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View article: AI-Driven Morphological Classification of the Italian School Building Stock: Towards a Deep Energy Renovation Roadmap
AI-Driven Morphological Classification of the Italian School Building Stock: Towards a Deep Energy Renovation Roadmap Open
The Italian school building stock is largely outdated, with structural and technological inadequacies leading to low comfort and high energy consumption. Addressing this challenge requires large-scale renovation supported by an integrated,…
View article: Exploring craft-digital manufacturing processes: A cost-effective methodology for low-series production of custom double-curved geometries with a novel Cement-Textile-Composite material
Exploring craft-digital manufacturing processes: A cost-effective methodology for low-series production of custom double-curved geometries with a novel Cement-Textile-Composite material Open
The construction sector is experiencing a profound transformation, marked by the need for tailored and unique spaces and bespoke architecture or industrial design goods. The shift away from conventional mass production and standardized spa…
View article: Integrating User Adaptation and Retrofit Strategies for Overheating Mitigation in Energy-Poor Buildings under Climate Change Scenarios
Integrating User Adaptation and Retrofit Strategies for Overheating Mitigation in Energy-Poor Buildings under Climate Change Scenarios Open
This study conducts a comprehensive, long-term analysis of passive strategies aimed at mitigating overheating in residential structures occupied by elderly individuals and children up to fifteen years old. In fact, in the European Union, a…
View article: A user-centric approach in BIM environments for energy efficiency, indoor comfort assessment and renovation planning
A user-centric approach in BIM environments for energy efficiency, indoor comfort assessment and renovation planning Open
The Chapter 7 of Agenda 21 calls, among others, for promoting sustainable construction industry activities, human resource development and capacity-building for human settlements development. Tremendous efforts for achieving this target in…
View article: Life Cycle Assessment and Cost Evaluation of Sustainable Production Technologies: A Parametric Approach for Complex Geometries in Architectural Design
Life Cycle Assessment and Cost Evaluation of Sustainable Production Technologies: A Parametric Approach for Complex Geometries in Architectural Design Open
Building design has to deal with complex geometries and surfaces arising from current trends and “New European Bauhaus” initiative that imagines a sustainable and inclusive future that is beautiful for eyes, minds, and souls. This also rel…
View article: Enabling Sufficiency Through Smart Locks: Transforming Office Occupancy and Building Management for Energy Savings
Enabling Sufficiency Through Smart Locks: Transforming Office Occupancy and Building Management for Energy Savings Open
In the aftermath of the global pandemic, the widespread embrace of flexible working models has led to suboptimal occupancy levels in office buildings. Despite this shift, traditional space management practices persist, contributing to incr…
View article: Exploring Built Environment Visual Interactions: A SoftBIM Data-Driven Approach for a Database About the Outdoor View
Exploring Built Environment Visual Interactions: A SoftBIM Data-Driven Approach for a Database About the Outdoor View Open
Windows and glazed facades provide outdoor views, serving as vital sources of visual information that aid navigation and interaction within buildings. These views can trigger psychological and physiological responses, affecting individual …
View article: On the impact of hollow silica powder on the performance of aerogel glazing systems in buildings: Results from laboratory and simulation analyses
On the impact of hollow silica powder on the performance of aerogel glazing systems in buildings: Results from laboratory and simulation analyses Open
Aerogel-based glazing systems are an effective solution to reduce space heating energy use in buildings, even if overheating risks in temperate climates exist due to the high solar transparency of the systems. This study analyzes the poten…
View article: Greening cities and buildings for climate resilience: Lessons from Lambrate Park District in Milan (Italy)
Greening cities and buildings for climate resilience: Lessons from Lambrate Park District in Milan (Italy) Open
The Lambrate Park District project, developed within the Reinventing Cities international design competition framework, became an opportunity to exemplify an original approach to urban regeneration that focuses on the need for green buildi…
View article: Parametric Assessment to Evaluate and Compare the Carbon Footprint of Diverse Manufacturing Processes for Building Complex Surfaces
Parametric Assessment to Evaluate and Compare the Carbon Footprint of Diverse Manufacturing Processes for Building Complex Surfaces Open
At present, building design is faced with a need to properly manage complex geometries and surfaces. This fact is not only driven by the increased demand for visually stunning spaces but also stems from the rise of new design paradigms, su…
View article: Customized shading solutions for complex building façades: the potential of an innovative cement-textile composite material through a performance-based generative design
Customized shading solutions for complex building façades: the potential of an innovative cement-textile composite material through a performance-based generative design Open
Purpose The paper aims to investigate the comfort-related performances of an innovative solar shading solution based on a new composite patented material that consists of a cement-based matrix coupled with a stretchable three-dimensional t…
View article: Adapting façade performances to climate change in northern Europe: Analysis of future scenarios for an office building in Stockholm
