Sistemi di schermatura solare per scuole dell'infanzia nZEB in Italia

The use of solar shadings in buildings necessarily affect energy balance and energy consumption for heating, cooling and lighting. Furthermore, solar shadings influence both thermal-hygrometric wellbeing and visual comfort inside spaces. The aim of the study is the evaluation of efficiency of most common solar shadings for new typological models for kindergarten in order to minimize their energy consumption. The research considered the variation of type of solar shadings for south orientation and its possible implementation with automated control systems, the relation with WWR (Window-to-Wall Ratio) and finally the addition of vertical solar shadings for east and west orientation. This analysis is part of a broader work aimed at defining qualitative and quantitative guidelines to design NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Buildings) schools located in some representative Italian cities of Mediterranean area.