Offices at Santa Verde

Offices at Santa Verde

Built by Cuestamoras Urbanismo, the offices at the Santa Verde complex are part of a larger project that integrates housing, offices, convenience and retail stores, recreational sports areas and world-class restaurants all in one urban area. The offices at Santa Verde feature indoor motion detecting devices in bathrooms, conference and office rooms and, as well as low-flow faucets and finished concrete flooring.

Known for developing sustainable communities in Costa Rica, Cuestamoras Urbanismo measures its business success based on its contribution to economic, ethical, social and environmental factors. Santa Verde has received final EDGE certification from the Green Business Council Costa Rica (GBCCR).

Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification

0%

Energy Savings*

0%

Water Savings

0%

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, energy-saving lighting systems in internal and external areas and occupancy sensors in bathrooms, conference rooms and offices.

Water

Low-flow faucets in bathrooms and water-efficient water closets and urinals.

Materials

Steel sheets on steel rafters for roof construction, cement fibre boards on metal studs for external walls and finished concrete flooring.

Location

La Aurora, Heredia Province Costa Rica

Stage

Final EDGE Certification

Date

July 1, 2018

Floor Space (m2)

1,378

Total CO2 Savings (annually)

1.4

Client Details

santaverde.co.cr

Certified By

Green Building Council Costa Rica

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