Category: Modification
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WRAP Design Study
Within the WRAP design study, innovative and sustainable solutions for the improvement of existing buildings were developed. We took a poorly insulated single family home from the 1970s as an example to show the potential of industrially manufactured panels for thermal insulation in comparison to commonly used products such as expanded polystyrene. Insulation made of polystyrene in conglomerate with other building materials can…
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The Squirrels are Back: Revitalization of a Kindergarten in Vienna
One year after its 20th anniversary the kindergarten Viverica (the Croatian word for Squirrel) of the Burgenland Croatian Center in Vienna needed a facelift. The budget and timescale we had at disposition were limited. Works had to be done during summer holidays, the only period of the year, where the kindergarten is to be found empty.…
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Refurbishment of a Kindergarten
One year after its 20th anniversary the kindergarten “Viverica” at Burgenland Croatian Center (Vienna) needs a facelift: During only one month the refurbishment will be completed to offer a new space for kids. The construction works started beginning of August and will be finished 1st of September – the day the youngsters will return from their holiday. For this project…
Fabian Dembski 