Developing a process-oriented approach towards Positive Energy Blocks: the wind-analysis contribution

Abstract Positive Energy Block (PEB) is an emerging paradigm to transform cities into low carbon cities. It expected that buildings will become the main components of future energy infrastructure. This scenario demands a structural integration cyclical environmental variables in designing our and as whole. However, such continue be rare due dominance object-oriented approaches. study contributes reducing these difficulties by developing process-oriented approach, focusing on wind contribution. The assumption posed herein transition towards PEBs should opportunity redefine rules organise built environment structure integrating urban qualities. A case study, involving three public school located different patterns Rome, illustrates preliminary step integrated platform orient strategic design solutions PEBs. done assessing indexes: form index, thermal-loss production index. results point out usability limits concerning approach adopted, stressing relevance support decision-makers planning agenda