IN CLIME RESEARCH.

The research focuses on the relationship between “open space – building” systems and KETs (Key Enabling Technologies), to design smart environments oriented to climate mitigation. Smart dimension of outdoor and indoor spaces, supported by digital technologies and low-cost microelectronic devices, can play a key role in reducing climate impacts. By the managing of data knowledge, scenarios simulation, strategies and models, pilot projects experimentation, the research aims to prefigure and elaborate new life styles and low-tech retrofitting processes, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Through huge quantities of data coming from observation and simulation models, the study focuses on the refurbishment of existing building stock, on dwellings and open spaces, on construction material and energy fluxes. Technological and environmental retrofitting allows to reduce energy demand and improves performance of the open space-building systems integration (greening, insulation, HVAC systems efficiency). The rising of new behaviours shapes innovative living spaces and new conception of adaptive comfort in dwelling. Low cost retrofitting technologies, “0 km” processes and open access to digital innovations are further elements of the circular economy that the study aims to addres