Smart Building

Centuries ago, buildings were divided into two types, monumental and civil. The first consisted of a perennial architecture and these buildings were designed and constructed to stand for eternity; the second, on the other hand, was provisional or perishable. However, both had something in common: they were suited to the environment and to the climate, using local resources.

Over recent centuries, buildings have evolved towards durability, with stone materials being prioritised over renewable ones. Bioclimatic criteria have likewise overlooked, leading to active systems to address the different thermal conditions of the location.

However, this evolution, together with problems such as global warming or energy dependency, has raised the pressing need to come up with new alternatives.

Therefore, it is in this context where the Smart Building concept has emerged and which adapts the design to the temporality, location, climate and needs of the building; and which only resorts to active systems when necessary.