Eurach Research

Public Weigh House, Bolzano

Building type

residential urban building

Facts & Figures

843
m² treated floor area
3
floors
2 basements
13th C.
building age
Energy retrofit of Waaghaus historic demo building

Energy retrofit of Waaghaus historic demo building

Credit: Eurac Research | Florian Berger

The role of Eurac Research

In this building, our researchers carried out an important research on components: support in the installation and further monitoring of internal insulation in a test room, development and installation of a prototype window, hygrothermal and interior comfort monitoring, consultancy in relation to the planning of the restoration project, and research expertise relating to mechanical and natural ventilation.

The historic building

Waaghaus Fenster renewables
Credit: Eurac Research | Florian Berger

Credit: Eurac Research | Florian Berger

Credit: Eurac Research | Florian Berger

Credit: Eurac Research | Florian Berger

Credit: www.fb-foto.com | fotograf florian berger @ kreatif | All rights reserved

Credit: Eurac Research | Florian Berger

Credit: Eurac Research | Florian Berger

Credit: Eurac Research | Florian Berger

Credit: Eurac Research | Florian Berger
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Contact
Alexandra Troi

Alexandra Troi

Vice Head of InstituteInstitute for Renewable EnergyT +39 0471 055 602alexandra.troi@eurac.edu

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