Ambar Infinity
Ambar Infinity is a luxury apartment building, located in an exclusive residential area of Santa Marta. Residents will enjoy the building’s impressive location, offering panoramic views of the bay and the historic hill of El Rodadero. Residents will also enjoy numerous amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, Turkish bath and relaxation area, BBQ and private beach access trail.
The apartment building’s 39 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments were designed to reduce their environmental impact through the conservation of natural resources. LED lighting, solar photovoltaics and an energy-efficient air conditioning system contribute to the building’s energy savings, while dual-flush water closets and low-flow plumbing fixtures contribute to the building’s water savings.
Ambar Infinity’s developer, 3G Constructores, is a leader in the use of innovative technologies for the construction of sustainable and resource-efficient spaces. 3G Constructores is also a member of the Colombia Council of Sustainable Construction.
Ambar Infinity has received final EDGE certification 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
External shading devices, insulation of external walls, a variable refrigerant volume (VRV) cooling system, solar photovoltaics, energy-saving lighting in internal and external spaces and lighting controls for corridors and staircases.
Water
Dual-flush water closets and low-flow showerheads and faucets for kitchen sinks and washbasins.
Materials
In-situ trough concrete slab for the floors and roof and 3-D wire panel with shot-crete on both sides for internal and external walls.
Location
Cra 1 No. 13-92, Urbanization Murujuy, Rodadero Sur. Santa Marta, Colombia
Stage
Final EDGE Certification
Date
March 1, 2020
Floor Space (m2)
11,304
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
52.9