The influence of Arab architecture in Europe, particularly in Italy, was decisive in developing cooling and natural ventilation techniques, as exemplified by the Alhambra and the Zisa. In subsequent centuries, architects such as Palladio, Ammannati, and Parigi adapted the use of cellars and cryptoporticos to ventilate noble residences. During the 18th and 19th centuries, interest in thermal comfort extended to public buildings, leading to early mechanical ventilation. Today, driven by sustainability and energy efficiency, there is a renewed interest in these traditional systems: contemporary projects, such as the restoration of qanats, demonstrate how these techniques can effectively address modern environmental challenges.
University of Florence, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0002-4474-1471
Titolo del capitolo
The delights of the senses: ventilation and cooling in the Mediterranean Basin
Autori
Giovanni Minutoli
Lingua
Inglese
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1113-0.16
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Anno di pubblicazione
2026
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© 2026 Author(s)
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Titolo del libro
ReUso 2026 - New heritage and future strategies. Perspectives on conservation and promotion
Sottotitolo del libro
14th International Congress Barcelona-Girona, 4-7 November
Curatori
Alessandro Scarnato, Marisa García Vergara, Ángeles Layuno Rosas
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Anno di pubblicazione
2026
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© 2026 Author(s)
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Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1113-0
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979-12-215-1113-0
eISBN (xml)
979-12-215-1112-3
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ReUso