Between earth and cork: Serra d’Ordal House in Diariodesign

Diariodesign magazine has published an article on Slow Studio’s latest residential project, titled “Between earth and cork: a bioclimatic home in dialogue with its surroundings”. The publication highlights how the home integrates passive strategies, natural materials, and sustainable solutions to create an efficient, healthy home with a minimal environmental footprint.

The project is located in Serra d’Ordal, an area with complex topography where Slow Studio has designed a single-level home with bioclimatic courtyards that regulate temperature and facilitate cross-ventilation. The spatial organization and flexible layout allow the home to adapt to the changing needs of the family, including the new reality of remote work.

The house is built with natural and local materials: rammed earth walls with lime, cork panels for exterior insulation, wood for floor structures and joinery, as well as photovoltaic and aerothermal energy systems. The green roof contributes to thermal insulation, humidity regulation, and local biodiversity, completing a cycle that respects the environment.

The feature in Diariodesign highlights how this project reflects Slow Studio’s philosophy: conscious, sustainable architecture in harmony with the landscape, combining comfort, health, and energy efficiency.

You can read the full article in Diariodesign here.

You can view the full Serra d’Ordal House project here.