Energy Lab

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The Lab promotes and supports scientific research into innovative energy technologies for buildings. In this field, it develops technological components for integrating renewable energy sources, energy-efficient HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems, energy-saving building components, techniques and technologies for zero-energy buildings, and energy simulation in a dynamic regime. The unit’s activities, which focus on specialist skills and expertise in energy, construction and the environment, have grown through research, development and specialist consultancy activities.

Works

The following is a selection of major projects developed in recent years, where advanced research converges with practical application, generating outcomes that support civil society, public institutions, and the business sector.

Experimental monitoring programme of the thermohygrometric parameters of the Milan Cathedral

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Criteria for the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability classification of residential buildings

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Development of an innovative heating system for localised comfort in the Basilica di Collemaggio (AQ)

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Services

Below are the services offered by the Energy Lab Unit to students, teachers, researchers and businesses

Microclimactc monitoring of historic buildings and cultural assets

Monitoring and mapping of ambient temperature and relative humidity data, in enclosed spaces or otherwise, in order to identify any areas characterised by hygrometric anomalies and to determine the best microclimatic conditions for the preservation of historic buildings and cultural assets.

Green Building Rating Systems

Research, consultancy and technical support relating to multi-criteria building evaluation/certification systems. Definition/adaptation of specific criteria within the green building rating systems for local settings. Development of dedicated systems on the basis of specific building needs and/or types.

Modelling of building envelope systems

Modelling and optimisation of the energy performance of building envelope systems and support in developing innovative, low-impact envelope components.
Modelling of the energy and lighting performance of glazing and sun protection systems.
Modelling of the energy, hygrothermal and albedo performance of green roofing.

Monitoring of photovoltaic and hybrid components

Experimental outdoor monitoring of photovoltaic and hybrid components (photovoltaic-thermal).

Modelling of building-plant systems

Dynamic modelling and simulation of buildings and plant systems.

Tools

Analizzatore parametri termo-igrometrici

Thermo-hygrometric parameter analyzer

Test facility for photovoltaic and hybrid components

Test facility per componenti fotovoltaici ed ibridi