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Via Luigi Rava, Rome: Urban Regeneration for the Common Good
In the Magliana district, a well-established residential neighborhood in southwestern Rome, the property complex at Via Luigi Rava 33–35 is
Sustainability is a choice, not an addition: making a project truly sustainable.
When we talk about sustainability in Real Estate, a common yet consequential misconception arises: the assumption that sustainability inherently requires innovation.
Consider innovative materials, green technologies, and energy performance certifications; whatever the objective, it is easy to forget that the answer is very often not to add something new, but to choose carefully among the alternatives already available on the market.
Every construction project presents a range of technical options across materials and building systems. However, these options do not contribute equally to optimizing investment costs. Some stem from client requirements, others from individual technical choices, and some simply from established project conventions. None of these choices, taken individually, guarantee genuine sustainability. The result is an amalgamation of “habitual” choices that weigh heavily on the budget without generating meaningful value for the asset.
Seen this way, sustainability appears not as an added value, but merely as a cost.
Warehouse 22, from logistics to healthcare: strategic asset repositioning
Within the former General Warehouses complex in Verona, the development of two multi-specialty medical centres in Warehouse 22 is part of a regeneration project that is turning a historic industrial area into an integrated hub.
The addition of the new examination rooms, one multidisciplinary and one dedicated to ophthalmology, strengthens the profile and appeal of the development and forms the core of the project.
Capex and Real Estate returns: where the value of the investment comes into play
In recent years, countless property portfolios have required refurbishments and upgrades. Investing in Capex is once again a key focus for funds and asset management companies, playing a crucial role in shaping both profitability and overall asset performance.
For the CEO of SCI Value, Mr Salvatore Sesto, engineer, the first point to clarify concerns its application.
Mastering complexity: Reverse Value Engineering RVE® in 7 key concepts
In today’s Real Estate market, efficiency is vital for making investments economically sustainable. Reverse Value Engineering RVE® is our answer: a proprietary SCI Value method that rethinks traditional optimisation by focusing first on the completed project or the desired outcome.
Let’s break it down into the seven key concepts that shape this approach.
Redevelopment means rethinking value from the ground up
In today’s real estate sector, refurbishment entails more than simple renovation: it involves completely rethinking a building’s overall value, while meeting changing market demands, complying with regulations and adopting sustainable practices.
Reimagining the past to shape the future: the Former General Warehouses of Verona project
The site where the Former General Warehouses of Verona once stood is now the cornerstone of major urban regeneration. This project, involving a vast historic complex dating back to the early twentieth century, has converted an abandoned area into a vibrant multipurpose urban hub.
How Reverse Value Engineering RVE® is redefining value in Real Estate
n real estate, “value” is about much more than just putting a price on a property. The true value of a property is determined through an integrated evaluation of its technical, financial and operational characteristics. These are objective factors that directly affect its potential to deliver returns over time.
Reverse Value Engineering RVE®: optimising investments and reducing risks in Real Estate
In the real estate sector, optimising investment is essential, as both greenfield and brownfield projects require significant resources and involve considerable risks for investors. In this context, economic and technical efficiency cannot be left to chance but must rely on structured, verifiable methodologies capable of guiding solid and sustainable decisions.
Student Housing and Urban Regeneration in Perugia
The Aristotele Student Fund is a private real estate fund, managed by Fabrica Immobiliare SGR, promoting student housing and co-living solutions nationwide. The goal is to develop and manage university residences in Italy through renovation and redevelopment projects, in line with environmental sustainability and energy efficiency criteria, without resorting to new constructions.