Julián Weich's son builds regenerative home in Córdoba

Jerónimo “Momo” Weich, son of Argentine television personality Julián Weich, has established a life far from the spotlight, building a sustainable home in the natural setting of Los Hornillos, Córdoba. He and his partner constructed their house using bioconstruction principles, prioritizing natural materials and local resources.

Weich explained his philosophy, stating, “The paradigm I inhabit is not sustainability, but regeneration, which is a step further because it is no longer enough to simply be sustainable. We need to collaborate with nature to speed up processes, and that is what I dedicate myself to today.”

He detailed the community aspect of bioconstruction, describing how neighbors and friends gather to help build. “One calls people over, makes a meal, and the whole community that wants to can come help. It’s a super old and beautiful concept. And that’s also the beauty of bioconstruction; it has that community vibe, and children can come get their hands dirty, and it’s spectacular,” he said.

The two-story home is built with mud and recycled wood, featuring large double-glazed windows that offer views of the surrounding greenery and help regulate interior temperature. The windows are aluminum, wood-like, and hermetically sealed to block noise and cold. The interior is painted in earthy tones, with wooden floors and unique artistic elements like irregular glass skylights that allow natural light to enter and add color and texture.

Weich has also applied these principles to a rental property called “Casa Pavoreal” in Traslasierra. This 80-square-meter home is built with adobe bricks and includes a living-dining area, two bedrooms, solar energy, and a solar water heater. A notable feature is its biopool, a natural swimming pool.

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Uno convoca, hace una comida y toda la comunidad que quiere se acerca a colaborar. Es un concepto superantiguo y hermoso. Y eso es lo lindo también de la bioconstrucción, tiene esa onda comunitaria y pueden venir niños a embarrarse las manos y es espectacular.