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Evaluation of Easy-to-Use Energy Building Design Tools for Solar Access Analysis in Urban Contexts: Comparison of Friendly Simulation Design Tools for Architectural Practice in the Early Design Stage
No full textCurrent building sector is focused on reduction of energy requirements, on renewable energy generation and on regeneration of existing urban areas. These targets need to be solved with a systemic approach, considering several aspects simultaneously such as climate conditions, lighting conditions, solar radiation, PV potential, etc. The solar access analysis is an already known method to analyze the solar potentials, but in current years, simulation tools have provided more effective opportunities to perform this type of analysis, in particular in the early design stage. Nowadays, the study of the solar access is related to the easiness of the use of simulation tools, in rapid and easy way, during the design process. This study presents a comparison of three simulation tools, from the point of view of the user, with the aim to highlight differences in the easy-to- use of these tools. Using a real urban context as case study, three tools; Ecotect, Townscope and Heliodon, are tested, performing models and simulations and examining the capabilities and output results of solar access analysis. The evaluation of the ease-to-use of these tools is based on some detected parameters and features, such as the types of simulation, requirements of input data, types of results, etc. As a result, a framework is provided in which features and capabilities of each tool are shown. This framework shows the differences among these tools about functions, features and capabilities. The aim of this study is to support users and to improve the integration of simulation tools for solar access with the design process
Using building energy models in the evaluation of retrofit strategies for industrial buildings in Italy
No full textThis paper presents an experimental study to develop energy saving potential strategies in prefabricated industrial buildings using energy models to compare and to evaluate different energy retrofit solutions.
Latest European policy and programs focus on researches about retrofit and refurbishment of existing building, in particular about industrial building which is considered a strategic sector not only for improve energy efficiency and sustainability but also for improve economy, jobs and competitiveness, into a general view overcoming national approaches and
looking for synergic and integrated strategies and programs. Much of the industrial sector in Italy is obsolete, with high energy consumption, and nowadays there are, in Italy, only few studies on this topic which are not able to support assessments about average actual or potential energy performances of industrial buildings. In this sense, providing operative actions or strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy uses in Italian industry is fundamental. This study, starting from a previous research focused on statistical data about energy efficiency of industrial buildings, aimed to establish general background and
effective criteria for refurbishment actions, with specific real cases
The design and the evaluation of a prototype of responsive wall system
No full textA design proposal for an experimental energy responsive dry wall system is presented, including innovative
materials, like phase change materials and high insulated materials, based on a dry wooden modular
constructive system, with easy assembly and energy flow performances. The wall system is designed to be
arranged for several different climate conditions, permitting to modify the internal sequence of layers in
relation to different thermal performances requirements, coupling high thermal capacity, producible with low
cost, easily constructable or removable and manageable with custom external finishes. The virtual prototype
is a modular wall panel, realized with modular components too which provide the wall shape without other
vertical structural elements. The wall panel is composed by a plywood timber frame, subdivided into two
main layer, realized by vertical and horizontal wood elements and interior and external wood panels. Into the
frame there are wood wool insulation, a vapour barrier sheet in polyethylene, PCM and VIP insulation. An air
gap is designed to arrange the energy performances providing, if necessary, for a ventilated façade or
increasing insulation material thickness. Energy simulations and analysis, made to evaluate hygrothermal
performances in relation to the different configurations, provide dynamic and stationary thermal behaviours
highlighting great thermal performances
Modulo abitativo sperimentale per la vita indipendente degli anziani, Experimental Living Unit for Independent Living for Elderly
No full textIn this study a modular housing system is presented. The module house is specifically designed to support smart technologies, zero energy costs and high environmental comfort levels for the independent living and the well being of older adults. Accord-ing to the principles of active ambient living, which aims to enhance and improve living conditions for older people (Spadolini, 2013; AA.VV., 2012), an experimental module house is proposed. The module house is a dry wooden modular construc-tive system, able to provide: adaptable indoor spaces, high energy performances, full energy autonomy and a easily manageable framework for smart devices, smart furniture and sensors.
