Xylem helps Italian tower live the high life A case study on the Palazzo della Regione Lombardia, Milan, Italy Situated in the North of Italy, the region of Lombardia has always been one of the most prosperous areas of Europe. With a population of nearly 10 million and occupying an area of almost 24,000km2, Lombardia is a vibrant region with plenty to offer, both culturally and economically, especially its capital city, Milan. The new headquarters of the Regional Government, the Palazzo della Regione Lombardia, consists of a 160m high tower of reinforced concrete, steel and glass and is one of the most sustainable buildings in Europe. In order to ensure this feat of engineering remained adequately supplied with hot and cold water, air conditioning and ventilation, the lead contractor, Aert

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