Bioclimatic Houses (4). Wet patios.

Bioclimatic houses, wet gardens.

We continue committed to transmitting strategies bicoclimatic architecture to create houses that take advantage of the natural conditions of their environment to promote energy savings and be more sustainable. In previous posts we talked about the orientation of the house and how to ventilate them in a natural way, today we are also going that way but with a charming idea of plant trees around our houses, preferably in the north, but in reality it can be where you have space and you like it.

The trees give shadow and further they cool the place because through their perspiration they evaporate water, on the other hand, during winter they are a barrier that avoids the passage of cold winds that dominate during this season of the year. According to studies carried out by specialists in bioclimatic architecture, planting trees near houses could represent a saving between 15 and 40 percent of energy consumption we need to maintain a comfortable temperature inside the house.

But since you don't want to plant trees for your grandchildren to enjoy, it is best to plant species of rapid growth and fallen Leaf that have a large glass in summer, provide shade and freshness and that lose the leaves in winter allowing the passage of natural light inside the house. For you to use them efficiently, you should know how tall they will grow to measure if they will offer shade to the second floor of the house, if any.

It is difficult to recommend specific species because their suitability will depend on each locality, its climate and orography. It is best to consult a nursery near. What can be said are a couple of common sense things. They must be species whose roots do not grow too much and endanger the integrity of the house. Depending on your fondness for plants, you should choose one whose care suits your taste and time available and remember that you must water, spray and fertilize them so that they grow strong and healthy.


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