A5081825416- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Structural Analysis and Optimization
- Architecture and Computational Design
- Structural Analysis of Composite Materials
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- Textile materials and evaluations
- Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Building materials and conservation
- Advanced Materials and Mechanics
- Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control
- Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Color Science and Applications
- Material Properties and Processing
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance
- Design Education and Practice
- Historical Studies of Medieval Iberia
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
- solar cell performance optimization
- Dielectric materials and actuators
University of Nottingham
2015-2024
Politecnico di Milano
2011
This paper reports on the daylighting performance of switchable ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) foil in double-skin façades (DSF). In contrast to conventional glazing or static ETFE façades, moderates incident daylight and controls internal light distribution by actively responding weather conditions solar intensity. To better understand control function impact parameters such as climate, latitude window-to-wall ratios (WWR), a validated optical model was used evaluate different DSF...
The potentials of integrating thin-film photovoltaic technology into buildings make it the recommended renewable energy source not only for traditional architectures, but also most innovative applications that favour envelopes characterized by free morphologies such as membrane structures. integration Photovoltaic structures offers a promising significant step in market development. However, some challenges and questions are arising relating to applicability systems how they significantly...
The thermal performance of a greenhouse can be greatly affected by the and optical properties its envelope system. In this study, novel skin for consisting ethene-co-tetrafluoroethene (ETFE) membrane Phase Change Material (PCM) RT28 has been developed also experimentally investigated. behaviour ETFE-Phase module sample is measured using spectrometer pyranometer, respectively. results show that at liquid state, higher transmittance than solid state. addition, light related to PCM's...
The aim of this research, carried out in collaboration with Maco Technology Inc., was to analyse the energy performance temporary textile structures that are often used host itinerant events. This paper illustrates dynamic simulations on Ducati Pavilion, designed by Technology, which hosted staff during different stages Superbike World Championship. Specific aspects relating structural/constructive system project were also analysed. theme saving and carbon reduction is great importance...
Membrane and foil structures have become over the last decades an attractive alternative to conventional materials building systems with increasing implementation in different typologies scale. The development of transparent, light, flexible resistant like Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) has triggered a rethinking envelope industry towards lightweight systems. ETFE cushions proven fulfil design requirements terms structural efficiency aesthetic values. But strategies satisfy demands...
The overall objective of the MULTITEXCO project is to scientifically and technologically characterize latest achievements within technical textile sector for development Guidelines Pre-normative research, enabling future standards at EU level. These will support SMEs involved in construction fully exploit new generation multifunctional textiles. focusing on key developments smart textiles 1/ roadwork embankments, 2/ structure retrofitting 3/ fabrics tensile structures. For each field...
In recent years, the textile industry developed a new generation of advanced materials for construction sector designed to address needs one largest markets products. Examples textiles include fabrics rehabilitation buildings, geotextiles consolidation wide range soil structures and high performance technical tensile structures. When combine with innovative sensors provide an useful tool constant monitoring can be used record mechanical or detect anomalies in expected use by measuring...
Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) actuators are smart materials that adapt and switch shape in response to environmental conditions, allowing controlled dynamic building systems. The integrated SMP strip enabled the adaptive facade shading system operate independently with flexibility under certain thermoresponsive conditions regulate performance. This study aims improve façade performance a hot-humid climate by determining optimal thermal activation factors for memory polymer. was achieved...
Abstract ETFE pneumatic foil constructions are used increasingly by designers and builders as an alternative to glass in state of the art building envelopes. Low weight, high transparency, mechanical resistance self-cleaning properties may contribute overall performance. However, reliable information on thermal performance cushions envelopes is scarce, limiting prediction energy simulations. The present study aims investigate air-inflated evaluates parameters material design which might...
The paper gives a short summary of the properties tensile surface structures made out technical textiles.Tensile coverings can protect archaeological or heritage areas against deterioration and revalue these sites for visitors.Covering systems have to combine several preservation requirements like protection from environmental pollution load, low maintenance, compatibility new materials, reversibility, ease disassembly, reusability, adaptability flexibility.Textile lightweight present great...
Abstract This paper provides a detailed overview of the design and construction series temporary pavilions based on Tensairity® principle. The are currently used in Superbike racing category (Ducati Team), for Audi tron Sailing Series, ISAF World Cup other events (3KIT pavilion). describes principle, architectural structural pavilions, manufacturing components assembly roofs.
Abstract Deployable membranes are being increasingly applied in numerous space projects owing to their light weight, small stowage volume and capacity for use at large scales. The geometric design of biomimetic folding is studied crease patterns triangular deployable space. Various designs based on leaf-in, leaf-out orthogonal put forward, especially composed hexagonal units. In order analyse the membrane method folding, a set evaluation indices, including linear dimension ratio, deployment...