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Answers to common questions about design, costs and permitting.
Guide3 August 2026
Who issues the building permit, and what the authority checks
The issuing authority, the legal basis, and why a complete file matters more than when it is submitted.
Read →Guide3 August 2026
The urbanism certificate: what it contains, and what it does not allow
The first document in any authorisation, read properly: what it states, which approvals it announces, and why it confers no right to begin works.
Read →Guide19 May 2026
Energy-efficient houses: what the nZEB standard means
Envelope, windows, thermal bridges and ventilation, how a near-zero-energy home is built and why the decisions taken at design stage matter most.
Read →Resources31 March 2026
European funds: where to begin and which official sources to consult
A map of the first steps in a European-funded investment and of the official portals where the programmes, guides and open calls are published.
Read →Guide24 February 2026
How to choose a building plot: what to check before you buy
From planning status and orientation to slope, access and utilities, the checks that decide whether a plot suits what you want to build.
Read →Guide20 January 2026
Orienting the house to sun and wind: comfort by passive means
How positioning a home in relation to the sun and the prevailing winds shapes light, thermal comfort and energy use, right from the concept phase.
Read →Guide12 November 2025
Projects financed through European funds: what you need to know
How documentation for investments financed through European funds works, and why compliance with the funding guide matters as much as the technical solution.
Read →Guide21 October 2025
The building permit: the steps and documents you need
What obtaining a building permit in Romania involves, from the urbanism certificate and approvals to the technical documentation filed with the city hall.
Read →Guide18 September 2025
The stages and costs of a house project: what to anticipate
A clear guide to the stages of an individual home project and the factors that shape the budget, from the first site analysis to on-site supervision.
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