for major financial resources not easily available. Energy neutral, industrial and flexible roof-top extension retrofit has been proven as a viable solution, both technologically and financially. Roof-top extension retrofit combines energy-saving measures with social, ecologic and economic advantages. The main aims of researches and experiences carried out in this field, are to synthesise cutting edge technologies of roof top extension retrofit and to develop process models and guidelines for broader implementing innovative solutions. This paper presents some results achieved in the research project “SuRE-Fit: Sustainable Roof Extension Retrofit for High-Rise Social Housing in Europe” developed, from 2006 to 2008, by 16 partners from 9 European Countries within the Programme Intelligent Energy Europe (6th Framework Programme). Through an International survey of best practices, a deep knowledge exchange and a synthesis of case studies and pilot design projects, the SuRE-Fit project analysed the opportunities given by a profitable refurbishment of roof-tops, in particular to insulate the building, to enlarge the dwellings, to include innovative installations and to suggest for new common facilities. The paper is focused on a Pilot Project, based on the research concepts, developed by the two Italian partners: Ipostudio Architects and the Municipality of Florence. The project took the chance of the refurbishment of an existing social housing block to improve both the technical and energy performances considering the expectation of inhabitants in terms of safety, health and social benefits. The case study is a four storey building with about 35 apartments located in “Le Piagge” district, NW of Florence (Italy). Design proposal offers refurbished and new flats sized according to the family needs and fitted out for special target groups such as elderly people and disabled, students and young couples. The new building will be made of a lightweight two-storey block on top of the existing dwelling, in¬cluding open balconies. Due to the existing seismic condition the retrofit solution has been based on a self-bear-ing superstructure of steel “bridges” sustaining a platform on top. New volumes stand upon the platform, according to the client needs of housing and facilities. The technical approach to roof-top addictions includes semi-prefab component (as wood panels, metal and wood beams, glazed frames, etc) or prefab system available on the European building market. The serviceability of designed solutions has been evaluated comparing the architectural value of each proposal with its performances, according to target groups, building procedures and expected costs.
Sustainable roof-top extension: a pilot project in Florence (Italy)
DI GIULIO, Roberto
2010
Abstract
for major financial resources not easily available. Energy neutral, industrial and flexible roof-top extension retrofit has been proven as a viable solution, both technologically and financially. Roof-top extension retrofit combines energy-saving measures with social, ecologic and economic advantages. The main aims of researches and experiences carried out in this field, are to synthesise cutting edge technologies of roof top extension retrofit and to develop process models and guidelines for broader implementing innovative solutions. This paper presents some results achieved in the research project “SuRE-Fit: Sustainable Roof Extension Retrofit for High-Rise Social Housing in Europe” developed, from 2006 to 2008, by 16 partners from 9 European Countries within the Programme Intelligent Energy Europe (6th Framework Programme). Through an International survey of best practices, a deep knowledge exchange and a synthesis of case studies and pilot design projects, the SuRE-Fit project analysed the opportunities given by a profitable refurbishment of roof-tops, in particular to insulate the building, to enlarge the dwellings, to include innovative installations and to suggest for new common facilities. The paper is focused on a Pilot Project, based on the research concepts, developed by the two Italian partners: Ipostudio Architects and the Municipality of Florence. The project took the chance of the refurbishment of an existing social housing block to improve both the technical and energy performances considering the expectation of inhabitants in terms of safety, health and social benefits. The case study is a four storey building with about 35 apartments located in “Le Piagge” district, NW of Florence (Italy). Design proposal offers refurbished and new flats sized according to the family needs and fitted out for special target groups such as elderly people and disabled, students and young couples. The new building will be made of a lightweight two-storey block on top of the existing dwelling, in¬cluding open balconies. Due to the existing seismic condition the retrofit solution has been based on a self-bear-ing superstructure of steel “bridges” sustaining a platform on top. New volumes stand upon the platform, according to the client needs of housing and facilities. The technical approach to roof-top addictions includes semi-prefab component (as wood panels, metal and wood beams, glazed frames, etc) or prefab system available on the European building market. The serviceability of designed solutions has been evaluated comparing the architectural value of each proposal with its performances, according to target groups, building procedures and expected costs.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.