For second homes in Alicante and Murcia, seasonal transition solutions for homes combine passive design, MVHR and smart control to prevent condensation, reduce maintenance and keep properties ready all year with measurable comfort and reliability.
How to integrate solar, geothermal and water recovery with aesthetic sensitivity in Mediterranean architecture. Design principles, cost/savings figures and three real case studies to inform your project in south-eastern Spain.
A practical guide to how to save on construction in Eastern Spain while maintaining high-quality standards and local efficiency.
Mediterranean passive houses combine traditional wisdom and cutting-edge design to create sustainable and efficient homes tailored to the Mediterranean climate.
Biophilia in luxury residential architecture is transforming the way we define high-end living. By integrating natural light, vegetation, water, and organic materials, today’s most exclusive homes offer not just visual impact—but true wellness, sustainability, and connection with nature.
Discover how to design sustainable homes with rainwater harvesting systems, greywater solutions, and efficient landscaping. Learn practical strategies for water-saving and responsible water management in Spain.
In the sun-drenched province of Alicante, a new architectural language is emerging, one that speaks both to the rich heritage of Mediterranean design and the sophisticated demands of modern luxury living. Mediterranean Modernism isn’t just a style; it’s a philosophy that respects our regional architectural legacy while boldly stepping into the future.
Currently, the world population has almost 8 billion people spread all over the globe. As we saw in the last entry on the Pacheco Architects blog,
When we talk about expansion, we refer to the constant growth of the population and the defective high-rise constructions that have been destroying the cities
Photovoltaic energy has made its way in Spain thanks to self-consumption. According to data from the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), 261.7 MW (megawatts) of new
An ecological house respects the environment in terms of design, construction and operation. This housing efficiently manages resources such as water and energy, reducing waste
Sustainable Building Materials are those that are durable over time, require little maintenance and can be reused, recovered or recycled. Additionally, these materials have little
The architectural sector is experiencing an evolution with new sustainable and efficient designs that helps energy self-management. Although the construction sector has traditionally been
Sustainable Architecture and Construction The creation of efficient homes and sustainability has become an integral aspect of contemporary architectural design in order to reduce environmental
What is LEED certification? LEED certification is an internationally recognized green building certification system that verifies that a building has been built and designed in
The Mapei Awards seek to recognize those professionals who present sustainable projects. Every day we read more and more news about sustainability in many aspects
When it comes to recharging your electric car, you have a lot of options to do it, depending on what is most comfortable for you
Many Spanish local town halls have made an effort to improve waste management, however, lots of the waste collected ends up in landfills.
It is typical in winter because it happens when the interior temperature of the house is much higher than the outside, and when it is
The sea and ocean pollution is a growing problem that we must solve as soon as possible. For those of you who might not know
We have to face the plastic pollution… catastrophe now!! Single-use plastics, shipped across the world by rich nations, whole Europe included or sold by multinationals,
As I have mentioned in many previous articles since 2007, the new Building Regulation in Spain have changed tremendously as to the way we architect
Plastic is one of the most polluting materials for our planet. It was, in addition, the material preferred by the industry during the last century; and it is
As architects we are compelled to produce an independent project with each building licence application which show what amount of building materials require recycling. We
Bamboo floors make their way into our homes, presenting themselves as a sustainable alternative to traditional wood. This material is relatively new in Europe but
I’m afraid my love for Spanish electricity companies is still at its lowest point. After the new laws on photovoltaic solar panels and after the
It took 8 months of planning and 8 months of installation to create what is now the world’s largest vertical garden. It is housed in
Av. del Rocío, 16, 5ºA
30007, Murcia
Region of Murcia,
Spain
