Mukava del Valle
Mukava del Valle is a 112-unit housing complex in Pereira. Residents will enjoy the nature surrounding the complex, while still having easy access to supermarkets, restaurants and pharmacies.
The two-story units were designed to reduce their environmental impact through the conservation of natural resources. LED lighting and insulation of the roof will contribute to the building’s energy savings, while dual-flush water closets and low-flow plumbing fixtures will contribute to water savings.
The developer of the project, Asul S.A.S., is committed to providing cheerful homes for Colombians. With an emphasis on improving its customers’ quality of life, Asul S.A.S. incorporated resource-efficient technologies into the project to enable residents to save on utilities and live more environmentally-friendly lifestyles.
Mukava del Valle has received a preliminary EDGE certificate from CAMACOL.
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
30%
Energy Savings*
30%
Water Savings
64%
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reduced window to wall ratio, insulation of the roof and energy-saving lighting in internal and external spaces.
Water
Dual-flush water closets and low-flow showerheads and faucets for kitchen sinks and washbasins.
Materials
In-situ trough concrete for the floor and roof, steel-clad sandwich panel for the roof and honeycomb clay blocks with plaster for internal and external walls.
*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.
EDGE is currently funded by the UK Government with original funding by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
Additional support has been provided by Austria, Canada, Denmark, ESMAP, EU, Finland, GEF, Hungary and Japan.