You Collection Alves Guimarães
You Collection Alves Guimarães
You Collection Alves Guimarães is an upper-middle class residential building, located in one of the most desired neighborhoods of São Paulo’s west side. Residents will enjoy the community’s amenities designed to improve their health and well-being, including a fitness center, swimming pool, solarium, party room and playground.
The residential building was designed to conserve natural resources through the use of energy-saving lighting, external shading devices, dual-flush water closets, low-flow plumbing fixtures and more. The energy and water savings will help residents to save on utility bills and live more environmentally-friendly lifestyles.
You Collection Alves Guimarães was designed by renowned Brazilian-French architecture studio Tryptique for younger buyers interested in reducing their carbon footprint. The building is being developed by You, Inc, financed by Paladin Realty and constructed by Rocontec Rocha Construção e Tecnologia. Paladin Realty has invested in projects across Latin America, bringing more affordable housing to the market in a socially and environmentally-responsible way. The group has financed EDGE-certified projects throughout the region, including Bosque de Serra in Brazil, Villas del Fresno in Mexico and VERAH Etapa 1 in Peru.
The You Collection Alves Guimarães has received a preliminary EDGE certificate from GBCI.
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
28%
Energy Savings*
34%
Water Savings
59%
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reduced window-to-wall ratio, external shading devices 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
In-situ reinforced concrete for the floor and roof, plasterboards on metal studs with insulation for internal walls 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.
Art Home
Art Home
Art Home is a low-income housing complex on the outskirts of São Paulo. Residents of the complex’s 378 two-bedroom units will enjoy numerous amenities, including a swimming pool, playground, barbecue area and soccer field.
The pair of 24-story buildings in the complex were designed to reduce energy and water usage, which will help residents to save an estimated 20 percent on utility costs. Energy-efficient lighting, external shading devices and reflective paint will contribute to the building’s energy savings, while dual-flush water closets and water-efficient plumbing features will contribute to the building’s water savings.
Art Home’s developer, Paladin Realty, has invested in projects across Latin America, bringing more affordable housing to the market in a socially and environmentally responsible way. The group has financed EDGE-certified projects throughout the region, including Bosque de Serra in Brazil, Villas del Fresno in Mexico and Verah Etapa in Peru. Art Home is being constructed by Kallas Incorporações & Construções and managed by Tallento Engenharia.
Art Home has received a preliminary EDGE certificate from GBCI.
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
24%
Energy Savings*
24%
Water Savings
62%
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reduced window to wall ratio, reflective paint/tiles for the roof and external walls, external shading devices 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
In-situ reinforced concrete slab 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.
Bosque da Serra
Bosque da Serra
Located on the outskirts of São Paulo, the Bosque da Serra housing complex provides 180 energy and water-efficient two-bedroom apartments for low-income residents. With energy-efficient lighting and passive design features such as reduced glazing on the façade and reflective paint on the roof, Bosque da Serra empowers residents to lower their carbon footprint and save on utility bills. Residents can expect to decrease their utility bills by nearly one fourth, freeing up their family’s budget for other needs. The complex includes a playground for children, an outdoor space for pets, a fitness center and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy.
Bosque da Serra has been developed by Paladin Realty Partners and constructed by Kallas Incorporações & Construções. For more than 20 years, Paladin Realty Partners has invested in projects across Latin America, bringing more affordable housing to the market in a socially and environmentally responsible way. Kallas Incorporações & Construções has more than 30 years of experience contributing to the sustainable development of Brazil. Bosque da Serra has received its final EDGE certification from GBCI.
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
21%
Energy Savings*
26%
Water Savings
71%
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reduced window to wall ratio, reflective paint/tiles for the roof and external walls and energy-saving lighting.
Water
Low-flow showerheads and faucets and dual flush water closets.
Materials
Controlled use of concrete for floor slabs and roof construction, medium weight hollow concrete blocks for internal and external walls and aluminum window frames.
*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.