Climate change impacts biodiversity, the use of public spaces, as well as building energy demand,... more Climate change impacts biodiversity, the use of public spaces, as well as building energy demand, and health in Mediterranean cities. The courtyard is a common typology of private/public open space in the area, which, according to previous research, is substantially affected by climate change. The main reasons are to be found in limited ventilation and the significant amount of radiation received by upper surfaces. A preliminary microclimate, simulation-based evaluation of mitigation strategies to adapt and capitalize on climate changes is here performed through the assessment of a series of analyses using reference year 2020 and 2080. The study addresses a representative courtyard, San Sepolcro cloister (Parma, Italy). One mitigation strategy is explored, limiting direct solar radiation. The shading system, which reduces solar radiation, arises from a process of morphogenesis based on solar parameters and exploits a strategy with vertical structures typical of some cacti, following the biomimicry approach of imitating natural strategies. In this case, the imitation regards both form and function, as well as the generative process. The research was conducted through parametric and generative design in Rhino-Grasshopper and environmental analysis in ENVI-Met. The Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) was the reference index for the assessment of thermal comfort. The shading system allows for improving thermal comfort, through protection from the sun’s rays and the non-obstruction of the vertical ventilation of the courtyard.
Notre epoque est marquee par l’utilisation des technologies numeriques, et nos modes de comprehen... more Notre epoque est marquee par l’utilisation des technologies numeriques, et nos modes de comprehension du monde sont modifies. En considerant l’application des technologies de l’information a l’architecture, nous nous proposons de revisiter la notion de materialite qui passe par une hybridation des realites physiques et numeriques. Nous distinguons les modes d’integration de la materialite en identifiant des processus singuliers de conception et de fabrication. Nous identifions les processus de morphogenese qui integrent les logiques algorithmiques, qui s’adossent au continuum conception-fabrication numerique, qui passent par la mise au point de machines specifiques, qui integrent des materiaux concus sur mesure ou qui conduisent au developpement de dispositifs cyber-physiques. La tectonique informee, la conception basee sur les materiaux, l’exploration d’une materialite numerique, les conceptions assistees par des donnees, representent des demarches qui se caracterisent avant tout p...
La nascita del concetto di ecosistema dimostra una sensibilizzazione della nostra societa ad un&#... more La nascita del concetto di ecosistema dimostra una sensibilizzazione della nostra societa ad un'idea della realta fisica piu complessa di quella di ambiente. L'uomo e le sue opere cominciano ad essere interpretate come parte di un sistema aperto, cosi anche l'opera architettonica e vista come un oggetto capace di scambi continui con il contesto ambientale oltre che culturale. Nella tecnologia dell'architettura il modello esigenziale-prestazionale affronta il progetto con logiche multi-esigenziali, restituendo l'idea di un progetto come insieme di una molteplicita di condizioni. La definizione di classi di esigenza, requisiti e prestazioni dimostra la necessita di incorporare nel progetto tanti aspetti, che siano essi rivolti al benessere e alla sicurezza dell'uomo oppure alla salvaguardia dell'ambiente. La diffusione di strumenti di valutazione sempre piu accurati e sensibili ai fattori che influiscono sulla sostenibilita ambientale (eco-sostenibilita) ol...
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Climate change impacts biodiversity, the use of public spaces, as well as building energy demand,... more Climate change impacts biodiversity, the use of public spaces, as well as building energy demand, and health in Mediterranean cities. The courtyard is a common typology of private/public open space in the area, which, according to previous research, is substantially affected by climate change. The main reasons are to be found in limited ventilation and the significant amount of radiation received by upper surfaces. A preliminary microclimate, simulation-based evaluation of mitigation strategies to adapt and capitalize on climate changes is here performed through the assessment of a series of analyses using reference year 2020 and 2080. The study addresses a representative courtyard, San Sepolcro cloister (Parma, Italy). One mitigation strategy is explored, limiting direct solar radiation. The shading system, which reduces solar radiation, arises from a process of morphogenesis based on solar parameters and exploits a strategy with vertical structures typical of some cacti, following...
