Eco Alcala
Eco Alcala is a 5-story housing project located in the district of Santiago de Surco of Lima, Peru. It consists of 10 apartments distributed between flats and duplexes, with an average floor space of 134 square meters. The project was developed by La Castellana Inmobiliaria, a local real estate development firm, with the support of M2-Percca Motta Arquitectos in the EDGE certification process.
Eco Alcala is part of the company’s commitment to support the sustainable development, offering green areas in 50% of the open space, and implementing energy and water-saving technologies such as reflective roof paint, external shading devices, LED lighting, and water-efficient plumbing features.
Eco Alcala has received Final EDGE certification from Green Business Certification Inc. (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/tiles for roof, external shading devices, and energy-saving lighting external spaces.
Water
Low-flow showerheads, low-flow faucets for kitchen sinks and washbasins, and dual flush for water closets.
Materials
Concrete filler slab for floor and roof construction, in-situ reinforced concrete slab for roof, medium weight hollow concrete blocks for internal and external walls, in-situ reinforced wall for internal and external walls, and aluminum window frames.
Location
ECO ALCALA Calle Alcalá N° 428 Santiago de Surco Lima, Lima 00000 Peru
Stage
Final EDGE Certification
Date
November 1, 2021
Floor Space (m2)
1,508.38
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
507.0 t
Client Details
Certified By
Green Business Certification Inc.