09/26/2017
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 […]
08/22/2017
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 […]
03/28/2017
When talking about Nordic design, the little details make the difference. That is exactly what this Danish family wanted to achieve a sustainable but bright, elegant but with the highest energy efficiency home. And the result was this “Future House“, a simple and multifunctional house designed by the Danish architects Novaform Arkitekterne. A NATURAL AND […]
02/02/2017
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 how pitched roofs […]
01/19/2017
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 METRÓPOLIS BUILDING It took 4 years to build it, from 1907 to 1911. […]
01/12/2017
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 […]
12/15/2016
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 […]
10/31/2016
Natural slate is a product with unmatchable technical properties that adapts to any project, always providing considerable added value. Moreover, it gives any roof or facade an inimitable, timeless, unchanging appearance. Its elegance and personality confer a unique character. Moreover, the latest trends in architecture are now looking for more sustainable buildings, using natural materials […]