Casas PazV
Casas PazV is located in Ibarra, the capital city of the Imbabura province of Ecuador. Residents of the complex’s seven homes will enjoy private lots and easy access to nearby parks, shops and restaurants.
Homeowners will benefit from lower utility bills as all units feature less glazing than typical homes, with energy-saving lighting, low-flow plumbing fixtures and more.
Casas PazV was developed by María Paz Andrade Nicolalde and has received a preliminary EDGE certificate from GBCI.
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 and insulation for external walls and energy-saving lighting in internal spaces.
Water
Water-efficient single-flush water closets and low-flow showerheads and faucets for kitchen sinks and washbasins.
Materials
Composite in-situ concrete and steel deck (permanent shuttering) for floors and roofs, medium weight hollow concrete blocks for internal and external walls and parquet finished wood and ceramic tile floors.
Location
Río Blanco y Julio Andrade Ibarra, Ecuador
Stage
Preliminary EDGE Certificate
Date
October 1, 2019
Floor Space (m2)
740
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
10.6
Certified By
Green Business Certification Inc.