Energy Efficiency and Properties of Building Materials Energy efficiency in building construction is an extremely important component in the planning of future and the renovation of existing buildings.It is important for reducing CO2 emissions, energy consumption for heating and cooling, but also for ensuring our comfort in indoor spaces.n one of our earlier posts, we…
Self-Building a House – Is It Allowed and Possible?
Several times, we have received inquiries from investors who are interested in building their own house and are wondering if it is possible. It is important to note that, despite the earlier practice where residential houses were built with the help of friends and relatives or someone with some construction knowledge, today such a thing…
GROSS BUILDING AREA AND NET USABLE AREA OF A BUILDING
How are they calculated in Croatia and why they matter? When talking about gross building area and net usable area in residential buildings, these two terms may at first sight sound pretty self-explanatory.However, there are some details that should be taken into account when building or buying a property in Croatia.Especially when we know that…
Use permit for swimming pools. Is it required?!
Hundreds of swimming pools have been built in Croatia in the past several years without knowing whether it was necessary to look for a use permit or not. If there were any doubts before, the newest amendments of the Ordinance on simple and other construction works now made the picture clear. Use permit for swimming…
Getting a building permit in Croatia, procedure and expenses
Building permit and requirements for its issuance What is the cost of a building permit for a family house, that precious license which will open the doors for us to construct and complete our project?! In our today’s post, we will try to specify all of the costs pertaining to the process of obtaining the…
