Sustainable construction & living
Cavo fregada Habitations
Living in harmony with nature
Cavo Fregada’s philosophy centers on a firm dedication to environmental and social responsibility, striving for sustainable development in sync with nature and local communities.
Aligned with these core values, our properties are crafted to promote sustainable living through energy conservation, water efficiency, reduction of CO2 emissions, enhanced indoor air quality, and responsible resource management. Cavo Fregada Residences adhere to the highest benchmarks of sustainable building design, construction, operation, and lifestyle.
With a focus on minimizing the overall environmental impact, each residence’s design, construction, and operation must meet Greece’s new energy performance regulation (KΕΝΑΚ) standards for Energy Class A buildings.
- Green roofs and pools provide natural cooling and reduce heat islands
- Local materials
- Limitations on plot’s hardscaped areas
- Permeable spatial design that offers natural ventilation
- Use of certified materials
- Ample natural light
- Photovoltaic panels
- Solar water heaters
- Infrastructure for electric car chargers
- Bioethanol fireplaces
- Automation systems that offer operational efficiency and comfort and also optimize energy performance (e.g. KNX, BMS, SCADA systems technology)
Retaining walls and blankets (geotextiles, etc.) on steep slopes; control of run-off direction and velocity; protection of storm sewer inlets.
Revegetation of disturbed construction site.
Minimum impact using indigenous plant species, retaining forest areas, avoiding use of invasive plants.
Engagement of companies that haul, collect and process recyclable debris from construction projects.
Use of wood products solely from certified and responsibly managed forests.
Use, wherever possible, of locally sourced building products and materials to reduce transportation.
Use, wherever possible, of products made from recycled materials.
Use, wherever possible, of materials able to regenerate themselves in 10 years or less.
Optimal building insulation, insulated glazing, waste heat recovery and reduction of air leakage.
Green roofs and shaded hardscapes to reduce cooling loads and heating of the environment.
Preference for natural ventilation and evaporative cooling, as far as possible, over mechanical ventilation and air conditioning.
Use of appliances and mechanical installations with green certification; insulation of ducts and reduction of leakage.
Minimization of upward light; use of shielded outdoor fixtures, motion sensors/timers; lowering of illumination to safe levels.
Use, wherever possible, of energy from sustainable and renewable resources.
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Natural views that promote well-being
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Minimal and Modern Design Blended with natural elements
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Natural views that promote well-being
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