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As the demand for energy-efficient buildings continues to grow, the retrofit of existing buildings to meet modern efficiency standards has become increasingly important.

A real tree which we then take to the recycling centre? A real tree, but potted, which we could then re-use every year. Or a plastic tree which we could re-use for several years.

I’ve worked on Passivhaus projects for more than a decade now, based here in Catalonia, north-east Spain. I came across the standard when I was doing a Masters in Architecture, Energy and Environmental studies at Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales (UK).

At Praxis Resilient Buildings, we conducted a detailed thermodynamic simulation to evaluate the summer performance of a multi-storey healthcare building.

We’re thrilled to announce that two projects we’ve been deeply involved in—Mirador de Gracia in Barcelona and Guacamayas in Puerto Madero, Colombia—have taken home top honours in this year’s Green Solutions Awards 2024–2025.

Sustainability is set to take on a more prominent role in Spain’s building regulations. The upcoming revision of the Código Técnico de la Edificación (CTE).