Aedas Homes and the University of Alicante Forge Research Partnership on Industrialized Construction and Passive Cooling
The organizer Aedas Homes and the University of Alicante UA have formalized a cooperation agreement aimed at advancing housing construction research. The project, titled Research, focuses on industrialized construction solutions and the enhancement of passive cooling in residences. The agreement, extendable, seeks to channel academic insights into practical, technical innovations and to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions for the current 2023-24 academic year and beyond.
The initiative followed a visit by UA students to the Alicante Forestfirst development site, a high rise residential project with a wooden structure crafted by a leading developer. This hands-on experience, supported by the Department of Architectural Structures, set the stage for joint research into industrialized construction methods and passive cooling strategies for homes.
Aedas Homes will participate in these activities as part of its broader mission to contribute to the public interest. The company will share its technical expertise with UA students, provide financial backing for the activities, and help train a new generation of professionals in Modern Methods of Construction MMC and passive housing approaches.
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The collaboration began delivering results. On October 26 a cohort of students visited the WES Wood Engineering Systems factory, the site that produced the Eneida wood project now under development by Aedas Homes in Mallorca. The visit underscored the practical connection between classroom learning and real-world manufacturing processes.
As part of the project, throughout the academic year, all studies will feature display panels of approximately DIN A1 size. These exhibits will be published on the official websites of both institutions, reinforcing transparency and knowledge sharing. The joint effort aims to train future architects in industrialized building practices, sustainability, and efficiency, bridging theory and hands-on experience.
According to Angel Benigno Gonzalez, Director of the Department of Architectural Structures at the University of Alicante, this initiative represents a holistic research methodology for both the Architectural Fundamentals Degree and the Master of Architecture. The program seeks to help students understand the stages of the creative process and engage with the activities outlined in the agreement from early study years through advanced graduate work, ensuring a seamless link between education and professional practice.
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Angel Benigno elaborates that the academic journey will incorporate cutting-edge application processes in the housing market. The aim is that final master projects can propose enhanced solutions based on new digital construction paradigms that align with current industry expectations.
Jose Maria G. Romojaro, Architecture Director at Aedas Homes, emphasizes that the agreement marks a significant step toward innovation and sustainability in residential construction. He notes that training the next generation of professionals who will promote new construction methods is essential to securing a sustainable future for the real estate sector. The hope is that this agreement will serve as a model for future research collaborations across sectors and institutions, demonstrating the value of strong public-private partnerships in advancing building science.