Ecological Buildings in Guatemala

Five new buildings are close to attaining LEED certification for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

There are five new buildings in the country that are close to achieving international certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) an evaluation of the use of friendly materials in its construction.

These projects include the Hotel Kawilal in Amatitlan, the Centra Norte in zone 18 of the capital, Terra Esperanza, Puma Energy offices in Pradera zone, the offices of PepsiCo at Platina Tower, and Citi Campus to be built in zone 12 of the capital, said Andrew Prera, president of the Green Building Council in Guatemala.

"The plans of the new hotel Kawilal, built just 300 meters from Lake Amatitlan, show a complex that mimics the natural environment of the area, and eliminate dependence on air conditioning and the use of artificial light, all of this is intended to be environmentally friendly," reports Elperiodico.com.gt.

The LEED system was developed by the Green Building Council of the United States in 1998, and consists of rules that ensure that the projects are environmentally responsible and also evaluates the construction, operation and maintenance of buildings.

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