Towards Sustainability and Transdisciplinarity. Harquitectes's Collaborative Practice

Harquitectes is a Catalan architecture studio founded in 2000, renowned for its blend of technological innovation and traditional techniques, as well as its focus on environmental, ethical, and social issues. The studio’s approach is rooted in research and continuous dialogue among its four partners: David Lorente Ibáñez; Josep Ricart Ulldemolins; Xavier Ros Majó and Roger Tudó Galí, as well as collaboration with external professionals� This collaboration allows them to redis- cover and reinterpret experiences from the traditional Catalan architectural heritage, identifying principles of design and energy management and adapting them to meet the needs of contempo- rary society, specific contexts, and client requirements. Working with external mechanical engi - neers enables them to develop innovative solutions to ensure passive indoor comfort in buildings. Termed »climatic parameterization« by the studio, this approach relies on the use of algorithms and simulations to assess and optimize design choices from the early stages. This complicity between different disciplines not only blurs professional boundaries but also transforms archi- tecture into a space for sharing and learning where the integration of expertise offers a new model for bioclimatic design