Adapting façade performances to climate change in northern Europe: Analysis of future scenarios for an office building in Stockholm Open
Future climate change will affect many human activities and sectors. Among those, the built environment will face several challenges about the varying climate conditions, including increased demand for summer cooling and related heat stres…
View article: On the Optical Characterization of Architectural Three-Dimensional Skins and Their Solar Control Potential
On the Optical Characterization of Architectural Three-Dimensional Skins and Their Solar Control Potential Open
The use of second building skins is becoming a trademark in modern architecture, opening for innovative solutions, such as three-dimensional (3D) systems. This paper explores the potential of these systems to provide adequate solar protect…
View article: An occupant-centric approach in BIM environments for energy use and indoor comfort assessment and participative renovation planning
An occupant-centric approach in BIM environments for energy use and indoor comfort assessment and participative renovation planning Open
The construction sector is among the main ones responsible for energy consumption and greenhouse gases emissions. Hence, buildings retrofitting shall be encouraged and supported by targeted actions to achieve a European climate-neutrality …
View article: Experimental Assessment of the Reflection of Solar Radiation from Façades of Tall Buildings to the Pedestrian Level
Experimental Assessment of the Reflection of Solar Radiation from Façades of Tall Buildings to the Pedestrian Level Open
Urban climates are highly influenced by the ability of built surfaces to reflect solar radiation, and the use of high-albedo materials has been widely investigated as an effective option to mitigate urban overheating. While diffusely solar…
View article: Current Trajectories and New Challenges for Visual Comfort Assessment in Building Design and Operation: A Critical Review
Current Trajectories and New Challenges for Visual Comfort Assessment in Building Design and Operation: A Critical Review Open
Visual comfort can affect building occupants’ behaviour, productivity and health. It is highly dependent on the occupant and how they perform a task indoors. In that regard, an occupant centred approach is more suitable for evaluating the …
View article: Solar Energy in Urban Planning: Lesson Learned and Recommendations from Six Italian Case Studies
Solar Energy in Urban Planning: Lesson Learned and Recommendations from Six Italian Case Studies Open
This paper presents the results of the analysis conducted on six case studies related to solar energy integration in urban and rural environments located on the Italian territory. The analysis has been carried out within the Subtask C—Case…
View article: Demonstration in Relevant Environments
Demonstration in Relevant Environments Open
Three building case studies were chosen with the purpose of demonstrating the BIM4EEB BIM-based toolkit. The selected buildings are both social houses and residential apartments respecting the needs of vulnerable inhabitants. To increase t…
View article: A Novel Approach to Shape Memory Alloys Applied to Passive Adaptive Shading Systems
A Novel Approach to Shape Memory Alloys Applied to Passive Adaptive Shading Systems Open
A shading device for façade application was developed by combining twisting cylindrical shading elements with the smart use of shape-memory alloy (SMA) components. These allow a dynamic behaviour of a shading device, which does not require…
View article: A removable textile hybrid structural screen for the windows of Castello Sforzesco, Milan: when experimental metrics inform the bespoke ‘design-to-construction’ process in historical contexts
A removable textile hybrid structural screen for the windows of Castello Sforzesco, Milan: when experimental metrics inform the bespoke ‘design-to-construction’ process in historical contexts Open
This paper presents the experimental design-to-installation process of two textile hybrid window screens, aimed at mitigating the comfort conditions and preserving the frescoes of Sala delle Asse at Castello Sforzesco, in Milan. Given the …
View article: Color Heterogeneity Of Building Surfaces: Lean Image Processing Approach For Visible Reflectance Characterization Performance
Color Heterogeneity Of Building Surfaces: Lean Image Processing Approach For Visible Reflectance Characterization Performance Open
Daylighting availability and uniformity depend on the interior surface reflectance (). Currently, is obtained through suggested reference values (Illuminating Engineering Society 2012; CIBSE 2015; CIBSE/SLL 2011; CIBSE/SLL 2005), laborator…
View article: A Cognitive-Driven Building Renovation for Improving Energy Efficiency: The Experience of the ELISIR Project
A Cognitive-Driven Building Renovation for Improving Energy Efficiency: The Experience of the ELISIR Project Open
In the last few years, the technology re-evolution has deeply transformed several aspects of everyday life. For sure, one technology with a strong impact is the so-called Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT paradigm made it possible to break…
View article: Energy Retrofit Potential Evaluation: The Regione Lombardia School Building Asset
Energy Retrofit Potential Evaluation: The Regione Lombardia School Building Asset Open
This chapter summarizes a long list of research activities aimed at defining a method to assess the retrofit potential of school buildings, based on maintenance needs, energy-saving potential, and the life cycle cost of the retrofitted bui…
View article: Rethinking the Building Envelope as an Intelligent Community Hub for Renewable Energy Sharing
Rethinking the Building Envelope as an Intelligent Community Hub for Renewable Energy Sharing Open
The widespread use of electric vehicles is hampered by the lack of an adequate charging points network. Likewise, and depending on the use, there could be a lack of correspondence between energy use and production in buildings equipped wit…