Since 1980, and under the direction of Rafael Serra Florensa, a research team specialized in Architecture and energy was formed at the Barcelona School of Architecture. This team works on how energy affects architectural spaces and cities as elements of the environment. The proposed approach is from both an environmental comfort and aesthetic perspective, without ever forgetting the energetic aspect.
The group is composed of professors (architects, physicists, and engineers), postgraduates, and young researchers.
Given that the group’s research is divided into office and field work, we have computer equipment specifically oriented towards the field of architecture and energy (calculation, production, and simulation software), as well as measurement instruments (lighting, thermal, and acoustic) that are necessary for the development of the projects.
Latest news
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38th PLEA 2026 San José, Costa Rica
The AiEM research group has been awarded the Best Technical Paper Award at the 38th Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference.…
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New equipment for 360º thermography
The AiEM research group has acquired a Leica BLK360 G1 camera to perform spherical thermographies and point clouds within the framework of…
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Research stay
The student Roberto Barone from Sapienza Università di Roma has completed a stay in the AiEM research group.
Research
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RE-FESTA
Call for Knowledge Industry Grants. Year 2024 Modality A. Seed REhabilitation with Tension-Activated Structural Timber: RE-FESTA The proposal, carried out by Nacho Costales,…
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SATE_VEG
“System for the energy rehabilitation of obsolete facade enclosures, capable of mitigating the heat island effect in urban spaces. SATE_VEG”…
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Informative article: Blinds in public buildings are used more than it seems
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya together with the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have conducted a study to demonstrate that…
Research lines
- Bioclimatic architecture
- Indoor and urban comfort
- Integration of renewable energies in architecture
- Urban morphology and energy
Research results
Teaching
Some participants of the AiEM group also participate in teaching programs
