The Master in Advanced Ecological Buildings and Biocities (MAEBB) postgraduate program is an 11-month immersive academic program focused on learning how to design and build a new generation of buildings and cities to respond to the planet’s emerging climate challenges. The program is carried out in Valldaura Labs, in Barcelona, a 135 He property located in the Collserola forest. Here, students will live and work surrounded by nature while using the most advanced technologies and design techniques in the pursuit of what is also IAAC’s long term initiative, to create self-sufficient and ecological environments.
BIOBASE(D) is a forest management and research center in the Pyrenees, dedicated to preventing forest fires through sustainable forestry and education. The building’s design responds to the local climate, highlights the potential of timber as a construction material, and offers visitors and staff a unique experience in this remarkable forest basecamp. Committed to sustainability and self-sufficiency, … Read more
Introduction: A Water-Smart Timber Research Center The NEST Timber Research Center in Sant Adrià del Besòs, Barcelona, is redefining sustainable water management in urban developments. Designed as an innovative hub for timber research and ecological design, N.E.S.T is focused on material exploration and creating a circular water system that maximizes efficiency, reduces waste, and integrates natural treatment solutions. Water is … Read more
Site Context This project, titled Tree Line, is a factory located in Solsona, Spain that produces 20,000 m3 of lumber each year. Halfway between the Pyrenees and Barcelona, it’s one of the middle steps in the process of obtaining wood in Barcelona, the next step being giving planks to the next door CLT production factory. … Read more
Objective – To understand the impact of good water management strategies, implemented during the initial phase of any architectonic project, on the ecological footprint and the resilience of the corresponding infrastructure. – To select the optimal water management strategy for the project, taking into consideration the specific climatic conditions and plot characteristics. Location Program & User Breakdown Water … Read more
The boutique CLT Factory in Solsona consists of a large 40.000sqm factory volume and a tarraced roof that accommodates offices, amenities, green spaces and the covered living area. Within the context of Catalonia that has been grappling with severe drought conditions over the past few years, leading to significant water scarcity issues, a special focus … Read more
