CASA S.P.A.

Their core work

CASA S.P.A. is a Florence-based private company operating in the building and construction sector, with a strong focus on building envelope renovation and energy-efficient retrofitting solutions. They contribute practical construction and renovation expertise to large EU innovation projects, serving as a real-world implementation and demonstration partner for advanced building technologies. Their work spans from adaptive renewable energy envelope systems to industrialised deep renovation processes, positioning them at the intersection of traditional construction and modern energy performance.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

CASA S.P.A. began its H2020 involvement peripherally — as a third party in REPLICATE (2016), a broad smart city project covering electric mobility and ICT platforms. From 2017 onward, they sharpened their focus decisively toward building envelope technologies, progressing from energy harvesting envelope solutions (EnergyMatching) to fully industrialised deep renovation (INFINITE) and open innovation test beds for building materials (METABUILDING LABS). The trajectory shows a clear specialization from general smart city participation toward deep expertise in building renovation and materials innovation.

Moving toward industrialised, digitally-integrated building renovation with emphasis on life-cycle optimization and open innovation in construction materials — a strong fit for Green Deal and Renovation Wave partnerships.

How they like to work

CASA S.P.A. operates exclusively as a participant or third party — never as a coordinator — which suggests they contribute domain-specific construction expertise rather than managing research agendas. They work in very large consortia (126 unique partners across their portfolio), indicating comfort operating within complex, multi-stakeholder Innovation Actions. This makes them a reliable implementation partner who can deliver practical building-sector input without requiring project leadership overhead.

Extensive network of 126 unique consortium partners spanning 16 countries, built entirely through large-scale Innovation Actions. Their reach is distinctly pan-European, reflecting the broad consortia typical of building renovation demonstration projects.

What sets them apart

CASA S.P.A. brings real construction-sector experience into research-driven renovation projects — a valuable bridge between laboratory innovation and on-site building practice. Their Florence base places them in one of Europe's most architecturally significant cities, where renovation challenges are both technically demanding and culturally sensitive. For consortium builders, they offer a private-sector construction perspective that grounds ambitious renovation concepts in practical feasibility.

Highlights from their portfolio

• INFINITE
  Largest single funding (€252K) and most strategically aligned project — industrialised building envelope retrofitting with digital integration, running until 2026.
• EnergyMatching
  Their highest-funded project (€306K) focused on adaptive renewable energy envelope solutions, marking their transition into building energy performance.
• METABUILDING LABS
  Connects them to an EU-wide open innovation test bed for building materials — a gateway to broader industry collaboration beyond single projects.