Here follows the main projects of the last 5 years:
EUROPEAN PROJECTS
"Energy efficiency and renewable energies in the building sector" - funded by the European Community within the programme European Territorial Cooperation – Alpine Space, years 2009-2012
The project was focused on strengthening SMEs in the building sector because of their great importance as employers in alpine valleys. New developments and changes concerning building techniques of ESAP (energy saving and producing) buildings require cross-sectoral networks and collaborations of SMEs. Because of the increasing complexity in this field there is the need for customers, especially public builders, to have a better basis for decision-making. The key topics of the project were: Providing latest technical know-how for craftsmen and architects, Developing tools for public builders which act as decision guidance, Providing customers with innovative financing tools concerning the energy production of buildings.
All in all the craftsmen were supported in this period of change and the demand for ecological building was raised. To reach these objectives the PPs form transnational expert groups and their results were implemented in pilot actions.
"Smart Energy Regions" - European Action Cost TU1104, years 2012-2015
The Action has investigated the drivers and barriers that may impact on the long term creation of low carbon regions in Europe. It has identified what can be done to assist the large scale implementation of low carbon technologies and processes. The main focus was on new and retrofit of existing buildings, their operation, embodied energy and potential for using low and zero energy supply.
NATIONAL PROJECTS
"Architecture of Performance" - Research Programme: Industry 2015 - New Technologies for Made in Italy, years 2011-2016
The project aimed at the construction of a timber module (XLam) for residential and office purposes, energy autonomous and made by innovative components by an energy and environmental point of view. The module was feasible for the upper elevation of existing buildings, also in historical European centres.
“LIVINGBOX: a prefabricated modular, transportable, recyclable and energy efficient unit for residential or hospitality use on a temporary or permanent basis” - year 2013
Development of the concept of the prototype of a minimum expandable living unit, modular, prefabricated, transportable, recyclable and near zero energy. The LIVING box prototype was built by Edilportale and
open for preview at Smart Village 2013.
“Analysis and definition of building automation scenarios for the summer and winter time optimal operation of the sunspace in Ex Caserma Colombaia”- Research Programme funded by the Municipality of Brescia, years 2013-2014.
The project aimed to define the best solution and scenarios for the automation of a sunspace on the south facade of a building for social housing. The sunspace was monitored for one year and the results gave the possibility to improve the automation system managing the whole building in winter and summer conditions.
“ITACA Project: LCA of two wood based buildings in Gardolo - Trento (Italy) - Research Programme funded by ITEA SpA, years 2014-2015
The research project was to analyse and compare two multi-storey residential building with the same size, shape and destination of use, buy characterized by two different construction systems (Cross Laminated Timber Panel System and Timber Framed System) with LCA methodology.
“CASA project – Comfort for Sustainable Living in the Alps”- Research Programme co-funded by Covi Costruzioni S.r.l. and Autonomous Province of Trento, years 2014-2019
The project aims to:
a) define an evaluation and classification method for score indoor comfort condition in living places, giving weights to some parameters also depending on the building structure, envelope, materials and systems;
b) define those building elements characteristics that have a direct influence on indoor comfort in order to set up a classification “a priori” based on the designed material, components and solutions;
c) define a new integrated monitoring system considering thermal, acoustic, visual and IAQ comfort conditions.
“Passive measures for energy efficiency of school buildings: the pilot project of the Istituto Floriani" -Research Programme funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, years 2015-2016.
The aim of this research project was to develop an analysis procedure finalized to the school buildings energy retrofitting, verified with the case study of the high school “Istituto Floriani” at Riva del Garda.
AUSILIA: Assisted Unit for Simulating Independent LIving Activities - Research Programme funded by of Autonomous Province of Trento, years 2016-2018
It Is an interdepartmental project aimed to create a high-tech laboratory located at Villa Rosa hospital in Pergine Valsugana (TN-Italy), to study domestic solutions for elderly and disabled. It involves the University of Trento with DISI, DICAM, DII and BIOtech and the health care institution of Trento Province.
