Biohabita! We are restoring a group of courtyards listed since 1847. The level of protection is B – Cultural Asset of Local Interest. The most sensitive element is the building’s main, central courtyard: square in plan, with Neoclassical-style decoration and, at the level of the piano nobile, a perimeter gallery supported by Tuscan columns. On the very simple façade, mention…
Biohabita! We took part in the construction of an agricultural shed with a structure made exclusively of wood. Douglas fir—also known as Oregon pine (Pseudotsuga menziesii)—was used, sourced from FSC-certified forests in Les Guilleries, next to the Montseny massif. For the pegs, acacia wood was used, as it offers properties better suited to the specialized function of this element. The…
Biohabita! We are carrying out the renovation of the parish halls of the Church of Saint Pius X to bring them into compliance with accessibility regulations and to improve their ventilation and lighting conditions. The building is located in Barcelona. An accessible route has been created to reach all areas of the parish halls, and a new emergency evacuation stair…
Biohabita! We are carrying out the renovation of the Church of Santa Maria del Pi and Sant Jaume in Barcelona to improve its fire safety and accessibility conditions, and to bring its electrical installation into compliance with current regulations, following heritage-protection criteria. Its level of protection is A – Cultural Asset of National Interest, and it was built throughout the…
In 1908, Joan Millet commissioned the Modernist architect Manel Joaquim Raspall to carry out a complete remodeling of a farmhouse in L’Ametlla del Vallès: Can Xammar de Dalt, in keeping with the style of the period—Modernisme (Catalan Art Nouveau). The farmhouse is currently in the process of being listed as a heritage property and stands out for the pinnacles on…
We continue to provide consultancy for some of the projects promoted by Sostre Cívic, a pioneering organization in the country in fostering cooperative housing under a right-of-use (cession-of-use) model since 2004. Established as an association, it has become a participatory space for a number of people who, on a voluntary basis, seek to promote an alternative way of accessing and…
The Consell Comarcal del Vallès Oriental is renovating a building to house its headquarters and has hired Biohabita! to advise them on achieving a space with criteria of well-being, comfort and health. This work was achieved through a public tender competing with other professionals. It should be noted that one of the differential features compared to other professionals that the convening entity…
In 1908, Joan Millet commissioned the Modernist architect Manuel Joaquim Raspall i Mayol to carry out a complete remodeling of a farmhouse in L’Ametlla del Vallès: Can Xammar de Dalt, in keeping with the style of the period—Modernisme (Catalan Art Nouveau). The farmhouse is currently in the process of being listed as a heritage property and stands out for the…
Biohabita! we have carried out the preliminary pilot project of a Barnahus for Sant Joan de Déu. Barnahus is the Nordic model of comprehensive care for children and adolescents who have witnessed or suffered abuse. It was born 25 years ago in Iceland. Barnahus is ‘children’s house’ in Icelandic. Catalonia participates in the European Barnahus network. This model gives a special importance to the space where…