German Technology & Italian Design

Casambiente has established itself as one of the first real estate agencies in Central Italy that specializes in the construction of sustainable or low-energy homes and energy-plus properties. It has taken advantage of its contacts with first rate German companies thus offering a product where German Technology and Italian Design are happily coupled.

Casambiente has been active in Umbria for over 14 years and specializes in the sale and renovation of country properties. With an international and multilingual team (where Italian, German, English, Spanish and Belgian are spoken), Casambiente offers a high level of service and multi-year experience. Since 2007, it has added innovative construction to its growing portfolio.

Casambiente has chosen the highly experienced German timber construction company, "Hausbau Schwarzwälder", to be its partner in the sustainable homes sector. Schwarzwälder ranks as one of the top companies as far as environmentally-friendly and new energy technologies are concerned. They only use wood that originates from the Black Forest and only employ environmentally-friendly building materials. The company specializes in the building of single-family houses (designed by an architect), but also modular houses, extensions and industrial buildings. For further details about our partner, please visit: www.holzhaus-schwarzwaelder.de

We offer experienced architects, construction companies, technicians and interior designers be it in Italy as well as in Germany. Our services can be offered in various languages and several architectural styles are possible.

What Is A Sustainable House?

The concept of a sustainable house aims to optimize the energy consumption of the building, using solar or intrinsic energy and avoiding the use of additional energy. A low-energy home can be built anywhere and in any shape or form; it is adaptable to any style and the owners do not need to restrict themselves in any way. The ideal functionality and the subsequent cost savings are most easily achieved by a simple construction form, an ideal house orientation, excellent insulation and adequate housing technology. Detailed planning and the adaptation of the data are the most important criteria, and the time invested will be paid off by the speedy construction time.

Casambiente specialises in timber-framed building using renewable materials thereby producing a low-maintenance house, as well as contributing towards a low-impact building process by using environmentally-friendly materials.

Choosing a sustainable house is, first and foremost, a choice based on energy-saving principles. At the same time, you are focusing on cost-effectiveness, independence from the energy market and aiming for an all-round healthier living ambience.

Aspects Of Building A Sustainable House

Casambiente's Sustainable House Is Made Of Timber !

We are confronted daily with the shift in our global climate and the direct consequences of rising energy costs. Therefore, a change in our energy habits is, without doubt, necessary as well as a duty. One of the ways in which we can reduce the environmental impact is to build a timber-framed low-energy house.

These houses are built with renewable and eco compatible materials which guarantee a healthier living ambience, a non-traditional heating system, an anti- seismic structure, anti-incendiary materials and high thermal and noise insulation with a greater respect for the environment.

The advantage of such a building type is that if ideal building conditions prevail, the completion of the house is considerably shorter than that of a traditional house.

Advantages of a Sustainable House

• Low energy costs
• Faster construction time thanks to the prefabrication of the structure (a maximum 6 months after obtaining the building permission)
• A healthier living ambience thanks to natural materials and well-engineered techniques (controlled ventilation, heating, ambient humidity)
• Close collaboration between the different craftsmen
• Eco-friendly materials without the use of noxious additives
• Durable materials thanks to the absence of heat bridges and condensation
• The technology of a dry mortar less construction (dry screed and wall and floor elements without plaster), leave a clean construction site and prevent delays due to the long drying periods of the materials

Planning of a Sustainable House

The planning process of building a low-energy home is no different to a traditionally-built home. The main and important difference is the house technology, an area which calls for the close cooperation of the architect and the engineer. It is fundamental to build a functional house, which has been thought through in all of its constituent elements since the idea is to build a house with efficient insulation against the cold and the heat, and a sophisticated house technology that will provide an adequate supply of ventilation.

Individual Projects and Modular Houses

The projects are created individually based on the needs of the client. The construction time is maximum 6 months (from the date of the building permission).

A sustainable house can be built in any kind of style and wherever you want. The owner doesn’t have any restrictions and the planning is exactly as a traditional building project. The client is free to choose to build a customized house, whether or not with an architect of his choice, or to opt for personalizing a Modular House, a "Punkt-Haus" or "T-Haus".

More information about our Modular Houses can be found under "Projects"

More information about Costs and Construction can be found under "Construction & Costs"