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This is a space for information and updating on the our studio activities and goals achieved. In addition, you can find reflections on the themes of architecture, building technology, the evolution of cities and social events, from both an architect's and a citizen's point of view.

Buy House in Sicily – real estate overview

Buy a house in Sicily

A Unique Chance to Invest in Heritage, Lifestyle, and Value Sicily is not just a destination — it’s a crossroad of civilizations, a living museum of architecture and culture, and a land of extraordinary opportunities. With its sun-drenched landscapes, historic towns, and growing appeal among international buyers, the island offers a compelling case for real estate investment in 2025. Whether you’re looking for a country home to restore, a coastal retreat, or a base for a new life chapter, now is the right moment to buy a house in Sicily.

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PASSIONE LIFESTYLE

PASSIONE magazine interview with Max Strano

“SHAPING THE WORLD FOR A BETTER TOMORROW” Architecture is a powerful force that shapes our world and touches every aspect of our lives. It has the potential to create awe-inspiring spaces that connect people and transform communities. From grand public buildings to innovative solutions for complex environmental and social issues, architecture has the power to change how we live, work, and play. Creating great buildings requires visionary designers willing to take on the challenges of creating spaces that are functional, beautiful, and sustainable. With new technologies, materials, and advancements in

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Architecture Expo in Sharjah (UAE)

Bureau69 Architects participated as an exhibitor at the architecture expo in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, organized by Social Net Srl of Italy. The Edilsocialexpo is an international event where some representatives of the Italian architecture, design, and construction industry exhibit their products and services in the United Arab Emirates, and will be hosted each year alternatevely in Italy and UAE. An opportunity for Italian design offices  as bureau69 to get to know new markets and expand our network of collaborations our project portfolio. Bureau69 is always open to

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Nzeb and passive house

Nzeb and Passivhaus standards

WHAT EXACTLY NZEB BUILDINGS ARE? Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) and Passive House (or Passivhaus) are both energy-efficient building standards, but they have different focuses and goals.  In this article we analyse some of the main differences. Energy balance: NZEB aims to achieve a net-zero energy balance, meaning the building produces as much energy as it consumes over a year. This is typically achieved through a combination of energy efficiency measures and on-site renewable energy generation. In contrast, Passive House focuses on minimizing energy consumption for heating and cooling while maintaining

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Passivhaus in Sicily

Passivhaus in Sicily

How to build a passivhaus in Sicily? A few days ago, from a conversation with an architect colleague, the little-treated problem of overheating of buildings in general emerged and how this is a problem that also affects passivhaus built in Sicily and, in general, in locations with a warm climate (as the Mediterranean area). This a theme which, due to lack of due clarification, could support the widespread thesis that passive houses were born and perform better in cold climates and are not suitable for warm and/or Mediterranean climates. Nothing

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casa passiva, passive house

Passive house – A “modern” requirement

The passive house (originally named ‘PassivHaus‘ in German) is a house, or building, capable of covering most of its energy needs by harnessing solar contributions (for heating) and shading elements (for cooling). This, combined with mechanical ventilation systems with heat recovery, high-performance thermal windows, and proper thermal insulation of the envelope, results in extremely low consumption for maintaining the indoor temperature. In recent years, especially since the energy crisis of the 1970s, there has been much talk of NZEB (Near Zero Energy Building) structures. These buildings require a minimal amount

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