SUSTAINABILITY

Quality of the finished product has been a guiding principle in the design of L'EIXAMPLE DE MAR. At every stage, from the original plans and tenders to the choice of prestigious architectural teams, from the design of kitchens and bathrooms to the use of high quality materials, care has been taken to endow this development with the hallmark of excellence.

The search for new materials and the choice of renowned suppliers and products have ensured that the project meets all the demands of quality and durability. Respect for the environment and the inclusion of energy-saving techniques make L'EIXAMPLE DE MAR a thoroughly sustainable development.

Sustainability as a factor of modernity and quality of life

Garraf Mediterrània has placed environmental concerns at the forefront of its design for both housing and the provision of utilities and services. The incorporation of these criteria requires particular attention in the design of buildings, the choice of materials and in energy cost, both in the manufacture of such materials and in their eventual use.

These efforts result in a superior final product in terms of the environment and quality of life.

Sustainability in L'EIXAMPLE DE MAR can be divided into four different stages:

Deconstruction

This is the method employed by the company for the use of salvageable materials, either directly or by a process of recycling. The object is to reduce waste to a minimum.

Town Planning

In the process of urban development we have taken into account: the position of the buildings in relation to the sun, the planting of indigenous, low water consumption vegetation, pedestrian precincts, the reduction of motorized traffic and the size of the underground car parks.

Materials and architectural design

As an instance of architectural design, the general distribution systems have been centralized, making them accessible for maintenance and inspection and facilitating ventilation. In the great majority of our housing we have incorporated cross-ventilation and protection against the sun. Special care has been taken with thermal insulation to reduce energy cost, and with soundproofing to increase comfort. Communal flat roofs have also been included.

Among the criteria employed for choice of materials are: quality, durability and minimum environmental impact (for example; Pladur, wood whose felling is regulated, PVC use reduced to a minimum in wiring and mechanisms, high performance watertight boilers…)

Quality and innovation to reduce energy cost

The most up to date systems on the market have been used to reduce energy cost and water consumption. All our housing has solar panels for heating water, taps designed to minimize water consumption and double-flush toilet systems. There are also automatic systems for regulating domestic energy consumption and lighting in public areas. All the rooms are wired for computer connections and intelligent building systems.