Anna Magrini

TL;DR: In this article, a hydrophobic synthetic membrane, permeable to vapour but not to liquid, acts as a porous barrier between a hygroscopic solution and moist air, and the results show that considerable vapour flux can be exchanged to/from a liquid desiccant and an air stream through the membrane, suggesting the feasibility of using compact-membrane absorber and desorber units in air handling.

TL;DR: A critical review of the main actions of the European Union towards the development of the NZEB and PEB design models has been conducted and a case study is presented to show how a careful and integrated design of the building envelope and systems allows to obtain an almost total coverage of the energy consumption by renewable sources.

TL;DR: In this article, a preliminary study regarding an integrated HVAC system is presented, which combines air conditioning and water extraction from air, which was particularly focused on the optimization between the two said effects, also taking energy efficiency into account.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present results of a multi-disciplinary research on a representative case study, the huge historical complex of the Albergo dei Poveri of Genoa (XVII-XIX Century), which will be completely restored and reused as a university campus.

TL;DR: In this article, a feasibility study for a huge historical listed building, aiming at its progressive and complete re-utilization as university campus, respectful of the many cultural values of which it is the depository, is presented.