Flamingo
Flamingo is a 150-unit housing project in the city of Jamundí. The project was designed and built by Jaramillo Mora Constructora, a company committed to developing sustainable housing projects that contribute to the growth of Colombia, and advised by SUMAC.
Flamingo 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 for external walls, insulation of the roof, and energy-saving lighting in internal and external spaces.
Water
Efficient-flush water closets and low-flow showerheads and faucets for kitchen sinks and washbasins.
Materials
In-situ reinforced concrete slab for the floor, clay roofing tiles on steel rafters for the roof construction, honeycomb clay blocks with plaster for the internal and external walls, and plasterboards on metal studs for internal walls.
Location
Via Panamericana Cali – Jamundí Costado Oriente Jamundí, Colombia
Stage
Preliminary EDGE Certificate
Date
April 1, 2021
Floor Space (m2)
16,463
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
95.8
Client Details
Certified By
CAMACOL