School complex - Vinovo

Zero‑impact public school building with timber‑frame structure

The Vinovo nursery school (Turin province), completed in 2010, is a 3,000 m² project that combines sustainability and energy efficiency. The platform‑frame timber structure hosts seven sections for 290 children, providing bright and comfortable spaces.

Main features:

• Total floor area: 3,000 m²
• Capacity: 290 children in seven sections
• Teaching staff: 14 teachers + 3 support teachers
• High‑insulation platform‑frame timber structure (U‑value 0.15 W/m²K)
• Geothermal floor heating system
• Solar thermal panels for domestic hot water
• Photovoltaic array covering one‑third of the energy demand
• Fire resistance rating REI60

Built in just 12 months through a construction leasing model, the school uses no exposed concrete (only in the foundations) and relies entirely on renewable energy sources, guaranteeing excellent thermal comfort with minimal environmental impact.

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