06/02/2017
Did you know one of the big six energy providers in the UK has just announced it will raise standard tariff electricity prices by 15% from 16 March, and gas prices by 4.8%? (You can read the full story at The Guardian). With the latest solutions in solar panels, and the energy prices constantly increasing, […]
01/02/2017
When building a roof for your home, a pitched roof is a common option, especially in climates that see a lot of rain throughout the year. But how can we change the classical notion of sloped roofs to help them earn a place in leading-edge architecture? These 10 examples will show you why pitched roofs are […]
19/01/2017
it is one of the most representative places of Madrid, but this Renaissance-style building hides some secrets that many of us did not know until today. Do you want to uncover them all? 6 interesting things you did not know about the MetrĂłpolis Building It took 4 years to build it, from 1907 to 1911. […]
16/01/2017
If there is one thing that characterizes Scotland and touches all its visitors, that is its natural surroundings and historical buildings, which still retain their original charm. So, as the world leader in natural slate, we are proud that our slates have been chosen to renovate one of these heritage buildings: the Renfrew Town Hall […]
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 […]
15/12/2016
This family home located in the French Pyrenees has reduced its heating and hot water bills by more than 60% with our solar thermal system THERMOSLATE®. The solar slate roof that saves you money This dwelling is located in Gaillagos, in a unique natural environment. Our solar thermal system THERMOSLATE® has been installed over its […]
14/11/2016
CUPACLAD Design opens a whole world of possibilities for the design of natural slate rainscreen cladding systems: new shapes, different combinations of materials … Find out a brand new proposal every month! WHAT IS CUPACLAD DESIGN? It is an innovative concept based on a complete series of infographics trying to turn contemporary architecture upside down. […]
10/11/2016
CUPA PIZARRAS has just been selected by the judges as a finalist in the Best Material Supplier of the Year category of the 2017 Construction News Specialists Awards! To decide the winners, all finalists will attend face-to-face judging by members of the 56-strong jury, drawn from the UK’s largest construction firms and the leaders of the country’s major […]