The sustainable improvement of social housing stock in italy: strategies of intervention

Abstract

The paper summarizes the experience carried out by the Department of Architecture of the University of Ferrara in cooperation with ACER (Emilia Romagna public housing company) to assess the state of decay of a large part of social buildings between Ferrara and Reggio Emilia and to suggest architectural and technical interventions in order to meet new requirements both in terms of energy effi ciency and architectural value. The main aim was to provide strategies of refurbishment mainly considering feasibility, real conditions and the cost of construction besides of the new energy effi ciency standard. Examples of interventions focused on the use of renewable energies and sustainable technologies for building envelopes (e.g. external thermal insulation, greenhouses) are examined.

Developing a Business Case for a Renewable Energy Community in a Public Housing Settlement in Greece—The Case of a Student Housing and Its Challenges, Prospects and Barriers

“…Financial support is also seen as mitigating the perceived risk of replacing fossil-based energy systems, especially when novel technologies are installed [28]. At the same time when revenues from energy generation is planned with participation to DR (Demand-Response) schemes and the offer of flexibility services, then payback time becomes more attractive for residents [29]. Trust in construction professionals and technical support in decision making especially concerning the technologies to be installed is another factor that improves acceptance for renewable energy systems in SH [30], while institutional and policy frameworks that encourage the aggregation of small projects can achieve economies of scale and provide more attractive incentives [5].…”