Kaivokatu Early Education Centre, Kotirinne

Birger Jaarlinkatu 24, 13100 Hämeenlinna

The Kotirinne building of the Kaivokatu Early Education Centre will undergo a comprehensive renovation. The objective is to create a healthy, safe, and pleasant early childhood education environment for decades to come.

Following the renovation, the building will accommodate two daycare groups. The total number of users is approximately 50. The building has a gross floor area of 475 square metres.

The oldest sections of Kotirinne date back to the 1840s. The building has undergone several modifications over the years regarding both its structures and intended use. The building is protected under the local detailed plan; therefore, the renovation work will preserve its cultural-historical values while improving its functionality and safety.

The renovation project takes into account the building’s long life cycle, ease of maintenance, and life-cycle costs. The yard area will be modified only to the extent required by the construction work. The outbuilding located on the plot will remain unchanged.

Special attention is paid to safety during the construction work. The site planning takes into account the traffic on the adjacent street as well as the safe use of the other buildings and yard areas of the early education centre throughout the entire duration of the project.

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Sustainable and energy-efficient building

The renovation focuses on good indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and sustainable construction.

The objectives of the project are:

• Indoor climate class S2
• Energy efficiency class B
• Cleanliness class P1 for construction work
• Emission class M1 for building materials

Sustainable development is promoted by measures such as installing solar panels on the roof and restoring existing structures, such as windows. The selected solutions emphasize overall cost-effectiveness, energy savings, and the reduction of environmental impact.

In building services solutions, special attention is paid to demand-controlled ventilation and lighting, efficient heat recovery, energy-efficient ventilation systems, water-saving fixtures, and systems that are easy to operate and maintain. Additionally, the environmental friendliness and recyclability of equipment and materials are considered during the design phase.

The project is implemented as a fixed-price contract, and the appointed contractor is Rakentajat Saarikko Oy.

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