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New facade, lower costs: Renovate quickly on the country road!
Vice Chancellor Babler presents innovative serial facade renovation in Landstrasse, which increases energy savings and living comfort.
New facade, lower costs: Renovate quickly on the country road!
Something is happening at Arenberggasse 4 in Vienna: The team around Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler, Federal Minister for Innovation Peter Hanke, Housing Councilor Kathrin Gaàl and District Manager Erich Hohenberger recently visited the construction site, where an innovative renovation method was presented. It is a quick, sustainable solution for renovating the facade of a social building that could significantly improve the quality of life of the residents.
The focus here is on prefabricated modules that are equipped with integrated component activation. These “miracle parts” allow both cooling and heating of apartments through pipes that transport warm or cold water. With the new facade technology, also called “serial renovation”, a complete facade cladding can be installed within a few days without the residents having to leave their apartments. This was made possible through cooperation with the Styrian research institute AEE Intec, which developed the “Renevolpe” technology. According to My District, around 70,000 properties in Austria are currently suitable for such renovation.
Efficient and sustainable solutions
Digital scanning of the facade enables the modules to be precisely adjusted, which not only makes assembly efficient but also visually appealing. “The renovation could reduce ongoing housing costs by 30 to 50 percent,” predicts Babler. Another advantage: Ventilation and photovoltaic systems could also be integrated in the future. The measure not only contributes to increasing energy efficiency, but also to increasing the value of the properties. This solution is described as a holistic approach by RENOWATE.
“We are facing major challenges, but with such innovative projects we are getting closer to our goal of both reducing energy costs for residents and keeping living space affordable,” said Babler during the construction site visit. Christoph Brunner, Managing Director of AEE Intec, also emphasizes the need for collaboration between industry, politics and research to create additional funding incentives.
The importance of maintenance
In renovation projects like these, it is also important to take a close look at the existing building structure. Particularly after severe weather events, such as hailstorms, damage to the roof can occur, which often goes unnoticed but can later lead to costly repairs. Minor dents, cracks, or missing shingles may seem harmless at first, but can significantly shorten the lifespan of the roof, as described on realhomeadvice.ca.
To prevent future damage, regular roof inspections are essential. This also includes preventive measures that are particularly important in hail-prone regions. Because what many people don't know is that unnoticed damaged wood or moisture-damaging areas can endanger the entire building structure in the long term.
The “Renevolpe” technology is setting an example in Vienna: modernization must not only be effective, but also sustainable and cost-saving. It remains exciting to see how this new method will shape the future of facade renovation.