Question 1

Do you work across the entire Anoia or only in Igualada?

Accepted Answer

We work across the entire county. Our head office is in Sant Cugat, which lets us travel to Igualada and the Anoia municipalities along the A-2 with agility. We have proven experience in the territory and the technical capacity to act in any municipality of the county.

Question 2

Does the industrial heritage of the municipalities affect construction?

Accepted Answer

On plots with an industrial past, yes. Sectors converted to residential use may be listed in the Catalan Inventory of Potentially Contaminated Soils, which requires prior soil characterisation before any demolish-and-rebuild project. We verify this case by case as part of our initial due diligence.

Question 3

What price difference is there between the Anoia and the Vallès?

Accepted Answer

Construction cost is similar. The main difference is land price: the Anoia has clearly more affordable land per square metre than Vallès Occidental or Maresme, making it a viable option for families seeking large plots within a more contained budget.

Question 4

What energy standard do you recommend for the Anoia climate?

Accepted Answer

The moderate continental climate of the Anoia requires a balanced thermal envelope, with particular attention to thermal inertia and summer solar control. The Passivhaus standard and our Eskimohaus® implementation are directly applicable here, with adjustments to insulation thickness and external solar protection.

Question 5

How long does the major-works permit take in the Anoia?

Accepted Answer

Resolution typically takes between 6 and 14 weeks from complete documentation submission, with possible extensions on plots with environmental or industrial constraints.

Passivhaus Construction in the Anoia County