Marta Carrara
About Marta Carrara
Marta Carrara is a Structural Engineer at Arup, with a background in sustainable design and retrofit of existing structures.
Title and Current Position
Marta Carrara is a Structural Engineer currently working at Arup. Since 2018, she has been based in Cork, contributing to the design of industrial and residential buildings. Her focus areas include steel, concrete, and timber constructions in accordance with Eurocodes.
Previous Work Experience
Marta previously worked at WOOD BETON S.P.A. in Iseo (BS), Italy, for one month in 2018. Prior to that, she was employed at PIDE INGEGNERIA SRL in Orio al Serio (BG) as a Graduate Engineer from 2017 to 2018. She also gained experience as a Visiting Researcher at the University of Brighton’s SET department from 2016 to 2017, focusing on the procedure of Life Cycle Assessment applied to conservatories. Her earlier roles include working as a Sales Clerk at Leroy Merlin in Bergamo, Italy, from 2014 to 2016, and as an R&D Trainee at Capoferri Serramenti S.p.a. for six months in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Marta obtained a Master's Degree in Structural Engineering from Università degli Studi di Bergamo, graduating with honors after three years of study from 2014 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Building Engineering from the same university, completed from 2011 to 2014. Her academic background has equipped her with expertise in sustainable development, the circular economy, and low-carbon design in structural engineering.
Research Focus and Interests
During her tenure as a Visiting Researcher at the University of Brighton, Marta focused on the Life Cycle Assessment procedure applied to conservatories. She has a strong interest in the retrofit of existing structures, emphasizing sustainability and integrated construction design. Marta is passionate about advancing sustainable solutions in structural engineering.
Professional Focus Areas
In her professional practice, Marta's work involves the design of various building types, including industrial and residential structures. She specializes in utilizing different construction materials such as steel, concrete, and timber, adhering to the Eurocodes standards. Her approach consistently incorporates principles of sustainability, retrofitting existing structures, and promoting integrated construction design.