The LIFE CAPT-TILE Project is Born: Innovative Solutions for Green and Sustainable Architecture

Possagno, Italy – June 1, 2024
The European project LIFE CAPT-TILE, funded by the European Union with a contribution of €1,972,776.00, has been launched with the objective of developing innovative and accessible solutions for green and sustainable architecture. Coordinated by Industrie Cotto Possagno SPA, the project involves international partners and is part of the LIFE program, which aims to support action projects for climate and environment.
The main objective is to improve the quality of life in cities and contribute to the fight against climate change. LIFE CAPT-TILE will introduce new technologies for creating green surfaces, such as roofs and facades, that are capable of absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere and filtering pollutants.
LIFE CAPT-TILE, whose full name is “CO2 CAPTuring from nature-based building TILEs”, will have a duration of 48 months, with a start date set for June 1, 2024, and expected completion on May 31, 2028.
The project focuses on the integration of “innovative terracotta tiles with urban greening systems capable of hosting a layer of ‘mineral soil’ that allows the growth of plants on green surfaces, such as roofs and facades, contributing to CO2 capture from the” atmosphere.
The solution, designed to be lightweight, modular and easy to install, aims to significantly reduce installation and maintenance costs, making green roofs and facades accessible even for residential buildings and low-income contexts.
The new technologies will be tested in two real installations: a green roof and a green facade, to demonstrate their feasibility and effectiveness.
The project involves a consortium of partners from Italy and Poland, including Industrie Cotto Possagno SPA (Italy), Officine Smac SPA (Italy), Università Politecnica delle Marche (Italy), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (Italy), Bergamo Tecnologie SPZOO (Poland) and Azienda Territoriale Edilizia Residenziale della Provincia di Padova ATER (Italy).
LIFE CAPT-TILE represents a concrete response to the need for greener and more sustainable cities. Each roof will be capable of absorbing several kilograms per year of CO2 and dust, improving air quality and creating new habitats for native flora and fauna, contributing to the conservation of urban biodiversity. Furthermore, the introduction of green spaces will contribute to improving the psychophysical well-being of citizens.
The project will have the support of the “European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) for all 4 years of the course.”

With a total funding of over €3.2 million, the project represents a significant step towards creating resilient and sustainable cities, benefiting the environment and public health.

Contacts

Contact Details

• Project Coordinator: Mario Cunial
  Email: CAPTtile@cottopossgno.com