Country:
Italy
Ownership:
Public
Year of construction:
Circa 1950
Renovation completed:
2017
Floor area after works:
240 m²
Cost of works:
€440,000 (€1,850 per m²)
Renovated buildings · Public buildings
Masano di Caravaggio Primary School, Italy
A school from around 1950, seismically strengthened and deeply renovated in 2017, with external insulation, high-performance windows and an air-source heat pump. Energy savings reached 87% compared with the average school in Lombardy.
Building envelope and structure
Loadbearing reinforced concrete frame with masonry infill panels that was seismically strengthened and over clad with an ETICS system with mineral wool insulation. High performing windows were installed and doors replaced ensuring very good airtightness.
Heating and energy
An air-source heat pump was installed with new heat recovery ventilation. A building energy management system (BEMS) was also installed, and all electrical installations renewed.
Energy performance
Energy savings after works reached 87% over average performance of schools in the Lombardy Region.
Project team
- Architect: Building Department of Caravaggio Municipality
- Technical consultants: Building Department of Caravaggio Municipality, Saint-Gobain Italy