Comparison of two Urban Building Energy Modelling tools for simulation and scenario evaluation of an italian neighbourhood

The accuracy and applicability of energy modeling, within urban contexts, become more crucial as metropolitan landscapes undergo remarkable expansion and increased energy needs. Urban Building Energy Modeling (UBEM) serves as a comprehensive approach to understanding the complex interplay of various factors influencing energy consumption in buildings, providing valuable insights for urban planners, architects and policymakers. The main objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive comparative analysis of two pivotal tools within the UBEM field: Integrated Computational Design (iCD) and Urban Modeling Interface (umi). Specifically, the focus is on their applicability and effectiveness in facilitating Carbon-Neutral Neighborhood Development in Milan. This study discusses the critical significance of UBEM in promoting sustainable urban development, with a special emphasis on reducing climate change impacts and achieving carbon neutrality.

L’accuratezza e l’applicabilità della modellazione energetica all’interno dei contesti urbani diventano sempre più cruciali con l’espansione delle città e l’aumento del fabbisogno energetico. L’Urban Building Energy Modelling (UBEM) è ritenuto un approccio completo per comprendere l’interazione complessa dei fattori che influenzano il consumo energetico degli edifici, offrendo preziose intuizioni per urbanisti, architetti e politici. Questo studio si propone di condurre un’analisi comparativa esaustiva di due strumenti centrali nel campo dell’UBEM: Integrated Computational Design (iCD) e Urban Modeling Interface (umi). In particolare, si esamina la loro applicabilità ed efficacia nel facilitare lo studio e lo sviluppo di quartieri a zero emissioni di carbonio.