www.IVEXSI.org - International Vertical expansion Standardization Institute
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IVEXSI
International Vertical Expansion Standardization Institute
Setting international standards for safe, responsible and intelligent vertical expansion of existing buildings
Institutional Statement
The IVEXSI is an independent international institute dedicated to the standardization, governance and professional certification of intelligent vertical expansion in existing buildings.
Professional Scope and Eligibility
The Institute
Nature and Institutional Role
IVEXSI operates as a normative and institutional reference, contributing to the development of structured technical frameworks that support decision-making, professional accountability and long-term urban responsibility in vertical expansion practices.
The institute does not act as a design office, construction company or consultancy, nor does it participate in commercial or execution-related activities.
Mission
To establish and maintain internationally recognized standards, methodologies and certification frameworks that ensure vertical expansion of existing buildings is conducted with structural safety, legal compliance, technical rigor and ethical responsibility.
Vision
To become a global reference in the standardization and professional qualification of intelligent vertical expansion practices, contributing to safer buildings, more efficient land use and responsible urban transformation.
Institutional Independence
IVEXSI operates independently from commercial, construction and real estate interests.
Its institutional structure ensures neutrality, technical objectivity and freedom from conflicts of interest.
The institute does not represent developers, investors or property owners, and does not engage in project development or execution. Its exclusive role is to define standards, certify professionals and promote best practices within the technical domain.
Scope of Action
IVEXSI’s activities are focused on the development and maintenance of:
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Technical standards for intelligent vertical expansion of existing buildings
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Methodological frameworks supporting structured technical decision-making
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Professional certification programs
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Ethical and professional accountability guidelines
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Reference documentation and institutional guidance
All frameworks developed by IVEXSI are intended to support licensed professionals in the responsible conception, analysis and execution of vertical expansion interventions.
Professional Domain and Eligibility
IVEXSI operates exclusively within the professional and technical domain.
Its standards, methodologies and certification programs are directed solely to licensed civil engineers and architects involved in the technical conception, design and execution of vertical expansion projects.
The institute does not provide services, guidance or certifications to property owners, investors, developers or non-licensed individuals.
Relationship with the +1A Method
The +1A Method (Intelligent Vertical Expansion) constitutes the technical and methodological foundation upon which IVEXSI structures its certification and standardization frameworks.
While the +1A Method represents a consolidated technical approach to vertical expansion decision-making, IVEXSI acts as the institutional body responsible for its governance, normalization and professional validation, ensuring consistent application under defined technical and ethical criteria.
Governance and Ethical Principles
IVEXSI is guided by principles of:
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Technical rigor
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Professional responsibility
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Institutional transparency
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Ethical conduct
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Long-term urban and structural safety
All institutional activities are designed to reinforce professional accountability and promote responsible practices aligned with regulatory, technical and societal expectations.
International Perspective
IVEXSI adopts an international perspective, recognizing that vertical expansion of existing buildings is a global challenge influenced by structural safety, urban density, sustainability and regulatory diversity.
Its standards and frameworks are developed to be adaptable across different jurisdictions, while maintaining a consistent technical and ethical foundation.
Closing Statement
IVEXSI exists to ensure that vertical expansion of existing buildings is no longer treated as an informal or improvised practice, but as a structured, standardized and professionally accountable technical discipline.
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