Renovation case studies

Apartment House, Donostia, Spain

The intervention consisted of the energy renovation of a 12-unit, multi-family apartment house in the centre of Donostia. The building dates from the beginning of the 20th century.

All the works were carried out inside the envelope, as the facades of the building are catalogued. The classicist aesthetics of the original building were kept.

The apartment house in Donostia, Spain
Photo: Passive House Database

Principal characteristics of the renovation works

Ownership typePrivate
Year of constructionBeginning of the 20th century
Renovation completed2021
Floor area after works1,166 m²
StructureStone walls of 600 mm were insulated from the inside with 80 mm of mineral wool.
Heating and energyVentilation systems and individual gas boilers were installed.
Energy performanceAnnual heating demand of 13 kWh/(m²a) and primary energy demand of 59 kWh/(m²a) for heating, domestic hot water, household and auxiliary electricity, both calculated according to PHPP.
ArchitectBERAITUR S.L.