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Edifici, the Italian term for buildings, refer to constructed structures that provide space for habitation, work, storage, or services. They are typically permanent, composed of a foundation, structural frame or load-bearing walls, floors, and a roof, and integrated with utilities such as water, electricity, and climate control.

Buildings vary by function (residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use), by form and size (low-rise, high-rise), and

From ancient temples and palaces to medieval fortifications, Renaissance urban cores, and industrial-era factories, edifici reflect

Structural engineering ensures stability and resilience against loads, earthquakes, wind, and other hazards. Codes and standards

Recent trends focus on energy efficiency, low-emission materials, adaptive reuse, and digital tools for design and

Edifici play a central role in urban life and the built environment, shaping movement, economy, and culture

by
construction
materials
(concrete,
steel,
timber,
masonry)
and
methods
(in-situ,
prefabricated).
technology
and
culture.
In
the
20th
and
21st
centuries,
architectural
movements
—
modernism,
brutalism,
postmodernism
—
emphasized
form,
efficiency,
and
sustainability,
influencing
facade
treatment,
daylighting,
and
spatial
planning.
govern
dimensions,
fire
safety,
accessibility,
energy
use,
and
environmental
impact.
building
information
modeling
(BIM).
Certifications
such
as
LEED
or
BREEAM
recognize
performance.
while
presenting
ongoing
challenges
in
maintenance,
safety,
and
sustainability.