FACADES MADE OF STONE

An alternative to paint the front of the house, is to give texture with stone cladding as in this beautiful home:

The stone is the most resistant to wear, and transit time.

The stone gives a cold feeling to the environment, so it is advisable not to abuse it.

The most rustic stone models are shown in outdoor flooring: sidewalks, decks, etc..

In terms of decor, the stones are much better in its natural finish.

The stone floors are suitable for indoor and outdoor flooring but in each case we must take into account some considerations:

- In the case of paving a balcony or terrace, the type of stone chosen should be permeable and light.
- For kitchens and bathrooms the most sophisticated stone models are more desirable.
Placement of the pavement:
- To place a stone pavement, you have first to level the floor and leave the subfloor ready.
- The placement of the socket is optional: while there are models that bring built this piece, we can leave the pavement without base making a very neat work or cut the same stone and place it without any problems.
- The stone should be sealed. To do this, use a silicone product that will protect it from stains without altering the color or texture.
- The vitrification treatment is an alternative to give a glossy or matte finish, according to preference. This treatment is similar as the one given to the wood.

Sources: blog.habitissimo.es
Via: House Facades and Home Interiors

SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE GREEN ARCHITECTURE BUILDINGS

Green house facades. Sustainable homes

Sustainable architecture, also called green architecture, eco-architecture and environmentally conscious architecture is a way of conceiving the architectural design in a sustainable manner, seeking to use natural resources to minimize the environmental impact of buildings on the environment and its inhabitants.
Sustainable Architecture is undoubtedly the trend since 2011 when building houses.
Green Architecture reflects on meeting present necessities without compromising future generations demand, referring not only to the appropriate choice of materials and construction processes, but also the urban environment and development.

A good sustainable architecture is based on the proper management and reuse of natural resources and energy conservation. Talks about planning and social behavior, behavioral habits and changes in the usability of the buildings in order to increase its useful life.

Sustainable Architecture is based on five fundamentals:
? The ecosystem
? Energy systems (saving generation)
? Building materials
? Recycling, reduce and reuse
? Mobility

When we talk about Green Building, we mean not only savings in energy consumption, but also includes all manufacturing processes and the development of materials, transportation of them, the implementation of the work, the use of the building or demolition and the possibility of recovery of materials.

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