Building in Tiana, Passivhaus in the ultra-premium Maresme

Why build in Tiana now

Tiana is a municipality of close to nine thousand inhabitants located just above Badalona, on the southern edge of the Maresme. Its small scale and the proximity to the Parc de la Serralada de Marina have preserved a low-density single-family residential profile that is unusual in municipalities so well connected to Barcelona. The direct exit onto the C-31 and the proximity to the Badalona metro place it fifteen minutes from the city centre.

The residential market is concentrated in plots usually between 600 and 2,000 m², with detached typologies and a topography that ranges from gentle to pronounced. The families who choose Tiana value the combination of village scale, quick access to the metropolitan area and direct contact with protected land. The plan is demanding on landscape integration, which conditions any residential project in the municipality.

We have not yet built within Tiana itself. We have in Premià de Dalt, Argentona and Llavaneres, with the same teams that would work here.

Cases in the area

No direct project in Tiana yet. The nearest cases are along the Maresme corridor and in Argentona, with consolidated site logistics across the whole comarca.

1. K-PREMIA | Premià (10 km) Coastal Maresme residential case. View the project

2. K-ARGENTONA | Argentona (15 km) Single-family Passivhaus home in the inland Maresme. View the project

3. K-LLAVANERES | Sant Andreu de Llavaneres (18 km) Passivhaus on a plot with sea views. View the project

4. K-MARISTANY | Maresme north (area) A coastal reference with a high-performance envelope system. View the project

Our site logistics in the Maresme is well established. The systems, materials-transport and technical-monitoring teams operate in Tiana with the same level of control as in municipalities with a direct case.

Residential areas of the municipality

OLD CORE concentrates the most consolidated fabric with multi-family between party walls and moderate-sized single-family homes. CAN GAIETÀ and EL DAU are hilltop residential sectors with large plots, open perspectives and very low density. CAN MATAS retains a calm residential character with consolidated vegetation and plots that usually have direct or nearby contact with protected land. SANT CEBRIÀ is a transition sector with detached typologies and good connection to Badalona via the C-31.

Frequently asked questions

Do you work regularly in Tiana?

We do not yet have a direct case in Tiana, but we work regularly in the Maresme: K-Premià at ten kilometres, K-Argentona, K-Llavaneres. Our site logistics in the comarca is consolidated and the municipality is perfectly accessible for our team.

What minimum plot does the Council require in Tiana?

It depends on the sub-area. For detached single-family, usually between 600 and 1,200 m², with sectors reaching 2,000 m². Plots bordering the PEIN may have more restrictive parameters. The specific urban-planning record defines the exact applicable parameter.

How does proximity to the PEIN affect my project?

It depends on the exact position of the plot. Plots bordering or close to the PEIN have specific restrictions on volume, materials and finishes. Landscape justification is common and the permit timeframe can be extended.

How long does the building permit take in Tiana?

The decision usually takes between 8 and 16 weeks from the complete submission of the documentation, with the possibility of extension if sectoral consultations are involved, which are quite common in this municipality.

Can a Passivhaus be built while respecting the landscape restrictions?

Yes. The Passivhaus system is independent of the exterior formal expression. We adapt volumes, materials and finishes to the requirements of the POUM and the landscape integration the municipality requires, while keeping certifiable energy performance.

Building in Tiana with a team that already knows the Maresme

If you are considering building in Tiana, we can accompany you from the plot-search phase through to handover. Our experience in the comarca covers detached single-family homes, sloping-site projects and cases with landscape integration close to protected land.