fields. This allows us to develop plans of action based on landscape interventions.
Sustainability Consulting
We guide both private and public clients through the dynamics of environmental, social, and economic factors, with a focus on enhancing the well-being of both urban and rural spaces, to benefit people and the planet.
Strategic Planning
We collaborate with municipalities, public administrations, and companies with the goal of creating lively and sustainable cities. From spatial strategies to environment- and landscape-oriented masterplans to urban planning practice, we support clients in developing their visions of a sustainable future.
Landscape Design & Construction
We design attractive and inclusive places through collaboration and innovation, strengthening the connection between people and nature to strive for sustainable development. We are not just creators; we are stewards of nature, committed to nurturing and conserving our environment for generations to come.
Applied Research
Together with municipalities, businesses, and academic partners we drive applied research initiatives and offer science-based consulting and capacity building at the intersection of sustainability and digitalization.