A comprehensive set of measures pertaining for sustainable construction is considered in this high-rise building located in Brazil. Careful attention is given, for example, to water conservation, waste reduction, as well as to lowering CO2 emissions, while equal efforts are made to utilize natural resources such as solar and wind energy.
Last updated: April 07, 2005 São Paulo, Brazil
In this sense, the building strives to catalyze environmental performance and thus further the cause of regional sustainability.
The responsible stance of the entrepreneurs is commended in that they adopt sustainable techniques in residential buildings to be sold directly to consumers in the Latin American market. Consequently, such contributions promise to improve the quality of life for the community. Furthermore, the project exercises restraint with respect to the surrounding context, minimizing the ecological footprint while maximizing the quality of usable space for the inhabitants.