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Architecture

Floor plan – examples and what it consists of

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The construction of a house entails all the inherent problems regarding its landscape, cultural, and customary framing. The design of a residential building seeks to address all of these challenges, through various typologies of floor plans that anticipate the future residents’ use and experience. Achieving the user’s identification with their home is a task of […]

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Architecture

Construction supervision – Learn all about it with MJARC Arquitetos

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Construction supervision in architectural projects The execution phase marks the culmination of a multidisciplinary technical process initiated during the design stage. Given the increasing complexity of construction projects, it is essential to ensure specialized oversight to guarantee compliance with the approved project, applicable legislation, and required technical standards. Ask us to help you with the […]

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Architecture

House design – Aspects and phases of design

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Building your dream home starts with a vision — and unfolds into a journey filled with important decisions, emotions, and achievements. It’s much more than choosing materials or drawing floor plans. Designing a house is a technical and creative process that requires planning, expertise, and the right professional guidance. In this guide, we’ll walk you […]

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Efficiency

Energy certification for old houses

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What is energy certification?   Energy certification is a document that assesses the energy performance of a building, giving it an efficiency rating on a scale from A+ (most efficient) to F (least efficient). This process analyses various factors, such as thermal insulation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, type of windows and building materials. […]

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Architecture

Building notice – deadlines and issues to consider

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Urban Development Notices Urban planning operation notices are information panels that must be displayed at the construction site to inform the public and the authorities of the status of the urban planning process. There are two main types: Notice of Urban Planning Operation to be Licensed (appraisal phase) Notice of Approved Urban Planning Operation (execution […]

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Architecture

Building a house Portugal – steps to building your home

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Building a house or a development project is a process that takes time. Before starting your project, you should take into consideration different phases such as the current urban planning regulations (both general and specific to each municipality), public easements, regulations, among others, up until the beginning of the construction of your project. Such as […]

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Architecture

Energy certification – Exemption

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In this article, we will cover what you need to know about the fee exemption at ADENE. 2025. When we talk about the exemption from energy certificates, we refer to the situation where the property owner is exempt from paying fees to the Energy Agency (ADENE) or, in certain cases, is exempt from requesting the […]

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Architecture

Adene Rates 2025 – Energy Certification

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Fees payable to ADENE in force for 2025. We inform you that the fees charged by ADENE for the issuance of Energy Certificates have been reduced (in accordance with Ordinance No. 39/2016 of March 7th). Fees payable to ADENE: Residential buildings: Typologies T0 and T1: €28.00 Typologies T2 and T3: €40.50 Typologies T4 and T5: […]

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Architecture / Exteriors

Portuguese Modern architecture

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Modern Architecture The appreciation of more recent architectural memory is often overlooked, particularly the works usually associated with the so-called “Modern Movement”, which correspond to an abundant period of production that, throughout almost the entire 20th century, gradually marked the shapes of the territory, indifferently going beyond the most specific contexts. The architecture of the […]

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Architecture

Architecture and architect fees in Portugal

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When you start planning a rehabilitation or a new-build project, it’s common to have doubts about an architect’s fees, especially if you want to stick to your budget as much as possible. Familiarizing yourself with an architect’s fees will help you determine the best time to start a renovation project or even a new construction. […]

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