WAKARÍ
WAKARÍ is a four-tower residential complex in the La Samaria sector of Ibagué, an area of the city experiencing rapid urbanization and development. The towers will feature large common spaces and share a BBQ terrace, aquapark, swimming pool and sports fields.
The apartments were designed to conserve natural resources using reflective paint, external shading devices, energy-saving lighting, dual-flush water closets and other low-flow plumbing fixtures. Residents of the residential complex’s 540 three-bedroom units will benefit from the building’s energy and water savings with lower utility costs.
Constructora MAG, the developer of the project, is committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates. The company focuses on developing projects that deliver the highest quality of life for its clients, with minimal impact to the environment.
WAKARÍ has received a preliminary EDGE certificate from CAMACOL.
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
32%
Energy Savings*
34%
Water Savings
51%
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reflective paint/tiles for the roof and external walls, external shading devices, natural ventilation with operable windows and energy-saving lighting in internal and external spaces.
Water
Dual-flush water closets and low-flow showerheads and faucets for kitchen sinks and wash basins.
Materials
In-situ reinforced concrete for the floor and roof, and in-situ reinforced 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.