The project that gave rise to Azalea: a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional Valencian "barraca," recognized at Solar Decathlon Europe 2019.
Overview
Barraca reinterprets the traditional Valencian typology through sustainability and energy efficiency. It was Azalea's founding project and won 1st prize in Architecture, 2nd prize in Energy Efficiency and 3rd prize in Engineering and Construction at Solar Decathlon Europe 2019, and was recognized as the best Spanish team in the competition (source: UPV).
This project's full technical file (engineering calculations, drawings, complete materials breakdown) is pending official verification before publication.
Technical data
Construction
Madera, corcho, cerámica, LOP
Primary materials
Wood structure, cork insulation, ceramic elements, and LOP (recycled plastic with natural fiber).
Source: XatakaEnergy
Paneles solares + lamas motorizadas
Energy systems
Photovoltaic generation combined with automated motorized louvers for passive solar control.
Source: XatakaResult
100 / 100
Architecture score (SDE19)
The only team in the competition to achieve a perfect score in the Architecture category.
Source: XatakaCompanies that have collaborated
These companies supported earlier Azalea projects, according to verified public sources. This does not imply an active sponsorship relationship today — see each collaboration's source.
In-kind sponsorship
PVC carpentry systems (PremiDoor76 sliding-lift doors and KÖMMERLING76 Xtrem profiles) for Barraca.
Past collaboration · Source: KÖMMERLING
Válvulas Arco
Financial sponsorship
Sponsorship renewed in 2022 to support young-talent development at UPV.
Past collaboration · Source: IMCB (Válvulas Arco press release)
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