Heating Demand Reduced by 90 percent — Substantial Renovation of the Existing Building Stock with Vacuum Insulation Panels

Lichtblau Florian, Lichtblau Architects BDA

The estate with solid-brick terrace housing was built in 1956. One house was thoroughly renovated, using highly efficient vacuum insulation panels and ecologically high-quality materials, while still essentially retaining the original substance. These renovation measures, together with the integrated solar and heating ventilation system, are the components promising a sustainable future for this renovation prototype. The heating energy demand for space heating and domestic hot water was reduced to about 10 % of the original value and the indoor conditions can now be considered ideal.

Southern aspect, before (inset) and after renovation