The optimization of the building-plant system for a nZEB wood technology construction in Mediterranean Italian area

This paper deals with a research carried out by the University of Florence on the thermal and energetic performances of a nZEB building in Mediterranean area. Heterogeneous component performances have been analyzed and critically evaluated. Results from different calculation methods for energy consumptions have been compared. Some solar shading devices have been evaluated in order to reduce the energy need for cooling in the building that at the moment is under construction. A monitoring campaign to assess all over the year thermal and energetic performances of the building is presented. Main results of the research are presented as for the thermal properties of the components, the energy balance of the building implemented with an external fixed solar shading. The thermal monitoring of the components with probes put in the layers of the walls and the roof is described as well.