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Rossella Corrao
Dept. of Architecture, Polytechnic School, Univ. of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Bldg 8, 90128 Palermo, Italy. ORCID:

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Journal article
Published: 01 June 2020 in Journal of Architectural Engineering
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The paper shows the results of analyses of the behavior of an innovative subcomponent made of two glass shells and a plastic thermal belt interfaced with a resin-based adhesive, in order to define the plastic material–adhesive combination able to guarantee compliance with the requirements related to mechanical strength, thermoacoustic insulation, dimensional stability, material compatibility, and durability. Two different types of ultraviolet (UV)-curing adhesive were used to establish the best plastic–adhesive combination. A study of the mechanical behavior and the reliability over time of the bonded assembly was conducted by performing accelerated weathering tests and tensile tests on 30 specimens. The laboratory tests were performed using single-lap-joint specimens in accordance with the ASTM D1002, ASTM D3163, and ISO 4587:2003 standards. At the end of the accelerated weathering tests, it was possible to observe that the stress conditions simulated during the seasonal cycle inside the climatic chamber led some specimens to failure, without affecting others. To quantify, in real terms, the performance of the two analyzed adhesives over time, it is necessary to expose new specimens to the natural weathering effects induced by the environmental conditions for a duration of at least 1 year. Future studies would be useful for exposing new specimens to new seasonal cycles developed using the parameters of different climatic contexts than those used until now. This paper demonstrates the use of an innovative resin-based adhesive for gluing plastic and glass subcomponents together.

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Rossella Corrao. Laboratory Tests for Assessing the Reliability and Durability of Innovative Cold-Glued 3D Glass Building Subcomponents. Journal of Architectural Engineering 2020, 26, 04020014 .

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Rossella Corrao. Laboratory Tests for Assessing the Reliability and Durability of Innovative Cold-Glued 3D Glass Building Subcomponents. Journal of Architectural Engineering. 2020; 26 (2):04020014.

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Rossella Corrao. 2020. "Laboratory Tests for Assessing the Reliability and Durability of Innovative Cold-Glued 3D Glass Building Subcomponents." Journal of Architectural Engineering 26, no. 2: 04020014.

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Published: 30 November 2018 in International Journal of Strategic Property Management
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A review of the barriers for building renovation has revealed a lack of methodologies, which can promote sustainability objectives and assist various stakeholders during the design stage of building renovation/retrofitting projects. The purpose of this paper is to develop a Holistic Multi-methodology for Sustainable Renovation, which aims to deal with complexity of renovation projects. It provides a framework through which to involve the different stakeholders in the design process to improve group learning and group decision-making, and hence make the building renovation design process more robust and efficient. Therefore, the paper discusses the essence of multifaceted barriers in building renovation regarding cultural changes and technological/physical changes. The outcome is a proposal for a multi-methodology framework, which is developed by introducing, evaluating and mixing methods from Soft Systems Methodologies (SSM) with Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM). The potential of applying the proposed methodology in renovation projects is demonstrated through a case study.

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Aliakbar Kamari; Stina Rask Jensen; Rossella Corrao; Poul Henning Kirkegaard. A HOLISTIC MULTI-METHODOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION. International Journal of Strategic Property Management 2018, 23, 50 -64.

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Aliakbar Kamari, Stina Rask Jensen, Rossella Corrao, Poul Henning Kirkegaard. A HOLISTIC MULTI-METHODOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION. International Journal of Strategic Property Management. 2018; 23 (1):50-64.

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Aliakbar Kamari; Stina Rask Jensen; Rossella Corrao; Poul Henning Kirkegaard. 2018. "A HOLISTIC MULTI-METHODOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION." International Journal of Strategic Property Management 23, no. 1: 50-64.

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Published: 30 November 2018 in Sustainability
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The paper shows the results of mechanical tests carried out on prototypes of a new Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) component developed by the author and SBskin Smart Building Skin s.r.l. This patented innovative component is able to merge structural function, insulation proprieties, and production of clean energy for retrofit actions and/or the construction of translucent façades in high-rise buildings located in different climatic contexts. Due to colored PV cells integrated into 3 Dimensional (3D) glass components and the dry-assembly system used for assembling them into precast and pre-stressed panels, an easy and creative customization of the product is allowed. Green energy production, safety, and energy efficiency of buildings can be assured in accordance with the environmental conditions and users’ needs. The pre-stressing force used to improve the mechanical resistance of the panel toward horizontal forces due to winds and earthquakes guarantees the construction of secure translucent and active building envelopes. The paper summarizes the features of this innovative and patented BIPV product by focusing on its mechanical behavior. Laboratory tests are described and commented for underlining the benefits derived from the use of the dry-assembly system and of the supporting structure made of plastic for the construction of the panels. Bending and breaking strength tests have been carried out on two sq.m of panel prototypes, which have been dry-assembled through a supporting structure made of Polypropylene (PP) in order to compare the results with the theoretical calculations derived from the Finite Element (FE) simulations. Cyclic mechanical testing of the panel has been also carried out to verify its behavior under cyclic loading and understanding its ability to counteract the actions of the wind and earthquake.

