The architectural integration of active solar systems. Building applications in the Eastern Mediterranean region

Bougiatioti, Flora; Michael, Aimilios

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.03.030

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“…To that end, the exploitation of renewable energy sources in historical and heritage buildings has been extensively studied [7]. Some researchers proposed methodologies for retrofitting measures to improve the energy performance of historical buildings [8] and studied the integration of solar façades in buildings in the eastern Mediterranean [9]. Other researchers focused on the analysis of the energy saving potential in historical buildings in Europe as a source of national energy savings and building reuse improvement [10], assessing the energy performance and the costs of energy retrofitting and technological renovation of historical buildings without affecting their historic and architectural qualities [11], or towards achieving net zero energy classification [12].…”

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Photovoltaics on Landmark Buildings with Distinctive Geometries

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This review study, framed in the Work group 4 “Photovoltaic in built environment” within the COST Action PEARL PV, CA16235, aims to examine applications of integrated and applied photovoltaic technologies on ten landmark buildings characterised by distinctive geometries, highlighting the aesthetics of their architecture and quality of PV integration based on a proposed set of seven criteria. The selected building samples cover a large design diversity related to the quality of PV systems integration into building envelope that could serve as a basis for general guidelines of best architectural and technological practice. After introducing the problem and defining the research methodology, an analysis of ten landmark buildings is presented, as representative models of aesthetics of their architecture, photovoltaic integration and implementation and energy performance. The study concludes with the main characteristics of photovoltaic integration on landmark buildings. The paper is intended to support both engineers and architects in comprehending the convergent development of contemporary architecture and photovoltaic technology, as well as the need for a closer collaboration, sometimes resulting in architectural masterworks that promote the diffusion of photovoltaics to the public.

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“…Bougiatioti et al [17] studied the integration of active solar systems on an existing building in traditional settlements to develop several possibilities of a smart architectural integration in Cyprus and Greece, where the construction conditions make this action advantageous. This work aims to evaluate gains and difficulties highlighting the need to exploit these benefits under the economic crisis.…”

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Energy Efficiency for Social Buildings in Morocco, Comparative (2E) Study: Active VS. Passive Solutions Via TRNsys

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This paper aims to highlight the potential of solar water heater installations in Morocco. The project involves the comparison of active and passive solutions for energy efficiency in buildings. To this end, a numerical simulation model of solar water heater installations is created under TRNsys. Three hot water demand scenarios (Low, Standard, and High) were taken into account for the six climatic zones defined in the Moroccan thermal regulation of constructions. The same software (TRNsys) is used to model a pilot building consisting of 16 flats. Energy efficiency actions have been applied to the building envelope (insulation and glazing) and simulations are made for the six areas. The simulation results comparing energy and financial savings show the influence of subsidized gas prices on solar water heaters’ relevance despite significant energy savings. This work proves that solar water heaters will be a primary obligation for Morocco, taking into account changes in butane gas prices.

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“…This results in an effective contribution to the reduction of energy needs in the building sector, through onsite production of energy [8]. The key role of building-integrated solar active systems in the architectural design of buildings is increasingly becoming evident, especially in countries where high values of annual solar energy are recorded [15,16]. Based on the above, and on the fact that the European Union's legal framework encourages member states to require the use of energy from renewable sources in new and existing buildings [9,10] in their building regulations and codes, several countries have included in their legislation an indirect obligation to integrate active solar energy systems in buildings.…”

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A Roadmap for the Integration of Active Solar Systems into Buildings

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This paper aims to simplify the interdisciplinary design process that will be used as a design tool for the viable integration of active solar energy systems into buildings, i.e., Building-Integrated Solar Thermal Systems—BISTSs; Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems—BIPVSs, through the creation of a roadmap. The research also aims supplement the work of researchers who have dealt with the creation of design tools that aim to optimise a specific aspect of a building design, or their geometric forms, in order to shape energy-efficient and sustainable architectural solutions. More specifically, a prescriptive design strategy is derived from the proposed design tool. This is based on five design steps, each of which is analysed and which lead to the creation of a comprehensive design tool for siting buildings so as to optimise the integration of solar systems. The originality of this tool is based on the fact that it makes an important step in the standardisation of these studies.

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The architectural integration of active solar systems. Building applications in the Eastern Mediterranean region

Cited by 23 publications

References 22 publications

Photovoltaics on Landmark Buildings with Distinctive Geometries

Photovoltaics on Landmark Buildings with Distinctive Geometries

Energy Efficiency for Social Buildings in Morocco, Comparative (2E) Study: Active VS. Passive Solutions Via TRNsys

A Roadmap for the Integration of Active Solar Systems into Buildings

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