Can I recondition my conventional house into a passive house to consume almost no energy?
If you are going to make a major reform, do not forget the aspect of energy consumption. Depending on what you do, air conditioning may consume a lot of energy or almost nothing at all, resulting in savings on your utility bills and improving the care of your health and the environment. To convert it […]
Es Codolar Table, by KLARQ architecture atelier
A table is much more than an everyday object. It gathers and creates moments around itself, becoming a ceremonial place where the senses take center stage. A circle and a truncated cone. Two pure forms, which together make up a piece of interior design with minimalist aesthetics and organic line, our Es Codolar table. Designed […]
Casa Aruma, architecture and design in Mallorca
Casa Aruma, a contemporary Balearic architecture project by KLARQ, was born from the understanding of the context and the traditional culture of Mallorca, seeking to open up to the privileged environment that surrounds it, but at the same time preserving its privacy. This contemporary house is perfectly integrated into the Balearic landscape by local materials […]
Benefits of living in a Passivhaus
Thanks to bioclimatic architecture, passive houses make better use of the energy of our environment. Combined with the rest of Passivhaus construction principles, a significant reduction in energy costs, greater economic savings, and ideal conditions in terms of health and comfort are achieved. One of its advantages would be the maintenance of a pleasant and […]
The IBIZA bathtub, by KLARQ architecture atelier
Ibiza, a fascinating island by day and by night, gives its name to the first bathtub designed by KLARQ architecture atelier. A bathtub that captures the magic of Ibiza, where the divine and the human come together in a pure and eternal space that fuses architecture, design and elegance. A circle as an absolute geometric […]
Breathe easy, Passivhaus is health!
We hear and read more and more about the poor quality of the air we breathe and the harmful effect it has on our health. Since we spend around 80% of our time in closed spaces, passive houses are an ideal solution to this problem since they guarantee environmental quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions […]
Son Maig, a passive house in Mallorca
Located on a peculiar elongated plot, Son Maig, a contemporary-style Passivhaus home, will enjoy a sense of privacy and spaciousness that is achieved thanks to the plot’s traits and the abundant vegetation that defines its perimeter. The north-south slope of the plot was a determining factor in the design of this Passivhaus home; opening out […]
Ca Na Lola; Passivhaus and discreet luxury in Mallorca
Ca Na Lola, a sustainable KLARQ project, is a contemporary passivhaus home with a Mediterranean essence and high-quality finishes located in Campos, only 40 km from Palma. With simple and elementary forms so as to be respectful with the environment and local traditions, this passive house has 3 double rooms with en-suite bathrooms, a pantry […]
Passivhaus and renewable energy
Passive constructions are designed to be highly efficient, but depending on their climatic location they will need to cover a small energy consumption. Renewable energies are ideal for this purpose, being able to make use of technologies such as solar, wind, aerothermal, geothermal, biomass or biogas energy to supply this small demand. The most common […]
The Eva washbasin designed by KLARQ
Formed by a smooth curve that expands to create an ellipse, our first sink is named Eva; a piece full of character whose beauty lies in the sincerity and elegance of its distinctive minimalism. The design of the Eva washbasin allows it to be installed in small spaces, being complemented by softly shaped minimalist faucets. […]