Regenerating ecosystems from the Soil Up

Developing projects for nature, people and climate

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Why

Soil needs our help

Poor soil health in the European Union and worldwide threatens ecosystems and human health.

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2.8 million

Estimated potentially contaminated sites in the EU.

Source: European Environment Agency (opens in a new tab)

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60–70%

Estimated share of EU soils that are unhealthy.

Source: European Commission (opens in a new tab)

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€50 bn/year

Annual losses caused by soil degradation in the EU.

Source: European Commission (opens in a new tab)

How

Leading the soil revolution

We are architects and innovators working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists to understand ecological interactions and lead the soil revolution.

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Analyze

Scientific research and field studies allow us to collect data for evidence-based design and planning.

Hands pointing at a printed site plan laid on leaf litter, one using a twig as a pointer

Design

Through our landscape design process, we develop solutions for restoring degraded land.

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Engage

To create real change, we engage stakeholders throughout the process and promote soil knowledge through educational activities.

Services

Soil-based solutions

We pioneer ecological restoration providing full-service design and consultancy, helping public and private clients realize complex, innovative projects. Our research-driven approach allows us to deliver transformative solutions at any scale.

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Data-driven urban planning

Brownfield restoration

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Soil health strategies

NbS landscape design

Clients

Helping our clients make a difference

Architecture and engineering firms

Providing cost-effective solutions by implementing soil health and bioremediation strategies in the design process.

Landowners

We help landowners develop strategies to restore and increase their natural capital.

Public administrations

We help municipalities implement the most effective and cost-effective strategies for restoring degraded lands and enhancing ecosystems by involving universities, private companies and the local community.

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Our pilot project

Osservatorio La Goccia

Osservatorio La Goccia is an open-air laboratory testing bioremediation methods at the former Bovisa gasworks. Its aim is to restore contaminated soil while protecting the biodiversity and ecosystem services of the forest that grew there after the site closed.

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A solid network of partners

We are proud to work with a network of partners who share our vision and commitment to regenerate soil.

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