Integra Centro de Negocios
The new Integra Business Center is located in Pereira, a mountainous city in the coffee-growing region of western Colombia. Situated just three blocks from the commercial area of Circunvalar Avenue, the company’s office building is ideally located in the center of town near to public transportation options and services for employees. The six-story building contains 27 offices and features modern design and green features. The building is surrounded by trees and has patios on each floor to allow employees to enjoy a natural environment while at work.
Developed by Contecho S.A.S, Integra’s office building has many green features that allow it to minimize operating costs and maintain the owner’s commitment to sustainability. Integra’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond its decision to operate in a green office building. As a mass transportation provider to the city of Pereira, the company ensures its vehicles are green, including its Megabus fleet of busses.
Contecho S.A.S is a real estate company that builds homes, offices and warehouses in the Pereira area. The company first formed in 1996, when it specialized in roof and deck construction, but has since expanded to providing building and construction management services for larger projects, such as Integra’s office building. The Integra Business Center 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, external shading devices and energy-saving lighting.
Water
Low-flow faucets in bathrooms, dual flush water closets and water-efficient kitchen faucets.
Materials
Composite slim slabs with steel I-Beams for flooring and roof construction, steel-clad sandwich panel for the roof, cement fibre boards on metal studs and honeycomb clay blocks with internal and external plaster for external walls, and plasterboards on metal studs and medium weight hollow concrete blocks for internal walls.
Location
Calle 13 No. 15-53 Pereira, Risaralda 66003 Colombia
Stage
Preliminary EDGE Certificate
Date
August 1, 2018
Floor Space (m2)
3,672
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
29.82
Client Details
Certified By
CAMACOL