The achievement of a real and effective ambient assisted living, using advanced technological solutions to make active, safe and inclusive indoor environments, need relevant architectures and building components which can be integrated and can contain inside any possible system. The module house represents an experimental building design research, in which energy, environmental, technological and func-tional requirements for assisted living of older adults are taken into account.
The design of this experimental module house is developed with a detailed level, with plan, fronts and sections, construction details, energy simulations, environmental analysis, plant designs, adaptability and flexibility layouts, installation layouts of smart objects, devices and ITC technologies (Sanchez, 2017; Mazziotta, 2016), also considering the possibility to reduce time and costs of construction and manage-ment. Thanks to the modular approach and the fast assembly process, the module house can be moved, modified or replicated to obtain little residential districts, con-stantly updatable. Results of the analysis, simulations and functional controls show the effectiveness of the modular housing system as experimental module house for older people
Sistemi e requisiti per il controllo ambientale negli scenari assistenziali e di intervento edilizio. In: PASS - Private Assisted House per la Longevità Attiva e Indipendente dell’Anziano.
No full textProgetto di Ricerca “Private Assisted House per la Longevità Attiva e Indipendente dell’Anziano” - "Casa intelligente per una longevità attiva ed indipendente dell'anziano”. Progetto vincitore del Bando per la selezione di proposte progettuali finalizzate allo sviluppo di piattaforme di integrazione dedicate all'Active Aging e all'Ambient Assisted Living (DGR 1464 del 7/11/2011). Il progetto di ricerca ha l’obiettivo di definire in modo sistematico una ipotesi di approccio metodologico alla progettazione di componenti, sistemi , oggetti d’uso per l’ambiente domestico, che prevedano l’impiego e l’inserimento delle nuove tecnologie informatiche, domotiche e robotiche con livelli prestazionali di qualità architettonica e di design partendo dalle differenti tipologie di profili assistenziali individuati. Smart Object e Smart System. Responsabili gruppo di lavoro per Unicam, Scuola di Architettura e Design: prof. Giuseppe Losco (P.O.), prof. Andrea Lupacchini (R), prof. Luca Bradini (R.T.D.
A full integrated teaching method. The experience of a postgraduate master's degree in building energy efficiency design
No full textTeaching sustainable and high energy efficiency building design, facing against climate change, requires nowadays a well structured multidisciplinary expertise which needs to be transferred to graduate students and young architects, who in turn will have to be able to manage a large number of aspects at different levels and contexts. The paper describes a multidisciplinary teaching approach, supported by a coordinated and extensive use of energy design tools and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools. The postgraduate master's degree in building energy efficiency is based on a consistent methodology, carried on and implemented during years, providing a fully integrated teaching method. As a fundamental part of the master is the coupling of building design workshops and energy design support tools, applied as widely as possible into the entire design process, from urban planning to building components. Architecture, climate, building technology, building physics and environmental-energy building certifications are take into consideration at once. The postgraduate master aims to encourage students into an integrated design approach, brings together all these aspects. The overall framework, contents, and design support tools are illustrated, linked to some relevant outputs and results produced by students, with which show applicability of the fully integrated method in practice. A critical review on the effectiveness of this integrated teaching program, which tries to address students to a comprehensive preparedness, is described, highlighting remarks, limits, advantages and possible advances
Comparative energy models for industrial builidngs thermal performances
No full textAn experimental study is presented concerning development of energy saving potential in prefabricated industrial buildings, through comparative energy simulation models. According latest European policy and programs focus the research field is into retrofit and refurbishment of existing building. The building stock in industrial sector in Italy is rather obsolete, with low comfort conditions and high energy consumption. In Italy, only few studies deal with this topic to support assessments about average actual or potential energy saving quality of industrial buildings. This study, based on selected case-studies, aimed to establish general background and effective criteria for refurbishment actions. One “key factor” for energy saving in prefabricated industrial building is the thermal performance of the envelope (walls, roofs and windows), where reduction of energy consumption, for full air conditioning, is directly related to envelope thermal performance. Energy building design tools have been used, such as Ecotect Analysis, Heat 2.0 and Wufi Pro, to investigate how different envelope assemblages affect the energy consumptions in industrial buildings with different size starting on common scenarios. Proceeding from statistic data of existing common buildings in Italy, and most diffused building elements, like concrete prefabricated wall panels etc, some general case studies are defined and used to run energy simulations. The results give back a range of average energy analysis to compare and evaluate mean efficiency factor of real buildings and show potential energy benefits obtainable with various single or multiple refurbishment options. Therefore, having control over the dominant factors in the building envelope is indeed an important step in the path to achieving energy savings and carbon reduction in industrial buildings
TUTELA DEL LAVORO E LIBERTA' D'IMPRESA NEI PROCESSI DI ESTERNALIZZAZIONE
No full textL’elaborato analizza le conseguenze lavoristiche della successione fra imprenditori, muovendo da una ricognizione delle varie tipologie di esternalizzazione con le relative esigenze e principali criticità.
