What Is An Eco Casa?
The Eco Casa epitomizes the highest, most economical standards and qualities of environmentally friendly living. We carefully construct unique, high quality timber framed homes with our own exclusive eco-friendly devices. These homes are built to YOUR design with our technical advice, help and assistance. There is no single design style that has to be used, your Eco Casa can look modern or traditional according to your own needs and preferences. There can be one price per square metre which includes all the Eco-Friendly devices or clients can select which they need. What ever you want you can have, within the boundaries of your budget.
This Is What Living In An Eco Casa Will Mean To You.
You have a better quality of life. Clean fresh air circulating the wide open plan spaces that will relax your mind and nurture your spirit in tranquil surroundings. To live in an Eco Casa means to live in full synergy with your natural surroundings without having to make concessions to luxury or comfort. Imagine all your rooms will always be at the right temperature that you decide upon, there will be little noise spilling from room to room. Your home is secure and easy to maintain yet clearly providing everything that you need.
You Live In A Better Quality of Building.
An Eco Casa is lighter, stronger, more flexible, more earthquake and fire resistant than a traditional home, it is built to last several generations. We can exceed all International energy and sound ratings. You are also able to use the space within the roof area too, That's up to 70% of your footprint, you can use it for extra bedrooms, a gymnasium, a playroom, a study, in fact, whatever you need can be accommodated.
You Save Money.
Our high quality home cost less to build than the equivalent standards using a traditional construction. Furthermore on-going electricity and water costs are reduced to an absolute minimum without affecting your standard of living.
Smart Design.
Building a smart and desirable living space is the foundation of our business. In our work this means working to use less and to collaborate with the landscape. We also design for longevity, flexibility, and sustainability for a beautiful, joyful, living space. Our homes are so smartly designed for now and the future that you will never want to leave them.
Low Carbon, Green Living.
You have the maximum amount of independence from the electricity and water suppliers and lower your carbon footprint to a minimum. The majority of your heating, cooling and water needs are met with the minimum effect on the environment. The entire home has a positive environmental effect. Eco Casa has been awarded the Platinum Standard by the Green Building Standard authority and was the runner-up in the 2008 AIPP awards. You are now able to live a green, eco-friendly life without making any compromises on comfort.
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1. Eco Casa design is totally flexible, there are no limits to your ideas.
2. Our pre-engineered walls, floors and roof enable the main structure to be completed in just 1 week.
3. There is very little water used in the production of our Eco Casa Structure.
4. We have our own exclusive, energy efficient composite heated floor sections.
5. Our Eco Casa complies with all aspects of ETAG.
6. Internal walls are easily removed, changed or added, there is no fuss or time issue.
7. Doorways and internal walls, are easily changed or added.
8. Eco Casa exceeds the standards laid down by Eurocode 5
9. Decorating is so much faster and less costly too.
10. Eco Casa instal LED and low power lighting throughout.
11. You can have uninterrupted areas with no obtrusive support pillars which enhance the options for quality living, you can choose the furniture layout with so much ease.
12. Echo & reverberation problems are significantly lower.
13. Almost zero drying out = little cracking or disappointment.
14. You can move into an Eco Casa home 13 weeks after the foundation is finished and the base prepared provided the connections for electricity, water and drains are connected, GUARANTEED or your money back!
15. Our designs create a natural airflow preventing interstitial condensation and allows the building to breathe
16. We fit high quality insulation in all external walls + our air gap helps to keep the home cool in Summer and warm in Winter.
17. Eco Casa meets European Technical Approvals CPD: EN 13986
18. Conventional concrete based house interiors suffer from dampness in the total structure as it dries out.
19. Eco Casa homes all include high level DPC protection.
20. Eco Casa construction is possible when imperfect ground conditions are encountered.
21. Pipes and Cables are all accessible in every Eco Casa.
22. Every Eco Casa saves 60% more embodied energy compared to conventional houses.
23. An Eco Casa is the safest construction to be in during an Earthquake.
24. Impact noise within an Eco Casa is very low.
25. Rooms within the roof space can be achieved economically and easily.
26. Eco Casa meets all SAP Energy Ratings
26. Eco Casa meets and exceeds UK Building Regulations, TRADA Standards. British Standard Institute (BS5268), Robust Detail Rules, NHBC & ZURICH 10 year Guarantees.
28. Adverse weather conditions do not affect continuity of work-flow.
29. Each Eco Casa timber frame component is designed and assembled in precise factory conditions.
30. Do it right the first time, price, selection, quality with Eco Casa, nobody else even comes close.
31. The price is from 1,000 Euros to 10,000 Euros a square metre depending on your specification.
*Cost of land not included*
Standard Eco Casa Specification:
The walls comprise of an outer highly insulated almost 300mm thick eco friendly clay brick laid on a damp-proof course, then we instal our 150mm highly insulated inner frame with a 50mm air gap, all mounted on a quality damp-proof membrane.
Inbuilt very high levels of thermal and acoustic insulation.
Our own exclusive under floor heating sections are installed on the ground floors.
Solar-powered heating and cooling with the Award Winning Eco Dan Heat Pump as a back up for space heating and domestic hot water usage.
Windows are top quality Double or triple Glazed PVC U or wood windows with reflectaglas and individual shutters, solar heat gain is therefore properly controlled, contributing to the superb energy efficiency. You can even have Heated Windows installed, these unique windows along with Long wave heating units we supply make your Eco Casa into a totally controlled efficient and healthy home like no other on the planet.
