Transforming Urban Spaces into Healthy and Sustainable Environments Biophilic design is a proposal that, beyond being a mere style or trend, corresponds to a way of understanding architectural development towards a more sustainable and mindful future. Its ultimate goal is to reconnect people with their environment by introducing elements of nature, both visual and non-visual,…
More Sustainable, Efficient, and Automated With the arrival of the new year, get ready to turn your home into a more comfortable, efficient, and sustainable space with simple and practical goals. Integrated Sustainability: Start by reducing the use of plastics in your home and embracing more sustainable practices. Switch to LED bulbs to save energy…
Sustainable Christmas, from the tree to the gifts In these emblematic times of the year, when the streets are filled with lights and our homes are infused with magic, we share the excitement and the desire to transform our homes into welcoming havens imbued with the famous Christmas spirit. Adorning the Christmas tree, decorating the…
Sustainability as a priority in the home of GENERATION Z Sustainability awareness, along with the use of technology, is one of the most distinctive features of Generation Z compared to previous generations. However, the feasibility of incorporating this philosophy into daily life depends to a large extent on the economic possibilities of each individual. In…
Experts reflect on Generation Z and their approach to housing at Cosentino City Barcelona Barcelona, June 15, 2023. Cosentino City Barcelona has held a talk-colloquium on Home Z with the participation of experts in design, architecture, and art. The session was organized by the Silestone Institute, which has prepared the report “Hogar Z. The home…
A report by the Silestone Institute outlines the trends for the coming years Homes recover their role as shelters from permanent exposure to social media but are also transformed into an environment that accumulates, offers, and displays experiences. Housing types and property, style and design, technology integration, sustainability, and the importance of the kitchen space…
The climate change that the planet is undergoing is becoming increasingly evident and is also being felt in our homes. We are faced with the need to react to climate change and it is urgent to act through the energy rehabilitation of existing homes and buildings. It is estimated that only 5% of our buildings…
New structures, designs and surfaces to accommodate gardens, plants and orchards at home Barcelona, April 13, 2022 – Nature integrated into homes is the extension of a human concern that has been spreading unchecked for years. An upward evolution that is related to the drive for contact with natural life. Every living green detail at…
The Silestone Institute is extending its scope to other rooms in the home, Its activity now revolves around four pillars: sustainability, wellness, innovation and design. To adapt its image to this change, a restyling process has been carried out. Barcelona, October 20, 2021. The Silestone Institute, a benchmark platform for research and dissemination of knowledge…
On the occasion of World Environment Day, June 5, it is a good time to refresh and update concepts about this approach. Eighty per cent of Spaniards are aware of the importance of sustainability, while only 10% of households meet all sustainability criteria. four out of ten households surveyed have made renovations to their home…