Climate change impacts biodiversity, the use of public spaces, as well as building energy demand,... more Climate change impacts biodiversity, the use of public spaces, as well as building energy demand, and health in Mediterranean cities. The courtyard is a common typology of private/public open space in the area, which, according to previous research, is substantially affected by climate change. The main reasons are to be found in limited ventilation and the significant amount of radiation received by upper surfaces. A preliminary microclimate, simulation-based evaluation of mitigation strategies to adapt and capitalize on climate changes is here performed through the assessment of a series of analyses using reference year 2020 and 2080. The study addresses a representative courtyard, San Sepolcro cloister (Parma, Italy). One mitigation strategy is explored, limiting direct solar radiation. The shading system, which reduces solar radiation, arises from a process of morphogenesis based on solar parameters and exploits a strategy with vertical structures typical of some cacti, following the biomimicry approach of imitating natural strategies. In this case, the imitation regards both form and function, as well as the generative process. The research was conducted through parametric and generative design in Rhino-Grasshopper and environmental analysis in ENVI-Met. The Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) was the reference index for the assessment of thermal comfort. The shading system allows for improving thermal comfort, through protection from the sun’s rays and the non-obstruction of the vertical ventilation of the courtyard.
Notre epoque est marquee par l’utilisation des technologies numeriques, et nos modes de comprehen... more Notre epoque est marquee par l’utilisation des technologies numeriques, et nos modes de comprehension du monde sont modifies. En considerant l’application des technologies de l’information a l’architecture, nous nous proposons de revisiter la notion de materialite qui passe par une hybridation des realites physiques et numeriques. Nous distinguons les modes d’integration de la materialite en identifiant des processus singuliers de conception et de fabrication. Nous identifions les processus de morphogenese qui integrent les logiques algorithmiques, qui s’adossent au continuum conception-fabrication numerique, qui passent par la mise au point de machines specifiques, qui integrent des materiaux concus sur mesure ou qui conduisent au developpement de dispositifs cyber-physiques. La tectonique informee, la conception basee sur les materiaux, l’exploration d’une materialite numerique, les conceptions assistees par des donnees, representent des demarches qui se caracterisent avant tout p...
La nascita del concetto di ecosistema dimostra una sensibilizzazione della nostra societa ad un&#... more La nascita del concetto di ecosistema dimostra una sensibilizzazione della nostra societa ad un'idea della realta fisica piu complessa di quella di ambiente. L'uomo e le sue opere cominciano ad essere interpretate come parte di un sistema aperto, cosi anche l'opera architettonica e vista come un oggetto capace di scambi continui con il contesto ambientale oltre che culturale. Nella tecnologia dell'architettura il modello esigenziale-prestazionale affronta il progetto con logiche multi-esigenziali, restituendo l'idea di un progetto come insieme di una molteplicita di condizioni. La definizione di classi di esigenza, requisiti e prestazioni dimostra la necessita di incorporare nel progetto tanti aspetti, che siano essi rivolti al benessere e alla sicurezza dell'uomo oppure alla salvaguardia dell'ambiente. La diffusione di strumenti di valutazione sempre piu accurati e sensibili ai fattori che influiscono sulla sostenibilita ambientale (eco-sostenibilita) ol...
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Climate change impacts biodiversity, the use of public spaces, as well as building energy demand,... more Climate change impacts biodiversity, the use of public spaces, as well as building energy demand, and health in Mediterranean cities. The courtyard is a common typology of private/public open space in the area, which, according to previous research, is substantially affected by climate change. The main reasons are to be found in limited ventilation and the significant amount of radiation received by upper surfaces. A preliminary microclimate, simulation-based evaluation of mitigation strategies to adapt and capitalize on climate changes is here performed through the assessment of a series of analyses using reference year 2020 and 2080. The study addresses a representative courtyard, San Sepolcro cloister (Parma, Italy). One mitigation strategy is explored, limiting direct solar radiation. The shading system, which reduces solar radiation, arises from a process of morphogenesis based on solar parameters and exploits a strategy with vertical structures typical of some cacti, following...
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