Refurbished Building(s)

InCUBE will mainly focus on the deep renovation of the Centro Servizi Culturali Santa Chiara, owned by the Municipality of Trento and one of the most important centres for cultural and recreational activities of the city. This building was built in 1235 (as the Monastery of S.Chiara) and has around 200 users. The energy needs of the building will be reduced by half and the renewable energy production will be increased to 864 MWh per year (photovoltaic and geothermal).

InCUBE will fully renovate a 3,200m2 privately owned residential building located in the Balsas de Ebro Viejo District. The building was built in 1971 and accommodates a total of 80 inhabitants. The energy needs of the building will be reduced by 88,5% and the renewable energy production will be increased to 173MWh per year.  Specific problems identified include poor insulation, and thermal leaks in the building’ envelope. Renovation interventions are expected to improve building energy efficiency and accessibility, especially for elderly residents.

The privately-owned apartment complex targeted by InCUBE is located in the Zeeheldenbuurt. Originally built in 1966 for families, the property is now used for student housing. It is quite large, with a total floor area of 9,800 square meters and over 265 students living in shared apartments. However, compared to newer buildings, it has poor energy efficiency, and the apartments need a complete makeover, including floors, windows, kitchens, and bathrooms. This renovation also involves better insulation, ventilation, and lighting to make the living spaces more comfortable.

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