E. De Amicis Primary School,
Castegnato (BS)
The project site is located on Via Casella, within the residential area of Castegnato, in an area already characterized by the presence of school buildings. The project is located in a context free of environmental, landscape, or historical constraints. The school is conceived as a "permanent laboratory," a dynamic and flexible environment capable of adapting to different educational and social needs.
Definitive
and Executive
Service
Construction Management
Location
Castegnato (BS)
Client:
Municipality of Castegnato
Surface area
7,238.48m2
School Building
Type
Status
In Progress
The three-story building features classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, a gym, a library, and a cafeteria. Particular attention was paid to the design of the outdoor spaces, which include green areas, courtyards, plazas, and pathways dedicated to sustainable mobility. The building was designed according to environmental sustainability and energy efficiency criteria.
The load-bearing structure is made of X-LAM wood, an eco-friendly material with excellent thermal and acoustic performance. The external envelope is high-performance, with an external insulation system and thermally broken aluminum windows. The roof of the building's side wings features an extensive green roof, which contributes to improving the thermal and acoustic comfort of the interior spaces.
…a space that can be used by the entire community, at different times, experienced by students, teachers, and young people as a great cultural hub that encourages attention, curiosity, and the exchange of knowledge.
The photovoltaic system, solar panels for hot water, and a high-efficiency heat pump system ensure significant energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions. The project includes the installation of all the systems necessary for the school's proper functioning, including electrical, special, mechanical, plumbing, and fire prevention systems.
The electrical system was designed to ensure maximum efficiency and safety, using low-energy LED light sources and a centralized control system (BMS) for optimized management of lighting and solar shading. The mechanical system, based on a high-temperature heat pump, ensures thermal comfort inside, while the plumbing and sanitation system was designed to ensure the hygiene and safety of users.
The fire prevention system, compliant with current regulations, includes the installation of UNI 25 hose reels and a pressurization unit powered by a diesel pump. The new Edmondo De Amicis primary school project represents an important initiative for the Castegnato community. The modern, functional, and eco-sustainable building was designed to provide a stimulating and safe learning environment for students, as well as being an important hub for the neighborhood's social and cultural life.
