The Building Logbook for Existing Buildings
What the building logbook (llibre de l'edifici) for existing residential buildings in Catalonia must contain, when it becomes mandatory and the grants available to draw it up.
The Central Role of Kitchen Islands in Architectural Design
Kitchen islands improve workflow, define open-plan spaces and become the social heart of the home. How to approach them from an architectural point of view.
Careful When Buying: Not Everything Registered as a Home Is Actually a Home
A property described as a home in the title deeds may not have residential use under planning law. Why you should check its planning history before buying.
A Construction Check Before You Buy
Why a technical inspection by an architect before buying a home can save you from hidden structural problems such as rotten timber joists, corroded steel beams or aluminosis.
What Nobody Told You About Thermal Bridges: 3 Paradoxes in Building Design
Three surprising thermal bridge cases from a real energy analysis: the window reveal 'funnel', negative psi values and why an uninsulated cellular concrete parapet can outperform a fully insulated one.
The New Asbestos Certificate in Catalonia: A Legal, Technical and Procedural Guide for the Real Estate Sector
A guide to the new asbestos certificate required in Catalonia under Law 8/2026: obligations, legal gaps, the "visible asbestos" error and a free certificate template.
Calculate the price of your concrete prefab home using our calculator
If you are considering building a home in Catalonia and want to get an indicative price for a prefabricated concrete house, the first step before requesting a quote from [...]
The untold truth about thermal bridges: 3 paradoxes of modern building.
n our recent energy analysis for this project, we uncovered three particularly interesting cases that we’ll explore in this post. Insulating isn't always as simple as 'throwing a blanket [...]
What is a Construction Manager and what are their responsibilities?
A Construction Manager (or Construction Project Manager) is the professional responsible for coordinating all phases of a construction project, ensuring that agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. [...]
Building Thermographic Inspection: what it is and why it is so useful
Thermography has become one of the most powerful tools for understanding what is really happening inside a building. At first glance we can see cracks, leaks or deteriorated finishes, [...]
