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Marco Morini

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Innovative Photovoltaic Translucent Components for the Building Envelope

2014

International directives that regulates buildings energy efficiency and environmental sustainability establish strict parameters for the construction of a new generation of “Zero Energy Buildings” indicating transmittance limits for building envelope components and encouraging the use of renewable sources. In this sense, the PV sector aims at the definition of novel efficient solutions for the integration in the building envelope, standing out for their multifunctional features. After an overview on the main PV technologies and building integrated applications, focusing on semi-transparent envelope solutions, the paper shows the results of a research that is being carried out at the Departm…

Settore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaBuilding Envelope DSC Glassblock BIPV
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DSSC-integrated Glassblocks for the construction of Sustainable Building Envelopes

2014

The paper shows the first results of the optical performance analysis carried out on the DSSC integrated glassblock, an innovative building product developed at the Department of Architecture of the University of Palermo. In the field of a research that is being conducted in order to define innovative solutions for the construction of photovoltaic and energy efficient translucent building envelopes, different hypotheses of integration of DSSC into the glassblock have been foreseen. The integration of glassblock with third generation PV systems allows to define a novel building-PV product that meets the current requirements of the BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics) market. By means of …

EngineeringArchitectural engineeringbusiness.industryPhotovoltaic systemGeneral EngineeringSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaSoftwarePhotovoltaicsSystems engineeringArchitectureBuilding-integrated photovoltaicsbusinessShading coefficientGlassblock Photovoltaics DSSC (Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell) BIPV Building EnvelopeBuilding envelopeEfficient energy use
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Analyses of innovative glass blocks for BIPV: assessment of thermal and optical performance

2015

This paper illustrates the results of the performance analyses conducted on an innovative glass block integrated with thirdgeneration dye-sensitised solar cells (DSCs), designed to enable the construction of translucent and sustainable building envelopes. The analyses include the simulation of both thermal and optical performance with regard to different configurations of the photovoltaic (PV)-integrated glass block, and the results obtained are presented using two different programs: Comsol Multiphysics and WINDOW. The configurations may differ – for example, because of the position of the module inside the glass block, the type of DSC module used (composition, transparency, design) and th…

Engineering drawingMaterials sciencebusiness.industryMultiphysicsPhotovoltaic systemSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaMechanical engineeringbuilding-integrated photovoltaicglass blockBuilding and Constructionrenewable energybuilding envelopeThermal insulationThermalBuilding-integrated photovoltaicsbusinessenergy efficiencyBuilding envelopedye-sensitised solar cellBlock (data storage)Efficient energy useInternational Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development
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Performance of the Glass Block in Photovoltaic Generation

2015

In this article is presented the preliminary evaluation of the performance of radiation transmission of glass block, used in support of photovoltaic cells, investigating different internal surface points of the block, which are subject to different shading during daylight hours. The aim is to establish how the edging setting, the only opaque element, can reduce the amount of light radiation during the day, introducing in this way a reduction of efficiency of the entire generation system. The generation system can be based on traditional photovoltaic cells or on the most suitable dye sensitized solar cells. An experimental measurement setup employing a microprocessor-based instrument has bee…

EngineeringOpacitybusiness.industryPhotovoltaic systemfungiElectrical engineeringintegrated photovoltaic DSSCSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaSettore ING-IND/32 - Convertitori Macchine E Azionamenti ElettriciRenewable energySettore ING-IND/33 - Sistemi Elettrici Per L'EnergiaDye-sensitized solar cellSettore ING-IND/31 - Elettrotecnicagreen energyTransmission (telecommunications)integrated photovoltaicElectronic engineeringDaylightShadingDSSCbusinessBlock (data storage)
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Energy Optimization of BIPV Glass Blocks: a Multi-software Study

2017

Abstract The aim of this paper is to show the results of the performance analyses carried out on four patented glass block configurations integrated with third-generation Dye-sensitized Solar Cell (DSC) modules. The analyses take into account the thermal, optical and electrical performance by using three different software (COMSOL Multiphysics, WINDOW, Zemax), also enabling to take into consideration the peculiar three-dimensional geometry of this innovative glazed product. Starting from these results, new configurations improved as for the thermal insulation, are also introduced and studied, in order to make further considerations about the applicability of this building component for the …

