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Bio-Climatic Building (II)

bio-climatic buildingTo create a home in line with the natural ecosystem is important to place it properly. For this reason we must avoid the proximity of polluting factories, power lines … and strive for integration into the nearest habitat. It seeks to achieve harmony of constructive forms the basis of the morphology of the land and the architectural styles of the area.

Besides location, particular attention to the orientation of the house, to be north-south. In this way the sun heats the home during the day, which contributes to energy saving. Regarding space allocation, it is advisable to place the rooms of little use as a bathroom, pantry, garage … in the north. (more…)

Bio-Climatic Building (I)

The bio is proclaimed as one of the most important stakes for the sustainable development applied to housing

bio-climatic building

The action of construction is one of the main causes of resentment of the media. According to the Worldwatch Institute in Washington, buildings consume 60% of materials removed from the land and its use, along with the construction activity, generates half the emissions of carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere. The construction also produces half of all waste and pollution which harms the earth. (more…)