Distrito Natural is a developer based in Madrid that specializes in high-efficiency residential buildings constructed with industrialized timber systems. Established as an initiative of the sAtt Triple Balance architecture studio, the organization’s activity centers on the design and development of low-carbon, energy-optimized housing projects. Its office is located at Calle de Ferraz 56 in Madrid.
The company currently has over 250 housing units under construction and an additional 1,000 in various stages of planning. Its portfolio ranges from built-to-sell and built-to-rent apartments to coliving, cohousing, and affordable housing. Notable collaborations include Spanish institutional investors, pan-European funds, and public institutions. Distrito Natural’s work aligns with environmental standards such as the EU Taxonomy, emphasizing buildings that operate on 100% renewable energy and are designed to be nearly zero-energy, with carbon footprints assessed and compensated through life cycle analysis.
A recent flagship project is the Tomás Bretón building in central Madrid, cited as the city’s first zero CO2 certified sustainable residential building. This project, like others (such as Entrepatios – Las Carolinas and Pirita in Usera), features extensive communal spaces—kitchens, gardens, shared terraces—to foster community cohesion and address urban isolation.
Distrito Natural’s emphasis is not only on minimizing environmental impact but also on shaping resilient urban communities. Its use of materials like CLT (cross-laminated timber) seeks to reduce emissions by over 75% versus traditional construction, reflecting a consistent focus on sustainability in both construction methods and social integration.