12/01/2017
When choosing the materials for an architectural project, the architects usually look for the highest durability and the best appearance. BUT WHY DO ARCHITECTS CHOOSE CUPA PIZARRAS NATURAL SLATE? Consistency Unlike other brands, CUPA PIZARRAS produces and transforms its natural slate in its own quarries and processing plants, enabling them to offer any kind of […]
04/08/2016
Are you planning to make some improvements to your house? If you want to add significant value to your home while improving your family’s quality of life, there are several home improvements you should take into consideration. Below are some helpful tips for home improvement projects that increase the value of your home. Which home […]
28/07/2016
Summer is already here and we cannot afford to miss this opportunity to recommend you some of the best places to visit these holidays. And what’s so special about them? They all have a unique beauty, something that makes them unmistakable and inimitable. Do you want to know what it is? Don’t miss these top […]
07/07/2016
This unique football arena, located outside Budapest, was named after Hungary’s football legend Ferenc Puskás, who was nicknamed “Pancho” at Real Madrid. The stadium, which has a capacity of 3,500, was designed by acknowledged Hungarian architect Imre Makovetz (1935-2011) who is known as one of the most prominent proponents of organic architecture ( a movement grown in the […]
07/07/2016
Have you ever heard about the importance of the handcrafters in the natural slate production process? It is a dual process, combining the highest technology with the traditional know-how by our skilled handcrafters. To learn more about this career, we talked to Ruben Garcia Gonzalez, a splitter of Las Arcas 2 (located in San Pedro […]
13/06/2016
This family home located in Asturias (Spain) is being built under the passive house certification and its roof and façade will be covered with our natural slate! NATURAL SLATE: THE BEST SOLUTION FOR A PASSIVE HOUSE This house in Cadavedo, Asturias, has been designed under the standards of Passivhaus certification. The architectural studio Duque y […]
17/03/2016
Have you ever considered a roof solar installation? Whether you are trying to reduce your energy bills or aiming to have an eco-friendly home, the solar thermal power is a great solution for you! Solar thermal technology uses the sun’s energy, rather than fossil fuels, to generate low-cost, environmentally friendly thermal energy. This energy is […]
08/03/2016
For some years now, green building has become one of the most trending topics in architecture and construction specialized media. Nowadays, rehabilitation and energy efficiency seem to be the new engines of construction industry and there are many signs that indicate that this reality is getting closer. WHAT ARCHITECTURAL TRENDS SET According to the last […]