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EDGE Advanced designation

The project will receive the designation “EDGE Advanced” if you achieve an expected energy savings of at least 40%, together with an expected savings of at least 20% in water and energy incorporated in materials.

There is no additional cost associated with obtaining recognition as EDGE Advanced for a project.

Projects that obtain EDGE Advanced certification and meet all their real operational energy needs with renewable energy sources, either on site or off site, or that purchase carbon offsets to achieve a 100% carbon-free energy supply, have the option of seeking EDGE Zero Carbon certification.

Peru's First EDGE Advanced Project

SENATI's new Campus Independence Technology Center in Peru has obtained EDGE Advanced certification, being the first to do so in the country. This certification has resulted in significant savings, including 47% in energy consumption, 40% in water use and a 45.6% decrease in energy incorporated into building materials. In addition, during its operation, this building will stop emitting approximately 61 tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) per year.

Our consultant, Leaf Latam, was part of the certification process for this project together with Binswanger Peru, responsible for Project Management and Construction Supervision. They announced on their website the ecological characteristics of the new Senati headquarters:

Energy efficiency measures

• Optimization of the window/wall ratio.
• Use of reflective paint.
• Use of insulating roof tiles.
• Use of low-emissivity coated glass
• Promotion of natural ventilation in corridors.
• Implementation of a Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) system.
• Adoption of an efficient cooling system.
• Installation of energy efficient bulbs in interior spaces.
• Implementation of outdoor lighting with energy efficient bulbs.

Measures for managing water consumption

• Use of low-flow showerheads.
• Use of low-flow faucets.
• Installation of double water discharge cabinets.
• Use of urinals that are efficient in water consumption.

Measures related to incorporated energy in construction

• Use of floor slabs filled with concrete and polystyrene blocks.
• Roof construction using reinforced concrete slabs in situ.
• Use of concrete filling slabs with polystyrene blocks for the roof.
• Use of honeycomb clay blocks on external walls, with plaster coating on both sides.
• Construction of internal walls reinforced in place.
• Implementation of honeycomb clay blocks with plaster coating on both sides for the walls.
• Use of finished concrete floors.
• Installation of ceramic and aluminum window frames.

Do you want to certify your project with EDGE? contact us here