Energetic redevelopment. Another way to renovate existing buildings
The Studio offers architectural design services and energy audit for existing buildings renovation through appropriate solution to lower energy costs and increase property values and will guide the owner of the building through the entire redevelopment process.
Renovate to increase life quality...
Italian building stock is made up 27 million of buildings, where 80% was built before law 373/1976 that introduced the concept of energy savings through minimum values of thermal insulation. Energy efficient renovation is the the greatest contribution to reducing energy use and improving existing buildings comfort.
We believe, therefore, a refurbishment must be synonymous of energy saving while providing healthier and more comfortable living and working environments and more affordable by reducing running costs. It is common thought that the human well-being or space comfort is connected to the concept of more-energy, we can show you, instead you can achieve high environmental comfort level at low energy costs through appropriate design choices. Our customers needs are always met.
How to refurbishment ...
Heat losses of common house
To reduce heat losses means adopting measures that primarily affect the buildings envelope but it often happens that simple design strategies can replace becuase more efficient less invasive and more affordable. For example to prevent overheating indoor space in the summer from glazed opening exposed to the south and minimize cooling needs when the air temperature drop shading devices systems are preferable than solar control glazing especially if using in conjunction with other technologies as natural ventilation instead.
Careful planning and execution is essential in efficient renovation: errors will have negative effects for the entire life of the building or otherwise require additional costs to correct them.
In refurbishment or energetic redevelopment achieve high standards of energy efficiency and creating a healthier interior environment is good investment if the right choices are planned from the very start.
Energy efficiency Enea annual reports about Italian building that has been refurbished to access financial incentives emphasizing the higher demand for any windows and heating systems replacement. However, analyzing data reports make some reflections.
It is right choice to replacing old windows to one more efficient in terms of energy but it should be always an adequate assessment of the context. Glazing with low light transmission values inserted in dark environment maybe exposed to north although with low thermal transmittance U does not represent the best solution in terms of energy efficiency and costs.
Why refurbish ?
Deep renovation of existing buildings according to the criteria of high energy efficiency means reduce heating and cooling demand by 60-70% and minimize the environmental impact and increase the value of the property Energy efficient renovation measures yield benefits for the quality of living and human well-being as:
- well-being thermohygrometric
- well-being acoustic
- well-being visual
- well-being respiratory
Energetic renovation of existing is a positive contribution to the environment and their occupant.
