Palagio Anzio - residential complex

“Palagio – Anzio” is the first “pilot” application of Metodo Palagio; it is considered experimental especially with reference to the site work for the innovative procedures foreseen and the need to test them in practice. Main areas of activity involved in process innovation are: design, training, contracts, building site management, procurement. Metodo Palagio intervenes on errors in the process with the aim to make convenient certified green building interventions for small businesses. As regarding design, Integrated Design has been introduced and has affected not only the methodology, but even the introduction of new competences (illuminating engineering, gardening, safety and security, family needs etc.). The establishment of a multidisciplinary team has allowed a broad view and the sharing of ideas. With regard to training, a new figure has been introduced: the “building site tutor” giving immediate and daily instructions to workforce and artisans. As the supply chain is made up of small enterprises, subcontractors and artisans, training is mainly realized on the job through learning by doing. Contracts: the team has worked to solve problems of disagreement between parties (building owner, contractor, subcontractor, suppliers). As for the training, in fact, small businesses disregard the importance of contracts, but the introduction of innovative products and materials could increase controversy if standard contracts are not provided.
We choose to certificate the energy and environmental sustainability of the project by the application of GBC Home, the Italian LEED rating system for small houses. GBC Home is a voluntary rating system based on six environmental areas: sustainable sites, Water efficiency, Energy and atmosphere, Materials and resources, Indoor environmental quality, Innovation in design. Each category has mandatory prerequisites and credits giving a score for the certification. GBC Home has 4 certification levels: Certificated, Silver, Gold and Platinum which is the higher certification level. The certification target for Palagio Anzio is Gold.

Hybrid ventilation

Ventilation + Heat recovery

Innovative cooling system

Photovoltaics

Sustainable building materials

Recycled materials

Low-emitting materials and finishes

Smart design (passive design strategies)

On-site renewables

Electrical charging point for cars