Casa en Monte el Pardo in HOLA! Magazine

¡HOLA! magazine has published a new article on sustainable architecture, titled “The Revolution of ‘Kilometer Zero’ Materials in Sustainable Architecture: Wood, Lime, and Cork Are Back to Stay,” which examines how the conscious selection of materials decisively influences the carbon footprint, interior comfort, and energy performance of a building throughout its life cycle.

In this context, the article mentions the Casa en Monte el Pardo project as an example of the practical application of these principles. In this residence, Slow Studio implements a coherent material strategy with low environmental impact. Interior partitions are constructed using Fermacell cellulose panels coated with clay, a solution that promotes natural hygrothermal regulation and enhances indoor air quality. All enclosures are executed in wood, choosing a renewable, structurally efficient material with carbon storage capacity.

As outlined in the article, the carbon footprint associated with transportation is a relevant factor in material selection, particularly for heavy or long-distance elements. However, the manufacturing process, life cycle, durability, and potential for reuse must also be considered. This comprehensive approach is part of Slow Studio’s methodology, where analysis of the overall composition, origin, industrial process, and final energy performance guides project decisions.

The publication reinforces a line of work that the studio consistently develops: integrating natural materials, proximity, and passive strategies from the earliest design phases.

You can read the full article on the ¡HOLA! website at the following link.