True development isn’t measured by how much you build, but by how well it integrates with the land, the community, and the future. The Mallorquín + Pajonal Master Plan, led by Grupo Argos in Puerto Colombia near Barranquilla, is one of Colombia’s most ambitious sustainable urban development initiatives. Spanning 154 hectares, the project aims to…
Proving that the true value of a project lies not in how it is built, but in how it improves the lives of those who inhabit it. Located in Chía and developed by Promotora Casanua Chía S.A.S., this assisted living project redefines quality of life for older adults by integrating design, healthcare, and sustainability into…
High-end living is no longer just about design and location—it’s about integrating sustainability as a key driver of comfort, performance, and long-term value. Burano is a high-end residential development that elevates standards of quality and design in Bogotá, strategically located in the Chicó Norte district. Designed to meet the demands of a modern city, the…
Architecture gains meaning when it connects with place, climate, and the way people inhabit time. The 23 Living project, developed by Mensula in Medellín, offers a residential experience where architecture, nature, and lifestyle come together as one. Inspired by the geography of the Aburrá Valley, this development of approximately 4,000 m² combines honest materials, simple…
Even within the limits of interior design, sustainability can deliver measurable and strategic impact. The Unilever project, developed by Arquint Colombia S.A.S. at the Paralelo 108 business center in Bogotá, shows how an interiors-focused scope can translate into high environmental performance. With the goal of achieving LEED ID+C certification, the client aimed to optimize building…
Sustainability starts by optimizing systems, but becomes a strategy when it transforms the entire building. The Pfizer New Pfenix LEED project, developed by Pfizer S.A.S in downtown Bogotá, began with a technical focus on commissioning to optimize building performance. However, as its potential became clear, it evolved into a comprehensive strategy led by Green Loop…
AIRBUS – Decarbonization Roadmap From data to decision at portfolio scale Sustainability at scale is not about identifying more initiatives—it’s about knowing which ones actually matter. For Airbus, this project—developed alongside Scalian in the U.S.—was not conceived as a traditional assessment, but as a decision-making framework. The objective was to understand, with precision, how a…
Designing for climate isn’t a constraint—it’s an opportunity to achieve efficiency where it matters most. The Calablanca project, developed by Arquitectura y Concreto in Barú, Cartagena, redefines the standard for sustainable residential design in extreme climates. Comprising two five-story residential towers, it became one of the first projects in Colombia to achieve LEED for Residential…
Where performance becomes part of the learning experience The future of education is not defined only by what is taught, but by the environments that enable it to happen. At Universidad EAFIT, the Science Building (Bloque 20) represents a decisive step toward redefining campus infrastructure as a high-performance system. Conceived as part of a broader…
Office spaces are proving that true sustainability isn’t designed, it’s demonstrated every day through how they operate. Located in Bogotá, Novo Nordisk’s corporate office sets a milestone in Colombia as the first project to achieve LEED v4.1 O+M Platinum certification. More than a recognition, this achievement reflects a strategy where operational efficiency, employee well-being, and…
