Sino-Italian Ecological

•INTRODUCTION
•Architects: Mario Cucinella Architects
• Born out from a joint venture between the
Italian and Chinese Governments
• SIEEB was built on the campus of Tsinghua
University
•SIEEB is technologically advanced , efficient
from the point of view of the environment and
energy consumption, and intended to house
offices, laboratories, classrooms, an exhibition
area for Italian technology, and a conference
hall.
•With a total floor space of 20,000 m2.
•The Sino-Italy Environment & Energy
Building(SIEEB) is an intelligent, ecological
and energy-efficient building and seen as a
model for a new generation of sustainable
buildings.
•SIEEB building design and the methodologies
adopted for sustainable architecture and
energy saving measures by using advanced
technological solutions and control strategies.
•The results on the building energy simulation
,plant optimisation and first estimation of CO2
emission reduction potential through SIEEB
•Building Shape
•Resulting shapes were then analysed in
terms of their solar performance.
• Using the shape analysis, best shape was
developed with the aim of maximizing
solar gains in winter and minimizing them
in summer.
• Designing of SIEEB building is carried out
on the basis of various advanced
technological solutions and control
strategies which include sun shading,
radiant heating and cooling, displacement
ventilation, efficient artificial and natural
lighting etc.
• Control Strategies
• To maximise natural lighting, for
minimizing the need of artificial
lighting
• To minimise the electricity demand of
the HVAC system
• To cover as much as possible the
electricity demand of the building by
means of cleaner production systems.
• Building Envelope
• The building optimises energy performance the
dynamic structure that modifies itself in response to
weather and light conditions, both internal and
external.
• Form and function are integrated in order to minimize
environmental impact.
• The building envelope is conceived as a protective
shell towards the north, opening south towards the
sun.
• The materials used e.g. special brickworks, glass and
aluminium introduce an innovative look with a high
aesthetic value.
• The envelope characteristics were defined on the basis
of the advanced technologies for energy savings.
• On the facade facing the sun a system of semi-
reflecting glazed louvers move in relation to the sun's
position, deflecting the rays onto the ceiling of the
spaces behind so that light penetrates deep into the
building.
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• The louvers also reflect solar radiation in summer and let it
pass through in winter. Artificial lighting is based on high
efficiency lamps and fittings, controlled by a dimming
system
• capable to adjust the lamps power to the actual local
lighting needs, in combination with the natural light
contribution
• A presence control system switch off lights in empty rooms.
The integration of the envelope components chosen and
the controls systems will reduce by several times the
electric energy consumption for lighting.
• In the east and west facades an horizontal element, a light
shelf, diffuses the light onto the ceiling, and internal
reflecting blinds control direct sunlight.
• A large surface of photovoltaic cells completes the shell.
• The electrical energy generated is also used for an
experimental production of hydrogen supplying a fuel cell.
• HVAC and Combined Heat and Power(CHP) Systems
• Thermal comfort conditions are provided by a primary air, distributed by means of a
displacement ventilation system, and radiant ceiling system.
• This combination minimizes electricity consumption in pumps and fans.
• Light weight radiant ceilings allow for lower air temperature in winter and higher in
summer, thus reducing energy consumption.
• Moreover, the presence sensors, coupled with CO2 sensors,can modulate either the air
flow and the ceiling temperature when few or no people are in the room, thus avoiding
useless energy consumption.
• In summer night cooling takes place.
• The CHP system is the core of the energy system of the building. It consists of gas motors
coupled with electrical generators to produce most of the electricity required.
• The waste heat from engines is used for heating in winter and cooling in summer, by
means of absorption chillers, and for hot water production throughout the year.
• Conclusion
• The results on the building energy simulation, plant optimisation and first estimation of CO2
emission reduction potential.
• In the SIEEB function and form, current practice and innovation are integrated in order to
achieve very low CO2 emissions ecological design combined with high functional and comfort
standards.