Green Roofs
Protect the house from extreme temperatures both hot and cold. They bring a greener environment to the overall urbanized area inviting more flora and fauna to grow. They act as filters and mineralizers for rainwater, which is then stored and used as drinking water.
Earth and Adobe
Raw mud bricks regulate moisture and maintain a stable temperature all year round. It will keep the heat in during the winter and keep the house cool in the summer, creating a comfortable and healthy environment. There are no toxins and it is all 100% recyclable.
Cascajes
It is a system of prefabricated arched slabs, which blends traditional elements with modern construction systems. It is considered eco-friendly since its design in the form of a self-supporting mini-arch minimizes the amount of cement required for its manufacture and can withstand 20 times more weight than the conventional systems.
Bamboo and Wood
Very versatile materials that are both ecological and quickly renewable when reforestation is in practice, plus it will bring beauty and harmony to the living spaces.
Geobiology
The medicine of inhabiting is both a science and an intuitive practice that we use to read the land before the build and find the perfect spot. According to the geobiological reading we locate power points of telluric energy and use this to beneficiate the inhabitants’ wellbeing.
Ecological Sanitation
Responds to an overall treatment of water used domestically creating sewage free homes. All water is recycled and reused using simple bio-filters of living plants, sand, gravel and sunlight.
Clean Energies
Energies coming from the sun or wind will minimize the environmental impact of the build and make off-grid homes possible.