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Hi there! I’m Paloma, an architect specialising in environmental comfort and bioclimatic design, and this is my space to share everything I learn about creating buildings that work in harmony with climate.
Whether you’re an experienced architect, curious student, or professional interested in sustainability, my goal is to make bioclimatic knowledge more accessible and practical.
Analyses, insights and applied knowledge
Understanding Climate Change Impacts on the Built Environment
Climate Change impacts are more present now than ever before. These impacts are widespread, from accelerating sea-level rise threatening coastal communities to shifting weather patterns affecting rainfall cycles, temperature increases, agricultural productivity, and biodiversity. For the construction sector, these transformations present unique challenges that demand urgent and strategic climate adaptation in construction. Direct Impacts of…
CFD Simulation for External Natural Ventilation
Mastering the use of CFD simulation (Computational Fluid Dynamics) in architectural and urban projects allows detailed insight into the complex interaction of breezes and winds as they navigate through buildings, streets, and natural barriers. Urban wind patterns are anything but predictable, diverted and redirected by the countless forms of the built environment. Professional wind analysis…
What are the Green Building Certifications?
The drive towards greener practices in the construction sector has led to an increase in the prevalence and importance of sustainable building certifications. These certifications do not just serve as a seal of ecological credentials for construction projects, but also as a roadmap for incorporating sustainable practices from the ground up. They are indicators that…
The Role of the Sustainability Consultant in the Built Environment
The role of the sustainability consultant in civil construction is fundamental. Sustainability consultants, also known as environmental consultants in civil construction, are becoming increasingly essential in projects that seek not only to comply with environmental regulations, but also to innovate in sustainable construction and create healthier environments and cities to live in. As an architect…
Daylight & Sunlight Studies
In my journey through environmental design, I have understood how important natural lighting studies are in sustainable construction and how great an impact proper natural lighting has on occupants’ well-being. Studies suggest that natural light has been shown to improve mood, increase productivity and even regulate sleep patterns. This aspect highlights the importance of integrating…
Cobogó: A Versatile Element In Sustainable Construction
Origins and Evolution of Cobogó Cobogó played a fundamental role in the narrative of Brazilian modernist architecture. Created in the 1920s in Brazil by three engineers, Amadeu Oliveira Coimbra, Ernest Boeckman and Antônio de Góis, these perforated elements became icons of design and functionality in construction. Intrinsically linked to the cultural and architectural advances of…