Michele Zinzi

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors presented a numerical comparative analysis between the two technologies, taking into account the several parameters that affect the final energy performances, including structural requirements, initial and lifetime maintenance costs, impact on the overall energy performance of buildings.

TL;DR: In this paper, the state of the art in terms of local climate change and urban heat island mitigation techniques are presented in detail, in particular developments in the field on highly reflective materials, cool and green roofs, cool pavements, urban green and of other mitigation technologies.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors report the results of a large application in an office/laboratory building belonging to a school campus in Trapani, on the west coast of Sicily.

TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of road albedo on the air temperature of a densely populated neighbourhood in Rome was analyzed using the TRNSYS dynamic simulation tool, which showed a significant reduction of air temperature closely correlated with the road solar reflectance.

TL;DR: In this paper, the spectral and angular properties of double glazing units with phase change materials (PCMs) in gaps were investigated by means of a commercial spectrophotometer and a dedicated optical test bed.