Building Better: An Algarve Architect Couple’s battle for CLIMATE SENSITIVE living

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➣The house
https://a-lab.no/projects/casam
➣Article in *wallpaper magazine
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➣Summary
Inês and Luis are architects who returned to the Algarve after living in Scandinavia for 15 years. Inês attended the International School in the Algarve because her mother wanted her to have a diverse education.
They both have a deep appreciation for the outdoors and wanted to create eco-efficient homes that celebrate the Algarve's climate and natural beauty. They believe in designing homes that are climate-sensitive and use passive systems to maximize energy efficiency.

However, they note that many people in the Algarve are not accustomed to using houses properly and rely too heavily on air conditioning. They emphasize the importance of proper construction and holistic design to prevent issues like mold. In this conversation, Nick and Inês discuss the process of building a house in the Algarve region of Portugal. They cover topics such as finding a plot of land, choosing a construction system, consulting with an architect, and selecting a builder.

Inês emphasizes the importance of early integration and dialogue between all parties involved in the construction process. They also talk about the possibility of building eco-resorts and the regulations surrounding building on different types of land. Inês shares insights from her own experience in building an eco-efficient home in Alvor, highlighting the use of thermal bricks and passive systems for temperature control and energy efficiency.
They discuss the range of projects that Alab Architects works on, from master planning to private homes, and the importance of incorporating eco-efficient principles into every project. Inês also addresses the idea of a house that requires no money to run, emphasizing the importance of being connected to networks for optimized resource usage.

➣Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:38 New Chapter
01:17 Reasons for Attending International School
02:25 Living in Scandinavia
03:37 Visiting the Algarve
05:42 Returning to the Algarve
06:55 Working Mission in the Algarve
08:14 Outdoor Living in the Algarve
10:30 Defining Eco-Efficient Homes
14:12 Challenges of Eco-Efficient Construction
20:06 Building a House in the Algarve
24:55 Building Eco-Resorts and Developments
28:13 Building on Land without Ruins
29:01 Creating an Eco-Efficient Home in Alvor
37:10 Operating as Architects in the Algarve
40:19 The Dream of a Zero-Cost Home
42:45 Outro

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