Bioclimatic concept redefines high-end projects in Rio | Value properties

Estância Pernambuco, a ten-lot residential complex launched in Jardim Pernambuco, in Alto Leblon, is surrounded by the Atlantic Forest and only a few minutes from the beach. The 11,000 square meter Mozak project will feature high-quality homes designed by Bernardes Arquitetura, all with sea, lake and lake views, as well as access to an eight thousand square meter private forest. Eindhoven: about R$360 million. Seven of the ten lots have already been sold, with prices starting at R$23 million. Delivery is scheduled for 2028.

The bioclimatic concept will be present from the underground park with skylights to the houses with glass facades and canopies. The proposal is to increase natural lighting, control the incidence of sunlight, enhance ventilation and ensure privacy. Integration with the surrounding areas was one of the biggest attractions, according to Muzak’s architect, Mariana Dembar.

“Buyers realize the benefits of living in contact with nature, along with the energy savings generated by natural lighting and air conditioning. There is a purpose and desire to do things differently, with planned and functional integration,” highlights Marianna.

In Ipanema, Balassiano Engenharia and Opportunity FII built residential complexes Vista, Alma, Almar and 786 Prudente, with towers from 18 to 23 floors and the difference: windows in blind gables, previously closed sides. The projects received City Council approval at the time of launch – and were blocked today by the new master plan.

“Opening these windows increases ventilation in the apartments. The glazed sides ensure free views and natural lighting. Thermal and acoustic comfort comes from materials such as glass with UV filter and transparent facades,” says Gabriel Beckley, Balassiano’s new business director.

In Pará, Atto Design by Pininfarina, from ARKT, was born, with the International Healthy Building Certification (HBC) seal, awarded to only 20 buildings in the world. The certification attests to high standards of air quality, natural lighting, humidity, acoustics, temperature, use of non-toxic materials, energy efficiency and environmental integrity. There are 20 units, prices starting from R$20 million, with areas ranging from 452 to 1,100 square metres. PSV Eindhoven is R$650 million.

Among the standards are filtration of all water in the apartment, electrical installations without electromagnetic fields, non-polluting materials, and vertically organized hydraulic pipes. “The seal reflects high contemporary standards, offering not only exclusivity, but a lifestyle focused on health and quality of life,” says Silvia Nogueira, architect at ARKT.

For architect Sergio Conde Caldas, of Opy Soluções Urbanas, the trend of projects adopting architecture integrated with the environment is growing – to the point that in the future this sector may be known as “high bioclimatic standards”.

Projects in his office already follow this logic, such as the 14 architecturally designed wooden houses in Javea. According to him, raw materials common in Europe offer more sustainability, construction efficiency, better thermal and acoustic performance and architectural versatility.