{"id":5095,"date":"2025-07-09T12:15:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T10:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecohabitats.cat\/breathable-materials-why-we-choose-natural-wood-ceramics-and-ecological-insulation\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T10:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:56:39","slug":"breathable-materials-why-we-choose-natural-wood-ceramics-and-ecological-insulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecohabitats.cat\/en\/blog\/breathable-materials-why-we-choose-natural-wood-ceramics-and-ecological-insulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Breathable materials: why we choose natural wood, ceramics, and ecological insulation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthy construction starts with choosing well <\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we talk about bioconstruction, we often think about design, orientation, or energy saving. But there is a fundamental starting point: <strong>the materials.<\/strong><br\/>At Ecohabitats, we work with a clear premise: everything that is part of the constructed space <strong>must contribute to health, durability, and low environmental impact.<\/strong> This applies to both homes and commercial premises, from a centuries-old farmhouse to a penthouse in the heart of the city. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural wood without synthetic varnishes<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wood, when used well, is one of the noblest and most sustainable materials. We use woods such as Iroko, both outdoors and in interior furniture, <strong>without industrial varnishes<\/strong> that emit volatile compounds. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<br\/><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ecohabitats.cat\/proyecto\/diputacio-400\/\" data-type=\"proyecto\" data-id=\"319\">See terrace in Diputaci\u00f3 415<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ecological insulation: rock wool, cork, and more<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good insulation is key to thermal comfort, but also to health. We opt for natural solutions such as <strong>rock wool<\/strong>, cork, or vegetable fibers that allow the <strong>wall to breathe<\/strong>, prevent condensation, and do not emit toxins. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<br\/><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ecohabitats.cat\/proyecto\/sor-eulalia-d_azinzu-5\/\" data-type=\"proyecto\" data-id=\"688\">See renovation in Sor Eul\u00e0lia d\u2019Azinzu 5<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceramics, dry stone, and mineral mortars<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of synthetic or plastic coatings, we apply <strong>traditional ceramics, lime mortars, natural stone<\/strong>, and silicate paints. These materials regulate humidity, do not generate electrostatic charges, and are compatible with old structures. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<br\/><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ecohabitats.cat\/proyecto\/masia-manresa\/\" data-type=\"proyecto\" data-id=\"747\">See project in Mas\u00eda Manresa<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Durable, repairable, and non-toxic finishes<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The materials we choose are designed to last and, if necessary, to be repaired. We are committed to <strong>continuous surfaces without PVC, solid wood carpentry furniture<\/strong>, and easy-to-maintain solutions, especially in high-traffic spaces such as offices or stores. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<br\/><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ecohabitats.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Proyecto-Veritas-Glories-Destacada.webp\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1101\">See Veritas stores in La Maquinista and Gl\u00f2ries<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials that breathe, spaces that care<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each material we incorporate into a project leaves a footprint. Our choice starts from a technical analysis, but also from a responsibility to the environment and to those who will inhabit the space. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>Because a good design cannot be sustained without <strong>materials that respect the body, the air, and the passage of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you planning a renovation and don&#8217;t know where to start?<br\/>At Ecohabitats, we help you choose the right materials for a healthier and more durable home.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em> Do you have a project and want to renovate it sustainably?<br\/><\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecohabitats.cat\/en\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"32\">  Write to us and we will advise you from the perspective of bioconstruction.  <\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A tour of the materials we use at Ecohabitats to ensure interior health,<br \/>\ndurability, and low impact. 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