Michela Battaglia
Biography
Michela Battaglia is an Engineer specialized in Building and Environmental Systems Engineering (Sapienza University of Rome) and Sustainable, Bioclimatic, and Self-Sufficient Architecture (ANAS, Valencia). She is the CEO and Founder of Sustainable Building Now LLC, offering consulting and educational services in sustainable design, bioclimatic architecture, and energy efficiency.
Author of ?Bioclimatic Building: Sustainable Design Strategies for Architects and Engineers,? Michela promotes eco-friendly and resilient architecture through her Instagram page @Sustainable_Building_Now. Her work focuses on integrating bioclimatic principles into design to enhance occupant comfort, reduce energy use, and foster sustainable urban development.
Research Interest
Sustainable architecture, Green building design, Bioclimatic and passive design strategies, Renewable energy integration in architecture, Indoor environmental quality
Abstract
The Role of The Givoni Bioclimatic Chart in Shaping a Sustainable Design
"As the world continues emphasizing sustainable building practices, architects and designers seek new ways to integrate environmental considerations seamlessly into their projects. A useful tool for this purpose is Givoni`s Bioclimatic Chart which, based on the climatic zone, informs on the active and passive heating and cooling strategy to achieve the optimal comfort zone for occupants and minimize the use of energy for air conditioning of indoor spaces.
The term "bioclimatic" refers to an architectural and urban planning approach that integrates the local climate and natural elements to create energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. It involves using passive design techniques that work in harmony with the surrounding environment, such as optimizing building orientation use of natural ventilation, as well as passive heating and cooling.
The use of the diagram in the early stages of design guides architects toward building envelope strategies that can reduce the building's energy consumption by minimizing the use of cooling and heating systems, thereby lowering its ecological footprint while simultaneously enhancing the occupants' well-being."
