After a long career in tech, I returned to my roots in lime-and-clay plastering a decade ago. To be honest, things eventually got a bit too hectic—the projects were massive, the workloads were relentless, and the “tech-style” life started to creep back in.
So, we’ve made a conscious decision to downsize and streamline. We’ve stepped away from the heavy lifting of large-scale installations to focus on the work we actually enjoy and believe in. While BioReforma SL has taken over our installation side in Andalucia, ECS has relocated to Asturias as a smaller, more specialist firm. By scaling back, we can now put all our energy into:
Consultancy: Helping you bridge the gap between historic conservation and modern energy standards.
Specialist Materials: Distributing the high-performance natural insulation and renders needed for a healthy, independent home.
Niche Projects: Buying and restoring historic ruins, land restoration, and designing bespoke solar and heating systems.
Our philosophy remains the same: “breathable eco-envelope.” We don’t do synthetic quick-fixes. Instead, we use natural, proven materials like Diasen renders, Steico wood fibre, carbon-negative hemp, and traditional clay or lime plasters.
Whether you’re rescuing a Spanish ruin or building a high-spec modern home, we make sure the “bones” are right. That means a house that is damp-free, highly efficient, and—if you’re after it—completely self-sufficient.
Our approach is simple: straight talking, stress-free, and absolutely zero bullshit. We only recommend solutions we’ve lived with and tested ourselves in our own show homes.
Articles
Restoration & NZEB Consultancy
Bridging heritage preservation with Net Zero strategies.
Natural Insulation
Independent supplier of natural, vapour-permeable insulation, including Steico, von Hanf, Rockwool, and Diasen.
Energy Systems
Solar power and battery storage solutions for both grid-tied and off-grid properties.
Water Heating
KRONOTERM Ultra-Efficient Hot Water Heat Pumps.
Climate Control
E-NERGY CARBON advanced, low-energy heating solutions for year-round comfort.
Managed Restorations
Full project delivery through our trusted partners.
Specialist Groundworks
Cellar excavation and land rehabilitation for restricted access sites.
Sauna & Spars
Design and installation of bespoke, energy-efficient saunas and spars.
Property Health Check
Comprehensive pre-purchase health checks for electrical & insulation systems.
KNX & Building Automation
Optimise your building's efficiency with automated solar integration for heating, hot water, and wellness systems.
Natural Insulation Calculator
Find the right breathable insulation for your project — sized to Spain's 2026 CTE building standards.
Wall Assembly
Climate Zone Detail
This tool is for estimation purposes only. Calculations are based on generic material properties and steady-state physics. It does not account for thermal bridges, mortar joints, or site-specific conditions. Compliance with the Spanish Technical Building Code (CTE) requires a certified project by a licensed Architect.