Certifications and models
for responsible
building
Creating value for clients and communities
Colombo Costruzioni builds sustainable buildings in line with Client requirements, ensuring the achievement — and, where possible, the exceeding — of the levels required by the main international certification protocols. Through a careful and collaborative operational approach, the Company supports the entire execution process, contributing to the achievement of certifications by selecting suitable materials, monitoring processes, and ensuring construction quality.
Each certified building represents an investment in quality, comfort, and long-term real estate value.On Colombo Costruzioni sites, sustainability is an integral part of daily operations, generating environmental, economic, and social benefits.
Internationally recognized standards
LEED
BREEAM
WELL
WiredScore
CasaClima
Cradle to Cradle
Sustainable Construction
International Highrise Award 2014 (Frankfurt), recognized as “the most beautiful tall building in the world”
CTBUH Best Tall Building Worldwide 2015, described as “the most beautiful and innovative in the world” by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habita
RIBA International Award for Excellence 2018, awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects for international quality
Included among the “50 most iconic skyscrapers of the past 50 years” by CTBUH in 2019
MIPIM Award 2018, “Best Urban Regeneration Project” category, awarded at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes
CityLife was recognized as the first district worldwide to achieve the Platinum level in three urban planning certifications, demonstrating a holistic approach to sustainability that includes energy efficiency, environmental protection, and a high standard of living
Land Rover Born Awards 2018 – “La Nuvola” was selected among six winners during the ceremony at the Design Museum in London
In June 2018, the Fondazione Prada building (including the Torre) received the XXV Compasso d’Oro Award from ADI for excellence in architectural design
BIG SEE Architecture Award 2021 – Winner, “Public and Commercial Architecture” category
CTBUH Façade Engineering Award – Award of Excellence 2022, for outstanding façade engineering design
FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence 2023 – World Gold Winner in two categories (Mixed-use and Heritage). Awarded in Miami in June 2023, is the first Italian project in the history of the prize
BIG SEE Architecture Award 2019, “Public & Commercial Architecture” category
BIG SEE Architecture Award 2025 – Winner, “Industrial Buildings and Workspaces” category
Outstanding Property Award (OPAL) London 2024 – Winner, “Architectural Design / Workplaces” category
The Plan Real Estate Award 2024 – Winner, “Innovation and Design / Completed” category
Best Outstanding Residential Project 2023 – Scenari Immobiliari Forum, overall winner in the “Residential” category
The Plan Real Estate Award 2022 – “Innovation & Design / Future” category
International Architecture Awards 2022 – Winner, organized by the Chicago Athenaeum and the European Center for Architecture, a tribute to the world’s most innovative buildings