“Building a house is the best thing you can do, but it will cost you your marriage and your health.”
Have you ever heard that phrase? Unfortunately, it’s a common refrain in Spain. Stories of budgets skyrocketing by 30%, deadlines dragging on forever, and conflicts between architects and builders have understandably instilled fear in many families.
AtBehome, we were founded to challenge that narrative. We believe that the process of creating your home should be just as exciting and fulfilling as living in it.
How do we do it? By replacing the traditional, fragmented model with atruly comprehensive (turnkey) management approach. Here’s why building a home with us won’t keep you up at night.
The Problem with "Traditional Self-Promotion"
In the traditional model, you (the client) are the one calling the shots. You hire the architect on one hand, find a contractor on the other, deal with the city for permits, and keep the plumber on his toes.
When a problem arises (and they always do), the architect blames the contractor, and the contractor blames the architect. And caught in the middle, footing the bill for the cost overruns, is you.
The Behome Method: One Team, One Responsibility
We offer amanaged self-development service. You remain the developer (with the tax benefits that entails), but we handle all the technical, legal, and operational aspects.
We are your single point of contact. You don't have to mediate conflicts because our in-house team already includes:
- Creative and technical architects(experts in Passivhaus and green building).
- Legal team(for licensing and legal compliance).
- Site supervisors(who oversee the construction down to the last detail).
1. Budget Finalized Before Starting
The biggest fear is money. “How much is thisreally going to cost me?” At Behome, we work with a360° Project. Before we lay a single brick, we define every last detail of the design, the installations, and the materials. This allows us to give you a fixed-price quote. No surprises. No “while we’re at it…” Financial peace of mind is part of your home’s well-being.
2. We get a head start (Site Analysis)
Many construction problems arise because the house isn't well suited to the site. Our key differentiator is that we analyze the plotbeforedesigning. We assess soil toxicity, groundwater flow, radiation, and prevailing winds. If you don’t yet have a plot, we’ll help you find one that’s healthy. This minimizes unexpected issues with the foundation and ensures the house functions bioclimatically.
3. Legal Certainty and Legalization
Building involves a lot of red tape: municipal permits, insurance, certifications, first-time occupancy permits… Our team includes legal professionals who specialize in urban planning. We don’t just design your home—we make sure it’s legally compliant. We handle all the paperwork so that all you have to worry about is deciding where to put your favorite armchair.
4. Scheduled visits: Enjoy the time together, don't keep an eye on them
We want you to watch your home take shape, but we don’t want you to have to go and supervise the workers. We’ll set up a schedule of site visits where we’ll walk you through the progress. You’ll see how the wooden frame goes up, how the straw is blown in, and how the triple-pane windows are installed—but always guided by our technicians and with the assurance that everything is proceeding according to schedule.
Conclusion: Your energy, for your life
Building a passive and eco-friendly home is a complex technical process that requires surgical precision. It’s not something you can wing.
By choosing a turnkey system with expertise in Passivhaus, you turn uncertainty into excitement. You dream up the house; we take care of the physics, chemistry, and red tape to make it a reality.
Shall we talk about your project?
If you own a plot of land (or are looking for one) and want to know what it would be like to build your Behome house on a fixed budget and without the stress, come see us. We’ll walk you through our process step by step.
