Primary School – San Carlo (Ferrara, Italy)

Zero‑impact primary school built in only three months with timber platform‑frame technology

In San Carlo (Ferrara), La Foca House delivered a 680 m² primary school accommodating 120 pupils in 7 classes. Conceived after the 2012 Emilia earthquake, the building provides a fast, safe and sustainable educational facility for the local community.

• Platform‑frame timber structure, fire resistance REI60
• Thermal performance: U‑wall 0.15 W/m²K – National Class A (EPtot = 6.6 kWh/m³ y)
• Under‑floor heating with heat‑pump system
• No exposed concrete (used only for foundations)
• Construction time: 3 months
• 7 classrooms, multipurpose areas, services and canteen
• Hypoallergenic, eco‑friendly insulation and low‑E glazing

Leveraging its post‑disaster experience across Italy, La Foca House created a near‑zero energy school that combines low operating costs with seismic safety and pupil comfort.