Ricerc@Sapienza

Building performances play a fundamental role in the worldwide energy scenario. In the last years, many countries have developed certification procedures in order to rate the environmental sustainability of buildings, aiming at reducing energy consumptions and environmental impacts during the construction, management and operational phases of a building.

The concept of green building plays a role of primary importance in the reduction of the use of resources, water, and materials, as well as on the reduction of impacts on human health and the environment, during the building lifecycle.