All other projects:
EUROPEAN PROJECTS
Programs under the European Union funding "System for Maintenance Management of Historic (wooden) Buildings - MMWood" - 4th Framework Programme - Grant Agreement ENV4-CT-98-0796, years 1998-2000
"Conservation of the Wooden Building Heritage in the Alpine Regions. Case Study: The Reconstruction of the Two Traditional Barns on the Ethnographic Rio-Caino's Path in Cimego (Italy)" - Leader II Programme, action C.7.2: Listing, restoration and exploitation of historic building, sites and rural paths of tourist, entertaining and sport interest in the bottom of the valley, years 1998-2000
"Continuous Training Systems in Public-Private Partnership for Local Economic Development" - Leonardo da Vinci Programme (Italy, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium), years 1999-2001
"Wooden Handwork/Wooden Carpentry: European Restoration Sites" - Culture 2000 Programme - Grant Agreement 2000-1174/001-001 CLT CA2, years 2000-2003
"VET-BOOM: Vocational and Educational Training for Building Observation, Operation and Maintenance" - Leonardo da Vinci Programme (Italy, Romania, Hungary, Ireland, Denmark, Slovakia), Grant Agreement n°2003 HU/03/B/F/PP170003, years 2003-2006
"Strategies for a Low Carbon Urban Built Environment" - European Action Cost C23, years 2005-2008
"AWARD: Accessible World for All Respecting Differences" - Leonardo da Vinci Programme (Italy, Romania, Hungary, Ireland, Slovenia), years 2003-2006
"B_EN_IMPACT – Building’s ENvironment IMPACT evaluator & optimisator" - Research project funded by EnginSoft s.p.a., years 2009-2012
NATIONAL PROJECTS
"Evaluation of the passive acoustic characteristics of the facade of an experimental building" - National research funded by ANDIL - Associazione Nazionale degli Industriali del Laterizio, years 1999-2000
"In field tests about the acoustic performances of masonry inner walls" - National research funded by ANDIL - Associazione Nazionale degli Industriali del Laterizio, year 2000
"Rediscovery and conservation of the traditional building techniques for the construction of the thatched roofs" - National research funded by the Autonomous Province of Trento together with the University of Trento (PAT-UNITN), years 2001-2003
"Final plan of the Etnographic Path Valle degli Inferni" - research funded by the Municipality of Cimego (TN), year 2003
"The re-use of redundant churches: accessibility and safety problems related to their historical and documentary value", in "Renaissance opportunities for redundant churches" - Scientific Research Programme of Relevant National Interests - co-finance by MIUR, years 2003-2005
"Analysis of the solar passive systems efficiency for wooden buildings in the alpine region and design guidelines", in "Design of building elements for bio-eco-sustainable enclosures in Italian climates in summer conditions: superinsulation, passive solar systems, ventilated enclosure" - Scientific Research Programme of Relevant National Interests - co-finance by MIUR, years 2005-2007
"Survey of the inner microclimate and thermal comfort conditions in bioclimatic (wooden) buildings naturally ventilated" - Research Programme funded by Progetto Ecosisthema s.r.l., year 2006-2007
“Environmental sustainability and energy savings in managing public offices: the case of the Ex-Poste palace at Trento (Italy)” - Research project funded by ASSPE - APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2006
“Evaluation techniques for energy efficiency and saving on lighting systems in existing buildings” - Research project funded by ASSPE - APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2007
“Energy efficiency and saving on lighting systems in existing buildings: software tools output analysis” - Research project funded by ASSPE - APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2007
"Research project aimed at the improvement of the constructive system and its integration with innovative technologies in order to produce renewable energies" - Research Programme funded by Gruppo Polo - Le VillePlus, year 2007-2008
"Implementation of LEED rating system section 5 “Indoor Environmental Quality” related to the typological and constructive features of the Italian building estate" - Research Programme funded by Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2008-2009
“Implementation of LEED Rating System to estimate criteria for Sustainable Sites. Case study of the LEED process in Trentino region” - Research Programme funded by Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2008-2009
“Adaptation of living spaces for Alzheimer’s patients: problems and solutions in order to support the family”- Research Programme funded by Volunteer Services Center of Trento and Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2008-2009
"Strategies for an integrated and sustainable control fo visual and thermal conditions in office buildings" - Research Programme funded by BPT Group - Villotta (PN), year 2008-2009
“Monitoring of the Ex-Poste Palace at Trento (Italy)”- Research project funded by ASSPE - APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, years 2008-2009
“Energy efficiency intervention on the nursing home of Povo (TN-Italy)” - Research project funded by ASSPE - APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, years 2008-2009
“Energy efficiency intervention on the nursing home of Arco (TN-Italy)” - Research project funded by ASSPE - APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, years 2008-2009
“Energy efficiency intervention on the Faculty of Engineeringat Trento (Italy)” - Research project funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, years 2008-2009
“Energy efficiency intervention on the Faculty of Sociology at Trento (Italy)” - Research project funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, years 2008-2009
"Applicability and implementation of USGBC rating system LEED for School for the new primary school of Romarzollo (Italy) - Research Programme funded by the Municipality of Arco, years 2008-2011
This study was to investigate the applicability and implementation of the USGBC LEED Rating system for the schools credits in Italy in order to achieve the LEED certification in Italy, providing scientific - technical support both to designers and to general contractor in the whole certification process.
