Integration strategies for smart-energy functioning of the building envelope

The current research addresses the issue of Systems and “piping” integration in the Building for a SMART system and a need to meet the requirements of energy saving regulations, through the definition of highly integrated building systems to innovative architectural envelopes. The process is aimed to an adaptive envelope/intelligent facade systems composed of layers of dynamic elements capable of transforming the building envelope element from a static to a dynamic. The experimentation by laboratory tests aims to assess the contribution of each component in relation to the environmental context for a performance efficiency. The challenge is to provide intelligent adaptive envelope capable of providing energy through advanced technology component integrated in the envelope, able to manage and regulate the flow of energy materials and intangible inputs/outputs from the various contexts. The strategic use of BMS or BEMS systems is used to lead and manage the reactions and to get a continuous flow of information by monitoring. The survey carried out by experimental testing and analytical evaluations in the laboratory will provide the formulation of solutions aimed at achieving smart buildings that improve the overall performance through new low-impact strategies. Specifically, it aims to develop a “strategy of system integration” able to manage and control the operation of active percentages and the envelope outward of the building for the purposes of a real energy efficiency and control of living comfort. During the research, intend to evaluate the potential integration system in relation to the ability to reduce building energy consumption and increase hygrothermal comfort, light and sound in confined spaces. The study program addresses issues of integrated design, integration between systems and between facilities and buildings, in which the goal is to make buildings self-sufficient from an energy standpoint, as well as potential producers of energy themselves.