Built examples

Are deep retrofits possible?

Yes! The following built examples prove that it can be done:

 

Elementary School

Dubňany u Hodonína, Czech Republic

Photos © Atrea s.r.o.

Client: Úsporné bydlení,s.r.o.
Architect: Zdeněk Kaňa, Ing. arch. Zdeněk Vašíček, Martin Jindrák
After refurbishment: 38 kWh/(m²a)
Completion: 2012

Baaderstrasse 7

Münich, Germany

Photos © Herz & Lang
 
Client: Baaderstrasse GmbH&Co.KG, DE
Architect: Peter Fink Architekten GmbH, DE
After refurbishment: 25 kWh/(m²a)
Completion: 2012

Listed office building

Rimbach, Germany

Photos © Architect Planungsbüro Gruppe 7 GmbH & Co. KG

Client: Grundstücksgesellschaft Schlossstr. 9 Becker u. Martin GbR, DE
Architect: Peter Hinz, Planungsgruppe 7, DE
After refurbishment: 20 kWh/(m²a)
Completion: 2011

Gymnasium Baesweiler

Germany

Photos © Rongen Architekten

Client: City of Baesweiler, DE
Architect: Rongen Architekten, DE
After refurbishment: 15 kWh/(m²a)
Completion: 2010

Single family house "Groove Cottage"

Hereford, United Kingdom

Photos © Simmonds.Mills Architects

Client: Andrew Simmonds and Lorna Pearcey, GB
Architect: Simmonds.Mills Architects, GB
After refurbishment: 25 kWh/(m²a)
Completion: 2009

Governmental offices

Bozen, Italy

Photos © Michael Tribus Architecture

Client: Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano-Alto Adige, IT
Architect: Michael Tribus Architecture, IT
After refurbishment: 12 kWh/(m²a)
Completion: 2006