Sustainable Mediterranean Construction

Sustainable Mediterranean Construction

AUTOMATED DESIGN PROCESS FOR COST-EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE. A performance based approach

Authors  

Pierpaolo D’Agostino, Federico Minelli

Keywords: 

Sustainable Development, Performance Improvement, Multi-Objective Optimization, Parametric Algorithmic Modelling, Automated Workflow

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Abstract

In the pursuit of the Agenda 2030 goal to develop more sustainable cities, the delivery of energy efficient and performance reliable buildings at an affordable cost takes indeed a crucial role. In this work, a multi-objective design optimization procedure, driven by a genetic algorithm, is proposed as a state of the art methodology to deliver an optimized project, assessing the attainment of energy and economic performance targets by the means of an Automated Building Performance Simulation (ABPS) process. The proposed workflow allows to analyse several design configurations in a fully automated way at an early stage of the design process, when strategic choices, having a strong impact on the final performance of the building, are made. The optimization process leads to the minimization of the Construction Cost and Annual Energy Need of a case study building, by the implementation of several passive strategies.

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SMC N.11 2020

SMC MAGAZINE N. ELEVEN/2020

001_ COVER AND INDEX

005_ VIEW_Sustainable construction, social health and Sustainable Development Goals
Dora Francese

019_ BOARDS AND INFORMATION

FOCUS ON SDG 2030 ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

020_ Agenda 2030’s goal: cultural heritage the key to sustainable cities
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025_Cultural landscapes and Sustainable development: the role of ecomuseums
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030_ Rehabilitation and upgrading of the Medina of Marrakech, a major heritage project
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035_ The regeneration of public heritage estate in Campania: an assessment approach
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041_ Reusing resources and recycling spaces for landscape entitlement
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048_ Creating a form language for Sorrento gardens
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053_ Living with water: the role of Technology
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058_ Influence of occupants’ behaviour on energy use in buildings. Field survey case study
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064_ Strata variations. Sustainable Architecture for the promotion of landscape heritage
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070_ Urban design and climate mutation of Mediterranean areas. Learning from hot regions
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076_ Climate action and SDGS’ attainment: insulation materials’ impacts assessment
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081_ Piezoelectric flooring and public space
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087_ Reuse of architectural elements: shaping urban sustainability
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093_ Demolition or renovation? A controversial case in Pozzuoli
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099_ The use of recycled materials for sustainable construction systems
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105_ Strategies and design tools for smart residential interventions for the elderly
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111_ Automated design process for cost-effective sustainable Architecture. A performance based approach
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117_ Energy performances analysis in extreme climate change scenarios through BIM simulations
Federico Orsini, Giorgio Mazzocchi, Daniele Spadazzi

122_ Crafts in the Mediterranean area: cultural values and employment opportunities
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