Foresta Etapa 2
EDGE Advanced
Foresta Etapa 2 is a 16-storey apartment building featuring a total of 104 units, located in the Las Antillas neighborhood of Envigado, Colombia in the metropolitan area of Medellin. Nestled against the hills, Foresta offeres sweeping panoramic view. The project is well-connected by various transport options such as three access roads, as well as several integrated subway routes that leave from Envigado station, such as La Mina, Gualandayes and San Rafael. The apartments are delivered with finishes, parking and utility room.
Foresta Etapa 2 has received a Preliminary EDGE Advanced 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, External Shading Devices, 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
Losas de piso y entrepiso – In-Situ Reinforced Concrete Slab, Construcción de cubierta – In-Situ Reinforced Concrete Slab, Paredes externas – Honeycomb Clay Blocks with Internal & External Plaster, Paredes externas – In-Situ Reinforced Wall, Paredes interiores – Honeycomb Clay Blocks with Plaster on Both Sides, Paredes interiores – In-Situ Reinforced Wall
Location
Foresta Etapa 2 Carrera 24C número 41 sur 150 Envigado, Antioquia Colombia
Stage
Preliminary EDGE Advanced Certificate
Date
May 1, 2022
Floor Space (m2)
8,891.76
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
48.96
Client Details
Certified By
CAMACOL