"Applicability and implementation of USGBC rating system LEED for the construction of the Science Museum of Trento (Italy) - Research Programme funded by ESSEDI Strategie d'Impresa S.r.l, years 2009-2012
“Visual comfort and energy saving in the natural lighting of libraries” - Research project funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2010.
“Energy efficiency interventions on outdoor lighting systems for buildings and park areas” - Research project funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2010.
“Lighting systems for exhibition and museum halls: the case study of MART at Rovereto (TN-Italy)”. Research project funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2010.
“Monitoring of the Faculty of Sociology at Trento (Italy)”” - Research project funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2010.
"Analysis and modelling of sunspaces as passive solar systems for building heating" - Research project funded by UNITN, year 2010-2011
"Definition of an operative system for the determination of the thermal transmittance value of opaque elements of a building envelope by means of on site survey using infrared thermal technique" - Research Programme funded by ITEA SpA, years 2010-2012
"ZEFiRe: Zero-Energy Fishfarming Research. Innovative modular system with high energy efficiency for aquaculture" - Research Programme funded by Energy and Environment Network of the Province of Trento, years 2010-2012
Energy efficiency of alternative lighting control systems: the case study of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICA) of the University of Trento - Research project funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2011.
“APSP energy efficiency interventions” - Research project funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2011.
Stadium plus: a project for the renovation of the Friuli Stadium and for the urban regeneration - Research Programme funded by Gruppo Polo - Le VillePlus, year 2011-2012
"Energy analysis of buildings in dynamic conditions: problems related to proper input data and comparison with as built state" - Research Programme funded by ESSEDI Strategie d'Impresa S.r.l., years 2011-2014
Energy Efficiency intervention for monumental complexes with museum purpose: the case studies of the Beseno Castle and Buonconsiglio Castle (Italy) - Research project funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2012.
“Energy Efficiency intervention and monitoring of the APSP Suor Agnese at Castel Tesino (TN- Italy) - Research project funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2012 -2013
“Str.A.T.E.G.A project” - Research project funded by Far Systems Spa Italy, years 2012-2014
“Analysis of thermal and energy-environmental features of walls and roofs for the realization of buildings with dry construction technology with light steel bearing system” - Research Programme funded by Cogi S.r.l., year 2013
Energy efficiency of the Beato de Tschiderer APSP at Trento (Italy) - Research project funded by ASSPE – APE - APRIE of Autonomous Province of Trento, year 2013.
“Modular Living Units for the emergency after the Chile Earthquake” - Research project funded by LPE, year 2013.
“Simplified LCA Tool development for wooden buildings” - Research project funded by Distretto Tecnologico Trentino, year 2014
“Exploration and assessment of the potential of incorporating TENAX products into a specific building context: the case study of a hotel complex - Research project funded by Tenax Italy, year 2014
“Construction solutions for wooden buildings”- Research Programme funded by the Rockwool Italia, year 2014 -2015
“Definition of a light modular system for residential and office buildings towards a circular architecture” - Research Programme funded by GT Edil Impianti S.r.l., years 2017-2020