Engineering020209 energyMultiphysics0211 other engineering and technologiesMechanical engineeringSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura Tecnica02 engineering and technologyGlass BlockSoftwareEnergy(all)Thermal insulationComponent (UML)021105 building & construction0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringDye-sensitized Solar Cells (DSC)ZemaxBlock (data storage)Thermal and optical analysebusiness.industryStructural engineeringBuilding envelopeEnergy (all)Building Integrated PhotovoltaicBuilding-integrated photovoltaicsbusinessBuilding envelope
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Active Translucent Envelopes in Warm and Hot Areas – An innovative multifunctional, dry-assembled components for BIPV

2014

International directives that regulates buildings energy efficiency and environmental sustainability establish strict parameters for the construction of a new generation of “Zero Energy Buildings” indicating transmittance limits for building envelope components and encouraging the use of renewable sources. In this sense, the PV sector aims at the definition of novel efficient solutions for the integration in the building envelope, standing out for their multifunctional features. After an overview on the main PV technologies and building integrated applications, focusing on semi-transparent envelope solutions, the paper shows the results of a research carried out at the Department of Archite…

Materials scienceSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaBuilding-integrated photovoltaicsBuilding Envelope DSC Glassblock BIPV Energy efficiencyEngineering physics2nd Annual International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE 2014)
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Performance Analyses of Innovative Glassblocks for BIPV

2014

The paper illustrates the results of the performance analyses conducted on an innovative glassblock integrated with 3rd generation dye-sensitized solar cells, designed for enabling the construction of translucent and sustainable building envelopes. The analyses encompass the simulation of both thermal and optical performance referring to different configurations of the PV-integrated glassblock, showing the results obtained by using two different software tools: Comsol Multiphysics and WINDOW. The configurations may differ, for example, because of the position of the module inside the glassblock, the type of dye-sensitized solar module used (composition, transparency, design), and glassblock…

glassblockbuilding façadedye sensitized solar cellBIPVSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura Tecnicabuilding-integrated photovoltaicrenewable energybuilding envelope
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Integrazione di celle solari di terza generazione nel vetromattone per la realizzazione di involucri edilizi traslucidi fotovoltaici

2013

L’integrazione di celle solari di terza generazione - Dye-sensitised Solar Cells (DSSC) - nel vetromattone consente di ottenere un prodotto edilizio in grado di generare energia pulita, personalizzabile in termini di colore, livelli di trasparenza e fi niture, adatto alla realizzazione di componenti edilizi fotovoltaici, traslucidi e multifunzionali, facilmente integrabili nelle chiusure degli edifi ci per la costruzione di involucri edilizi energeticamente effi cienti ed attivi anche in contesti climatici avversi, quali possono essere quelli del Mediterraneo e delle aree subtropicali. L’articolo illustra 4 differenti ipotesi di integrazione delle DSSC nel vetromattone fornendo, per ciascun…

Settore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaInvolucri Edilizi Traslucidi Vetromattone Celle solari a colorante Fotovoltaico integrato negli edificiTranslucent Building Envelope Glassblock Dye-sensitize Solar Cell Building Integrated Photovoltaic
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“Hypotheses of Integration of DSC into the Glassblock for teh Construction of Translucent Building Envelope”

2012

New configurations of the glassblock have been designed at the Department of Architecture of the University of Palermo in order to reduce its U value responding to the latest national and international regulation limits for the thermal insulation of the buildings with glass façades. One of these new configurations consists in the insertion of a special plastic "belt" between the two glass shells composing the glassblock, which have to be glued to it (cold assembly); the plastic belt effectively interrupts the thermal bridge between the two glass shells. Thanks to the particular design of its shape, the "thermal belt" can be also used for the insertion of one or more additional sheets of dif…

Settore ICAR/10 - Architettura Tecnicaglassblock thermal belt energy savings photovoltaics
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ARCHITETTURA E FOTOVOLTAICO: STRATEGIE E CRITERI D’INTEGRAZIONE. ARCHITECTURE AND PHOTOVOLTAICS: STRATEGIES AND INTEGRATION CRITERIA

