Godiva House, Estoril, Portugal. Architect: Empty Space Arquitectos, 2012. General outside view from the garden.

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The high energy requirements to which this building is exposed, led by the architect use of new construction technologies, associated with the application of the latest techniques of alternative energy production. Certification of Energy Performance and Indoor Air Quality - "A+ Passive thermal solutions: Thermal Insulation on the outside; correction of thermal bridges from foundation to roof; frames with a high coefficient of thermal break; double glazing with thermal break and UV filters. Active thermal solutions: HVAC system and thermal sanitization had as a pre-requisite for their design, the use of renewable energy.

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