Arquifach’s 50 years of experience and the evolution of trends and technology have taught us that there are a series of essential requirements for custom home design to be effective and human. Below we will list a series of essential points to improve people’s lives in their homes through architecture, construction, or interior design:
Environmental Awareness in Architecture
It is well known that the construction sector is responsible for a large part of CO2 emissions, some studies even establishing that it accounts for between 30% and 50% of the total. What is the role of architecture in all this? An architect’s responsibility is significant, since the decisions that minimize the pollution resulting from our way of life are made by them. Many of you may be wondering if that role is really so important, and we can assure you that good planning, design, and execution of homes can neutralize CO², absorb it, and even reduce it.
Sustainability is one of the main social commitments of our time. It is evident that governments and administrations offer various aids or financial facilities for both new buildings and the renovation of old ones to adapt them to lower energy demand and waste consumption, greater comfort and healthiness, etc. In this context, a design cannot be planned without considering aspects such as the thermal insulation of walls, floors and ceilings, the choice of more efficient joinery, the application of natural paints, installation of water-saving solutions, integration of renewable energies in the home…
Multifunctional Spaces
If you are regular readers of the Arquifach architecture blog, you will already know that the open concept design is here to stay. To understand this new trend, we must talk about the versatility of spaces. Planning this type of room can be quite a challenge, as partitions must be replaced with other elements that maintain light and views. Walls can be removed, but other elements used to change the use of spaces as convenient. Through sliding doors, we can open or close spaces as needed. The ideal is to ensure that light is not lost, so that the concept continues to make sense.
Kitchens open to the living room, living-dining rooms… are just a few ideas that help generate a greater sense of spaciousness and allow us to provide greater versatility to those areas of our home that are less used.
Acoustic Comfort
The well-being of our home involves finding a space where the environment is conducive to relaxation. Acoustic insulation is essential to contribute to that interior well-being. Lack of concentration and sleep, physical discomfort, stress… are some of the consequences of not having a well-insulated space, and that is why it is essential to design a good acoustic insulation system, which will also be one of the main characteristics of a good thermal insulation system. It must not be forgotten that in houses with large spaces, it is also important to control the reverberation of sound inside them. For this, sound-absorbing elements are used to reduce noise levels and echo in interior spaces, improving communication and general well-being.
Arquifach, Alicante Architecture Studio, designs your custom home
We hope this article has been useful for you to learn about the essentials in custom home design. For any questions, do not hesitate to contact Arquifach, Alicante architecture studio, without obligation. We study the viability of your project and offer advice on the construction of new single-family homes or tourist apartment buildings. Count on the support of a team specialized in the Costa Blanca that adapts to the social changes of the moment and constantly updates, leaving behind the deficiencies that hinder its development.
