Altos de Fontibón
Altos de Fontibón is a project located in western Bogotá, close to El Dorado International Airport and Calle 13. It is made up of 790 apartments in a closed complex distributed in 16-story towers with elevators and a wide variety of common areas, designed for all needs, such as a well-equipped gym, games room, creative area, co-working spaces, premium rooms, children’s play areas, an open-air soccer field, and BBQ areas.
The developer of the project, Constructora Bolívar, has led the Colombian market in the development of urban housing projects for all income levels for more than 30 years. The company is committed to sustainable construction that generates value for its clients.
Altos de Fontibón has received a Preliminary EDGE Certificate from CAMACOL.
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
Energy Savings*
Water Savings
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
*Part of the energy efficiency percentage may be associated with virtual energy for comfort depending on the presence of heating and cooling systems. Note that virtual energy does not contribute savings to utility bills.
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reduced Window to Wall Ratio, Reflective Paint/Tiles for Roof, Natural Ventilation with Operable Windows and No A/C, Energy-Saving Light Bulbs – Internal Spaces, Energy-Saving Light Bulbs – External Spaces, Lighting Controls for Corridors and Staircases
Water
Low-Flow Showerheads, Low-Flow Faucets for Kitchen Sinks, Low-Flow Faucets for Washbasins, Single Flush for Water Closets
Materials
Floor Slabs – In-Situ Reinforced Concrete Slab, Roof Construction – In-Situ Reinforced Concrete Slab, External Walls – In-Situ Reinforced Wall, External Walls – Exposed Cored (with Holes) Bricks with Internal Plaster, Internal Walls – In-Situ Reinforced Wall, Internal Walls – Honeycomb Clay Blocks with Plaster on Both Sides
Location
Altos de Fontibón Transversal 128 #17-87 Bogotá, D.C. Colombia
Stage
Preliminary EDGE Certificate
Date
August 1, 2021
Floor Space (m2)
30,002.96
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
241.22
Client Details
Certified By
CAMACOL