Performance analyses of temporary membrane structures: energy saving and CO2 reduction through dynamic simulations of textile envelopes

De Vita, Mariangela; Beccarelli, Paolo; Laurini, Eleonora; De Berardinis, Pierluigi

Abstract

The aim of this research, carried out in collaboration with Maco Technology Inc., was to analyse the energy performance of temporary textile structures that are often used to host itinerant events. This paper illustrates the dynamic simulations carried on the Ducati Pavilion, designed by Maco Technology, which hosted Ducati staff during the different stages of the Superbike World Championship. Specific aspects relating to the structural/constructive system of the project were also analysed. The theme of energy saving and carbon reduction is of great importance in temporary and itinerant structures and environmental sustainability in relation to the materials used, storage, re-use, mode of transport and ability to respond efficiently to the climatic conditions of the installation sites is an important aspect. The Ducati Pavilion was modelled and analysed from an energy point of view using Design Builder software. Ways of improving performance were analysed under summer conditions. The paper focuses on the importance of optimizing the performance of textile envelopes: the methodology proposed allows visible savings in terms of energy consumption and achieves good levels of environmental comfort in temporary buildings with low thermal mass structure.

Citation

De Vita, M., Beccarelli, P., Laurini, E., & De Berardinis, P. (2018). Performance analyses of temporary membrane structures: energy saving and CO2 reduction through dynamic simulations of textile envelopes. Sustainability, 10(7), Article 2548. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10072548

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 10, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Jul 20, 2018
• Publication Date: Jul 20, 2018
• Deposit Date: Aug 30, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 30, 2018
• Journal: Sustainability
• Electronic ISSN: 2071-1050
• Publisher: MDPI
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 10
• Issue: 7
• Article Number: 2548
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su10072548
• Keywords: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment; Geography, Planning and Development; Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1053221
• Publisher URL: http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/7/2548
• Contract Date: Aug 30, 2018