Integrated natural resource management in sustainable urban context

Authors

  • Renata Valente ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)
  • Louise Anna Mozingo University of California, Berkeley (USA)
  • Roberto Bosco ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)
  • Savino Giacobbe ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19229/2464-9309/15142024

Keywords:

renewable energy, nature-based solutions, urban standards, high schools, micro watersheds

Abstract

Based on national and international references, the research evaluates the integration of low-impact ecological interventions within the perimeters of Renewable Energy Communities in the Metropolitan City of Naples, with High Schools serving as hubs. The paper estimates a pilot case study within the Municipality of Giugliano in Campania (IT) for environmental solutions with integrated and shared management of energy, vegetation, and stormwater through simulations and performance indicators. The results highlight the effectiveness of a systemic approach to the design of public spaces in terms of energy savings and greenhouse gas emissions, going beyond the quantitative conception of public facilities. The proposed flexible tool supports local administrations to encourage the adoption of virtuous sustainable behaviours.

 

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Received: 18/03/2024; Revised: 16/04/2024; Accepted: 24/04/2024

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Author Biographies

Renata Valente, ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)

Architect, she is an Associate Professor at the Engineering Department. She carries out research in the field of environmental design in relation to the redevelopment of urban open spaces and coastal areas, as well as the ecological rebalancing of contexts linked to sustainable technological design.
E-mail: renata.valente@unicampania.it

Louise Anna Mozingo, University of California, Berkeley (USA)

She is a Full Professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at the College of Environmental Design. At the same University, she is the Founding Director of the Center for Resource Efficient Communities (CREC), dedicated to supporting resource efficiency goals. Among her main research topics is the study of the redevelopment of the collective public landscape that is ecologically constructive and socially vital through collaborative decision-making processes.
Email: lmozingo@berkeley.edu

Roberto Bosco, ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)

Architect, he is a PhD Candidate at the Engineering Department. He carries out research activities mainly in the field of environmental design in relation to the redevelopment of urban open spaces and sustainable technological design.
E-mail: roberto.bosco@unicampania.it

Savino Giacobbe, ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)

Civil Engineer, he is a PhD student Candidate at the Engineering Department. He carries out research activities mainly in the field of environmental design in relation to the redevelopment of urban open spaces and sustainable technological design.
E-mail: savino.giacobbe@unicampania.it

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30-06-2024

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Valente, R., Mozingo, L. A., Bosco, R. and Giacobbe, S. (2024) “Integrated natural resource management in sustainable urban context”, AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art and Design, 15, pp. 180–189. doi: 10.19229/2464-9309/15142024.

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