Energy retrofit
Energy retrofit project for a residential complex in Reggio Emilia, built in the early 1980s.
The building comprises 50 residential units arranged over eight floors and set within a large park. The project was aimed at improving both its energy performance and its overall architectural image.
The works were made possible through Italy’s Superbonus 110% incentive scheme, enabling a significant improvement in the performance of the building envelope, with the energy rating upgraded from class G to class B.
The project also involved the building systems, with the replacement of individual heat generators by high-efficiency condensing boilers and the installation of three photovoltaic systems with dedicated battery storage.
New Architectural Image and Materials
The project redefined the external appearance of the building through a new ventilated façade system, using fibre-cement panels and non-combustible glass wool insulation.
The facade composition, articulated through different colours and panel sizes, creates a contemporary and recognisable image, enhancing the residential complex as a whole and reducing its visual impact.
Particular attention was given to the choice of materials, both in terms of appearance and performance, with solutions designed to ensure durability and architectural quality.
The project also addressed fire safety requirements, adopting solutions compliant with regulations for high-rise buildings.
The envelope was built using non-combustible materials, including fire-resistant glass wool insulation and class A1 fire-rated cladding panels.
Categories
Residential
City
Reggio Emilia
Nation
Italy
Status
Completed
Year
2023
Client
ABI-Coop Reggio Emilia Società Cooperativa
Project Partners
VF Costruzioni Restauri Srl
Key Points
- Energy retrofit of a residential complex carried out under Italy’s Superbonus 110% incentive scheme.
- Redefinition of the architectural image through a new facade system using fibre-cement panels.
- Project focused on improving energy performance and safety, with high-performance, non-combustible materials.
Expertise
Project team
Categories
Residential
City
Reggio Emilia
Nation
Italy
Status
Completed
Year
2023
Client
ABI-Coop Reggio Emilia Società Cooperativa
Project Partners
VF Costruzioni Restauri Srl
Energy retrofit
Energy retrofit project for a residential complex in Reggio Emilia, built in the early 1980s.
The building comprises 50 residential units arranged over eight floors and set within a large park. The project was aimed at improving both its energy performance and its overall architectural image.
The works were made possible through Italy’s Superbonus 110% incentive scheme, enabling a significant improvement in the performance of the building envelope, with the energy rating upgraded from class G to class B.
The project also involved the building systems, with the replacement of individual heat generators by high-efficiency condensing boilers and the installation of three photovoltaic systems with dedicated battery storage.
New Architectural Image and Materials
The project redefined the external appearance of the building through a new ventilated façade system, using fibre-cement panels and non-combustible glass wool insulation.
The facade composition, articulated through different colours and panel sizes, creates a contemporary and recognisable image, enhancing the residential complex as a whole and reducing its visual impact.
Particular attention was given to the choice of materials, both in terms of appearance and performance, with solutions designed to ensure durability and architectural quality.
The project also addressed fire safety requirements, adopting solutions compliant with regulations for high-rise buildings.
The envelope was built using non-combustible materials, including fire-resistant glass wool insulation and class A1 fire-rated cladding panels.
Key Points
- Energy retrofit of a residential complex carried out under Italy’s Superbonus 110% incentive scheme.
- Redefinition of the architectural image through a new facade system using fibre-cement panels.
- Project focused on improving energy performance and safety, with high-performance, non-combustible materials.
Expertise
Project team
