Rialto Living Detailed Technological Analysis of Buildings of the Highest Environmental Quality

Detailed Technological Analysis of Buildings of the Highest Environmental Quality: Analysis of Rialto Living, Palma de Mallorca The rehabilitation of historic buildings can be a challenging task, as it requires finding a balance between preserving the cultural and architectural heritage while also ensuring environmental sustainability. This thesis aims to analyze the environmental performance of Rialto Living, a rehabilitated building located in San Feliu 3, Palma de Mallorca, which has a rich historical past and is considered a significant example of Mallorcan architecture. The study begins by providing an overview of the geological context of Mallorca Island and the architectural elements that define the city of Palma de Mallorca. The previous state of Rialto Living is described, followed by an examination of the design, construction techniques, and materials used. The role of architect Sergi Bastidas and his contributions to the field of New Traditional Architecture is also analyzed. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is used to calculate the Embodied Energy and Embodied Carbon of the building and compare it to similar rehabilitation projects. The results show that Rialto Living is a sustainable project, and it is concluded that the trend of New Traditional Architecture can be considered environmentally responsible. The thesis demonstrates that it is possible to rehabilitate historical buildings while maintaining their architectural and cultural significance while also ensuring environmental sustainability.