Pasqual Giner on Realistic Energy Efficiency in Architecture

Architect Pasqual Giner argues that energy efficiency in architecture arises naturally from designing with the climate, not against it. In an interview with Diariodesign, Giner explains that features like large overhangs, porches, and solar screens serve both spatial and climatic purposes. His projects in Mediterranean contexts prioritize light and shadow, using natural materials such as lime mortars, stone, and wood for thermal inertia and humidity regulation. Passive strategies include cross ventilation, courtyards, and transition spaces like patios and terraces. Giner cites traditional Mediterranean structures like riuraus as references for generating shade and thermal transition without complex technology. The article features several of his residential projects: Casa Costeres, Casa 111K, and Casa L5, with interiors by Auñón Cabrera and photography by Eugeni Pons, Oleh Kardash, and Sonia Sabnani.