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- Rammed concrete home in Portugal boasts passive design features and a green roof Wed, 27 Mar 19, 7:30amPortuguese firm Atelier 1111 has unveiled a gorgeous home designed to strategically blend into the rural region of Grândola in southern Portugal. The Cottage House is an angular design embedded into a small hillside, putting...
- Atelier Data’s Varatojo Eco House is Built From Reclaimed Railroad Ties and Cork in Portugal Wed, 4 Jun 14, 3:00pmThe entrance to Atelier Data's Varatojo House lies at the end of a concrete ramp. A wooden wall made from reclaimed railway ties protects this area from the strong mountain winds. This reused material is echoed in the home's...
- Adjustable Shutters Allow for Optimal Daylighting in Portugal’s Miramar House Tue, 13 May 14, 3:00pmThe L-shaped balcony made out of thermally insulating pine shutters are foldable panels which allow for natural light and ventilation on the interior, as well as heat retention in the winter months...
- Adjustable Shutters Allow for Optimal Sunlight and Insulation in Portugal’s Miramar House Tue, 13 May 14, 3:00pmThe L-shaped balcony made out of thermally insulating pine shutters are foldable panels which allow for natural light and ventilation on the interior, as well as heat retention in the winter months...
- Unique Elliptical Skylight Naturally Illuminates Portugal’s Sophisticated Pó House Fri, 25 Apr 14, 1:37amThe low, rectangular design stems from the architect's desire to take maximum advantage of the solar exposure, while simultaneously minimizing impact on the surrounding environment...