Natural House / Ideo arquitectura

Hemp. The house is 200 years old and suffered from a huge problem of rising dampness. After evaluating options, we took a risk and decided to use it. We are pioneers in the islands in the use of hemp, and we hope to be an example for other architects. As we know, in Mallorca, and in almost all of Spain, this material has not yet been worked on due to ignorance and lack of companies that manufacture it (in 1961 the United Nations prohibited its cultivation, now lifted). However, we knew that it is suitable for areas with high ambient humidity such as the island since the hygrothermal regulation caused by this material increases comfort and saves energy.

Natural House / Ideo arquitectura
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  • architects: Ideo arquitectura
  • Location: Carrer Monges, 15, 07640 Ses Salines, Illes Balears, Spain
  • Project Year: 2021
  • Photograph: Salva López
  • Area: 250.0 m2

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