Retiro 144
etiro 144 is located in the Miraflores district of Lima. Residents of the building’s two penthouses and 13 apartments will have easy access to public transportation, nearby parks, shops and restaurants.
Energy-saving lighting and lighting controls will reduce the building’s energy use, while low-flow showerheads and faucets will reduce the building’s water use. The energy and water savings will allow residents to save on utilities and live more environmentally-friendly lifestyles.
The developer of the project, Inversiones La Pedrera, offers quality housing to its customers in the best districts in Lima. Retiro 144 is La Pedrera’s first resource-efficient building.
Retiro 144 has received a preliminary EDGE certificate from 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, lighting controls for corridors and staircases 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
Concrete filler slab for the roof and floor slabs, in-situ reinforced internal and external walls, exposed cored bricks with internal plaster for external walls, honeycomb clay blocks with plaster on both sides for internal walls, and ceramic tile and parquet wood flooring.
Location
Retiro 140 – 144 Miraflores, Lima, Peru
Stage
Preliminary EDGE Certificate
Date
December 1, 2019
Floor Space (m2)
3,537
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
86.1
Client Details
Certified By
Green Business Certification Inc.