A5063583663- BIM and Construction Integration
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials
- Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
- Educational and Social Studies
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Architecture and Computational Design
- Digital Transformation in Industry
- Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Soft Robotics and Applications
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Facilities and Workplace Management
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
- Innovative Energy Harvesting Technologies
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Structural Analysis of Composite Materials
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
- Educational Tools and Methods
- Urban Planning and Landscape Design
- Historical and Environmental Studies
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
Costruzioni Apparecchiature Elettroniche Nucleari (Italy)
2019-2024
University of Ferrara
2016-2023
Institute of Archeology
2019
A cable-driven parallel robot (CDPR) was developed for the installation of curtain wall modules (CWM). The research addressed question whether CDPR capable installing CWMs with sufficient accuracy while being competitive compared to conventional manual methods. In order develop and test such a system, conceptual framework that consisted three sub-systems defined. tests, carried out in two close-to-real demonstration buildings, revealed an absolute CWM 4 23 mm. working time reduced 0.51 h....
As the construction industry moves toward sustainable building practices, incorporating wood-based materials into envelope systems has become a priority. This paper investigates environmental impact of three custom bio-composite Façade System Modules (FSMs) through an Embodied Carbon Assessment (ECA), focused on Global Warming Potential indicator life cycle stages from cradle to practical completion (A1–A5). The evaluated FSMs were developed within Basajaun H2020 project (G.A. 862942), by...
This paper presents a study about the integration of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Systems (PE-EHS) in building envelopes for powering Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors, enabling efficient and low-consumption monitoring with objective to leverage Structural Health Monitoring (SHM). The research includes preliminary tests conducted real environment validate PE-EHS when fully integrated into façade, capturing mechanical vibrations generated mainly by wind loads. Based on these activities,...
Single-task construction robots (STCRs) have become a popular research topic for decades. However, there is still gap in the ubiquitous application of STCRs onsite due to various reasons, such as cost concerns. Therefore, cost–benefit analysis (CBA) can be used measure net economic benefit STCRs, compared traditional methods, order boost implementation STCRs. This paper presents simple and practical framework evaluation conducts case study cable-driven facade installation robot verify...
In recent years, the interest in multifunctional façade (MF) technology has increased significantly. Recent advances integration of active and passive technologies have led to a new concept building skins with highly flexible decentralized control. Such an approach is considered capable tackling environmental challenges enhancing indoor quality (IEQ). Integrated HVAC systems, dynamic blinds, renewable energy systems can drastically increase responsiveness efficiency. Although technical...
This paper presents a study about the integration of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Systems (PE-EHSs) into building envelopes for powering Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors, enabling efficient and low-consumption monitoring with objective leveraging structural health (SHM). The research includes preliminary tests conducted in real environment to validate PE-EHS when fully integrated ventilated façade, capturing mechanical vibrations generated mainly by wind loads. Based on these activities,...
To assist the sustainable development of building sector, designers require tools illustrating most viable design options. This paper, starting by presenting opportunities and limitations Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology Digital Product Passport (DPP) instrument when applied to Custom Modules for Curtain Walls, proposes a Semantic Data-driven Framework facilitate low-carbon circular façade modules. Based on literature practical outcome H2020 project Basajaun, this framework integrates...
The present paper focuses on the architectural and constructional features required to ensure that building envelope renovation are safe, functional, adaptable stock, with particular focus “plug play” modular facade construction systems. It presents design of one such system how it addresses these issues. outcome early-stage functional test a full-scale mock-up system, as well its applicability real project is presented. found crucial obtain high quality information about status existing...
Engineer-to-order manufacturing, characterized by highly customized products and complex workflows, presents unique challenges for warehouse management operational efficiency. This paper explores the potential of a digital twin as transformative solution engineer-to-order environments in manufacturing companies realizing prefabricated building components. The outlines methodology encompassing users’ requirement design to support development that integrates Internet Things devices,...
