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Types of plots for building a house
How the type of plot and terrain define the character and shape of the future home.
What is a comprehensive home renovation?
A comprehensive home renovation is a complete overhaul that transforms the layout, fixtures, and finishes to adapt the property to new functional,…
Residential Architecture Trends You Should Know About
The home of the future combines technology, sustainability, and emotion, restoring the cultural and human meaning of living space.
What is a passive house?
a home designed to maintain thermal comfort throughout the year with very low energy consumption, minimizing the need for conventional heating or…
What permits do you need to build a house?
To find out what permits you need to build a house, you must apply for a planning permit from the local council,…
Residential
Articles on housing: house design, orientation and plot selection, full renovations, residential trends and the keys to deciding between building and buying.
The “Residential” section gathers what is worth knowing before building or renovating a house: how to choose the plot, which orientation is best, how many square metres a home needs, which mistakes are repeated on site and which trends are shaping residential architecture. It also collects the studio’s view on parametric design, minimalist villas and Nordic elegance.
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