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What is our daily work about? What are we up to, and where can you find us? Our News section spotlights our latest projects, events, and insights. Here, you can dive into our journey of landscape architecture and consulting activities and discover how we're shaping future-proof and resilient environments.
AIAS 2026: advancing Nature-Positive Energy Landscapes
On April 14, Filippo Lafleur, PhD Landscape Urbanist at LAND Italia, was keynote speaker at the annual assembly of AIAS - Associazione Italiana Agrivoltaico Sostenibile in Bologna, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on the future of agrivoltaics in Italy.
22 April 2026
Introducing Ecoverse: LAND launches a new AI platform for designing cities in harmony with Nature
Today, during Milan Design Week 2026, LAND officially launched Ecoverse – Design with Nature, a new platform integrating artificial intelligence, environmental analytics, and landscape design.
Rounding up the first edition of the professional course on Nature-Positive cities
How can landscape guide us toward more resilient, future-proof cities? Together with FAST Ambiente Academy, LAND has successfully completed the first edition of the professional online course “Climate-Resilient Cities. Nature-Positive Solutions for Territorial and Landscape Planning.”
15 April 2026
Andreas Kipar receives the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture in Istanbul
Recognized among five international figures under this year’s theme “Architecture Is Transformation,” the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture celebrates over three decades of commitment to shaping a responsible, forward-looking approach to landscape, architecture, and urban development.
Jane's Walk: a chance to discover Cassarate River Park
Jane’s Walks are free urban walks organized by volunteers on the first weekend of May in hundreds of cities around the world.
Design with Nature: Ecoverse at Milan Design Week 2026
The launch event of LAND’s AI-powered Nature intelligence platform, exploring how data and technology shape the future of landscape design.
Andreas Kipar at Visionare Varese: Nature as a Driver of Urban Transformation
On March 25, Andreas Kipar, CEO and Co-Founder of LAND, took part in Visionare - I dialoghi di architettura, a lecture series promoted by the Ordine degli Architetti della Provincia di Varese and curated by Fulvio Irace.
SHIFT launched in Rome: a collaborative platform for the ecological transition
On March 26, 2026, SHIFT – Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Future Territories was officially launched in Rome, introducing a new collaborative platform designed to address the challenges of the ecological transition through an integrated and systemic approach.
LAND at REAL CORP 2026: Advancing Climate-Responsive Planning through AI
On March 23, we took part in REAL CORP 2026, the 31st International Conference on Urban Planning, Regional Development and the Information Society, held in Vienna.
LAND e FAST Academy presentano un corso per città resilienti al cambiamento climatico
Un corso di formazione professionale online per affrontare le sfide del cambiamento climatico attraverso una pianificazione urbana e territoriale capace di valorizzare la Natura
Turin: First Co-Design Meeting for the Regeneration of Largo Palermo and Giardini Alimonda
LAND took part in the first public co-design meeting dedicated to the regeneration of Largo Palermo and Giardini Alimonda in Turin, part of the broader urban transformation program “AuroraBarriera – nel cuore del cambiamento.”
Towards new multifunctional landscapes
Our second day at Myplant & Garden featured Matteo Pedaso and Shirly Mantin, who spoke at the conference “Landscape as Infrastructure”, promoted by TOPSCAPE Paysage.
20 February 2026
The Garden Boulevard of Vercelli awarded as a model of resilience at Myplant & Garden
The Garden Boulevard is among the award-winning projects in the “Resilient City” section of the national “Città per il Verde” (“City for Green”) Award, promoted by the publishing house Il Verde Editoriale.
Exploring a Nature-Positive format for the Wellness City
We attended the panel “Green for Wellbeing: The Path Toward the Wellness City” which opened Myplant & Garden 2026, Italy’s leading trade fair for horticulture, gardening, and landscape design.
LAND at the 10th edition of Myplant & Garden from 18 to 20 February
LAND will play a role in some key moments of the Exhibition that explore landscape as a cultural, social and wellbeing infrastructure, in dialogue with today’s urban transformations.
NEB Open Day in Elefsina: advancing heritage-led Urban Transformation
The Open NEB Day held in Elefsina, Greece, marked an important moment of dialogue on how the values of the New European Bauhaus can be concretely applied to heritage-led urban transformation, building on insights from the HeritACT project.
23 January 2026
LAND and XNatura take root for the sustainability of the future
LAND will collaborate with the Nature Intelligence division of 3Bee Srl on the development of a predictive digital model for the smart management of urban landscapes.
Piazza Quasimodo finally regains its space
The reclamation of public space begins in the heart of Milan’s historic center: from the iconic place inspired by Salvatore Quasimodo, after 1.5 years of works during which 2,700 sqm of asphalt were removed. Today, the square welcomes a 1,000 sqm pedestrian island, framed by 15 trees (Liquidambar styraciflua) and natural stone paving.
From Ontario to British Columbia: highlights of our ‘Canadian Week’
During a week of institutional meetings, site visits, lectures and roundtables spanning from Toronto to Vancouver, Andreas Kipar, Nikolas Neubert, and Valeria Pagliaro made significant strides in expanding our network across Canada.
AI for Decision-Making in Urban Planning: LAND at ISOCARP Masterclass in Riyadh
At the end of November, LAND took an active role in shaping the international debate on AI-driven urban planning during the ISOCARP Masterclass, with Nikolas Neubert, CIO at LAND and Managing Director of the LAND Research Lab, contributing as a key voice in the programme.