Minimalist Architecture: The Reduction Model
Minimalist architecture is a trend based on minimalism, whose purpose lies in the reduction of everything dispensable, leaving only the essential. Its goal is to achieve simplicity in things, to…
How to Carry Out Sustainable Architecture
Sustainable architecture falls within the concept of "green building", which emerged in the 1960s and, since then, has been one of the fastest-growing trends in terms of ecology applied to…
What is the Certificate of Habitability?
What is the Certificate of Habitability? The certificate of habitability is the administrative document that verifies that a building or dwelling meets the basic conditions to be inhabited, without prejudice…
Circular Architecture
There are many reasons why we need a circular economy in architecture. Given that we only have one planet Earth and that on May 12th we exhausted in Spain all…
Ventilation in Architecture
Ventilation is the air renewal system that allows the evacuation of heat retained in the construction elements of a building. Ventilation in architecture is essential to guarantee the healthiness of…
Green Roofs: Definition and Advantages
Green roofs or vegetative covers are increasingly becoming widespread as an energy-saving option that also contributes to the healthiness of our cities' atmospheres. What exactly are they? How do they…