Integration of energy and technical building systems within prefabricated timber façade panels for existing building renovation. The solution includes the integration of passages for pipes and electrical systems, Building Applied Photovoltaics (BAPV), Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), and decentralised mechanical ventilation units positioned close to windows. 

The integrated timber prefab panels are designed to simplify and accelerate renovation processes by combining multiple technical systems within a single façade solution. The approach supports more efficient installation processes and reduces the amount of onsite work required during renovation activities.

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Coloured PV panels installed on the roof and façade of a building to maximise renewable energy production and provide surplus energy. The design of the PV modules layouts is defined by the PV modules orientation in relation to the sky, the orientation of building longest facades, and the regulatory provision regarding the appearance of the PV façade.

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This low-temperature heating and high temperature cooling HVAC system (LowEx) is a novel system which delivers low-temperature thermal heating and high temperature thermal cooling by using the infrastructure coupled with the ground source heat pump. It is designed to maximize the effectiveness of ground source heat pump systems.

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The study, design, and testing of a system to retrofit and thermally activate an existing tunnel (in operation or abandoned) for an energy purpose not envisaged originally. The system includes a network of pipes capable of transporting a heat transfer fluid. A prototype of such a system is being investigated by means of preliminary numerical analyses with the final aim to install it in the Piedicastello tunnels within the Trento demo. The tunnels, today abandoned and devoted to an exhibition hall, will be turned into a heat exchanger with the ground and with the internal environment for road de-icing and/or heating and cooling purposes of an adjacent building to test the potential of the identified solution in a realistic operating environment.

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The solution combines solar energy generation, battery storage and electric vehicle charging into a single, intelligent building energy system. Solar panels integrated into building façades and rooftops produce clean electricity while also improving indoor comfort by reducing overheating. Energy can be stored in repurposed batteries, giving a second life to existing technologies and helping balance supply and demand. The system also supports smart charging of electric vehicles, allowing cars to store or even supply electricity back to buildings when needed. By optimising energy use in real time, this approach makes neighbourhoods more energy-efficient, flexible and resilient.

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Local energy storage systems using recycled electric vehicle batteries give a second life to batteries that are no longer suitable for transport. Combined with solar panels, these batteries store excess renewable electricity and release it when energy demand is higher. The systems can be installed in a wide range of buildings, from schools and offices to residential developments, helping to create more flexible and self-sufficient local energy systems.

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Multifunctional Heat Pump Systems provide heating, cooling and hot water through a single, highly efficient solution. The system combines heat pumps with innovative solar panels that generate both electricity and heat, reducing the need for fossil fuels. It can also recover waste heat from cooling and reuse it to preheat water, making better use of available energy. Particularly suited to residential buildings, this approach delivers greater comfort while lowering energy consumption and carbon emissions.

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