Browsing SINTEF Open by Author "Goia, Francesco"
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A methodology to improve the performance of PV integrated shading devices using multi-objective optimization
Taveres-Cachat, Ellika; Lobaccaro, Gabriele; Goia, Francesco; Chaudhary, Gaurav (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Solar energy can be exploited efficiently in building façades using building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). This study presents a methodology to optimize the design of fixed, parametrically modelled PV integrated shading ... -
Advanced transparent facades: market available products and associated challenges in building performance simulation
TAVERES-CACHAT, Ellika; almas, oddvar; Grynning, Steinar; Goia, Francesco (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The starting point of this study is to provide a non-exhaustive overview of relevant transparent advanced facade technologies available on the market and suited to Nordic climates. A corresponding literature review is ... -
Balancing competing parameters in search of optimal configurations for a fix louvre blade system with integrated PV
Cachat, Ellika Traveres; Bøe, Kristian; Lobaccaro, Gabriele; Goia, Francesco; Grynning, Steinar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)In this paper, a parametric analysis of the configuration of a fix louvre-blade system with integrated PV coating is presented. The study evaluates different exploitations of solar energy focusing on the competing functions ... -
CFD Study of Diffuse Ceiling Ventilation through Perforated Ceiling Panels
Nocente, Alessandro; Arslan, Tufan; Grynning, Steinar; Goia, Francesco (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Diffuse Ceiling Ventilation (DCV) is a promising concept to address internal air quality and thermal comfort requirements in contemporary buildings. Sound-absorbing perforated ceiling panels are common in office rooms and ... -
Co-simulation and validation of the performance of a highly flexible parametric model of an external shading system
Taveres-Cachat, Ellika; Goia, Francesco (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The article presents a validation study of a modelling approach implemented in a numerical script for external louvred shading systems based on an experimental analysis in a full-scale test facility. The model developed ... -
Dynamic thermal performance of a PCM window system:characterization using large scale measurements
Grynning, Steinar; Goia, Francesco; Time, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Introdution of more dynamic building envelope components have been done throughout the last decades in order to try to increase indoor thermal comfort and reduce energy need in buildings for both temperature and light ... -
Impact of opaque building envelope configuration on the heating and cooling energy need of a single family house in cold climates
Goia, Francesco; Time, Berit; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
Investigating the performance of a hybrid PV integrated shading device using multi-objective optimization
Taveres-Cachat, Ellika; Goia, Francesco (Conference object; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)PV integrated shading devices (PVSDs) are an interesting case study for an optimisation problem as their design is non-trivial and they must balance competing parameters and uses of solar energy. In this study, the case ... -
Optimizing the configuration of a façade module for office buildings by means of integrated thermal and lighting simulations in a total energy perspective
Goia, Francesco; Haase, Matthias; Perino, Marco (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The building enclosure plays a relevant role in the management of the energy flows in buildings and in the exploitation of solar energy at a building scale. An optimized configuration of the façade can contribute to reduce ... -
Possibilities for characterization of a PCM window system using large scale measurements
Grynning, Steinar; Goia, Francesco; Rognvik, Egil; Time, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The introduction of dynamic envelope components and systems can have a significant reduction effect on heating and cooling demands. In addition, it can contribute to reduce the energy demand for artificial lighting by ... -
Simulation and control of shading systems for glazed facades
Chaudhary, Gaurav; Goia, Francesco; Grynning, Steinar (Conference object; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This paper presents a simulation study on the use of shading devices in highly glazed facades in the context of zero emission buildings (ZEB) located in a Nordic climatic context. Shading devices have the task to control ... -
The ZEB Test Cell Laboratory. A facility for characterization of building envelope systems under real outdoor conditions
Goia, Francesco; Schlemminger, Christian; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The ZEB Test Cells Laboratory is an experimental facility at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, designed to carry out different types of experiments. The primary use is for testing of building envelope ...