Paolo Cresci
About Paolo Cresci
Paolo Cresci is the Sustainability & MEP Leader and Head of Sustainable Development at Arup Italy, with a background in civil engineering and sustainable architecture.
Current Position at Arup
Paolo Cresci holds the position of Sustainability & MEP Leader | Head of Sustainable Development at Arup Italy. He has been with the firm since 2017, working in the Milan Area. In this role, Cresci focuses on advancing sustainability initiatives and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering within the company. His work aims to integrate sustainable development practices into Arup's projects, ensuring environmental considerations are at the forefront of engineering and design solutions.
Previous Experience at Buro Happold
From 2011 to 2016, Paolo Cresci worked at Buro Happold as the Associate Director - Sustainability & Building Environments. During his five-year tenure, he focused on enhancing sustainability practices within building environments. This role involved coordinating sustainability initiatives and developing innovative solutions to improve the environmental performance of building projects.
Career at BST INGEGNERIA srl and BST Design&Consultants
Before his tenure at Buro Happold, Paolo Cresci held significant roles at BST INGEGNERIA srl and BST Design&Consultants. From 2007 to 2011, he served as Principal at BST INGEGNERIA srl, and from 2000 to 2007, he was an Associate at BST Design&Consultants. In these roles, Cresci was involved in the management and execution of various engineering projects, contributing to the firms' growth and project success.
Educational Background
Paolo Cresci has an extensive educational background in engineering and architecture. He studied at Politecnico di Milano, where he completed a Post-Degree Master Course in Sustainable and Complex Architecture. Additionally, he holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering from Università di Pisa. His educational achievements have provided a strong foundation for his career in sustainable development and engineering.
Contributions to Sustainable Development Initiatives
Paolo Cresci has curated significant projects that emphasize sustainable development. In 2017, he curated the Domus Green project titled 'People and Nature in the age of Technology,' and in 2019, the Domus EcoWorld project titled 'The UN Global Goals in Practice.' These projects highlight Cresci's commitment to integrating sustainability into technology and design, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Academic and Conference Contributions
In addition to his professional roles, Paolo Cresci is actively involved in the academic and professional communities. He lectures at several universities to promote sustainable innovation and regularly speaks at conferences to advocate for sustainable practices. His contributions in these forums aim to inspire and educate future engineers and architects about the importance of sustainability in their fields.