Renovated buildings · Public buildings

Karlovac Hospital, Croatia

The renovation of this 1963 hospital, completed in 2014, insulated the whole envelope and replaced district heating with solar collectors coupled with heat pumps. Energy savings reached 54%.

Building envelope and structure

Loadbearing reinforced concrete frame with infill panels. The entire façade was renovated using an ETICS system. All external windows and doors were replaced, and walls and roof insulated.

Heating and energy

The building was disconnected from the district heating and 6 thermal sub-stations installed in the building. The building now runs on solar collectors coupled with heat pumps, has a building energy management system, new thermostatic valves throughout the building and new low-energy lighting. Back up heating is provided using natural gas.

Energy performance

Energy savings after works reached 54%.

Project team

• Technical consultants: Rudan d.o.o