Paolo Beccarelli
Architecture and Built Environment
The University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
Biography
Dr. Paolo Beccarelli is currently working as a Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham , United Kingdom.
Research Interest
Knowledge Transfer Partnership - KTP010169 (2015-2016) To design, develop and implement a passive heat recovery and storage system for the ETFE foil encapsulated greenhouse façade/roof using phase change material. Knowledge Transfer Partnership - KTP009912 (2015-2018) To develop novel tensile membrane structures and also adaptable textile-covered building facades integrating tensile photovoltaic membranes for energy harvesting and environmental control to assist Europe's renewable energy generation targets. Knowledge Transfer Partnership- KTP9213 (2013-2015) To design, develop and implement a modular self-supporting structural-construction system comprised of linked ETFE foil encapsulated panels. EU COST Programme Project TU1303: oc-2012-2-13283 (2013-2017)) Novel structural skins: Improving sustainability and efficiency through new structural textile materials and design. EU Project MULTITEXCO FP7-SME, Project reference: 606411 (2013-2016) High Performance Smart Multifunctional Technical Textiles for the Construction
Publications
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BECCARELLI P. Designing with Membranes. In: ZANELLI A., SPINELLI L., MONTICELLI C. and PEDRALI P., eds., Lightweight Landscape: Enhancing Design through Minimal Mass Structures Springer. (2015).
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BECCARELLI P, MAFFEI R, GALLIOT C, LUCHSINGER R. A new generation of temporary pavilions based on Tensairity® girders Steel Construction. 8(4), 259-264 .(2015).
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BECCARELLI P. Biaxial Testing for Fabrics and Foils: Optimizing Devices and Procedures Springer. .(2015).