L’indagine si concentra in primo luogo sul trasferimento d’azienda, esaminando la normativa e la giurisprudenza europee per passare poi alla disciplina di diritto interno, alle procedure sindacali e a uno specifico focus sul trasferimento delle aziende in crisi.
Successivamente l’autore si sofferma sull’appalto, prendendone in particolare considerazione gli indici di genuinità, i criteri di distinzione dalla somministrazione illecita di manodopera e la tutela delle maestranze in caso di avvicendamento fra imprese.
Da ultimo, la ricerca approfondisce le c.d. “clausole sociali”, sia di prima che di seconda generazione, valutandone la compatibilità con il diritto eurounitario e con la costituzione nonché riflettendo sui possibili rimedi in caso di loro violazione.The author analyzes the labour consequences of the succession between entrepreneurs, starting from a recognition of the various types of outsourcing with the related needs and main critical issues.
The survey focuses primarily on the transfer of businesses, examining European legislation and case-law and then moving on to internal legislation, trade union procedures and a specific focus on the transfer of companies in crisis.
The author then dwells on the contract, taking into account in particular the indications of authenticity, the criteria of distinction from the illicit administration of labour and the protection of workers in the event of turnover between companies.
Finally, the research deepens the "social clauses", both first and second generation, assessing their compatibility with European law and with the constitution and reflecting on possible remedies in case of their violation
Ultra Low Carbon Vehicles: New Parameters for Automotive Design
No full textAs the influence of vehicle emissions on our environment has become better understood, the UK government has recently placed urgent emphasis on the implementation of low carbon
technologies in the automotive industry through: the UK Low Carbon Industrial Strategy. The overall objective is to offer big incentives to consumers and support for the development of infrastructure and engineering solutions. This scheme however does not consider how the development of functional and experiential user value might drive consumer demand, contributing to the adoption of low carbon vehicles (LCVs) in the mass market.
With the emergence of the North East of England as the UK’s first specialised region for the development of ultra-low carbon vehicles (ULCVs), ONE North East, as a development agency for the region's economic and business development, and Northumbria University Ideas-lab have supported a project to facilitate innovation through the collaboration of technology, research and development (R&D) and business. The High Value Low Carbon (HVLC) project aims to envisage
new user value made possible by the integration of low carbon vehicle platforms with new process and network technologies. The HVLC consortium represents vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers as well as technology based companies and through an ongoing process of design concept generation the project offers a hub for innovation led enterprise.
Whilst new technological developments in areas such as power generation, nano materials, hydrogen fuel cells, printed electronics and networked communications will all impact on future automotive design, the mass adoption of low carbon technologies represents a paradigm shift for the motorist. This paper aims to describe how the mapping of new parameters will lead to new transport scenarios that will create the space for new collaborative research on user experiences supported by innovative technologies and related services
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Matteo Maria Boiardo (1441-1494)
No full textMatteo Maria Boiardo – contemporary of Sir Thomas Malory and forerunner of Shakespeare, Spenser, Milton, Cervantes, Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis – is best known as the author of the Orlando Innamorato [Orlando in Love], a poem in ottava rima organically merging Carolingian epic and Arthurian romance. He was also a lyric and pastoral poet, playwright, and translator of classical texts into the Italian vernacular. Matteo was active in Italy during the years of 1463 throughout 1494, the year of his death
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