Patio Doors, Same top quality as the windows but with laminated safety glass.
Insulated, individually engineered thermally efficient shutters.
Remote control ceiling fans in the Lounge and master bedroom.
Reversible ceiling fans in all other rooms.
Super efficient independent LED lighting circuit throughout.
Emergency lighting at all strategic points.
Mains powered smoke detectors on each level.
Custom security system with 24/7 remote access.
Independent trip units for all large appliances.
Automatic unattended differential reset after mains failure, no more lost freezer loads.
Specialist energy monitoring system showing usage in power and cost at all times.
Gutters catch rainwater and store in tanks to supplement mains supply.
Recycled grey water will flush toilets, and irrigate the garden and plants.
Reduced water usage appliances and fittings will be installed.
EcoCasa swimming pools are equipped with Heatsavr, this is an invisible liquid pool blanket that greatly reduces heat loss and evaporation from the exposed pool surface, it is made of biodegradable ingredients that form the best barrier to slow the heat and water loss.
All EcoCasa homes have ZELBRITE high performance filtration medium in their swimming pools, this is the finest filtration medium available, it removes chemical contaminants and reduces pool odour, our clients enjoy swimming pool water of visibly superior clarity, sparkle and cleanliness, it is environmentally friendly as there is less water usage (less backwashing), less energy requirement and less chemical usage, the disinfection process is taken care of with our salt production unit, all functioning automatically.
EcoCasa homes have exclusive Ecolite units providing discrete lighting 24 hours a day at true zero cost, never again have trouble finding the telephone/desk in the middle of the night, always on, always working, always there.
Your home will have it's own Comprehensive Title Insurance policy, (includes all legal costs needed to defend any claim that may occur)
A very high quality home with much more comfort and lower utility bills.
Remember, everything matters, there is no longer any need to settle for second best, you can have exactly what you want.
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Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, and is the second largest city in Spain – although many of the Catalan people feel that they are Catalonian, not Spanish. Fear not, most of the citizens of Barcelona speak English; so it’s easy to steer clear of this political hot potato, with no need to wonder whether to attempt your Spanish or not.
Barcelona has a population of over 1 ½ million people, and has one of the largest and most important ports in the Mediterranean ports. Barcelona International Airport is the second largest in Spain, and is easily accessed by flights leaving from throughout Europe.
For football fans, it is well worth the effort to make a trip to the Nou Camp Stadium. The stadium is easily accessible form just about any part of the city, thanks to the expansive and efficient Metro system, and is a truly impressive piece of architecture.
Indeed, Barcelona is a city of myriad dazzling architecture. The Barri Gotic, which means gothic quarter in Catalan, lies at the centre of the city, and has many surviving medieval buildings. In contrast, there are a number of World Heritage sites in Barcelona, produced during the period of ‘modernisme’ architecture (from 1885 – 1950) - more commonly known as the art nouveau movement in the rest of Europe. While you are looking for a property in and around Barcelona, make sure you leave yourself time to have a look at some of these fantastic buildings.
The most famous of these sites is the Sagrada Família, the crazy masterpiece of Gaudi. This cathedral began construction in 1882 – a work that is ongoing! A quirky point of pride with the Catalan, it has to be seen to be believed. Private donation funds the ongoing building work, which may or not finally be finished in 2026!
Being such an important port, Barcelona enjoys the fruits of sea. Sea food, and indeed the cuisine in general is fantastic in Barcelona, so you’ll not struggle to find a good place to eat. Travelling from the UK, and looking for cheap flights online, I found cheap flights to Barcelona at monarch.co.uk.
History, Geography and attractions of Mallorca (Majorca)
Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, and indeed the largest Spanish Island. Mallorca has a truly ancient history. Remains of human habitation from the Palaeolithic period are preserved on the island, meaning that humans have lived there from between 6000 to 8000 years ago. Today the capital of Mallorca is Palma, and this was once a Roman camp. Modern day Mallorca is a popular tourist destination – indeed, the busiest holiday island in Spain - and the island has been developing for tourism since the 1950’s.
As well as beaches, Mallorca has some impressive mountains. The highest accessible peak is Puig de Massanella which reaches 1364m (the highest peak, Puig Major, rises 1445m high but is a military base and out of bounds). Both of these mountains are part of the Serra de Tramuntana, and it is possible to go sightseeing by coach or car, well worth it for some dramatic snaps during your house hunting holiday. If you’re interested in getting active, there are many opportunities for hill walking and hiking in Mallorca.
Weather on Mallorca is pleasant most of the year round, averaging in the mid 20’s (degrees Celsius) between May and October.
Attractions
Near the capital, Palma de Mallorca, is the 14th Century Bellver castle. Bellver Castle imposes itself on the surrounding countryside from on high, and has a rich and often bloody history – it’s worth a visit and an interesting day out.
Inside Palma De Mallorca is the striking La Seu cathedral, and a prime example of Spanish Gothic architecture. Both inside and out, this is an impressive building and a good diversion if you want a day away from the beach.
Away from the capital, try a visit to Alcudia, a Roman walled city that has been restored to pristine condition. A walk through the market within the walls seems like a step back in time, winding through the ancient streets. The ramparts are accessible in a way that simply would not be allowed in the UK, and I found this laid back Spanish approach to Health and Safety somewhat refreshing. Just along the coast, the expansive beach is used by bathers, yachtsmen and windsurfers.
As with looking for cheap flights to Spain generally, I found plenty of cheap flights to Palma on monarch.co.uk.
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