abr 17, 2019 – can arabí and the importance of passive solar design

in a counter clock to finish the details of the pergolas that will form the sun protection of can arabí, so important for its west orientation. we have developed very light pergolas, inspired by the provençal tonnelle, covered with esparto shutters that will then be covered by the climbers. this ensures efficient shading to the west to meet the requirements of the technical code and allows the buganvilia, bignonia and honeysuckle to go rooting.