Budapest innovates in refurbishing the largest block of flats in central Europe
Buildings we live and work in are big energy consumers and polluters, accounting for 40 % of Europe’s current energy consumption and 36 % of its CO2 emissions. A recent visit to the Faluhaz project - a refurbished block of flats in Budapest shows how energy efficiency renovations are today seen as a viable, cost-effective policy.
As the largest residential building in Hungary, the iconic Faluhaz block, in Budapest ,with its 886 flats covering 43 500 m², was one such building in need of urgent energy efficient refurbishment.
The Faluhaz project was financed through a combination of European, national and municipality funds. The total budget was approximately EUR 4 million, 40 % of which came from the Óbuda-Békásmegyer municipality and European funds (CONCERTO programme), 33 % from the Hungarian national Panel Plusz programme, and 27 % from the owners.
The renovation of the 315 meters long, 15 stair-cased building started in July 2009 and was completed in the end of November. As a result of the renovation, the energy consumption of the ’House’ will be reduced by 50%. During the inauguration the Display poster was unveiled to show the estimated energy, CO2 and water savings for 2010.
Source : Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign Media Newsletter, November 2010
Budapest is a member of Energy Cities and a Signatory of the Covenant of Mayors. ; Budapest is also involved in the Display Campaign
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