Mvule Gardens by 14 Trees
EDGE Advanced
The Mvule Gardens by 14 Trees development is one of the first EDGE certified, 3D-printed residential development in Africa. It is the first part of a larger master plan, rethinking the Garden City concept of the early 20th century, with the goal to combine the best aspects of urban living with the countryside. The project developer 14 Trees believes in providing homes designed in collaboration with future homeowners with the ability to grow with the new occupants.
The building materials, layout, and land use planning were all based on sustainable designs with the goal of providing a development with significant GHG reductions. 14 Trees is also aiming for financial inclusion where the cost of development is structured around an affordable model for housing, providing cost-effective spaces with various methods of financing.
Mvule Gardens by 14 Trees has received a Preliminary EDGE Advanced Certificate 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 for roof and external walls, roof and wall insulation, and energy-saving lighting for internal and external spaces.
Water
Low-flow faucets for wash basins, showerheads, and kitchen sinks, dual flush options for water closets.
Materials
In-situ concrete floor slab for floor, steel sheets on timber rafters for roof, timber weatherboard on timber studs and in-situ reinforced wall for external walls, plasterboards on timber studs and in-situ reinforced wall for internal walls, finished concrete and ceramic tiles for flooring, and steel window frames.
Location
Mvule Gardens by 14 Trees 14 Trees, Kilifi Highway Kenya
Stage
Preliminary EDGE Advanced Certificate
Date
November 1, 2021
Floor Space (m2)
3,360
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
15.66
Certified By
Green Business Certification Inc.