ISOVER answers the call for high peforming insulation in a very hot climate. The university campus in Alicante, Spain was building its new laboratories and offices and needed insulation that could provide a cool atmosphere in an area that reaches up to 40 degrees celcius.
The project involved building a research center, with laboratories and offices, on the university campus in Alicante. The site is close to citrus groves, which would be removed to make way for the new buildings. Climatic conditions in the region are extreme, with summer temperatures up to 40°C, little rain, and cold, dry winters. To cope with these conditions, the plan was to reinvent the traditional patio, using the latest technology combined with horticultural techniques used in greenhouses, to regulate the temperature and provide a comfortable internal environment. Ventilation and natural lighting would also be used throughout to improve internal conditions.