Surefit will demonstrate fast-track renovation of existing domestic buildings by integrating innovative, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious prefabricated technologies. This is to reach target of near zero energy through reducing heat losses through building envelope, and energy consumption by heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting, while increasing the share of renewable energy in buildings.

This will be achieved through a systematic approach involving key stakeholders (building owners/users, manufacturers, product/services developers) in space heating, cooling, domestic hot water, lighting and power generation, as well as a demonstration phase in 5 representative buildings in different European climates.

The methodology of the project will be based on bio-aerogel panels integrated with phase change materials, photovoltaic vacuum glazing windows, roof and window heat recovery devices, solar-assisted and ground source heat pumps, evaporative coolers, integrated solar thermal systems and lighting devices. 

Start date: September 2020 - End date: September 2024

Partners:

• INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE
• THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
• AALTO KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SR
• PROIGMENES EREVNITIKES & DIAHIRISTIKES EFARMOGES
• FUNDACION SANTA MARIA LA REAL DEL PATRIMONIO HISTORICO

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