Ana T.

Architect and permaculture designer

I am an architect and a permaculture designer focused on creating sustainable designs that will take care of human needs as well as of nature and ecosystem. I find it essential today to make sure that what we design to achieve comfort indoors and outdoors without having a negative impact on nature and surroundings, and that we get the best from the site potential by using appropriate strategies. MY PROCESS OF DESIGNING: My goal is to make a design that is in harmony with the surroundings and natural elements, so as a designer, creating a healthy living or outdoor space is very important for me. I always take into account the particular location where a design is required and analyze the terrain topography and local conditions such as climate, microclimate, surroundings, and all existing elements. Based on that I can decide what strategies should be applied to make the building most energy-efficient and most suitable for the climate, or the outdoor space with comfortable conditions for people and plants. I am also involved in eco-buildings made of natural materials. I have practical experience in building with natural materials (earth, straw, stone, wood), attended a lot of workshops, worked on construction sites for buildings with natural materials, had lectures, and explored a lot about vernacular architecture and modern architecture using these types of materials. Energy efficiency and sustainability is a crucial factor during design. I make my concepts based on energy evaluation and how different strategies or elements of the building affect the total energy demand of the house. As a permaculture designer, I am trying to implement permaculture strategies in my designs – a holistic approach that tends to fulfill sustainable ways of living. SERVICES: - Architecture: planning and design; exterior and interior - Landscape and permaculture design: ornamental gardens or food-production yards - Drafting: floor plans, sections, elevations - 3D modeling SOFTWARE I USE: - Autocad - Archicad - Sketchup - Rendering software, such as Lumion - Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator With more than 10 years of experience in architecture software, I will make sure that you get the best service and the required deliverables.