Eco Vida Homes

Eco Vida Homes

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Marbella Andalusia / marbella architects specialising in beautiful energy efficient homes designed for Mediterranean living
Eco Vida Homes
Tableros
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Favourite Contemporary Archicture
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Favourite Contemporary Archicture / Favourite Contemporary ArchitectureContemporary Villas Smart, clean, elegant lines. Shaded spaces for outside. living. Every Home is Custom Designed
Favourite Interiors
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Favourite Interiors / Favourite Interiors Interiors Natural light and space Tall ceilings Textures Natural materials
Favourite Classic Villas
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Favourite Classic Villas / Classic Architecture Every Home is Custom Designed. Your Eco Vida Home is worth more: research shows the market will pay up to 30% more for an energy efficient home.
Favourite Gardens
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Favourite Gardens / Fragrant plants can scent you garden and terrace at night? Native species only for zero management? Palm trees Deciduous climbing plants for shade in summer but not in winter? Grapevines, avocados, lemon and orange trees, bananas, figs, almonds, cherries.
Outside Living
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Outside Living / Outside Living Enjoy the gorgeous climate with Shaded terraces Scented plants Pergolas
The Right Spot
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The Right Spot / The Right Spot Balmy evenings for romance Breakfast with the sunrise A quiet spot for contemplation A winter sun trap We create spaces for the different moments of the day.
Swimming Pools
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Swimming Pools / We need to choose the size, depth and the shape, the colour of the tiles and the location of the steps. Some clients like a shelf for sitting on under the water. Others like to insulated the pool, and heat it for autumn for winter swimming. You may want a “Summer house” by the pool or changing rooms for guests.
Outside Kitchens
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Outside Kitchens
Open Plan Living
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Open Plan Living / Some people’s vision includes a big open room for cooking, with a glass of wine and chatting with family and friends, a shaded area for dining al fresco, and a view over the garden, pool, or sea.
Smart Systems
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Smart Systems / Smart Systems Would you like to operate the house from London on your tablet or smart phone: internal air quality, locks, windows, lighting inside / outside, security systems, media (music etc) pool. Would you like a leave the house button, that switches everything off (except the fridge freezer etc) closes and locks everything and engages the active security systems?
Radiant Underfloor Heating
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Radiant Underfloor Heating / Radiant Under floor Heating The ultimate winter comfort. More comfortable than any other heating system because it is like being warmed by the sun.
Solar Hot Water
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Solar Hot Water / It makes perfect sense in the Andalucian sun. Some form renewable energy is obligatory in Spain. It's good for energy efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable living.
Rainwater Harvesting
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Rainwater Harvesting / These can be underground or over ground. They can be connected to automatic irrigation systems to water your garden in summer. Good for energy efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable living.
Grey Water Recycling
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Grey Water Recycling / Re-use your grey water from showers and bathroom for flushing loos and garden irrigation. Good for energy efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable living.
Kitchens
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Kitchens / There are as many fabulous kitchens as there are people to choose them. We support you in your choice of kitchen. “Good taste doesn't exist. It is our taste. We have to be proud of it.” Franco Moschino
Green Roofs
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Green Roofs / They provide very effective thermal insulation Acts as an acoustic muffler: better sound insulation High Durability a green roof protects the damp proof membrane It provides habitat for birds and insects in urban environments It improves local air quality It absorbs and stores rainwater alleviating pressure on urban drainage systems It absorbs heat from sun: reducing heat island effect of urban areas Good for energy efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable living.
Windows
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Windows / Windows are no longer the comfort / energy efficient weak point they once were. Window placement, sizing, and specification are critical to energy efficiency. Glass walls can bring the outside in. Sliding or folding glass walls create flexible inside outside spaces and expand your living room outside. Styling will alter the look and feel of your house so choose with care. Good for energy efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable living.
Flooring
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Flooring / Natural Stone? Wood? Ceramic? Porcelain? Non-slip? “Good taste doesn't exist. It is our taste. We have to be proud of it.” Franco Moschino
Patios
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Patios / Traditionally Andalusian patios are internal courtyards, perhaps with cloisters and a trickling fountain and scented plants, that are cool places to relax in summer. These days there are many variations on the theme.
Extra Insulation
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Extra Insulation / This is the key to comfort and energy efficiency. Your home is warm in winter and cool in summer. Energy bills slashed. We have used rock wool and polystyrene in our buildings. Good for energy efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable living.
Air Source Heat Pump
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Air Source Heat Pump / For hot water and / or space heating. About 4 times more efficient than using straight electricity. So lower electricity bills. And Lower carbon emissions Good for energy efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable living.
Real Fireplace
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Real Fireplace / There’s nothing like real fire as a centre piece to a room. It gives a room a warm homely feeling and a focus. Can be an open log fire, biomass, or gas. It can augment the hot water or under floor heating system.
Photovoltaic Electricity
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Photovoltaic Electricity / Green carbon free energy supplied by nature. Clean, silent, no moving parts, low maintenance. Work with a battery storage system and inverter. Now the “sun tax” is to be repealed can work in conjunction with being on grid. Good for energy efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable living.
Wind Turbines
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Wind Turbines / Green carbon free energy supplied by nature. Work with a battery storage system and inverter. Good for energy efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable living.
Bathrooms
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Bathrooms / There are as many fabulous bathrooms as there are people to choose them. We support you in your choice of bathroom. If it’s possible you might like to situate your bath so you can appreciate a view from the bath. “Good taste doesn't exist. It is our taste. We have to be proud of it.” Franco Moschino
Passive Security
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Passive Security / Gates and fences Security Exteriors Doors Toughened Windows
Active Security
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Active Security / Security Cameras Movement detectors Silent / Audible Alarms Lights
Textures
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Textures / Textures give your home warmth and personality: it should not be an afterthought or something you do at the end. This could be something for a professional interior designer or something you want to have fun with yourself.
Quiet Corners
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Quiet Corners / We create spaces for the different moments of the day. You might like to think of somewhere to sit quietly for moments of contemplation or to read a book. Equally you might like a media room for the TV and films, or a snug with lots of cushions and a real fire.
Living Walls
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Living Walls