UIC Barcelona School of Architecture and the sustainable housing construction company House Habitat, based in Abrera, have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at promoting research, innovation and development in the field of sustainable, efficient and healthy building construction.

This agreement seeks to establish a framework of cooperation to develop joint scientific and technical research projects in areas such as bioclimatic architecture and energy efficiency.
The collaboration also includes the development of academic activities, such as postgraduate courses, seminars and external work placements for UIC Barcelona students, as well as joint studies and publications on subjects of common interest.
 

A strategic alliance for innovation in sustainable construction

“This agreement reinforces our commitment to research in sustainable architecture.
Likewise, it offers the opportunity for UIC Barcelona students to participate in real projects that will allow them to apply their knowledge in sustainability and energy efficiency”, says Víctor Echarri, director of UIC Barcelona School of Architecture.

Jordi Roviras, lecturer at the UIC Barcelona School of Architecture and expert in sustainable and healthy buildings and researcher involved in the signing of the agreement, says that, at present, “We need to combine the principles of sustainability and energy efficiency with bioconstruction and healthy architecture to create spaces that really improve people's quality of life”.

In turn, House Habitat, represented by its CEO Pere Linares, said that “It is a source personal pride for me and for our company to collaborate with UIC Barcelona. We will share all our experience and knowledge acquired from over 20 years of experience in sustainable and ecological construction (bioconstruction), to ensure future professionals are well-trained and aware of the importance of building with a vision of the future and with a ‘SAVE THE PLANET’ approach, as well as showing that Bioconstruction is not at odds with spectacular designs for their projects”.

Both entities will share resources and knowledge for the study and analysis of data on energy consumption, constructive and economic sustainability of buildings, so that standards for the construction of healthy and efficient housing can be improved.

The construction of homes under the Passivhaus standard focuses on energy efficiency and thermal comfort. These homes are designed to reduce energy consumption by up to 90% compared to traditional homes. This standard contributes to a lower environmental footprint and the improvement of the well-being of the inhabitants.

With this agreement, UIC Barcelona and House Habitat reinforce their commitment to sustainability and the well-being of people as well as fostering innovation and excellence in research. The two entities will work closely together to drive progress in building housing that respects the environment and improves the quality of life of its inhabitants.