Zivalam
Zivalam is a premium residential community in Cancún. Featuring the latest smart home technology, residents will be able to enjoy comfort at another level with the ability to control their homes’ systems from their phones. The community will also feature numerous amenities for residents to enjoy, including pools, soccer and volleyball courts, green areas and spaces to camp.
The residential community’s 160 homes and 120 condominiums will be built with resource-efficient technology. Solar photovoltaics, a high-efficiency boiler for hot water generation, and LED lighting will be installed to reduce the residences’ energy use, while dual-flush water closets and low-flow plumbing fixtures will be installed to reduce the residences’ water use.
Zivalam’s developer, Grupo IKON, is committed to building high-performance, resource-efficient housing. By developing homes that save energy and water, Grupo IKON will provide its customers with homes that help them save on utilities and live more environmentally-friendly lifestyles.
Zivalam 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, reflective paint/tiles for the roof and external walls, a high efficiency boiler for hot water, solar photovoltaics 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 floor and roof and medium-weight hollow concrete blocks for internal and external walls.
Location
Calle Urano, Supermanzana 329 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Stage
Preliminary EDGE Certificate
Date
April 1, 2020
Floor Space (m2)
58,888
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
456.0 t
Client Details
Certified By
Green Business Certification Inc.