This paper details the comprehensive activities conducted in a laboratory setting to assess Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of prefabricated building envelopes. Aimed at enhancing structural evaluation buildings, focus this research lies employing nondestructive sensors for SHM with objective advance understanding and assessment facade conditions. The outlines methodologies employed, starting modal analysis define vibration's frequency. Subsequently, tests were defined executed...
Driven by environmental sustainability concerns, the integration of biobased components in curtain wall systems is gaining traction both research and construction market. This paper explores development validation a bio-based façade system within Basajaun H2020 project. The project aimed to demonstrate feasibility introducing environmentally friendly into mature industry. focuses on identifying technological solutions for replacing key such as profiles, insulation, tightness with less impact...
In the construction sector, integration of biobased materials has emerged as a pivotal aspect EU policies, aimed at promoting sustainable practices throughout value chain to mitigate resource consumption and carbon emissions. This paper explores development validation activities bio-based façade system within Basajaun H2020 project, focusing on enhancing utilization components building envelopes replace conventional solutions with eco-friendly alternatives. reports methodologies employed...
A Cable Driven Parallel Robot with a Modular End Effector for the Installation of Curtain Wall Modules Kepa Iturralde, Malte Feucht, Rongbo Hu, Wen Pan, Marcel Schlandt, Thomas Linner, Bock, Jean-Baptiste Izard, Ibon Eskudero, Mariola Rodriguez, Jose Gorrotxategi, Julen Astudillo, Joao Cavalcanti, Marc Gouttefarde, Fabritius, Christoph Martin, Tomas Henninge, Stein M. Nornes, Yngve Jacobsen, A. Pracucci, Jesús Cañada, José David Jimenez-Vicaria, Carlo Paulotto, Rubén Alonso and Lorenzo Elia...
The construction industry impacts resource consumption and waste production thus necessitates solutions that promote sustainable practices. In particular, it must address challenges surrounding data collection digital management services often hinder the recycling or reuse of materials. purpose this study is to develop an integrated platform-based tool seamlessly incorporates circular economy principles into processes, with a particular focus on utilization in building envelope components’...
Engineer-to-order manufacturing, characterized by highly customized products and complex workflows, presents unique challenges for warehouse management operational efficiency. This paper explores the potential of a digital twin as transformative solution engineer-to-order environments in manufacturing companies realizing prefabricated building components. outlines methodology encompassing users’ requirements design to support development that integrates Internet Things devices, Building...
Measuring the operating conditions of buildings' components is generally applied to technical systems for improving energy and environmental management, especially exploiting IoT functions. However, measuring connectivity capabilities are not largely building envelope. This paper presents development a sensing control system integrated into prefabricated envelope elements, with functionalities typical an system. In fact, Smart-IoT façade based on idea transforming device, capable...
Buildings are the key factor to transform cities and contribute recent European energy efficiency objectives for 2030 long-term 2050. New buildings account only 1–2% annually. Yet, ninety percent of existing building stock in Europe was built before 1990, it is therefore necessary promote their renovation achieve set objectives. Renovation solutions available on market, yet a wrong implementation integration due lack knowledge neither maximizes performance post-retrofitting nor financial...
The European Commission has identified the building industry as one of key sectors to achieve its 2020 strategy create conditions for smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth. In this frame, aim Horizon 2020′s Eensulate project is development innovative lightweight highly insulating energy efficient unitized façades, suitable both new existing buildings. façade module integrates two components developed within project: Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG) architectural purposes, with a U-value 0.3...
The EU’s energy transition strategy highlights the significance of developing innovative models to encourage utilization renewable sources in urban areas. Utilizing local biomasses, including food waste, sewage, and green can contribute establishment systems that harness bio-waste for generation, thereby promoting circular economy principles metabolisms. This paper proposes using a pre-design tool (based on soft computing approaches) incorporates an initial analysis multidisciplinary...
This paper details the comprehensive activities conducted in a laboratory setting to assess structural health monitoring (SHM) of prefabricated building envelopes. Integrating sensors into components like curtain wall facades poses challenges but offers opportunities for health, requiring compliance with regulatory standards. The research investigates possibility defining kit conventional and multi-parameter integrated within envelope monitor its behavior during performance test conducted....