Sacyr's Blog

The San Francisco church in Chile has stood for more than 400 years and has withstood around 15 major earthquakes. The study of such structures can help shape new sustainable and resilient designs. Here we explore how ancient techniques are inspiring modern architecture.

If Mariam Kamara is clear about one thing, it is that buildings should not be defined by Westerners alone. This is why, from her own studio, she designs sustainable structures that seek to pay tribute to traditional African architecture.

As a child, Francis Kéré studied alongside 100 fellow classmates in a hot, concrete classroom with no ventilation or light. Decades later, he would become an award-winning architect, designing his own schools with indirect lighting and the ability to retain fresh air.

The preparation of construction tender conditions and documents using materials with a low environmental impact has not only become a reality, but it gets a better score at tender bids or contract awards.