For three months, Giulia Mazzucco, a PhD student from the University of Genoa, carried out a research stay at the University of Lleida within the framework of the BIG4LIFE project. She worked on the cost‑benefit analysis of BIG systems, the development of social perception surveys, and the application of the LEVEL’S methodology to assess the sustainability of the green roof at the Ronda‑La Mercè School in Lleida.
Meanwhile, the project keeps growing its network. In mid‑October, a Portuguese delegation linked to the LIFE Programme visited Barcelona as part of a training initiative. BIG4LIFE presented several pilot projects to them: the Tibidabo green wall, the Urbaser biodiverse roof, and the green rooftop of the Pérez Iborra School. This exchange strengthens the project’s international dimension and the commitment to sharing knowledge to advance towards greener and more resilient cities.
At the end of November, we welcomed Dr Vincenzo Costanzo, professor at the University of Catania, who taught classes at the Polytechnic School of the UdL on energy efficiency and sustainable construction. He also delivered a seminar for PhD students on passive cooling and thermal comfort. During his stay, he visited several BIG4LIFE roofs, such as those of the Ronda‑La Mercè nursery school and the Cavallers Street building.