2016

Nonostante i numerosi esempi positivi offerti dal panorama architettonico degli ultimi due decenni, alcuni studi hanno dimostrato come esistano ancora delle barriere che limitano l’impiego del fotovoltaico (FV) negli edifici e come spesso queste riguardino aspetti legati all’accettazione delle soluzioni utilizzate, specialmente sul piano della qualità architettonica. Il presente lavoro descrive e analizza alcuni dei numerosi esempi di nuova costruzione o retrofit, nei quali il FV diventa parte integrante del processo progettuale, non solo per gli aspetti concernenti la produzione di energia ma anche per quelli propriamente legati alla funzionalità dell’involucro edilizio, all’efficienza ene…

Settore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaBuilding Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Architecture Sustainable Design Photovoltaics
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Integration of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with Glassblock

2012

The paper will show the first results of a research (included in a larger work about the Improvement of glassblocks performance in order to use them for the construction of sustainable translucent building envelops even in Mediterranean and Tropical Areas) aimed to the integration of glassblock with the DSC technology. Glassblock is a high-performance type of glass in the field of sustainable architectural claddings: the process of deposition of the cells on the single glassblock, their best position and the performance of this new kind of glassblock, DSC integrated, will be discussed in the paper in terms of transmittance, light transmission and aesthetical effects, together with the probl…

Settore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaTranslucent building envelope Glassblock photovoltaics energy saving DSSC (Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells)
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Integrazione di celle fotovoltaiche ibride nel vetromattone

2012

L’invenzione riguarda l’integrazione del vetromattone con celle solari ibride (organiche/inorganiche), conosciute come Dye-sensitized Solar Cell (DSC). La combinazione del vetromattone con le DSC consente di migliorare le prestazioni del prodotto originario rendendolo in grado di produrre energia pulita. Le caratteristiche di trasparenza e isolamento termo-acustico del prodotto possono essere regolate agendo sulla configurazione delle DSC. Il prodotto può essere assemblato a formare pannelli fotovoltaici per la realizzazione di facciate traslucide energeticamente “attive” in varie condizioni luminose (condizioni di luce diffusa o artificiale) e indipendentemente dall’angolo di radiazione so…

The integration of Dye-sensitized Solar Cell (DSC) with the glassblock is disclosed. The combination of the two technological elements the glassblock and the DSC module enhance their own peculiarities. The final complete product is ready-made for installation owns the qualities of the glassblock and produces sustainable energy at the same time. The transparency and the thermo-acoustic insulation may be modulated according to the specific requirements of each case of installation. The product may be used for example to create PV panels for glazed and translucent façades that are able to perform efficiently in all light conditions (even in diffuse light also converting internal artificial light) that are not dependant on the angle of the solar radiation and do not suffer from the high operative temperatures of functioning due to the peculiarities of the DSCs. DSCs are made of economic and biocompatible materials and are produced with low-cost and highly productive printing methods on rigid or flexible substrates. With the integration of DSC modules with the glassblock PV panels coincide with the envelope itself so that they do not need any further structures to be installed on and allow the possibility of subtract from the price of the panel the price of the substituted building element allowing further economies. DSCs can be printed in different colours and with various patterns offering to designers and customers the possibility of intervening on the glassblock aesthetical aspect also taking advantage of the peculiar modularity of the glassblock for larger compositions of drawings on the building’s façade. Seven Hypotheses of integration are discussed in order to obtain DSC-integrated glassblock ready for the construction of a precast and dry-assembled PV panel which can use the horizontal and vertical cavities between the glassblocks to house plastic profiles where the electric interconnections and the steel bars -useful for improve the mechanical resistance of the panel- are integrated.Settore ICAR/10 - Architettura Tecnica
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SBSKIN SOLAR GB: DURABILITÀ DI UN VETROMATTONE INTEGRATO CON CELLE SOLARI DI TERZA GENERAZIONE - SBSKIN SOLAR GB: THE DURABILITY OF 3RD GENERATION SO…

2016

Il vetromattone è un prodotto da costruzione che ha trovato molteplici applicazioni nel campo della progettazione edilizia per la realizzazione di involucri traslucidi. La necessità di adeguare il prodotto alle sempre più stringenti normative in materia di risparmio energetico e sostenibilità ambientale ha portato alla definizione di configurazioni innovative, tramite integrazione di sub-componenti in grado di migliorarne le prestazioni energetiche: una “cintura termica” e celle solari di terza generazione. Queste innovazioni tecniche, brevettate ed in fase di prototipazione da parte della SBskin. Smart Building Skin s.r.l., spin off accademico dell’Università di Palermo, necessitano di ade…