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Rossella Corrao. Mechanical Tests on Innovative BIPV Façade Components for Energy, Seismic, and Aesthetic Renovation of High-Rise Buildings. Sustainability 2018, 10, 4523 .

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Rossella Corrao. Mechanical Tests on Innovative BIPV Façade Components for Energy, Seismic, and Aesthetic Renovation of High-Rise Buildings. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (12):4523.

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Rossella Corrao. 2018. "Mechanical Tests on Innovative BIPV Façade Components for Energy, Seismic, and Aesthetic Renovation of High-Rise Buildings." Sustainability 10, no. 12: 4523.

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Published: 01 December 2017 in International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment
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An overview of recent research related to building renovation has revealed that efforts to date do not address sustainability issues comprehensively. The question then arises in regard to the holistic sustainability objectives within building renovation context. In order to deal with this question, the research adopts a multi-dimensional approach involving literature review, exploration of existing assessment methods and methodologies, individual and focus group interviews, and application of Soft Systems Methodologies (SSM) with Value Focused Thinking (VFT). In doing so, appropriate data about sustainability objectives have been collected and structured, and subsequently verified using a Delphi study. A sustainability framework was developed in cooperation with University of Palermo and Aarhus University to audit, develop and assess building renovation performance, and support decision-making during the project’s lifecycle. The paper represents the results of research aiming at addressing sustainability of the entire renovation effort including new categories, criteria, and indicators. The developed framework can be applied during different project stages and to assist in the consideration of the sustainability issues through support of decision-making and communication with relevant stakeholders. Early in a project, it can be used to identify key performance criteria, and later to evaluate/compare the pros and cons of alternative retrofitting solutions either during the design stage or upon the project completion. According to the procedure of the consensus-based process for the development of an effective sustainability decision-making framework which was employed in this study, the outcome can also be considered as an outset step intended for the establishment of a Decision Support Systems (DSS) and assessment tool suited to building renovation context

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Aliakbar Kamari; Rossella Corrao; Poul Henning Kirkegaard. Sustainability focused decision-making in building renovation. International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment 2017, 6, 330 -350.

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Aliakbar Kamari, Rossella Corrao, Poul Henning Kirkegaard. Sustainability focused decision-making in building renovation. International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment. 2017; 6 (2):330-350.

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Aliakbar Kamari; Rossella Corrao; Poul Henning Kirkegaard. 2017. "Sustainability focused decision-making in building renovation." International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment 6, no. 2: 330-350.

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Published: 01 July 2017 in Energy and Buildings
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Luisa Pastore; Rossella Corrao; Per Kvols Heiselberg. The effects of vegetation on indoor thermal comfort: The application of a multi-scale simulation methodology on a residential neighborhood renovation case study. Energy and Buildings 2017, 146, 1 -11.

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Luisa Pastore, Rossella Corrao, Per Kvols Heiselberg. The effects of vegetation on indoor thermal comfort: The application of a multi-scale simulation methodology on a residential neighborhood renovation case study. Energy and Buildings. 2017; 146 ():1-11.

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Luisa Pastore; Rossella Corrao; Per Kvols Heiselberg. 2017. "The effects of vegetation on indoor thermal comfort: The application of a multi-scale simulation methodology on a residential neighborhood renovation case study." Energy and Buildings 146, no. : 1-11.

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Published: 01 March 2017 in Energy Procedia
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Marco Morini; Rossella Corrao. Energy Optimization of BIPV Glass Blocks: A Multi-software Study. Energy Procedia 2017, 111, 982 -992.

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Marco Morini, Rossella Corrao. Energy Optimization of BIPV Glass Blocks: A Multi-software Study. Energy Procedia. 2017; 111 ():982-992.

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Marco Morini; Rossella Corrao. 2017. "Energy Optimization of BIPV Glass Blocks: A Multi-software Study." Energy Procedia 111, no. : 982-992.

Articles
Published: 03 April 2015 in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development
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This paper illustrates the results of the performance analyses conducted on an innovative glass block integrated with third-generation dye-sensitised solar cells (DSCs), designed to enable the construction of translucent and sustainable building envelopes. The analyses include the simulation of both thermal and optical performance with regard to different configurations of the photovoltaic (PV)-integrated glass block, and the results obtained are presented using two different programs: Comsol Multiphysics and WINDOW. The configurations may differ – for example, because of the position of the module inside the glass block, the type of DSC module used (composition, transparency, design) and the features of the glass block itself. Different combinations in terms of thermal insulation, light transmission and estimated PV production are discussed. The position of the DSC module within the glass block has a significant impact on the thermal and electrical performance of the product, but not on its optical behaviour, which instead depends on the type of module used. The aim of the study is to define some optimum combinations according to the different needs of active building facades and requirements related to diversified climate contexts.

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Marco Morini; Rossella Corrao; Luisa Pastore. Analyses of innovative glass blocks for BIPV: assessment of thermal and optical performance. International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development 2015, 6, 71 -81.

