Sustainable housing is absolutely possible—and it delivers real impact when it translates into tangible savings for both people and the environment. The Algarrobo project, developed by Constructora Bolívar in Arboleda del Campestre, Ibagué, stands out as a benchmark for sustainable housing in Colombia. Through a comprehensive approach, it achieved EDGE certification in both the design…
A sustainable shopping center doesn’t just optimize resources, it redefines how the space is experienced. Located in Medellín and developed by Cimento Inmuebles Comerciales S.A.S., Arkadia Shopping Center represents a challenging case where LEED Core & Shell certification was pursued after the building was already constructed. This required reconstructing technical documentation, validating on-site conditions, and…
Projects that shape the future of retail don’t just attract people—they build communities around the experience. Viva Envigado is more than a shopping mall—it is the embodiment of a new way of understanding commercial spaces, where experience, city, and sustainability converge in a single destination. Opened in 2018 as the largest shopping center in Colombia,…
Sustainability creates real value when it is both designed and continuously optimized over time. LEED BD+C New Construction Platinum Certification Date: October 2019 LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance Platinum Certification Date: April 2021 The Amarilo Headquarters project sets a milestone in Colombia as the first building to achieve LEED Platinum certification in both BD+C and…
The true impact of a supermarket isn’t in what it sells, it’s in how it operates. Makro Floridablanca demonstrates how commercial spaces can evolve into more efficient, responsible, and high-performance assets. Located in Bucaramanga and developed under LEED Gold standards, the project integrates sustainability strategies from the outset to optimize operational performance while minimizing environmental…
Tourism projects of the future don’t just welcome visitors, they protect the environment that draws them in. Grand Sirenis is a 20,000 m² hospitality development led by Hitos Urbanos, located on the island of San Andrés, one of Colombia’s most environmentally sensitive and strategically valuable tourism destinations. The project is pursuing LEED v3 Core &…
A reminder that high-end hospitality isn’t only about the guest experience, but about how resources are managed to support it sustainably. This hotel project in Bogotá, developed by Construcciones Planificadas, reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability and high performance in the hospitality sector. Strategically located near Corferias and Ciudad Salitre, the development combines a luxury…
Proving that even high-demand laboratories can become benchmarks of sustainable performance. Located in Medellín and developed by Cementos Argos S.A., this project represents a milestone both nationally and across Latin America, becoming the first laboratory in the region to achieve LEED Gold New Construction v3 certification, with a total of 64 points. Its development posed…
When a space is designed with intention, it transforms not just how it looks, but how it’s experienced, how people work within it, and the impact it creates. The renovation of the 8th and 9th floors of Google’s offices in Bogotá redefines what a high-performance corporate environment can be. Spanning approximately 650 m², the project…
Ruta N was never just a building. It was the moment a city decided to redefine its future. Standing at the intersection of urban transformation and economic reinvention, Ruta N represents one of the most significant milestones in Medellín’s evolution into a knowledge-based city. Conceived in 2009 as Colombia’s first public LEED-certified project, it was…
A logistics center can be more than efficient—it can be a sustainable asset that reduces costs, enhances well-being, and elevates operational performance. The CEDI Buencafé project, developed by the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia, was conceived to establish a distribution center aligned with high standards of sustainability, occupant well-being, and operational efficiency. The…
