Budapest, Hungary

Demo site: Hungary
→ Faith Park Dormitory

Demonstrated
Renovation Package		RP 02: Adaptable/dynamic building envelope
RP 07: Activated cellulose thermalinsulation made of wood waste
RP 08: Intelligent window system
Location⌕ Budapest, Gyömrői út 63, 1103 Hungary
OwnerThe Faith Church
Construction dateThe building was constructed in the second half of the eighteenth century.
Total floor area1027 m2
Local climate The demo site is classified as Moderate continental climate “Dfb”. 
Currently in use/inhabitedThe building is in continuous use and is used by students of the St. Paul’s Academy. The occupants range from 60 to 70 people.

The surrounding terrain:

The demo site is located in the X. district of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. In the last century, the area was mainly an industrial area, and the building itself was originally a brickworks in the past. Nowadays, the service sector and the residential buildings have become important in the district, and the building stock is changing and renewing in the area.
The building is located in the Hit Park area, in a pleasant landscaped environment. In the immediate vicinity of the dormitory is a building – also designed for students – which houses a library, study and seminary rooms and a communal kitchen.

Key challenges

  • Renovation of the building’s exterior cladding.
  • Creating a liveable, pleasant and modern living environment for the students living there
  • To make the building more energy-efficient, using less energy and with a smaller ecological footprint
  • Reducing energy poverty
  • Increase energy awareness among building users
  • lower maintenance cost
  • Better access to housing and learning possibilities for disadvantaged students
  • Matching the construction to the needs of the residents

Desired outcome

  • The external renewal of the building
  • A pleasant and modern living environment for young people
  • A innovative and welcoming environment for the young people and a pleasant living environment in the building
  • A smaller ecological footprint
  • Reduce the energy consumption; in particular, a reduction in use of fossil energy
  • Increased energy awareness among building users
  • Lower maintenance costs
  • Lower overheads, and thus more savings for both the maintainer and the students
  • Easier access to learning for disadvantaged students through reduced housing costs
  • A best practice of new technologies for future projects
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https://www.hit.hu/

Kinga Takács
takacs.kinga@hit.hu

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