Unit
- Course
- Building engineering and architecture
- Study-unit Code
- A006581
- Curriculum
- In all curricula
- Teacher
- Claudia Fabiani
- Teachers
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- Anna Laura Pisello (Codocenza)
- Claudia Fabiani
- Hours
- 12 ore (Codocenza) - Anna Laura Pisello
- 42 ore - Claudia Fabiani
- CFU
- 6
- Course Regulation
- Coorte 2022
- Offered
- 2026/27
- Learning activities
- A scelta dello studente
- Area
- A scelta dello studente
- Sector
- IIND-07/B
- Type of study-unit
- Opzionale (Optional)
- Type of learning activities
- Attività formativa monodisciplinare
- Language of instruction
- Italian
- Contents
- URBAN MICROCLIMATE. URBAN HEAT ISLAND AND ITS MITIGATION. ACOUSTIC COMFORT AND ACOUSTIC DESIGN. LIGHTING COMFORT AND LIGHTING DESIGN.
- Reference texts
- Notes curated by the lecturer and freely distributed to scholars, plus integration in the book Environmental applied physics, with elements of acoustics and lighting – McGrawHill – Y. Cengel, G. Dall’ò, L. Sarto. (in Italian, Fisica tecnica ambientale, con elementi di Acustica e illuminotecnica – McGrawHill – Y. Cengel, G. Dall’ò, L. Sarto) Elements of acoustics and lighting - Paola Ricciardi – McGrow-Hill, 2009. (in Italian, Elementi di acustica e illuminotecnica - Paola Ricciardi – McGrow-Hill, 2009.)
- Educational objectives
- The student will be called to know the main design techniques at the service of civil construction, based on a human-centric approach considering the occupant of the building in terms of multiphysical environmental comfort and well-being. Knowledge of the problems inherent in noise, light and atmospheric pollution and their effects on the urban microclimate. Acquisition of basic knowledge on lighting and acoustics applied with reference to design methodologies, lighting systems and systems for noise control in living and working environments.
- Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics. Basics of applied physics
- Teaching methods
- Frontal lesson, practical exercises, application laboratory and project.
- Learning verification modality
- Written and oral exam (with the possibility of partial written exemption), delivery of project documents and critical discussion.
- Extended program
- MICROCLIMATE. The microclimate in urban areas. Atmospheric boundary layer structure and turbulence. Radiative heat balance of the earth's surface. Interactions between soil and atmosphere in urban areas. Logarithmic profile of the wind. Atmospheric stability models. Urban heat island. Causes of the urban heat island. Characteristics and consequences of the heat island. Heat island mitigation: influence of vegetation and materials used in the built environment. Energy impact of the heat island. Effects of urban heating on human comfort. LIGHTING. The electromagnetic spectrum and light. Human vision: phenomena related to light and its perception. The visibility curves. Fundamental photometric and radiometric quantities. Light-matter interaction: reflection coefficient and luminance coefficient. Colorimetry: color classification methods according to color spaces. Measurement of photometric, radiometric and colorimetric quantities. Light sources. Lighting systems. Luminaires. The utilization factor. Calculation methods for lighting systems. Interior lighting: main regulatory requirements, systems and methods for checking performance. Street lighting: current regulatory requirements and methods for verifying performance. ACOUSTIC. Sound and main acoustic properties. Sound wave propagation laws. Sound pressure levels. Psychophysical Acoustic spectral analysis. Equivalent sound level. Measuring instruments. Acoustic properties of materials and noise control. Sound absorbing materials and structures. Sound propagation indoors. Analysis of the acoustic behavior of closed environments. Passive acoustic requirements of buildings. Noise assessment in the workplace. Outdoor noise pollution. Outdoor noise propagation. Acoustic barriers and noise attenuation mechanisms. Noise detection techniques. Control and noise protection interventions.
- Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
- The course on Microclimate, Lighting Technology and Acoustics is closely linked to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3, 11, and 13 through its educational content. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being The course examines the impact of urban heating and noise pollution on health, providing tools to improve thermal comfort and reduce noise, both crucial for human well-being. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities It explores the causes and solutions for urban heat islands and addresses efficient urban lighting, enhancing quality of life and safety in cities while promoting energy efficiency. SDG 13: Climate Action The course studies the thermal balance of the Earth's surface and heat island mitigation strategies, contributing to the reduction of urban temperatures and energy consumption. Additionally, managing noise pollution helps decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The course provides essential knowledge to tackle the challenges of SDGs 3, 11, and 13, preparing participants to contribute to building healthier, more sustainable, and resilient cities.