The study presents a synthesis of the didactic experience called "Bioclimatic simulation, environmental based urban design and architectural redevelopment in the Mediterranean Area", in which, among others, the case study of the Tor Fiscale district in Rome was addressed; the latter deals with the theme of the self-reliant city, of the heat island effect mitigation, and of the energy and environmental efficiency of buildings from passive energy efficiency and smart grid point of view. The learning process tested on students is based on the study and simulation of climate, urban and local microclimate factors, of the utmost importance for the training of future professionals with a strong environmental sensitivity, in addition to the traditional analysis of a typical urban fabric characterized by strong historical, archaeological and environmental features. The microclimate area simulation is used as a decision making support tool aimed at deepening the critical-knowledge on the area and the proper formulation of objectives and strategies through a process characterized by a flexible and adaptive approach with the aid of retroactive feedback. The study sets out the specific biophysical and bioclimatic features to consider when developing objectives and strategies of intervention in a portion of urban tissue. The case study of Tor Fiscale is analysed in its peculiar characteristics of an area substantially closer to the centre of Rome, characterized by a strong presence of archaeological and natural values, together with a context of strong environmental degradation and unauthorized building construction. The paper concludes with assessments developed within the framework of the didactic process, along with a report on the teaching experience for further didactic improvements and three design results directly related to the analysis and the didactic process.
Bioclimatic simulation, environmental based urban design and architectural redevelopment in the Mediterranean Area: a didactic approach for the training of future professionals
F CALCERANO
2014
Abstract
The study presents a synthesis of the didactic experience called "Bioclimatic simulation, environmental based urban design and architectural redevelopment in the Mediterranean Area", in which, among others, the case study of the Tor Fiscale district in Rome was addressed; the latter deals with the theme of the self-reliant city, of the heat island effect mitigation, and of the energy and environmental efficiency of buildings from passive energy efficiency and smart grid point of view. The learning process tested on students is based on the study and simulation of climate, urban and local microclimate factors, of the utmost importance for the training of future professionals with a strong environmental sensitivity, in addition to the traditional analysis of a typical urban fabric characterized by strong historical, archaeological and environmental features. The microclimate area simulation is used as a decision making support tool aimed at deepening the critical-knowledge on the area and the proper formulation of objectives and strategies through a process characterized by a flexible and adaptive approach with the aid of retroactive feedback. The study sets out the specific biophysical and bioclimatic features to consider when developing objectives and strategies of intervention in a portion of urban tissue. The case study of Tor Fiscale is analysed in its peculiar characteristics of an area substantially closer to the centre of Rome, characterized by a strong presence of archaeological and natural values, together with a context of strong environmental degradation and unauthorized building construction. The paper concludes with assessments developed within the framework of the didactic process, along with a report on the teaching experience for further didactic improvements and three design results directly related to the analysis and the didactic process.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
