Sacyr's Blog

Machu Picchu has withstood powerful earthquakes for centuries. This is partly due to a masonry technique used by the Incas, which consisted of cutting the stones and fitting them together without mortar. The result is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites on the planet.

The San Francisco church in Chile has stood for more than 400 years and has withstood around 15 major earthquakes. The study of such structures can help shape new sustainable and resilient designs. Here we explore how ancient techniques are inspiring modern architecture.

Although the scientific community warns that not enough is being done to combat climate change, there are some reasons to remain hopeful. Here is some of the progress that has been made in recent years.

Hundreds of photovoltaic cells, groundwater wells and heat pumps. These are some of the features shared by some net-surplus-energy buildings: those capable of producing more energy than they consume.