The Bioclimatic design of Hadrian’s Villa
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Hadrian’s Villa, bioclimatic design, sustainable architectureAbstract
It is known how ancient architecture was designed in close relationship with the environmental context (climate, winds). In addition, the natural elements (vegetation, water) were wisely integrated into the design to trigger beneficial effects for the built environment and, consequently, for the users’ well-being. This is how a bioclimatic design is defined. Hadrian’s Villa is absent from the technological-specialist literature that deals with the topic, although it represents an exceptional example of integration between techniques and arts. The article analyses the architecture-environment relationship of the Tiburtine Imperial Villa by examining the main design solutions that see an exceptional integration between technical solutions, formal ones, and the creation of scenographic effects.
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