Water Efficient Fixtures

Water fixtures such as toilets, showers, and lavatories will be selected considering low water use features, to reduce the need for water for these activities. This not only helps keep the aquifers full but also reduces monthly operations costs

Water Reuse from Alternative Sources

As water (rainwater, gray water) becomes a more scarce resource, water reuse it is important specially for those activities that not necessarily need potable water such as toilet flushing and landscaping

Wastewater Treatment

Water that has to be treated on site (black water, grey water, kitchen water) will receive a BIONEST treatment such that outgoing water is either usable for other uses or to be sent to the natural aquifer but in a condition adequate for nature

High quality filtered drinking water

Wellness is at the center of the project, giving occupants high-quality water, with reduced organic and inorganic components is a step taken towards reducing diseases and contamination due to this situation

Renewable electricity with solar panels

On site generation will be important to reduce general emissions that the project produced¿s due to energy consumption. Also, operation costs are reduced with these systems.

Solar thermal hot water system

Water heating is one of the main energy consumption systems in residential projects, taking advantage of the climatic conditions of the site to heat water with the sun, reduces the need for electricity

High performing envelope, with adequate insulation, energy-efficient windows, and features that reduce solar impact for better energy performance and increased thermal comfort

Insulation and high-performance windows decrease the rate at which heat enters the interior space, this produces larger temperature differentials on the inside, keeping the interior spaces cooler, but also reduces the sizes of mechanical cooling equipment

Bioclimatic analysis for increasing natural ventilation systems

It is important to understand site conditions that allow for comfort with natural ventilation, not only temperature-wise but also speed-wise, high velocity winds cause discomfort as well. Optimizing natural ventilation increases energy efficiency and thermal comfort

Energy efficient fixtures such as lighting and HVAC where required

Reducing energy consumption is the first step towards a net zero project. Optimizing lighting and HVAC systems design, and selecting high efficiency lights and ventilation systems will reduce operation costs

Composting

Separating organic waste from other waste is a great way of decreasing the waste that comes out of a project. Having a composting area will help decrease waste product that has to be hauled and treated in a landfill, and obtaining a product that can serve as fertilizer for other uses

Recycling Program

After composting, materials that can be recycled should be separated and sent for recycling, increasing the life cycle of the products we use and deviating more waste from landfills.

Community Garden

Gardening will not only be an option for healthier and more natural resources for the occupants, but will also generate a sense of community that will bring people together for a single goal

Low VOC Materials

VOCs, Volatile Organic Compounds, are compounds that materials emit after installation and occupants are exposed to, and can produce damage in the respiratory systems. Selecting materials that emit low VOCs will decrease the chance of sickness and increase the healthy environment for the users

Biophilic Design Features to enhance connection with nature

Contact with nature is one of the best ways to increase productivity, concentration, and wellness in general. Making sure occupants are exposed to natural elements will ensure that this contact is constant, and the benefits of nature contact are maximized

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The fleet of electric vehicles will increase during the upcoming years, and having a secure space for users that decide to go this way, would be an incentive to decrease individual carbon footprint