Glass block Dye-sensitized Solar Cell DurabilitySettore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaSettore ICAR/11 - Produzione EdiliziaDurabilità vetromattone Dye-sensitized Solar Cell affidabilità inerente e critica
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Strategies, Technologies and Novel Components for the Architectural Integration of Photovoltaics

2015

La ricerca riguarda l'integrazione architettonica del fotovoltaico (FV) per il retrofit energetico del patrimonio edilizio esistente e la costruzione di edifici a energia zero (ZEB). L'obiettivo è lo studio e la successiva definizione di strategie, tecnologie e componenti innovativi per l'involucro edilizio che integrino il fotovoltaico, con particolare attenzione verso le tecnologie fotovoltaiche di nuova generazione. Il lavoro si concentra anche sull'ottimizzazione energetica e sull'analisi delle prestazioni di un componente innovativo per il BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics, letteralmente fotovoltaico integrato negli edifici) utile alla costruzione di involucri edilizi sostenibili…

lcsh:Architectural engineering. Structural engineering of buildingsComplementary and alternative medicinelcsh:TH845-895Settore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaPharmaceutical SciencePharmacology (medical)BIPV Photovoltaics Zero Energy Buildings Energy Retrofit Glass BlockFotovoltaico integrato BIPV Edifici a energia zero Retrofit energetico Vetromattone Architettura sostenibileTema
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Moduli DSSC integrati nel vetromattone per la costruzione di pannelli traslucidi fotovoltaici multifunzionali

2012

La proposta illustrerà i primi risultati ottenuti nell’ambito di una ricerca, tutt’ora in corso presso il Dipartimento di Architettura dell’Università degli Studi di Palermo, finalizzata ad indagare le problematiche connesse all’integrazione del vetromattone con sistemi di produzione di energia rinnovabile, in particolare, di terza generazione (DSC-Dye Syntetized solar cell - celle fotovoltaiche organiche/ibride). I principali campi di investigazione che si illustreranno saranno connessi alle: tecniche ed i processi di deposizione delle celle sul vetromattone per la costruzione dei moduli, alla scelta del loro migliore posizionamento ed all’analisi delle ricadute, in termini di valutazione …

Celle solari a colorante DSSC Vetromattone BIPVSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura Tecnica
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MIGLIORAMENTO TECNOLOGICO-PRESTAZIONALE DI UN COMPONENTE INNOVATIVO PER L’INVOLUCRO EDILIZIO - PERFOMANCE IMPROVEMENT OF AN INNOVATIVE BUILDING COMPO…

2016

L’articolo illustra l’attività di ricerca che gli autori, cofounder della SBskin. Smart Building Skin s.r.l., start up innovativa e spin off accademico dell’Università degli Studi di Palermo, stanno conducendo al fine di ottimizzare le performance energetiche di un componente innovativo per facciate e coperture di edifici (dagli stessi brevettato) in grado di ridurre i consumi energetici e di produrre energia pulita dal sole. L’attività che qui si illustra è stata finalizzata all’ottimizzazione del design dei sub-componenti che contribuiscono alla realizzazione dei pannelli traslucidi multifunzionali (realizzati con vetromattoni innovativi, preassemblati a secco e precompressi) ed alla scel…

involucro edilizio vetromattone efficienza energetica fotovoltaico componenti traslucidi innovazione trasferimento tecnologico spin offSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura Tecnicabuilding envelope glass block energy efficiency photovoltaics translucent components innovation technology transfer spin off
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STRATEGIE, TECNOLOGIE E COMPONENTI INNOVATIVI PER L’INTEGRAZIONE ARCHITETTONICA DEL FOTOVOLTAICO

2015

La ricerca riguarda l’integrazione del fotovoltaico (PV) per il retrofit energetico del patrimonio edilizio esistente e la costruzione di edifici a energia zero. L’obiettivo è lo studio e la successiva definizione di strategie, tecnologie e componenti innovativi per l’involucro edilizio che integrino il fotovoltaico, con particolare attenzione verso le tecnologie solari di ultima generazione. Il lavoro si concentra anche sull’ottimizzazione energetica e sull’analisi delle prestazioni di un componente innovativo multifunzionale per la realizzazione di involucri edilizi sostenibili: un pannello in vetromattoni integrati con celle solari di terza generazione (Dye-sensitized Solar Cells, DSC).

