Architecture

Architecture

Beginning with our belief “architecture must be functional as well as beautiful” we consider energy efficiency a prerequisite in ALL our projects, as part of our commitment to a cleaner environment.

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We are specialist in developing projects for luxury second homes, focusing on the European market in the Costa del Sol.

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Urban viability analysis prior to land purchase. Good knowledge of local building regulations.

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Unique architectural designs which are integrated with their surroundings, as a result of accurate previous analysis.

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We aim to create excellent designs and excellent buildings.

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Completition of deadlines and budgets previously agreed with clients.

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Multidisciplinary team led by experienced technical professionals.

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We are extremely committed to improving the environment, therefore we create projects for buildings with nearly zero energy consumption or highly energy efficient

Energy efficiency

We reduce the energy consumption in buildings with an adequate design, using technologies and products that use less energy than the standard. Our strategies are:

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Design. Passive methods to reduce or increase heating from solar radiation:

  • Size and orientation of closed or open porches.
  • Strategically placement of windows for cross ventilation to minimize the use of air conditioning.
  • Landscaping with native plants that require minimal watering.
  • Planting trees for shade.

 

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Insulation:

  • Energy efficient windows with thermal break and solar control glass.
  • Increased insulation for external walls, floors and ceilings.

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Low temperature heat pump:

  • This system uses 75% of the energy from the air (removable) and only 25% from electricity for air conditioning and underfloor heating.
  • We combine heat pumps with solar panels to increase savings in hot water.

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Solar panels:
• Production up to 70% of hot water for the house.

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Reduction of electricity and water consumption:
•EcoSmart wash basins and showers.
• Energy consumption control by computer systems.
• LED Lighting.

  • Energy saving domestic appliances.

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Heat recovery ventilation (HRV):

  • We reduce up to 20% of the consumption from heating and air conditioning.
  • The filters of the system obtain purified air: an ideal solution to prevent allergies.
  • HRV increases acoustic and thermic comfort as it is not necessary to open windows to ventilate.

To sum up, all the houses we build are granted with A or B energy efficiency certificates.

A 90% of new buildings obtain a certificate C for energy efficiency but all our buildings are granted with A or B energy efficiency certificates, that represent energy savings of up to 70%. This is the highest in our national energy qualification system.