The sustainable houses are the future of the real estate

Buyers are focused on the sustainable houses because they can save energy. Also, it is beneficial to health.

Sustainable houses are a plus in the real estate market.

The best sustainable house is a bioclimatic house. It can leverage the natural conditions to reduce the energy needs with its architecture. The residents can be cool in summer and keep the environment warm in winter.

There are between 500 and 1000 buildings with these qualities, according el Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT). But an increase is expected.

How can we know if that lovely home is a sustainable house?

These houses have the BREEAM certificate. It proves the house is built with non-toxic and good materials. It proves if the lighting is good and if there is not noise pollution. The examiners value the waste management, the energy efficiency, the pollution reduction, the type of materials, the water, the innovation and the transport and they get a score.

What architecture factors are important in a bioclimatic house?

• The location: the orientation of the house and the arrangement of the windows are two important factors to take advantage of natural light or keep the heat.
• The natural ventilation system and the greenhouse effect keep the appropriate temperature.
• The materials can be waterproof or soundproof.
• The lighting system: you can save energy with led lights and autonomic light system.
• The solar panels.
• Biomass boilers and water kettle. Also, some washing machines produce energy with their vibrations.

How the sustainable houses are positive for the environment?

The building materials and the energy process used are not negative for the environment. For example, the bamboo is an excellent material because is more ecological and tough than other materials. In some countries it is used to build bridges. The bamboo is not a wood and it blossoms every year. For this reason, it is positive to reduce the trees deforestation.

Is it an additional cost to the real estate companies?

No, it isn’t. It is a quality and competitive value added. The sustainable houses have the same price because it is a market remit.

Merkel Capital respects the environment. We are committed to health of people. Our objective is to carry out projects with the best energy certification.

If you are looking for a sustainable apartment, we have it. Our Paris Street apartments in the Ensanche neighborhood of Barcelona have sustainable facilities. The building have the best quality materials to provide optimal energy quality. It has an installation of cold-heat climate thanks to the aero-thermal system.