07/07/2016
This unique soccer arena, located outside Budapest, was named after Hungary’s soccer 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 […]
07/04/2016
CUPACLAD® system is an innovative solution, offering a new durable, sustainable and easy to fix alternative that has already become a revolution in cladding applications for natural slate! These cladding systems offer a new durable, sustainable and easy to fix alternative with a unique character. The slates used for CUPACLAD® systems are a natural product […]
06/13/2016
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 […]
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05/27/2016
LinkedIn is the perfect platform for connecting professionals to exchange trends, inspirations, and developments in architecture. It is the most important business social network with more than 180 million in the US. Therefore, being present on LinkedIn is a must for architects! Why should you start using linkedin right now? LinkedIn lies right at the […]
05/26/2016
When thinking about efficiency, the first strategy to apply should be saving energy. It’s important to understand that limiting the waste of energy resources such as internal heating is essential. Thermal insulation is a great solution to reduce energy consumption by preventing heat gain or loss through the building envelope. This reduction of unwanted temperature […]
05/19/2016
This family house, located in Chailland (France), has reduced up to 55% its annual energy bills thanks to THERMOSLATE®! Our solar collector in natural slate covers this family needs for hot water while enhancing the aesthetics and efficiency of their home. ENERGY IN NATURAL SLATE Five solar collectors over a total surface of 6.45 square […]
05/12/2016
The French Institute CSTB has just certified that our rainscreen cladding system CUPACLAD® 101 has successfully overcome the impact and wind tests. The CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment) is a French public authority in the service of innovation in construction industry ensuring the buildings quality and safety in France. In order to validate […]
