Trier
Located in the Carolina district of Quito, Trier is a 10-story building with a retail shop, office and 23 apartments. Residents will enjoy the building’s impressive location, offering panoramic views of the city and easy access to Quito’s restaurants, shopping centers and nightlife. Residents will also enjoy numerous amenities including a gym, BBQ area, and green roof with endemic plants.
The building was designed to reduce its environmental impact through the conservation of natural resources. A heat pump for hot water generation, reflective paint and energy-saving lighting contribute to the building’s energy savings, while dual-flush water closets and low-flow faucets contribute to the building’s water savings.
Trier was designed by architects Michelle Vizcaíno and Carlos Valverde, and developed by Inmoplus. For over 20 years, Inmoplus has provided its customers with safe, modern homes in great locations around Ecuador.
Trier has received a preliminary EDGE certificate from GBCI.
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
26%
Energy Savings*
45%
Water Savings
60%
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reflective paint for external walls, low-E coated glass, a heat pump for hot water generation, energy-saving lighting in external spaces, and lighting controls for corridors and staircases.
Water
Dual-flush water closets and low-flow showerheads and faucets for kitchen sinks and washbasins.
Materials
Composite in-situ concrete and steel decking for the floor and roof and medium-weight hollow concrete blocks 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.