E2VENT: energy-efficient ventilated facades for the renovation of existing buildings
Objective
The European E2VENT project aims to create a modular facade renovation system for residential buildings. This adaptable system focuses on exterior thermal insulation, which incorporates HVAC systems. The primary target market for this project is low-income housing.
Results
The system features a ventilation unit that recovers heat using a double-flow heat exchanger, which is controlled based on the internal CO2 levels.
Additionally, there is a heat storage unit that utilizes phase-change materials to provide semi-active cooling during the summer months. This unit contains paraffin encapsulated in sealed tubes, paired with a control system developed specifically for this project.
Mission
NOBATEK coordinated the project, managing a consortium of 13 partners while also developing the heat storage unit using phase-change materials.
Funding
3,5M€. This project is supported by the European Commission under the Energy Theme of the Horizon 2020 for research and Technological development. Grant Agreement number 637261.
Time period
2015 – 2018
Partners
TECNALIA, RINA, CARTIF, European Aluminium ACCIONA, Université de Thessalonique, ELVAL, FENIX, Universidad de Burgos, PREFASADA, PICH AGUILERA, University of HULL.
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