Category: Efficiency

Energy Performance Certificates – ADENE experts

5 de August, 2026 | MJARC

An energy performance certificate is the official document that evaluates a property’s energy performance and assigns it an energy rating on a scale that clearly indicates how efficient or inefficient the building is. In Portugal, this certificate is mandatory in various situations, including property sales, leases, new construction, and specific urban rehabilitation projects. Far more […]

Architecture / Efficiency

2026 ADENE Fees: Energy Certificate Costs in Portugal

3 de August, 2026 | MJARC

The ADENE fees correspond to the registration value of the energy performance certificate on the SCE Portal — Building Energy Certification System (Sistema de Certificação Energética dos Edifícios). These values do not, in themselves, represent the total price of an energy certificate, as the Qualified Expert’s fees and applicable VAT are typically added to the […]

Architecture / Efficiency

Major Global Architecture Events in 2026

15 de January, 2026 | Mjarc

Key Conferences, Biennials, Triennials and Forums The year 2026 stands out as a particularly significant moment for global architecture, bringing together a wide range of international architecture events, congresses, biennials and festivals that address emerging themes such as sustainability, urban development, technology, and innovation in the built environment. Below, we highlight the most relevant events […]

Architecture / Efficiency

Contemporary Architecture: Concept, Characteristics and Key Examples

14 de January, 2026 | MJARC

“The language of architecture is formed, defined and transcended through History together with architectural ideas. In this sense, establishing a universal grammar of architecture is a utopia.”— Manfredo Tafuri, Theories and History of Architecture Contemporary architecture is a constantly evolving form of expression, closely connected to the social, cultural, technological and environmental transformations of our […]

Efficiency

MJARC Architects Obtains LEED Certification and Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Architecture

24 de September, 2025 | Mjarc

Over the years, MJARC Arquitetos has consistently sought to promote sustainable construction in every project, approaching it as a genuine process of continuous improvement. We believe that today’s “best practices” will become tomorrow’s standards, laying a solid foundation for increasingly higher levels of performance.Acreditamos que as “melhores práticas” de hoje se tornam os padrões de […]

Efficiency

Energy certification for old houses

22 de March, 2025 | MJARC

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. […]

Efficiency / Exteriors

Building a House in Lisbon – Licenses, Steps, and Important Considerations

4 de October, 2023 | MJARC

The city of Lisbon, with its rich history, culture, and mild climate, is one of the most desired destinations for living in Portugal. Many individuals and families choose to reside in the Portuguese capital to enjoy all the advantages that this city has to offer. However, constructing a house involves challenges, licenses, and important considerations […]

Efficiency

Make your home efficient and reduce energy consumption

19 de December, 2022 | MJARC

Most buildings in Portugal do not have thermal insulation. If your home dates back to 1990 and has not been renovated, it is possible that it is not insulated. Design your home by reducing your energy consumption needs and use renewable energy sources. Looking for an efficient home? MJARC indicates 8 measures to be […]

Exteriors / Architecture / Efficiency

Sustainable architecture

26 de July, 2021 | MJARC

Sustainable Architecture in Architecture Projects With the Industrial Revolution, more specifically during the present century, we see an increase in power widespread purchase in the population and consequently an increase in energy consumption. This change in habits has led to an increase in consumption of raw materials/energy, launching us into a global environmental crisis impossible […]

Architecture / Efficiency / Exteriors

Green roof for projects

17 de March, 2021 | MJARC

A green roof is also a garden and is increasingly important in minimizing the impact of buildings that have been built or are to be built, thereby minimizing their environmental impact. Integrated into ecological planning and sustainable development strategies, they contribute passively to achieving comfortable environments inside buildings, reducing energy consumption and allowing buildings to […]