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Combining seismic safety with energy renovation
Nearly 50% of European territory is earthquake-prone posing serious risks to citizens, and among buildings in those territories, most of them are still high energy consuming.
Giulia Leghissa
Nearly 50% of European territory is earthquake-prone, posing significant safety risks. Integrating seismic retrofitting with energy renovation is crucial to prevent wasted investments and human consequences. Innovative solutions, like those from the e-SAFE project, offer customisable prefabricated panels made from sustainable materials. These panels, combined with novel structural systems, enhance both seismic and energy performance, attracting skilled local renovation workers and promoting safety.
An example, Liceul Sportiv Banatul in Romania, underwent a co-design process with students, engineers, architects, and social scientists, resulting in concrete renovation plans addressing efficiency, seismic safety, and aesthetics, emphasising the importance of integrating student needs into building improvements.
