Passionate and a strong advocate of sustainability, a Chartered Architect and Passivhaus Designer, with an MIT specialism in Sustainable Buildings Design and Construction Management from CIOB. Michela specialises in leading net-zero carbon and circular economy strategies, low-energy design, and ESG integration across corporate, portfolio and project levels. Her experience spans real estate developers and contractor roles, architectural practice and consultancy, where she has delivered high-impact sustainability outcomes for both private and public sector clients.

Recognised as a thought leader in the real estate industry, she actively contributes to industry debates on emerging trends and standards, influencing the evolution of sustainable building practices. Horizon scanning and R&D have been integral to her roles, enabling her to anticipate industry shifts and drive innovative, forward-looking solutions. She is a dedicated advocate for change and regularly contribute industry groups. She sits on the LETI steering group and have co-led the Operational Carbon in WLC Assessment paper, and led the group’s response to the Government Future Homes and Future Buildings Standard Consultation 2023. She is an expert contributor to the UKGBC Net Zero Forum for the non-domestic retrofit, the NLA Circular Economy Special Interest Group and a member of The Edge Debate.