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A natural and mindful alternative
As an alternative to the canonical paths of traditional construction and energy efficiency imposed by legal obligations, Mens sana in casa sana offers an option for those who wish to take a further step towards reducing their ecological footprint and enhancing the healthiness of their environments, choosing to live in a deeper and more conscious way.
Green building and passive houses are options aimed at those who imagine their home not just as a welcoming, efficient, and comfortable place, but as an environment inspired by the rhythms and values of nature.
What does it mean to choose a passive house?
Today, regulations impose increasingly high standards for the containment of consumption, pushing towards buildings defined as NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building), with almost zero energy consumption. Passive buildings represent a further step forward from this obligation, an ambitious choice that looks ahead and does not limit itself to meeting the minimum required parameters. Those who choose this path are willing to invest a little more money to create a bioclimatic, efficient, and intelligent building envelope, designed to minimize energy demand and therefore minimize the use of
A well-designed and constructed passive house is a forward-looking investment towards real energy autonomy because:
It minimizes the energy demand for heating and cooling.
It allows satisfying this minimal demand with small, simple, and unobtrusive systems.
It can reach zero energy consumption by combining the efficiency of the envelope with on-site energy production from renewable sources, such as solar and geothermal.
Natural materials: a choice of values
A second alternative, which responds to the needs of those who wish to construct new buildings or renovate existing ones, respecting legal energy requirements and orienting towards a passive standard, consists of using natural materials. This choice is not only technical in nature but can also represent a true philosophy of life, reflecting specific values such as:
Minimizing the environmental impact of the construction site, favoring renewable, local, and low-energy materials.
Ensuring a healthier indoor environment, capable of facilitating long-term psychophysical wellbeing.
Respecting the values of tradition, especially in the case of restoration and renovation of examples of widespread and vernacular architecture.
Choice of materials:
Choosing wood, raw earth, lime, cork, hemp, straw and generally natural fibers means living in a vibrant space, capable of spontaneously regulating humidity, temperature, and air quality in indoor environments.
An investment and a decisive step towards what many today call "zero footprint", or more simply a way of living that benefits both the inhabitants of the house and the environment that hosts it.
An integrated design capable of combining nature, technology, and well-being
We offer the following services:
Complete architectural design, based on the principles of green building and passive house.
Bioclimatic consulting to ideally integrate the building with the context, analyzing the relationship with the landscape, light, and wind and configuring based on the results orientation, shadows, and openings to reduce the use of active technologies.
Specialized construction management to ensure that every detail is executed with care and consistency.
Selection of the most suitable natural materials for the project, in relation to the climate, budget, and values of the client.
Biophilia principles to create spaces connected to nature, welcoming and regenerative.
Geobiological assessments and corrections inspired by habitat medicine, to ensure a healthy environment even from a subtle energy standpoint.
A customized path, focused on specific values and desires
What we propose is an ideal alternative for those who wish to live in harmony with nature, in a more responsible way and more in tune with their values.
Every project is unique, because it responds to the specific desires of those who dream of a home designed and built following precise values. We support each person in a listening path of their needs and desires, which materializes in the design and support during the realization phase, because we believe that building or renovating one's home is one of the deepest choices one makes in life, and deserves attention, expertise, and dedication.
Our values respect who we are
"Mens Sana in Casa Sana" comes from the experience and vision of architect Beatrice Spirandelli, who grew up among carpenters and winegrowers, bringing with her a deep connection to nature and authentic materials, which has guided her to choose the path of green building, energy efficiency, and sustainable design.
The name "Mens Sana in Casa Sana" reflects a simple and powerful belief: a healthy house is the first step to living well. Natural, healthy, and harmonious spaces can profoundly improve the quality of life for those who inhabit them.
Around this vision, she formed a team of professionals who share the same values, offering clients a concrete and mindful alternative for living in a healthier, more beautiful, and environmentally respectful way.
Every project is a shared journey, in search of spaces that reflect not only the needs but also the deepest values of those who will live in them.
F.A.Q.
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Are natural materials less durable than traditional ones?
Absolutely not. Materials such as wood, compressed straw, adobe, and natural lime can be extremely durable. Some historical examples demonstrate this: adobe houses have lasted for centuries, while wood, if the most suitable species is chosen for the purpose and treated with natural substances, is more durable than other materials, both outdoors and indoors.
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