Case StudiesInstitute for Renewable Energy
# Energy retrofitRifugio Boé, Canazei, Dolomites
Energy renovation of a mountain refuge in the Dolomites by insulating the interior walls while maintaining the aesthetics of the exteriors. The interventions, in order to keep the refuge open also in winter, were coordinated by Fanti Legnami, who requested the support of Eurac Research.
Building type
historic mountain refuge
Facts
& Figures
Credit: Fanti legnami | All rights reservedThe role of Eurac Research
The researchers studied the climatic conditions in the area where the shelter is located and analyzed samples of the walls in the Hylab - Laboratory for the hygrothermal characterization of building materials - to determine the properties of the dolomia rock. They then entered the data into advanced simulation softwares (WUFI, DELPHIN, ProCasaClima) to recommend the best insulation solution. They also calculated the ideal thickness of the insulation and installed the solar-powered monitoring system that will measure temperature and humidity in the walls.
Implemented technologies
Interior walls insultation, solar-powered monitoring system
The historic refuge
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