Energy Consumption of Institutional Buildings Considering the Urban Climate in Rome
Institutional buildings are very important considering the impact on energy consumption of a city. Due to the conditions of operation, the size and the density of occupants, institutional buildings represent a challenge to save energy in both cold and hot seasons. Urban climate influences the building performance, typically reducing thermal demand in winter and increasing in summer. The context is relevant in determining urban heat island effect, shadows, ventilation and in general the thermal environment that surrounds buildings.