Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction - Office building in Costa Rica - Universal principles of sustainable construction

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Mission

Target issues for sustainable construction

Quantum change and transferability

Ethical standards and social equity

Ecological quality and energy conservation

Economic performance and compatibility

Contextual and aesthetic impact

Organization of the Holcim Foundation

Management Board

Advisory Board

Technical Competence Center

Office of the Holcim Foundation

Partner and associated universities

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

Tongji University (TJU), China

Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA), Mexico

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), South Africa

Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil

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Office building in Costa Rica - Universal principles of sustainable construction

Of course the Holcim Costa Rica office building is just one example of sustainable construction.

Other examples can be found around the world, and each is unique – a product of its creator, function, climate, budget, site, local materials, local culture, and other factors.

Although the specifics may differ, the principles of sustainable construction apply universally, regardless of climate, culture, or economic situation.

The idea is to achieve lasting environmental, social, and economic benefits through the construction of well designed buildings and cities.

Applying this idea once can make an remarkable building; applying it worldwide would be a giant step toward global sustainability.

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