Vanzolini Foundation promotes sustainability talks at CASACOR SP 2025

In 2025, CASACOR and the Vanzolini Foundation reaffirm their commitment to enhancing the dialogue between architecture, sustainability, and innovation in the construction industry by holding a series of lectures in the project Entre Sonhos, designed by Lui Costa, within the official circuit of the 38th edition of the exhibition. The partnership invites visitors and professionals to reflect on real and applicable solutions in the interaction between sophistication and environmental awareness, stimulating interventions with environmental responsibility. Check out the lecture schedule below:

Sustainable Construction in Focus: the view of AQUA-HQE™ and CASACOR on environmental impact

When: June 5th, from 9 AM to 12 PM Target audience: closed event for 60 exclusive guests from AQUA-HQE™ and CASACOR The AQUA-HQE™ certification, developed from the French reference HQE™, aims to promote harmonious coexistence among people in healthy and comfortable constructed projects, with a reduction of environmental impacts. This lecture inaugurates the program on World Environment Day, connecting the technical experience of the Vanzolini Foundation with CASACOR's practices, focusing on waste management in large temporary events. Program: ● 9 AM to 10 AM – Welcome breakfast ● 10 AM – Opening by Vanzolini Foundation and CASACOR ● 10:20 AM – Luiz Henrique Ferreira (Inovatech Engineering): CASACOR waste management ● 10:40 AM – Darlan Firmato (CASACOR): CASACOR waste management case study ● 11:10 AM – Manuel Carlos Reis Martins (Vanzolini Foundation): AQUA-HQE™ presentation ● 11:20 AM – Ana Rocha (proActive Consultoria): AQUA-HQE™ and practical results ● 12 PM – Closing

EPDs in Focus: Transparency and Sustainability in Architecture and Design

When: June 12th, from 2:30 PM to 4 PM Target audience: open to invited guests and visitors of the exhibition (registration via CASACOR and Vanzolini Foundation guests) The lecture discusses how architects, designers, and companies can use Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to develop more sustainable projects and make more conscious decisions in choosing materials and building solutions. Innovative resources will be presented, such as the new traceable logo, the interactive digital format, and pre-verified EPD tools, which make sustainability communication more transparent and reliable. Case studies, including analyses applied to CASACOR 2025 projects, illustrate how these tools support the design work and add value for specifiers, companies, and consumers. Program: ● 2:30 PM – Opening ● 2:40 PM – Felipe Queiroz Coelho (Vanzolini Foundation): The role of Environmental Product Declarations as clear and efficient sustainable communication ● 3:10 PM – João Marcello (Sustentech): Sustainability and Design – The importance of EPDs in the decision-making of architects and designers ● 3:40 PM – Debate [caption id="attachment_197026" align="alignnone" width="1333"][/caption>

Energy Efficiency, Emission Reduction, and Architecture as a Protagonist in a Collapsing World

When: June 26th, from 2:30 PM to 4 PM Target audience: open to invited guests and visitors of the exhibition (registration via CASACOR and Vanzolini Foundation guests). How to reduce the carbon footprint in the construction industry in a practical and efficient way? The first lecture presents experiences and best practices that align environmental performance, spatial quality, and technical feasibility, highlighting the positive impact of conscious decisions and certifications such as AQUA-HQE™. Following this, Rodrigo Loeb proposes a reflection on the role of architecture in a collapsing world. The architect discusses the sector's role in both degradation processes and the construction of sustainable alternatives. The analysis starts from the Anthropocene's benchmark (1610), associating it with the Sixth Mass Extinction, and outlines a panorama of transformations in the dominant model and the signs of a new possible future. Program: ● 2:30 PM – Opening ● 2:40 PM – Gabriel Bonansea de Alencar Novaes (Vanzolini Foundation): Energy efficiency and emission reduction ● 3:10 PM – Rodrigo Loeb (architect and urban planner): Architecture as a protagonist in a collapsing world ● 3:40 PM – Debate ● 4 PM – Closing by Vanzolini Foundation and CASACOR [caption id="attachment_197990" align="alignnone" width="5208"][/caption>

About the Speakers:

Ana Rocha Partner-director of proActive Consultoria, operates in Project Management and Corporate Sustainability areas. PhD in Technology and Production Management from EPUSP, with a post-doc in Environmental Management in Paris. Darlan Firmato Operations Director of CASACOR/SP. Architect with PMP and HBC-PRO certifications, MBA in Strategic Project Management. Works with innovation, design thinking, and large-scale events focusing on sustainability. Felipe Queiroz Coelho Sustainable Certifications Advisor at the Vanzolini Foundation and Manager of EPD Brazil®. He has been working since 2011 with environmental performance of products, technical references, and international cooperation. Gabriel Bonansea de Alencar Novaes ESG Advisor at the Vanzolini Foundation. Works with projects and training in sustainability, emissions, energy efficiency, and certifications. Master's and doctoral student at FAU USP. João Marcello Gomes Pinto Civil engineer from Poli-USP. Founder of Sustentech, a consulting firm with over 500 projects in Brazil and abroad focused on sustainability in construction. Luiz Henrique Ferreira Founder of Inovatech Engenharia. Civil engineer from Poli-USP, with specializations from Babson College and MIT. Has been promoting sustainable and efficient constructions since 2005. Manuel Carlos Reis Martins Coordinator of the AQUA-HQE™ certification at the Vanzolini Foundation. Civil engineer from Poli-USP, Ph.D. from Imperial College (London), with a background in sustainability and technical standardization. Rodrigo Loeb Architect from FAU-USP, Master's from the Architectural Association (London), and PhD from Mackenzie University. Developed award-winning projects and works as a professor and researcher. [caption id="attachment_197022" align="alignnone" width="1333"][/caption> About AQUA-HQE™: A new standard for sustainable constructions Since 2008, AQUA-HQE™ certification, based on the French HQE™ reference and adapted to Brazil by the Vanzolini Foundation and the Polytechnic School of USP, has established itself as a national reference in sustainability in construction. There are more than 900 certified buildings, totaling 19 million m² in 18 states, positively impacting the lives of over 100,000 people. The new technical reference of the certification is aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is structured around four major commitments:

1. Quality of Life – Safe, healthy, and comfortable projects;
2. Respect for the Environment – Rational use of resources and reduction of impacts;
3. Economic Performance – Financial efficiency and property valuation;
4. Management and Governance – Structure adapted to goals and efficient dialogue.

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About the Vanzolini Foundation

The Vanzolini Foundation is a non-profit institution created and managed by professors from the Polytechnic School of USP. For nearly six decades, it has served as a bridge between academic knowledge and the real challenges of society, promoting innovation, technical excellence, and positive impact. Areas of action: ● Education: more than 100 courses for training and continuous development ● Certification: management systems, products, and sustainability (such as AQUA-HQE™ and EPD Brazil®) ● Customized B2B Projects: applied solutions for public and private companies ● Technology Management in Education (GTE): support for public policies and educational systems

SERVICES CASACOR São Paulo 2025

Dates: May 27th to August 3rd, 2025 Address: R. Dona Ana Pimentel, 37 - Água Branca, São Paulo/SP Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 11 AM to 7 PM Tickets: https://appcasacor.com.br/events/sao-paulo-2025