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Modular houses are no longer just a concept, but an increasingly common architectural solution. This house in Asturias is the best example of how natural slate and new design trends can combine to create truly unique projects.  The Montaña House project is located in a rural area of Valdés, closed to Luarca (Asturias). It is […]

Villa P represents a great step forward on the use of natural slate in the latest sustainable architectural trends! A brand-new project in Denmark, completed in 2016 and featuring a CUPA PIZARRAS’ natural slate roof and our rainscreen cladding systems in natural slate CUPACLAD®.  EXCLUSIVE DESIGN INSPIRED BY NATURE N+P Architecture have designed a beautiful […]

A “visionary” dwelling has been built: the Split House. Fragmented naturally by its surface with a clearly defined visible side facing other houses of the neighborhood, but keeping a “private” side open to the natural environment. Its final look is striking. Find here all the details of this project… Near Pett (UK) this private hilltop […]

Are you satisfied with the performance of your home? There are a few factors that contribute to dissatisfaction. Discover the 5 most important and how to fix them … HOW TO EVALUATE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR HOME? Thermal comfort This is the factor causing the most upset. Most people say their apartment is […]

The city of Antwerp (Belgium) can now boast about having such an emblematic building by architect Zaha Hadid! The spectacular “Havenhuis” dominates the port and reinforces the dynamic image of the city. This building is currently the starting point for the vast port area and is the symbol of the growth of the port of […]

This project is inspired by natural materials to blend in with the surrounding environment: natural slate, stone, wood … A sustainable dwelling at the forefront of architecture! Find out all the details of this unique home. FLOATING AMONGST TREES This innovative project developed by Sustainable Energy & Housing is located near Bilbao (Spain) and has […]

It’s CUPA PIZARRAS’ 125th birthday! 125 years of commitment to quality that has made us the world leader in natural slate. OUR HISTORY It has been 125 years since the founders of CUPA PIZARRAS extracted the first slate from the Solana de Forcadas quarry in Northern Spain. This significant milestone is unrivalled by competitors in […]

This House located in Asturias (northern Spain) has been designed to become a net zero energy home! Do you know how to get it? Find out here all the details … GREATEST CONVENIENCE WITH NATURAL MATERIALS The architecture studio Duque y Zamora, specialized in Passivhaus standard, has just finished this project aiming to minimize the […]