Settore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaBIPV Fotovoltaico Architettura Sostenibile
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Vetromattone fotovoltaico. Moduli con celle "dye sensitized" integrati nel vetromattone per la costruzione di pannelli traslucidi fotovoltaici multif…

2013

Nel panorama architettonico contemporaneo l’utilizzo di superfici vetrate per la realizzazione di involucri edilizi trasparenti o traslucidi risulta particolarmente diffuso sia nel caso di edifici costruiti ex novo che di edifici esistenti interessati da operazioni di retrofit, anche laddove gli stessi risultano localizzati in aree geografiche caratterizzate da condizioni climatiche “avverse” a causa degli elevati livelli di irraggiamento. Le normative internazionali in materia di risparmio energetico e di sostenibilità ambientale stabiliscono, poi, parametri precisi da rispettare per la realizzazione di una nuova generazione di edifici ad energia “Zero”, imponendo limiti ai valori di trasm…

Settore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaBIPV DSSC involucro edilizio vetromattone
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Innovative, Translucent and Multi-functional Components for the Building Envelope: technological and performance optimization

2017

The paper describes the actions aimed at the technology and performance optimization of an innovative, multi-functional building component made of precast and pre-stressed glass blocks useful for the construction of sustainable building envelopes able to reduce the energy consumption and to produce clean energy from the sun. The design optimization of different sub-components and the choice of the right materials for guaranteeing their good response in terms of mechanical resistance, thermal and acoustic insulation, light transmission, electricity production, integration with other components, dimensional coordination, are particularly described.

lcsh:Architectural engineering. Structural engineering of buildingsComplementary and alternative medicinelcsh:TH845-895Settore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaPharmaceutical ScienceArchitectural Engineering Building Integrated Phovovoltaics (BIPV) Building Envelope Glass Block Design Optimization Dry Assembly System Multifunctional Building Components Third generation PV technologyPharmacology (medical)Tema
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“Building Integrated Photovoltaics and DSSC-Glassblocks"

2012

According to many market analysts, Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) represents the future of photovoltaic (PV) industry as well as one of the strategies for the achievement of zero-energy building standards and UE goals for the next years. Dye-sensitised solar cell (DSSC) is a low-cost and very versatile solar technology, offering a wide range of possibilities in terms of colour, transparency and design: hence DSSC are particularly suited for BIPV and could give a big contribution in this direction. Starting from those considerations, this paper will show the first results of a research aimed at the integration of DSSC with the glassblock for the construction of multifunctional tran…

Translucent Building Envelope Glassblocks BIPV DSSCSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura Tecnica
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Può un’architettura solare fare ri-splendere la Cala? Idee per un progetto di retrofit del mercato ittico

2014

A partire dalla definizione di “Architettura Solare” e dall’analisi dei vantaggi ad essa connessi, si illustreranno alcune ipotesi di intervento sull’edificio del Mercato Ittico alla Cala, passando ad una sua riconfigurazione formale e funzionale, anche in ragione della presenza dei resti della chiesa rinascimentale di Santa Maria di Piedigrotta, su cui lo stesso insiste. Attraverso il ridisegno dell’involucro edilizio e la sua riconfigurazione, tali resti potrebbero essere valorizzati e “messi in luce” entrando a far parte di una vera e propria Architettura Solare, che potrebbe rappresentare il primo esempio di un’architettura di tal fatta a Palermo. Starting from the definition of “Solar …

Architettura Solare BIPV PalermoSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura Tecnica
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Optical Performance Evaluation of DSSC-integrated Glassblocks for Active Building Façades

2015

The paper outlines the results of a research, carried out at the University of Palermo, aimed at the assessment of the energy performance of a novel glassblock integrated with 3rd generation Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC), which, when installed into panels, allows obtaining translucent building envelopes able to provide high thermal and visual comfort levels while producing clean energy. The paper focuses on the optical analyses of four different configurations of DSSC-integrated glassblocks, carried out by using the optical design software Zemax. The values of optical transmittance, the solar factor and the electric power – calculated for each configuration – are discussed.

