Proposed Residential Renovation – Bologna, Italy
Target areas for improving this apartment building’s energy efficiency were identified after studies of the existing site and analysis in Ecotect were conducted. Additional insulation would be added to the exterior walls, as well as the installation of new windows and roof. Balconies would be added to the southern exposure to help provide shade and enliven the façade. New finish materials used for the exterior façade could add variety and color. Not only would the building function more efficiently after renovations, but the visual aesthetics would be improved. This project I elaborated while a student at the University of Bologna in their Master of Sustainable Architecture program.