The Sino-Italy Environment & Energy Building (SIEEB): A model for a new generation of sustainable buildings

The Sino-Italy Environment & Energy Building (SIEEB) is an intelligent, ecological and energyefficient building and seen as a model for a new generation of sustainable buildings. This paper describes the integrated design procedure for the SIEEB building design and the methodologies adopted for sustainable architecture and energy saving measures by using advanced technological solutions and control strategies. The results on the building energy simulation, plant optimisation and first estimation of CO2 emission reduction potential through SIEEB are also presented.