Nurture-AD
Architecture  
Passive House Design

Sustainable, bioclimatic and energy-efficient architecture — nZEB and Passive House design focused on comfort, health and wellbeing.



Certified Passive House Designer, with three Passive Houses successfully certified in Portugal.

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Sustainable Architecture and Passive House Projects in Portugal

What is a Passivhaus?

Passive House is a high-performance building standard that combines exceptional energy efficiency, year-round thermal comfort and good indoor air quality. It supports health and wellbeing while keeping energy demand and operating costs low.

Energy efficient

Passive Houses allow for space heating and cooling related energy savings of up to 90% compared with typical building stock and over 75% compared to average new builds.

Low energy demand

 Passive Houses make efficient use of the sun, internal heat sources and heat recovery, rendering conventional heating systems unnecessary throughout even the coldest of winters.

Comfortable 

Passive Houses are praised for the high level of comfort they offer. Internal surface temperatures vary little from indoor air temperatures, even in the face of extreme outdoor temperatures. 

Superior air quality

A ventilation system imperceptibly supplies constant fresh air, making for superior air quality without unpleasant draughts. 

What is a nZEB?

Nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEBs) have very high energy performance. The low amount of energy that these buildings require comes mostly from renewable sources.

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive(2010/31/EU of the European Parliament) requires all new buildings to be nearly zero-energy by the end of 2020. 

Energy demand

Low energy demand in the energy flow related to the operation of the building

Renewable energy share

High share of renewable energy produced from renewable sources on site, nearby and offsite being delivered to the building. 

Primary energy and CO2
 emissions

Low primary energy demand and CO2 emissions related to the total energy delivered into the building from active supply systems.

nZEBs and sustainable cities

 An integrated approach between the buildings’ and local utilities’ policies may facilitate a faster, cheaper implementation of nZEBs

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First Passive House in Cascais, Lisbon

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How it Works

Smart Architecture

We're passionate about tecnology and inovation. Smart architecture combines client needs, smart technology and efficient design. Nurture architect services.
Nurture Design Concept

Nurture Design

At Nurture-AD, we combine architectural quality, bioclimatic design strategies and Passive House principles to create sustainable, comfortable and healthy buildings.

Indoor air quality, thermal and acoustic comfort, natural light and a connection to the outdoors all contribute to the health and wellbeing of the people who live and work in these spaces.

Contact Us

We are in Cascais, Lisbon and we’d love to hear from you. Call us now at +351 969 025 969 or send a message using the form below we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Architectural Services

Passive House Design Consultancy

Passive House design for comfort, health and wellbeing, with exceptional energy efficiency and low operating costs.

Architecture Design

Smart architecture combines client needs, smart technology and efficient design.

Retrofit and Rehabilitation Design

New life for antique buildings.

Green Urban Planning

Without strategic planning there is no good environment.

Retrofit and Rehabilitation

Aiming for comfort and health in thermal and energy rehabilitation.

New Projects

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Cascais- Cascais Centro- Ongoing Project


Cascais- Moradia Bi Familiar- Centro Histórico



Mafra- Póvoa de Cima



Vilamoura- New Passive House Design- Ongoing Project

New Passive House Design- Ongoing Construction February 2022

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New Passive House Design- Parede- Cascais- Ongoing Project

New Passive House Design- Sintra

ABOUT

the INNER Value

At Nurture Architectural Design, we bring unparalleled expertise in Passive House Design Architecture Projects, building on a strong foundation of sustainability and innovation. As a Certified Passive House Designer, already contributed to the successful certification of three Passive Houses in Portugal.

Nurture Architectural Design is a spin-off of INNER Value, a company that has prioritized bioclimatic, sustainable, and energy-efficient architecture since its establishment in 2014. This strategic focus has allowed us to consistently deliver high-quality architectural services while continuously innovating our design and project management processes.

With Nurture Architectural Design, we are elevating this commitment by specializing in Passive House and nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) standards. These approaches align perfectly with our vision of creating sustainable, high-performance architectural solutions that enhance the built environment while minimizing environmental impact.

Whether it's creative architectural design or cutting-edge energy efficiency, we strive to combine artistry and technical excellence in every project.

Let’s build a sustainable future together.
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