
Evaluating smart readiness of high-performance buildings in South Tyrol
Smart technologies enhance building environments and energy efficiency, with the Smart Readiness Indicator assessing their integration. This study, analysing 59 high performance buildings in South Tyrol, Italy, shows varied readiness levels but no clear link to energy performance class.
Luca Papapietro

Integrating grey and green infrastructure: a model for sustainable urban growth in the Netherlands by 2050
Integrating green infrastructure with dense urban construction in the Netherlands can enhance ecosystem services and increase green areas, guiding sustainable urban planning amid growing urban populations.
Luca Papapietro

Advancements in phase change materials for building envelopes: enhancing thermal regulation and energy efficiency
The paper reviews advancements in phase change materials (PCMs) for building envelopes, highlighting their benefits for thermal regulation and energy efficiency while addressing challenges and exploring hybrid technologies for improved performance.
Luca Papapietro

Passive design strategies for Italy’s Mediterranean climate
This study proposes passive design strategies to enhance residential energy efficiency in Italy’s Mediterranean climate by improving building envelopes to address rising energy demands and climate change impacts.
Luca Papapietro

Italia: migliorano le prestazioni energetiche degli edifici
Uno studio ENEA evidenzia come, nonostante la maggior parte degli edifici italiani sia ancora datata e obsoleta dal punto di vista del risparmio energetico, ci sia un trend positivo per quanto riguarda le prestazioni energetiche sia per il settore abitativo che non residenziale.
Luca Papapietro

Evaluating European green building tools: DGNB leads in meeting European Green Deal criteria
The study found that DGNB is the most effective European green building tool in meeting European Green Deal criteria, with HQE and ITACA also performing well but with some limitations.
Luca Papapietro

A guide to retrofit historic building in UK: how to balance energy efficiency and heritage preservation
Historic England’s Advice Note provides guidelines for adapting historic buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions while preserving their heritage.
Luca Papapietro

Assessing operational carbon footprint: the Adohi Hall case study
This study evaluates the operational carbon footprint of Adohi Hall, finding that cleaner energy sources and the campus's combined heat and power plant significantly reduce emissions by up to 21%.
Luca Papapietro

Innovationen im Bauwesen: Nachhaltigkeit im Fokus
IBO veröffentlicht Kitting 2024 – Einblicke in zukunftsweisende Projekte und Forschung.
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Risk mitigation strategies for building renovation investments
The study identifies key risks in building renovation investments and proposes effective strategies like due diligence and stakeholder engagement to help investors mitigate these risks and achieve successful outcomes.
Luca Papapietro