Achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and meeting European decarbonisation targets require a fundamental rethink of how buildings are designed, constructed, retrofitted and managed. In this context, environmental sustainability and digital innovation represent complementary dimensions of the same transformation process. This volume addresses the ecological and digital “twin transition” of the construction sector through an approach that connects European policies and strategies, circular economy principles and new perspectives on design quality. Particular attention is devoted to assessing building performance and environmental impacts throughout the entire life cycle, using analytical methodologies and sustainability assessment tools. The volume explores the contribution of digital technologies – from Building Information Modelling (BIM) and information management in construction processes to Digital Twins, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) – to enhance the understanding, monitoring and management of the built environment. At the same time, it examines technologies and design strategies aimed at improving energy efficiency, including opaque and transparent building envelope systems, insulation materials, shading devices, innovative solutions and the integration of renewable energy sources. The result is an integrated vision of architectural technology and environmental design that brings together innovation, high performance standards and responsible resource use, guiding the transformation of the existing building stock towards a more efficient, sustainable and resilient built environment. An essential resource for translating sustainability into tangible and lasting design quality.
Il raggiungimento della neutralità climatica entro il 2050 e gli obiettivi europei di decarbonizzazione richiedono di ripensare il modo in cui gli edifici vengono progettati, realizzati, riqualificati e gestiti. In questo scenario, la sostenibilità ambientale e l’innovazione digitale rappresentano dimensioni complementari dello stesso processo di trasformazione. Il volume affronta la “doppia transizione” ecologica e digitale del settore delle costruzioni attraverso un percorso che collega politiche e strategie europee, principi di economia circolare e nuove prospettive per la qualità del progetto. Particolare attenzione è riservata alla valutazione delle prestazioni e degli impatti ambientali lungo l’intero ciclo di vita degli edifici, attraverso metodologie di analisi e strumenti di valutazione della sostenibilità. L’opera esplora il contributo delle tecnologie digitali - dalla gestione informativa dei processi edilizi ai Digital Twin, dall’Internet of Things all’Intelligenza Artificiale - per migliorare la conoscenza, il controllo e la gestione del costruito. Parallelamente, approfondisce le tecnologie e le strategie progettuali per l’efficienza energetica: sistemi di involucro opachi e trasparenti, materiali isolanti, dispositivi di schermatura, soluzioni innovative e integrazione delle fonti energetiche rinnovabili. Ne emerge una visione integrata della progettazione tecnologica e ambientale dell’architettura, capace di coniugare innovazione, qualità prestazionale e uso responsabile delle risorse, orientando la trasformazione del patrimonio edilizio verso un ambiente costruito più efficiente, sostenibile e resiliente. Uno strumento di lavoro indispensabile per tradurre la sostenibilità in qualità tangibile e duratura del progetto.
DIGITALIZZAZIONE, EFFICIENZA ENERGETICA E SOSTENIBILITÀ DEGLI EDIFICI
Frighi Valentina;Piaia Emanuele
2026
Abstract
Achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and meeting European decarbonisation targets require a fundamental rethink of how buildings are designed, constructed, retrofitted and managed. In this context, environmental sustainability and digital innovation represent complementary dimensions of the same transformation process. This volume addresses the ecological and digital “twin transition” of the construction sector through an approach that connects European policies and strategies, circular economy principles and new perspectives on design quality. Particular attention is devoted to assessing building performance and environmental impacts throughout the entire life cycle, using analytical methodologies and sustainability assessment tools. The volume explores the contribution of digital technologies – from Building Information Modelling (BIM) and information management in construction processes to Digital Twins, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) – to enhance the understanding, monitoring and management of the built environment. At the same time, it examines technologies and design strategies aimed at improving energy efficiency, including opaque and transparent building envelope systems, insulation materials, shading devices, innovative solutions and the integration of renewable energy sources. The result is an integrated vision of architectural technology and environmental design that brings together innovation, high performance standards and responsible resource use, guiding the transformation of the existing building stock towards a more efficient, sustainable and resilient built environment. An essential resource for translating sustainability into tangible and lasting design quality.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
