An Italian town is rebuilding its school with 70% of the old building's demolition waste

An Italian town is replacing its existing primary school with a building designed to reuse the old structure’s demolition waste. The project in Castel Madama, called ‘New School: Innovation, Inclusion’, will reuse, recycle, or recover about 70% of the demolition waste from the existing school. According to the New European Bauhaus Prizes, it will collect rainwater and groundwater as part of the design. The school will include solar panels, high-performance insulation and natural materials with a low carbon footprint. It is designed as a Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) and aims to use at least 20% less energy than NZEB standards. The building will have flexible learning spaces, green areas, and community facilities.What is being planned for the new primary school in Castel MadamaThe new primary school will replace the existing school on Via della Libertà, ‘O. VULPIANI’, in Castel Madama. The building follows New European Bauhaus principles of beauty, sustainability, and inclusion. Its design includes bright, flexible learning spaces for students and teachers, along with green areas and playgrounds.The building will also be safe and anti-seismic. Public areas will remain available...