In an energy-efficient building, it is not enough for walls, roofs and floors to provide high levels of thermal insulation. The overall performance of the building envelope also depends on how these elements are connected. It is precisely at these junctions that thermal bridges may occur, creating areas where heat flow is greater than through the adjacent surfaces.
The exclusive Casa do Rio Hotel, built in 2014 by rusticasa® on a project by architect Francisco Vieira de Campos, was awarded the prestigious Best of Wine Tourism Award 2018 in the...
Timber can remain in service for centuries when maintained under suitable hygrothermal conditions. Achieving this requires more than simply preventing water ingress: rain, ground moisture, water vapour diffusion and, above all, the transport of humid air through discontinuities in the building envelope must all be controlled.
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