Simbionte house: Architecture in wood proximity
Simbionte house is an innovative cohousing, a collective space that combines living and working in perfect harmony with its surroundings. It was manufactured in wood, this house puts into practice the notion of symbiosis, integrating bioclimatic design and natural materials to create an artefact that interacts with the environment as a living being.
Chestnut wood: proximity and sustainability
The structure, insulation, windows and exterior finish of the Simbionte house has been built without resorting to plastic materials or artificial seals, opting for wood as the protagonist. The chestnut wood from Siero Lam stands out for being a local, sustainable and perfect material for outdoors. This choice reinforces the sustainability commitment and also brings a warm and natural character to the design.
A fusion with the environment
The house incorporates our chestnut wood cladding, which also extends up to the roof in the form of tongue and groove slats on wooden battens of copper-treated pine. This technical and aesthetic solution turns the roof into a ‘fifth cladding, a walkable place that invites direct connection with nature.
A model of bioclimatic construction
Every detail of the Simbionte house has been designed to maximise energy efficiency and integration with the environment. This construction demonstrates that it is possible to build sustainable spaces
Architecture Studio: Jesús Ágreda + Susana Velasco Arquitectos
Location: Sierra de Guadarrama, Madrid
Date: 2023