Imagine a breathtaking 7-hectare plot of land nestled in the idyllic Aljezur region of Portugal. It was a challenging project, but one that our team at Terracrua Design approached with excitement and determination. Our goal? To create a regenerative design that harmoniously integrates small-scale agriculture with the surrounding environment, promoting the restoration of fragile ecosystems […]
Welcome to Herdade da Raposa, an 83 hectare property located in the breathtaking surroundings of Colos, Odemira. The beauty of this land is unparalleled, with panoramic views of a large lake and a diverse range of microclimates that add to its charm. At Terracrua Design, we are proud to have had the opportunity to work […]
Terracrua Design is excited to share the latest updates from our third visit to the beautiful Ferraria de São João. As part of our participatory design project, we held meetings with our partner organizations and facilitated an assembly of residents to ensure their voices were heard in decision-making processes. We also coordinated crucial maintenance work […]
We were delighted to deliver the Endiabrada project to its promoters. This is a family project based on self-sufficiency: at the food, agro-economic and, as much as possible, at the energy resources level. The owners, who had the opportunity in the past to manage a farm in Northern Europe, wanted to include a more regenerative […]
Exploring the Potential for Reforestation: A Technical Visit to a Fire-Affected Property in Viseu Terracrua Design recently conducted a technical visit to a property in the Viseu region that was ravaged by wildfires last year. Our objective was to analyze the potential for reforestation and implement a water structural matrix that would facilitate mixed orchards, […]
Small report (TVI – February 25th, 2018) about emergency interventions after a fire in a farm in Alvares, an area affected by the June 2017 fires. The Terracrua Design team planned and implemented a series of actions on the ground aimed at recovering the burned areas and creating conditions for reforestation. This report followed the […]
Let’s begin with a brief history. In 2003, Portugal was hit by one of its greatest ever heat waves. Thecountry’s central region – in the area between Lisbon, Leiria and Coimbra – was the worst affectedby forest fires. With temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius, a relative humidity of less than 30% andwinds of more than […]
We were thrilled to be a part of the Operação Montanha Verde, an ambitious initiative by Zoomarine to plant 5,000 trees in one day to mitigate the risks of desertification in the Algarve. The team was tasked with coordinating tree planting on a 5.3-hectare property owned by the Loulé Municipality, which was previously unused. To […]
This document arises from the need to plan for the properties affected by the forest fires that occurred in early June 2017 in the municipalities of Castanheira de Pêra, Figueiró dos Vinhos, Góis, Pampilhosa da Serra, Pedrógão Grande, Penela and Sertã. This fire is, to date, the largest forest fire that occurred in Portugal, having […]
After our pro bono work in the area affected by the major 2017 June fires in Pedrogão Grande, Castanheira de Pêra and Góis regions, we developed this project for friends who live near Alvares. The property is challenging due to the steep terrain and was almost entirely burned. The owners are now preparing to intervene, […]
In permaculture, the concept of zoning or sectors is fundamental. Zoning may vary according to the needs of each person or project. As a rule, Zone 5 is a more wild area, with its main characteristic being ecological conservation and regeneration; in this zone, little or no intervention is made. It is a good observation […]