Marina Presas, Author at StepUP project | Renovation Technology that makes decarbonisation of existing buildings a reliable, attractive investment

StepUP plug & play façade presented at a workshop on construction management

Grazia Marone, PhD Candidate at the Politecnico di Milano, conducting her research in collaboration with MANNI Group, delivered a presentation about StepUP off-site industrialised system at the New Frontiers of Construction Management Workshop , held in Ravenna the past November 7th and 8th 2024. The presentation, titled “Off-site Industrialized Systems for Building Renovation: Implementing Plug …

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Flexible cooling & heating solution deployed in two sites for greater energy efficiency

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One of the biggest challenges of HVAC systems is that heating or cooling energy needs to be generated on demand when the need occurs. HeatTank Thermal Battery system, developed by HeatVentors, is a solution to produce heating or cooling energy when it is the most efficient, when it is the cheapest, or when waste heat …

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Renewal of Zöld Liget Kindergarten’s Heating System

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The Pestszentimrei Zöld Liget Kindergarten is one of StepUP project pilots, aiming at demonstrating the viability of plug & play technologies for deep renovation. After a first renovation phase to ensure a thermal insulation of the facade and the roof, the works continued to renew the heating system, actively contributing to reduce the building’s energy …

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Innovative Plug & Play technologies and digital tools tested for boosting building decarbonization

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The European StepUP project has developed a new methodology for deep renovation, a set of digital tools and a range of technologies for quick and easy placement, connection and use (Plug & Play) to transform the energy renovation market and drive the decarbonization of existing buildings. The project aimed “at making building decarbonization a reliable, …

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Demonstrating StepUP Technology in Spain: overcoming challenges and embracing innovation

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In the realm of prefabricated and sustainable construction and building renovation, the StepUP project has emerged as a pioneering initiative. The Spanish Pilot, undertaken by ACR, has faced numerous challenges while working towards demonstrating innovative technologies. This article explores the journey, setbacks, and successful outcomes of the Spanish Pilot within the StepUP framework. Initial ambitions …

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How can HeatTank thermal battery be integrated into existing heating & cooling systems to maximize energy saving?

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One of the main purposes of the Plug & Play Active System is to offer a cost-effective and time-saving solution for deep renovation compared to existing methods. Additionally, this solution ensures a high level of energy efficiency. Designed to be implemented in both existing and new buildings, it accelerates the transformation toward decarbonizing the current …

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Implementation of a multifunctional Plug-and-Play façade using a set-based design approach

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Journal of Design Facade and Engineering – Special Issue Multifunctional Façades for Renovation through Industrialization (Vol. 11, Número 2, pp. 71-97) by Massip, David, Rafols Ribas, Irene (Eurecat Technology Center), & Marrone, Grazia (MANNI Group). Abstract An immediate paradigm shift is needed to transform the deep renovation market for improved building performance and expanded energy …

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Why ESCOs should partner with StepUP

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Energy Services Companies or ESCOs have been involved in designing and implementing efficiency measures in buildings since the eighties in North America, and the mid-nineties in Europe. Using Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) as the model to deliver guaranteed energy savings to building owners in the public and private sectors, they have been quite successful in …

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The renovation Zöld Liget Kindergarten, in the first phase of the StepUP project – step by step

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The Municipality of the 18th District of Budapest Capital participates in the StepUP project as a demonstration site to integrate the technologies developed in the project in a public building in need of energy modernization, as well as test their effectiveness. Out of the entire public building stock, the Zöld Liget Kindergarten in Pestszentimre met all …

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District Level Energy Modelling of Budapest’s 18th Municipality

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As part of the EU Horizon 2020 funded project, StepUP, project coordinator IES has created a large scale district model encompassing 114 buildings within the Municipality of the 18th District of Budapest, providing a powerful decision-making tool to evaluate and inform an energy renovation roadmap for the area’s buildings. The aim of this study was to …

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