Sustainability is an essential element that links a number of architectural themes; this is an intrinsic element which does not overshadow other aspects but integrates with and refines them. Mauricio Cardenas prefers referring to “consciousness” rather than “sustainability”, as a way of approaching the themes proposed and the different levels of intervention. In contemporary architecture, sustainability is too often evaluated in regard to energy conservation, through the use of technology. As a professional, Mauricio Cardenas does not want to delegate this great responsibility to technology alone. Taking into consideration his cultural heritage, he focuses on the use and experimenting of natural materials, first of all bamboo, suitably adapted to contemporary European context.
BIO COMPATIBILITYthe chosen materials are eco friendly and easy disposable NATURAL VENTILATIONnatural ventilation is used as interior climate control THERMAL CONTROLa stable interior microclimate provides high comfort for living ACOUSTIC CONTROLacoustic insulation strategy grants good sound efficiency and privacy |
SUN PROTECTIONcontrol of natural light is granted by an integrated system RECYCLINGthe chosen materials were or could be recycled and/or reused INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIESthe use of an innovating or experimenting technology MODULARITYfrom basic modular elements, a complex system is achieved |
SOLAR ENERGYintegrated photovoltaic modules produce the necessary RAINWATERrain water is gathered and filtered to be used on domestic appliances INNOVATIVE MATERIALSunusual or new generation materials characterize the project NATURAL LIGHTnatural light is used at best with the support of artificial lighting |