The Value of an Independent Building Plot Appraisal by Experienced Architect
We do a plot appraisal without charge. I think in our business this is probably the most important thing we do. It’s essential for our clients, probably more than they think, and it gives us a chance to show case who we are. In the article below I describe why it’s so essential for theContinue reading
Eco Vida Homes has been appointed Project Managers for 3 spectacular villas in Los Flamingos, Benahavis
Our client is a Belgian Property Developer. These are truly spectacular villas with the highest specification. The sizes are 415 sq m, 315 sqm and 649 sq m. We are project managers and the supervising architectural team (direccion facultativa) for the works and should start on site within the calendar year 2019.
Continue readingSolar energy in Spain: Can you sell electricity back to the grid?
After making the decision to build a home that generates its own solar energy in Spain, it’s important to plan out your system to make sure your home is comfortable year-round. Once you’ve achieved a carbon-zero home, chances are you’ll have some surplus electricity on your hands and you might be wondering if you canContinue reading
Solar Orientation and Mediterranean Villa Design
The Grandfather Approach and Nuca I thought you might be interested to read what Domingo Cardenas, our head architect, recently wrote to one of our clients. It gives you a great insight into how we work and who we are. I have corrected only the odd spelling so, apart from that, these are Domingo’s exactContinue reading
Complete Modernisation of a 196Os villa near Marbella
This is orginally a 1960s villa that we have completely renovated. We opened up the inside to make a large open plan kitchen living room with access directly onto the shaded terrace. The appearance, energy efficiency, and ergonomics have been completely transformed.
Continue readingVilla Aurora El Madroñal Currently Under Construction 2019
UPDATE This villa in now finished. The full client story can be read here. This is a real dream home so well designed and in such a wonderful location and well placed to make the most of this perfect climate. It’s called Villa Aurora, the goddess of dawn, because it faces South East. A videoContinue reading
Beautiful Modern Villa Under Construction La Cala de Mijas Golf
UPDATE This villa in now finished. The full client story can be read here. This project was begun at the beginning of 2019 and will be finished by December. It’s an energy efficient villa of about 230sq m located in La Cala de Mijas Golf. It’s one of our favourite projects because it incorporates manyContinue reading
Classic Design Villa awaiting Building Licence El Rosario Marbella
This is a large elegant family villa that we are designing for our clients from Germany. The plot is in El Rosario which is an up market residential estate to the East of Marbella. We submitted the application for the building licence in May 2019. There are many delays at Marbella town hall and someContinue reading
