TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION'S MAJOR QUALITIES
:: THERMAL INSULATION
:: Summertime in Morocco is naturally very hot and the winter months can be surprisingly chilly, especially after sundown. Houses built with traditional materials tend to remain cool in the summer and retain heat generated by heaters and fireplaces, in the winter. This is not only due to the thickness of the walls, but also to the organic quality of their components. Well-insulated carpentry is a must, and inside heating is recommended, but by no means essential.
:: SOUND INSULATION
:: Unlike in cinder block and concrete houses, there is no "echo effect" in stone houses. Furthermore, the thickness of the walls prevents sound from travelling from one room to the next, creating a pleasant, natural quietude.
:: THE NATURAL REGULATION OF HUMIDITY
:: Stone, earth and lime naturally regulate the interior atmosphere of a house, maintaining a pleasant dry/humid balance all year around.
:: THE INHERENT BEAUTY OF NOBLE MATERIALS
:: Whether the stone is left visible or coated with a finish, these houses have nothing in common with cinder block and concrete houses. The thickness of their walls, their organic appearance, their soft angles and all the little imperfections that lend them their traditional charm result in unique houses with true character.
Houses built with natural materials, using traditional techniques, are wonderfully adapted to the environment and climate of Morocco.
:: Summertime in Morocco is naturally very hot and the winter months can be surprisingly chilly, especially after sundown. Houses built with traditional materials tend to remain cool in the summer and retain heat generated by heaters and fireplaces, in the winter. This is not only due to the thickness of the walls, but also to the organic quality of their components. Well-insulated carpentry is a must, and inside heating is recommended, but by no means essential.
:: SOUND INSULATION
:: Unlike in cinder block and concrete houses, there is no "echo effect" in stone houses. Furthermore, the thickness of the walls prevents sound from travelling from one room to the next, creating a pleasant, natural quietude.
:: THE NATURAL REGULATION OF HUMIDITY
:: Stone, earth and lime naturally regulate the interior atmosphere of a house, maintaining a pleasant dry/humid balance all year around.
:: THE INHERENT BEAUTY OF NOBLE MATERIALS
:: Whether the stone is left visible or coated with a finish, these houses have nothing in common with cinder block and concrete houses. The thickness of their walls, their organic appearance, their soft angles and all the little imperfections that lend them their traditional charm result in unique houses with true character.
Each is a unique creation, open to evolution, pleasant to live in, quiet to sleep in and charming to look at.
These houses age gracefully and, with time, acquire the sturdiness and patina of ancient buildings.