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Prevención del sobrecalentamiento en aulas: un estudio de simulación termodinámica en Barcelona

Preventing overheating in classrooms: a thermodynamic simulation study in Barcelona

Jun 18, 2025
As climate change intensifies summer heatwaves, ensuring thermal comfort in educational buildings is becoming a top priority
Pavelló Illa: Diseño Pasivo y Simulación Energética en la Barcelona Urbana

Pavelló Illa: Barcelona’s new sports hub looks good, keeps cool and saves energy

May 16, 2025
Located in the dense urban fabric of Barcelona, Pavelló Illa is a new sports centre that stands out for its sensitive integration into a complex context.
Los riesgos del ruido para la salud y la solución Passivhaus

The Health Risks of Noise and the Passivhaus Solution

May 14, 2025
Noise pollution is an often-overlooked environmental hazard that has significant health implications.
Los edificios Passivhaus SÍ requieren un sistema de calefacción y refrigeración: desmintiendo un mito común

The Truth About Heating and Cooling in Passivhaus Buildings

Apr 16, 2025
Passivhaus buildings are often marketed as requiring no heating at all, but this is misleading. While it is true that Passivhaus buildings achieve an impressive 70% reduction in space heating demand compared to conventional buildings
¿Problemas con el sistema de sobrepresión de escaleras? Un ensayo Blower Door te puede ayudar

Stairwell pressurization failing? A Blower Door test can help

Apr 9, 2025
Stairwell pressurization systems are a fundamental component of fire safety in tertiary buildings.
Mirador de Gracia: ¡la primera residencia de personas mayores 100% eléctrico de Cataluña abre sus puertas!

Mirador de Gracia: Catalonia’s 1st all-electric Passivhaus certified care home opens its doors

Mar 12, 2025
Mirador de Gracia, located in Barcelona, Spain, is the first Passivhaus certified care home in Catalonia,making itone of the most comfortable and energy-efficient care homes in the country.