Zemax softwareGlass blockBIPVOptical analysesSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaDSSCGlassblock BIPV Optical analyses DSSC Zemax software
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A HYBRID SOLAR CELLS INTEGRATED GLASSBLOCK AND PRESTRESSED PANEL MADE OF DRY-ASSEMBLED GLASSBLOCKS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRASLUCENT BUILDING ENVELO…

2016

A glassblock integrated with hybrid photovoltaic cells (also known as Dye-sensitized Solar Cell - DSC) and a dry-assembled panel made of traditional or DSC-integrated glassblocks are disclosed. The combination of the glassblock and the DSC module, allows the improvement of the glassblock performance in terms of energy saving and production. The final complete product owns the qualities of both the components (glassblock and DSC module) that are optimized to produce clean energy. The transparency and the thermo-acoustic insulation of the glassblock may be modulated according to the specific requirements of each case of installation. Since the DSCs can be printed in different colours and with…

prestressed panelglassblock translucent panel photovoltaic dry-assembly systemSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura Tecnica
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Benefits of a translucent building envelope made of DSC-integrated glass blocks

2015

The aim of this paper is to analyse the benefits deriving from the replacement of the glazed façades of an office building located in Palermo (Sicily) with a new translucent BIPV envelope made of multifunctional glass block panels integrated with Dye-sensitized Solar Cells (DSCs). The analysed 11-storey building is cladded by a curtain wall determining high management costs, especially during summer, in order to maintain indoor comfort. After the design of the building envelope and of the components for the connection of the glass block panels with existing load bearing structure, the energy performance of the building, before and after the replacement of its envelope, were analysed with th…

Building retrofitBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsGlass blockBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics Dye-sensitized solar cells Glass block Building Envelope Building retrofit SBskin. Smart Building SkinBuilding EnvelopeSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaDye-sensitized solar cells
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ARCHITECTURE AND PHOTOVOLTAICS. Strategies, technologies and novel components for the building envelope

Il principale obiettivo della tesi ha riguardato lo studio di strategie e tecnologie per l’integrazione del fotovoltaico negli edifici, con particolare attenzione verso le tecnologie solari di terza generazione, e la successiva definizione di un componente multifunzionale innovativo per l’involucro edilizio integrato con Dye-sensitized Solar Cells (DSC). Nella prima parte del lavoro, la ricerca si è concentrata sull’analisi del mercato del Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), sottolineando differenze, limiti e potenzialità di ciascuna tecnologia fotovoltaica. Particolare attenzione, inoltre, è stata rivolta a un numero consistente di casi studio, ossia edifici di nuova costruzione o in…

Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)Glass BlockBuilding EnvelopeSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaEnergy-efficient buildingBuilding technology
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The assessment of the reliability of an innovative 3rd generation solar cell integrated with “thermal belt” glass block

2017

Glass block is a building product widely used for the construction of translucent building façades and roofs. The need to adapt the product to the regulations in the field of energy saving and environmental sustainability has led to the design of innovative configurations, through the integration of different sub-components. These ones are able to improve its energy performance by means of the integration of a“thermal belt”, cold glued to the glass shells, which constitute the traditional glass block, and 3rd generation solar cells. This paper reports the first results of the experimental program designed to assess some durability components: inherent and critical reliability. <div id="g…

lcsh:Architectural engineering. Structural engineering of buildingsComplementary and alternative medicinelcsh:TH845-895Settore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaPharmaceutical SciencePharmacology (medical)Glass-block Durability Reliability Accelerated aging Dye-sensitized solar cellTema
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Experimental evaluation of the reliability of the adhesive joint in a 3rd-generation-solar-cell-integrated glass block

2017

Glass block is a building product that has been widely used since the mid-1800s for the construction of natural light capturing technical elements and, in the last decades, of translucent building envelopes. In a framework of increased quality requirements in terms of energy saving and environmental sustainability, innovations have been introduced to its standard configuration, including the integration of 3rd generation solar cells within the glass block, in order to improve its performance and make it capable of producing clean energy. Indeed, one of the two constituting glass shells has been integrated with a pre-assembled photovoltaic module and then bonded to a plastic “thermal belt” a…

Settore ICAR/11 - Produzione EdiliziaSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaInnovative technologies glass block reliability adhesive joint tensile strength accelerated aging
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