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The Pursuit of Green Buildings Design in Crete.
Sustainable design is a buzzword that has already infiltrated many architectural practises and construction firms around the world. Architects are challenged not only in producing designs and proposals that excel in function and purpose, but also in being able to design, propose, deliver and implement integrated solutions that take into account land use, energy consumption and eco-friendly property maintenance practises.
At ARENCOS, we consider how all parameters of a building’s architectural, structural and engineering design synergistically work to meet the needs of property owners, inhabitants and the environment.
We believe that this philosophy can be successfully achieved, by integrating our total architecture ideas with technical excellence and smart custom-made solutions.
Responsible, ethical and responsive; constant and courageous; autonomous and innovative. We are looking for exceptionality.
Our Philosophy
Biophilic Design in Architecture:
The Cretan Nature Meets Concrete
The variety of architectural and engineering design solutions and their compliance with the Greek Building Codes and Global Engineering Standards incited a lot of challenges. Often, engineers and architects strive to preserve the aesthetics of housing appearances and fail to fulfill a client’s need.
Compared to commercial buildings, the residential design must allow for full integration at all levels of inhabitants’ lives. Moreover, due to excessive energy consumption during the construction and maintenance of a residential project, project design and management must be sustained. For instance, demand for water is outstripping supply in Crete and climate change is making it worse.
Thus, to successfully integrate our sustainable design principles in our projects, an optimal balance between sustainable housing, technologies integration and customer satisfaction is required. Likewise, we focus with determination on the sustainability of our design towards:
- Energy and Water consumption reduction
- Using local environmentally friendly materials
- Waste Recycling improvement
- Optimized Position and Orientation of the Property
- Enhance Indoor Environmental quality
- Optimize Operational & Maintenance practices
Biophilic Design Dossier
ARENCOS Biophilic Design Dossier is a collection of resources to assist property owners explore biophilic design and promote human-nature connection in the built environment.
The dossier provides help, guidance, motivation, and support for key features and practices from introducing biophilic design to construction materials, to the energy saving planning and design, all the way through construction and well-being.
The Biophilic Design Dossier includes: Essentials of biophilic design, success stories, lessons learned, biophilic design guidance, biophilic design map, biophilic design activities and handbook, risks to avoid and opportunities to proceed.
Exploring the Complex Challenges Around the Sustainable Built Environment.
Today sustainability and biophilic design in the construction sector has become one of the most important topics within research and buildings design. At ARENCOS we implement and integrate sustainable design principles to optimize construction links and to minimize the impact of buildings on the natural environment of Crete, while ensuring that the quality of buildings is not affected.
Our research focuses on the interactions and synergies between structures, human beings, and the environment to improve the performance of buildings, minimize waste, and create healthy, safe, comfortable and practical spaces.
Transform your buildings into high-performing assets.
Among others, we conduct dedicated research on:
- Location
- Size
- Orientation
- Local Materials
- Recycled Materials
- Insulation
- Air Sealing
- Windows & Doors Selection
- Sustainable Materials
- Energy Star Appliances
- LED Lighting
- Water Conserving Fixtures
- Efficient HVAC
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Rain Water Collection
- Solar Hot Water
- Intelligent Planting
Functionality. Practicality. Sustainability. Inclusivity.
Using our critical thinking, knowledge, motivation and passion to deliver lasting value for our projects– that’s our approach to sustainability. We have the motivation to do it, and we believe we have the responsibility to do it. It’s that simple.
PHCC is an architectural and engineering philosophy for zero-carbon buildings in Crete, Greece.
Our expertise spans carbon, water, waste and energy saving, planning and management skills ranging from project construction and advisory services to sustainable infrastructure and net-zero.
Creating Lasting Value
Following state-of-the-art sustainable design concepts and using eco-friendly materials for our construction projects in Crete, not only reduces the impact of the properties on the environment, but also provides our clients more freedom to experiment with designs and concepts that highlight creativity, function, innovation, and wellbeing.
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Meet the Team
Maria Gkika
Senior Civil Engineer - Founder & Owner
Stelios Ilias Mpaladakis
Civil Engineer
Christina Nianiou
Senior Architect
Stavros Thomas
Senior Wind Energy Engineer
Maria Maridaki
Renovation Design & Property Management
Erasmia Skartsila
Architect
Gregory Petrakis
Senior Electrical Engineer
Dimitris Papadakis
Rural & Surveying Engineer
Aristidis Vittorakis
Senior Civil Engineer (Structural)
Helena Willson
Customer Inquiry Specialist
Carol Ann Reed
Interior Designer - Architect
Dimitra Rousou
Associate, Senior Talent Acquisition Professional
Ioanna Pateraki
Mechanical Engineer
Nikos Spiridakis
Topographer
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