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The paper provides an overview of the key elements of a research project focused on the development of a multilayer platform aimed at supporting regeneration process at district scale particularly for what concerns the improvement of comfort conditions. The paper describes the adopted methodologies and the main stages in which the research is organized. The backbone of the multi-layer platform is described according to the purpose and to the expected impacts. The role of the tool and of ICT in increasing the end-users' awareness about the potential benefit deriving by the adoption of efficient solution and energy saving measures is discussed. A reflection concerning the barriers to further developments and the most promising implementation opportunities completes the text. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

EU standards and rules concerning energy efficiency in the building sector are pushing to achieve ever-higher performances. This also represents a strong driver for innovative construction techniques, inducing manufacturers to invest professional and financial resources in the development of building components that can meet the highest quality and performance standards. During the last decades, many components have been developed to improve the energy efficiency of the building envelope. This paper summarizes three research activities entrusted by private companies to the Department of Architecture of the University of Bologna from 2009 to 2012, aiming at increasing the energy performances of building components and systems. Several themes had to be addressed: two different dry construction systems and a range of installation configurations for airtightness for high quality windows. Although focused on different and specific issues, some criteria common criteria were applied on all three researches: it allowed to outline an approach suitable to be applied in further contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recenti indagini sullo stato del patrimonio italiano di edilizia scolastica ne registrano i livelli di sicurezza sismica e di prevenzione antincendio, ma non forniscono informazioni sulle condizioni di comfort termoigrometrico né sul comportamento energetico degli edifici, benché le prime incidano sensibilmente sulla fruibilità e salubrità degli spazi e il secondo sia causa di una quota rilevante dei costi di esercizio. Uno studio condotto su un campione di edifici scolastici italiani, documentato in questo articolo, conferma gli elevati livelli di consumi, ne individua le principali cause tramite l'applicazione di una specifica metodica di analisi e suggerisce alcune possibili strategie di intervento per la riqualificazione energetica e ambientale, simulandone gli effetti e verificandone i benefici. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]