Laboqueria
Arquitectura

Bioclimatic design

Bioclimatic architecture to boost communities

Architecture is undergoing a profound transformation. In a context marked by climate change, rising energy costs, and the need to rethink how we live, bioclimatic design is becoming a key tool for creating the spaces of the future: healthier, more efficient, and more connected to their surroundings.

At Laboqueria Arquitectura, we apply the principles of bioclimatic architecture to all our projects, integrating sustainability, material health, and community well-being as inseparable elements of the architectural process.

 

House 5102

Property renovation of a house in Barcelona

At Laboqueria Arquitectura we understand rehabilitation and renovation as an opportunity to transform existing homes, highlighting their heritage, history and urban context, while improving the quality of life and energy efficiency of the interiors.

House 5102, located in the dense fabric of Barcelona, ​​is a clear example of this philosophy. The intervention starts from the conservation of the heritage facade, which maintains the memory of the original building and dialogues with the new interventions, establishing a balance between preservation and innovation.

Energy efficiency

Transforming homes towards a sustainable future

Energy efficiency is about rethinking how we live, how we build, and how we share resources. For this reason, it has become one of today’s greatest challenges. At Laboqueria Arquitectura, we develop projects for sustainable buildings, energy-efficient homes, and energy rehabilitation initiatives. Our approach combines a comprehensive vision of sustainable architecture with solutions tailored to each urban or rural context.

Repoblem

Cycle on Housing and Social Rights at the URV

Cicle habitatge drets socials URV

On October 30th, our partner Ricard Grau, from Laboqueria Arquitectura, took part in the Cycle on Housing and Social Rights organized by the Rovira i Virgili University (URV). During the session, we shared our understanding of architecture as a tool for social transformation, presenting some of the research projects we are developing at the studio: Repoblem, Territori de Vincles, and Redó.

Cicle habitatge drets socials URV

Sustainable Architecture

A practical guide to live better with less impact

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In a context of climate crisis, rising energy costs, and a loss of social cohesion, sustainable architecture is no longer a trend but a necessity. At Laboqueria Arquitectura, we work to demonstrate that another way of building and living is possible: one that is more respectful of the environment, healthier for people, and more deeply rooted in the land.

Our methodology integrates elements such as environmental sustainability, the health of materials, energy efficiency, and social impact, thus generating housing, renovation, and new construction projects with a cooperative and flexible vision.

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Casa Palau

Energy rehabilitation of single-family homes in Vallès

At Laboqueria Arquitectura, we are committed to a new way of living — more efficient, healthy, and respectful of the environment. Our work in the energy rehabilitation of single-family homes in Vallès aims to give a second life to existing houses, improving their energy performance and comfort without losing their essence.

Arquitectura y Diseño

Sustainable housing renovations in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area

Reformes sostenibles d'habitatges a l’Àrea Metropolitana

At Laboqueria Arquitectura, we are very pleased to announce that we have been included in the Professionals Guide of the Obras Maestras, Special Renovations issue of the prestigious magazine Arquitectura y Diseño, among the top architectural studios in Spain.

This recognition places us alongside prominent references such as Darro 18 Arquitectos, Estudio Ricardo de la Torre, Lizarriturry Tuneu, Sanmartin Guix, Dom Arquitectura, Estudio Vilablanch, Mar+Ask, Septiembre Arquitectura, Düem Studio, Iker López Estudio, Nhoma Estudio, Turull Sørensen, Durietz Design & Development, Piano Piano, and Vora.

Reformes sostenibles d'habitatges a l’Àrea Metropolitana

La Vanguardia

Protecting Rural Catalonia

The Parliament of Catalonia has approved the Statute of Rural Municipalities, a law that recognizes the value of small villages and aims to curb their depopulation through concrete measures such as tax benefits, bureaucratic simplification, and urban planning support tailored to their specific needs. According to an article published in La Vanguardia on July 17, 2025, this legislation will benefit 608 rural municipalities, acknowledging the need for a differentiated approach to preserve the territory and rural life.

La Traginera

Guia de la Llogatera en Perill

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The Guide for Tenants at Risk is now available, a practical tool to defend tenants’ rights. This guide provides clear answers to over 160 common questions about housing: how to find an apartment, what to ask the real estate agency, how to negotiate a contract or request extensions, among others.

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Social Economy

Ponent Fest

On Saturday, April 5th, we participated in Ponent Fest, a fair of social and transformative economy, in Tàrrega. From Laboqueria Arquitectura, it was a true pleasure to be part of this gathering full of initiatives committed to the territory, sustainability, and social justice. We shared ideas and experiences about housing access models such as urban masoveria, housing cooperatives, and other alternatives that put life at the center.