Bioclimatic

In order to make informed design choices, it is necessary to consider the relationship between the architectural artifact and its context. It is important to evaluate some elements such as the climate, the natural phenomena that affect the area of ​​intervention, the geomorphology of the place, the altimetry, the passage of the sun, the behavior of the aeriform masses, the possible presence of vegetation and bodies of water. In fact, through the exploitation of renewable resources, one contributes to energy saving and respect for the environment.
The first source of vital importance is the sun, which acts differently depending on the geographical position, the shape of the land and the presence of obstacles in the place of intervention. The solar contribution varies based on the inclination of the solar rays, which act directly (from the sun), indirectly (diffused in the atmosphere) or reflected (from other surfaces) on the earth's surface, with greater intensity during the summer. The sun therefore provides energy useful for heating the building and its natural lighting. The second factor that influences the thermal comfort of a building is the wind. Through thermal convection, the external air flow removes heat from the building, contributing to its passive cooling. This natural phenomenon also improves air quality.
Bodies of water and vegetation are another essential natural element. The former, through evaporation, remove heat from the surrounding environment, cooling it. However, it is important that there is proper ventilation in the presence of bodies of water, in order to avoid the formation of humidity that would not benefit thermal comfort. Vegetation has various functions: shading, barrier to excessive wind and noise, improvement of the local microclimate and maintenance of the plant species. All these resources act on the built environment individually and their interaction improves the performance potential of the artifact, ensuring the consequent psycho-physical well-being of the individual.