Gioia 22 is a landmark office tower in Milan’s business district. As Italy’s first nearly net-zero building, Gioia 22 advances fresh perspectives and progress in a city known for its innovative spirit. Developed by COIMA and designed by Pelli Clark & Partners, Gioia 22 exceeds Milan’s energy regulations by 15 percent, using on site renewable energy sources including 6000 sqm of crystalline photovoltaic glass panels installed on the façade, which generate 65 % of the energy required for heating and cooling. The façade system which count with around 800 kWp installed was developed together with Permasteelisa, a leading global contractor of architectural envelopes responsible of some the most iconic façades of the world.