Sierra Viento
The 12-story apartment building, Sierra Viento, is located in the new urban development center of Pereira. Residents of the building’s 120 units will enjoy the area’s green spaces and environmental reserves, while still in close proximity to hotels and shopping centers.
The building will feature large common areas, apartments with abundant natural light and excellent views of the surrounding landscape. Natural ventilation, reflective paint and solar-controlled glass will lower the indoor temperature of the building, eliminating the need for air conditioning and reducing the building’s energy use.
Sierra Viento’s developer, Construcciones Palacios, designed the building to reduce its use of natural resources and encourage residents to connect with the environment. Construcciones Palacios is committed to positively contributing to the development of Colombia.
Sierra Viento has received Final EDGE Certification 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
Reflective paint for external walls, natural ventilation with operable windows, external shading devices and energy-saving light bulbs for internal spaces.
Water
Low-flow showerheads, low-flow faucets for kitchen sinks, and single flush for water closets.
Materials
In-situ reinforced concrete slab for floor and roof construction, in-situ reinforced wall and medium weight hollow concrete blocks for external walls, cement fibre boards on metal studs and in-situ reinforced walls for internal walls, laminated wooden flooring and ceramic tiles for flooring, and aluminum window frames.
Location
Lote 3 Finca, Tripoli, Sector Galicia Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
Stage
Final EDGE Certification
Date
November 1, 2021
Floor Space (m2)
8,901
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
99.72
Client Details
Certified By
CAMACOL