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Marco Morini, Rossella Corrao, Luisa Pastore. Analyses of innovative glass blocks for BIPV: assessment of thermal and optical performance. International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development. 2015; 6 (2):71-81.

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Marco Morini; Rossella Corrao; Luisa Pastore. 2015. "Analyses of innovative glass blocks for BIPV: assessment of thermal and optical performance." International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development 6, no. 2: 71-81.

Conference paper
Published: 01 March 2015 in 2015 Tenth International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies (EVER)
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In this article is presented the preliminary evaluation of the performance of radiation transmission of glass block, used in support of photovoltaic cells, investigating different internal surface points of the block, which are subject to different shading during daylight hours. The aim is to establish how the edging setting, the only opaque element, can reduce the amount of light radiation during the day, introducing in this way a reduction of efficiency of the entire generation system. The generation system can be based on traditional photovoltaic cells or on the most suitable dye sensitized solar cells. An experimental measurement setup employing a microprocessor-based instrument has been created and a set of measures have been carried out. The measures prove that the shading effect at different irradiation angles do not affect significantly the lighting over the PV cell.

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Fabio Viola; Pietro Romano; Rosario Miceli; Eleonora Riva Sanseverino; Giuseppe Perrone; Rossella Corrao; Marco Morini; Luisa Pastore; Jan Pidanic. Performance of the glass block in photovoltaic generation. 2015 Tenth International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies (EVER) 2015, 1 -5.

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Fabio Viola, Pietro Romano, Rosario Miceli, Eleonora Riva Sanseverino, Giuseppe Perrone, Rossella Corrao, Marco Morini, Luisa Pastore, Jan Pidanic. Performance of the glass block in photovoltaic generation. 2015 Tenth International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies (EVER). 2015; ():1-5.

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Fabio Viola; Pietro Romano; Rosario Miceli; Eleonora Riva Sanseverino; Giuseppe Perrone; Rossella Corrao; Marco Morini; Luisa Pastore; Jan Pidanic. 2015. "Performance of the glass block in photovoltaic generation." 2015 Tenth International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies (EVER) , no. : 1-5.

Journal article
Published: 01 July 2014 in GSTF Journal of Engineering Technology
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Rossella Corrao; Marco Morini; Luisa Pastore. Innovative Photovoltaic Translucent Components for the Building Envelope. GSTF Journal of Engineering Technology 2014, 3, 1 .

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Rossella Corrao, Marco Morini, Luisa Pastore. Innovative Photovoltaic Translucent Components for the Building Envelope. GSTF Journal of Engineering Technology. 2014; 3 (1):1.

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Rossella Corrao; Marco Morini; Luisa Pastore. 2014. "Innovative Photovoltaic Translucent Components for the Building Envelope." GSTF Journal of Engineering Technology 3, no. 1: 1.

Conference paper
Published: 26 March 2014 in Annual International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE 2014)
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Rossella Corrao; Marco Morini; Luisa Pastore. Active Translucent Envelopes in Warm and Hot Areas – An innovative multifunctional, dry-assembled components for BIPV. Annual International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE 2014) 2014, 1 .

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Rossella Corrao, Marco Morini, Luisa Pastore. Active Translucent Envelopes in Warm and Hot Areas – An innovative multifunctional, dry-assembled components for BIPV. Annual International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE 2014). 2014; ():1.

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Rossella Corrao; Marco Morini; Luisa Pastore. 2014. "Active Translucent Envelopes in Warm and Hot Areas – An innovative multifunctional, dry-assembled components for BIPV." Annual International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE 2014) , no. : 1.

Journal article
Published: 01 February 2014 in Advanced Materials Research
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The paper shows the first results of the optical performance analysis carried out on the DSSC integrated glassblock, an innovative building product developed at the Department of Architecture of the University of Palermo. In the field of a research that is being conducted in order to define innovative solutions for the construction of photovoltaic and energy efficient translucent building envelopes, different hypotheses of integration of DSSC into the glassblock have been foreseen. The integration of glassblock with third generation PV systems allows to define a novel building-PV product that meets the current requirements of the BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics) market. By means of OptiCAD® software, several numerical simulations were conducted to analyse the solar factor, the light transmittance and the shading coefficient of the device.

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Rossella Corrao; Dario D'anna; Marco Morini; Luisa Pastore. DSSC-Integrated Glassblocks for the Construction of Sustainable Building Envelopes. Advanced Materials Research 2014, 875-877, 629 -634.

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Rossella Corrao, Dario D'anna, Marco Morini, Luisa Pastore. DSSC-Integrated Glassblocks for the Construction of Sustainable Building Envelopes. Advanced Materials Research. 2014; 875-877 ():629-634.

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Rossella Corrao; Dario D'anna; Marco Morini; Luisa Pastore. 2014. "DSSC-Integrated Glassblocks for the Construction of Sustainable Building Envelopes." Advanced Materials Research 875-877, no. : 629-634.