Sustainable homes

Thinking of buying a prefabricated house in Portugal? From choosing the right plot to understanding the cost and financing options, here’s everything you should know before making the move.

If you're thinking about investing in property or already living in Portugal, you’ve likely noticed a growing focus on sustainable living and green development.

What’s happening with sustainable living in Portugal is more than just a passing phase. It's genuinely becoming part of the culture now, popping up in the cities as much as it is in rural communities.

Luxury modular homes are fast becoming a smart choice for those who want a more sustainable lifestyle without compromising on design, comfort or quality.

Today we're opening the doors to one of Portugal's most spectacular homes. We're travelling to the Algarve to discover this incredible home that perfectly balances sustainability, luxury, and nature. It is an eco-friendly house with a garden that features a swimming pool, a pond, and even a waterfall.

It's called Villa Magna and it's an  eco-resort located in Porches, in the Algarve, made up of 62 flats - with studio and one-bedroom types - located in self-sustainable buildings. At stake is a 25 million euro investment by property developer Livingroup.

Guimarães is preparing to welcome a new property megaproject, which will be developed using the hybrid construction model.

The current macroeconomic environment is challenging, characterised by still high inflation and high interest rates that affect the profitability of businesses. But in this uncertain context, investing in the property market may even be the first line of defence to protect capital.

The O'Living residential development, developed by Mexto Property Investment (Mexto) and signed by the Saraiva e Associados architecture studio, is attracting many Portuguese buyers.

WellBe, a new sustainable office project in Parque das Nações, is due to open at the end of 2024 and is expected to accommodate around 3,200 people.

For a long time, art and design were based on a concept that has conditioned many human creations: the atrocious fear of emptiness, of clean, blank space. And this is something you can see if you look at any art or design history book.

A Cottage is a small country house, usually located in rural areas or next to nature. Cottages usually have a cosy and rustic style, with materials such as wood and stone predominating in their construction.

Every Wednesday we present a hotel with charm. And this time to discover the first hybrid construction hotel in Portugal.

Sustainability and efficiency are the two words gaining weight in the property and construction industry. And under that premise Keep was born. Founded by David Taranilla, the company offers 100% customisable industrialised housing from €149,000.