by admin | Jan 27, 2026 | Architects
For decades, the standard European home was defined by white metal radiators and a bulky copper cylinder in the airing cupboard. However, a new wave of “invisible” heating technology is changing how we warm our homes. By combining low-voltage carbon fleece...
by admin | Jan 8, 2026 | Architects
When builders and homeowners decide to ‘go green’, the first conversation is usually about insulation batts—swapping pink fibreglass for natural hemp or wood fibre slabs. While hemp and wood fibre batts are an excellent sustainable choice, they are ultimately just...
by admin | Jan 7, 2026 | Architects
The Breathable Building Revolution: Why Steico, Diathonite, and Hemp are Winning If you’re insulating a home today, the old way—using plastic foams and fibreglass—is quickly being replaced. The future is biophilic insulation: using natural materials that breathe,...
by admin | Dec 1, 2025 | Architects
The “Lazy Architect” Trap in Asturias Restoring a home in Asturias is a unique challenge that balances modern energy efficiency with the preservation of historic stone architecture. As of 2026, the laws have tightened significantly under the new CTE...
by admin | Nov 30, 2025 | Architects, Articles
Europe’s property market is like a landlord with a hangover—stuck refinancing loans from the cheap-rent days while being told to insulate the building and go green. Banks are nervously holding the keys, hoping the tenants don’t all move out at once. Europe’s banking...
by admin | Nov 22, 2025 | Architects, Articles
Deadlines From 2030, homes in Spain must meet strict insulation and energy‑efficiency standards under the Technical Building Code (CTE) and new EU‑driven rules, with a minimum energy rating of “E” required for any property to be legally sold or rented, tightening to...
