Debunking a myth
For years, energy efficiency was thought to be at odds with architectural design. Nothing could be further from the truth. Well-designed architecture is, by definition, efficient architecture. The key is to integrate technical criteria from the earliest stages of the project, rather than adding them on afterwards.
The building’s form, orientation, openings, materials and construction systems all have a direct influence on its energy performance. When these aspects are considered together, the result is architecture that is coherent, functional and aesthetically balanced.
Quality of life and comfort
Energy efficiency is not just a question of consumption, but of comfort. A well-designed home offers stable temperatures, good indoor air quality, no draughts and a healthy environment. All of this markedly improves the quality of life of the people who live there.
In Menorca, where the home is often closely bound up with enjoying the surroundings and a sense of well-being, this combination of design and efficiency makes even more sense. Architecture should serve people, not the other way round.
