Preoptima
Francesco Pomponi is an esteemed academic and industry leader in sustainability, currently serving as a Professor at the University of York since September 2024 and holding multiple roles at the University of Cambridge, including Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership since October 2015 and Research Associate at the Centre for Sustainable Development. As the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Preoptima and a Visiting Professor at Edinburgh Napier University since February 2017, Francesco has significantly contributed to sustainable building design and led the Resource Efficient Built Environment Lab (REBEL), fostering substantial research success. Additionally, Francesco holds an Honorary Professor position at the University of Cape Town and is actively involved in various organizations such as Extantia Capital and the Whole Life Carbon Network. Francesco's extensive educational background includes a PhD from the University of Brighton and numerous certifications in sustainability and business management.
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Preoptima
Preoptima is the world's first early-stage decarbonisation software provider that integrates real-time whole life carbon assessments (WLCAs) and seamless carbon optioneering into conceptual building design. Our flagship tool, Preoptima CONCEPT, has garnered the trust of industry giants and small firms alike for its ability to empower users to accurately perform conceptual design options appraisals and make critical carbon-informed decisions earlier, faster, and smarter. Using sophisticated AI algorithms and generative design, Preoptima CONCEPT offers a unique, iterative approach to designing low-carbon buildings. No more steep learning curves or tedious data input; with Preoptima’s algorithm you can dive straight into data-driven design choices, optioneer quickly, and pivot efficiently. Born from over a decade of academic research, Preoptima makes accurate carbon assessments accessible to all building stakeholders - transforming how the industry approaches sustainable building design. See our website for more. We have representatives in the UK, US, EU and APAC regions.