LoginThis work is concerned with the exploitation of solar energy in the buildings with the use of passive and active systems. The system in study is an energy-efficient residence in Nikaia, near Larissa.
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One of the first passive energy standard office buildings in Europe was extensively monitored to analyse the summer performance of highly insulated, well sun-shaded and mechanically ventilated buildings.
The purpose of this paper is to provide a multicriteria approach in order to develop and to assess several architectures of controllers for hybrid ventilation.
To evaluate wind pressure distribution on a building by using CFD (computational fluid dynamics), it has been generally practiced to use k-? models. However, it is known that the use of the standard k-?
A multi-stage down-draft evaporative cool tower (DECT) was developed as an improvement to an existing single-stage design.
This paper presents an analysis of some overlooked aspects in an environmental agenda for retail design.
A multi-stage down-draft evaporative cool tower (DECT) was developed as an improvement to an existing single-stage design.
This paper summarises a series of design proposals, which aim at exploring in an architectural way, the implementation of PDEC in the urban open spaces of Athens.
Cooling buildings, more than a generalized need, is a reason for concern because of a paranoia provoked inter alias by an aggressive marketing of HVAC, relatively inexpensive equipment and the anticipation stimulated by the media of climate change
In the 6th Framework Programme of the European Union, Politecnico di Milano is participating in an Integrated Project related to energy and environmental efficiency in buildings.
In idyllic ATHENS of the 5th century B.C. while gazing out at the Aegean Sea, ARISTOTLE codified the theory of the presocratic philosophers on the value of the 4 basic elements FIRE(SUN), AIR.
Wood construction presents numerous advantages on the environmental impact. Envelopes of wood frame houses already have air gaps.
The present paper describes a process for designing and applying several techniques based on bioclimatic architecture criteria and energy conservation principles in order to improve the microclimate in an outdoor space located in the greater Athen
This document focuses on the building envelope of office spaces in the UK climate. Analyses a case study typical office to explore strategies and design solutions for thermal and daylight comfort and energy savings.
This paper’s aim is to present a building design case study in a Mediterranean urban environment using as main assessment tool, a comparative dynamic thermal and daylight computer simulation.
The microclimate and dispersion in urban street canyons has become a subject of intense scientific research in recent years since complex flow patterns evolve leading many times to bad comfort conditions for the pedestrians and the habitants.
A method is proposed to assess the natural ventilation potential by taking into account the most comprehensive set of factors involved in natural ventilation.
This paper is a synopsis of the results of a research on form of wind towers. Wind tower is an architectural element in traditional architecture of Iran. It can be seen in cities with hot-dry and hot-humid climates.
The architectural decisions for building that use natural ventilation should be taken in the initial stages of design when little information is available.
Two approaches have been tested for cooling oil in a given location to temperatures well below the "normal" temperatures in that location. The first approach has been tested in Sde Boqer Campus, in the Israeli Negev desert.