Antonietta Canta
About Antonietta Canta
Antonietta Canta is the Principal Energy & Building Performance Engineer at Arup, specializing in sustainable building practices and energy efficiency.
Current Role at Arup
Antonietta Canta is a Principal Energy & Building Performance Engineer at Arup, where she has been working since 2016. Her role focuses on overseeing projects related to building performance and energy efficiency. Based in London, England, she leads initiatives aimed at enhancing the sustainability of buildings, ensuring they meet stringent energy performance standards.
Previous Experience in Building Engineering
Before joining Arup, Antonietta Canta gained valuable experience in various roles. She worked as an Assistant Building Engineer at Piccolo & Partners Engineers in Bari, Italy, for 8 months in 2015. Prior to that, she was an Assistant Architect at Mauro Saito Architect from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, Antonietta has practical experience from an internship at Ricerca&Progetto - PAU srl in 2013 and served as an Academic Tutor at Politecnico di Bari for a course in Building Technology.
Educational Background
Antonietta Canta holds a Master's degree in Building Engineering and Architecture from Politecnico di Bari, where she studied from 2006 to 2012. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Environmental Design and Engineering from UCL, completed in 2016. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in both traditional and sustainable building practices.
Sustainability and Professional Involvement
Antonietta Canta leads the Sustainability Task Force within her group at Arup, focusing on sustainable building practices. She is a certified assessor for BREEAM UK New Construction, which enables her to contribute to sustainable building assessments. Additionally, she is involved in the Buildings London Sustainability Network and the Building Performance Network, reinforcing her expertise in sustainable building practices.
Specialization in Energy Modelling
Antonietta specializes in energy modelling for UK Building Regulations compliance, ensuring that buildings meet required energy efficiency standards. She is dedicated to low carbon and low energy design for buildings, which further contributes to environmental sustainability. Her technical skills and expertise in energy modelling play a crucial role in the development of energy-efficient buildings.