Explanation of Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEB’s)
Buildings are central to the EU’s energy efficiency policy, as nearly 40% of final energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions are in houses, offices, shops and other buildings.
Timeless terracotta
Algarve masters produce one-of-a-kind artisanal building materials. In Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, ancient building materials are still being produced. These are floor tiles, bricks, and roof tiles, made
What does hot water cost us?
We all know that heating hot water for either domestic use, heating systems, or heating a swimming pool can be very expensive using electricity or gas. However, with 300 days
Understand your own water use
It is unquestionable how the social consciousness of the finite character of natural resources has grown and consolidated in recent decades. However, a huge civilizational challenge remains towards the implementation
2017: property market overview
The real estate market dynamics in Portugal is recovering and has already increased significantly on last year’s figures. According to the Portuguese Real Estate Professionals and Brokers Association (APEMIP), it
London hosts new Portuguese real estate and tourism fair
A brand new event showcasing Portuguese real estate, tourism and business is to be held on October 20 and 21 at London’s Business Design Centre. ‘Portugal Real Estate & Tourism
An edifice of waste and injustice in northern Portugal
Imagine a 13-storey building with 105 apartments. It is in perfectly good condition and inhabited by about 300 people. Centrally located, with views overlooking a river beyond a park, it’s
Real estate company Casas do Barlavento takes over Lloyds’ client portfolio
Lagos real estate company Casas do Barlavento has integrated Lloyds Property Services’ client portfolio into its own. The move was concluded in April but only announced this week. “Doreen and
Luximo’s launches revamped website
Luximo’s, which represents Christie’s International Real Estate in Portugal, has unveiled a new website that is “simpler, faster and more effective” to use. The website was revamped with the company’s
The importance of lighting
You often enter a restaurant and think, ‘what a cool white light’. People think, the brighter the light the better it is. No, actually the contrary is true. The trick