Throughout the vast territory of Mexico there are not only large cities such as Guadalajara or CDMX with a potential economic and important habitability, what do large benefits to the development of the country. Others are emerging cities that are marked with the word sustainability, environmental respect, growth or innovation. We talk about cities like León, Tijuana, Querétaro, Puebla or the city with the second highest index of urban sustainability, Monterrey .
According to IESE Cities in Motion 2017, which measures an index the sustainability of the main cities of the world and the quality of life of its inhabitants. In the whole territory of Mexico, in first place is the Mexican capital (Position 87), then Monterrey (Position 111) and Guadalajara (Position 121), but… What is happening in Monterrey to be in second position?
If we look at the city of Monterrey and its area metropolitan area (ZMM), in recent years it has distinguished itself in the whole territory for a prosperous economic growth before an unprecedented business and industrial activity whose effects are directly benefiting the population. Not anymore they just mean more employment or greater purchasing power than provides an improvement in the stability of the home, it is also a contribution for the administrations that have more money to provide better services to its inhabitants; top infrastructures, services, better urban planning, more security…etc.
New urban areas, more efficient districts and more efficient new buildings are growing to meet new needs. If we look at the numbers, in Monterrey, there are approximately 21 buildings that are being building with class "A+", "A" and "B", represent about of some 204,662 new built m2, according to what the developer of new construction Habiteca that in the next two years will come into service providing added value to the city in modernity and architectural quality.
A bustling business activity that will undoubtedly creates a chain of attraction for other companies that will contribute benefits to the area and therefore, the real estate sector grows which is one of the biggest drivers of an economy local.
New buildings that, when they become operational, not only will benefit the company or the citizen, but also They will contribute their grain of sand in the face of change climate. It must be remembered that companies seek spaces that have greater functionality, equipment, efficiency and services, and projects with certifications governed by sustainability are an attraction undoubtedly for the business sector.
With an uncertain ecological future we must begin to take measures and more recognizing that buildings, buildings represent about a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, so they are a main objective to use strategies that reduce their energy expenditure. Without comparing it with other economic sectors, the potential is huge in reducing emissions:
So we should start contemplating the construction of buildings that have a zero energy balance where all the energy that can be used must be rewarded and answered based on renewable energy.
Opportunity is born from change. As is known to all, great opportunities are born in the difference, because they flourish new markets, whose opening responds to changes in mentality and therefore the needs of consumers. Of the same way, the new regulations that are appearing introduces demands that probably have not been covered to date and that are aimed at respecting the environment environment and why not, to save a few coins on the bill electrical. Here enters one of the most recognized worldwide, the buildings of Nearly zero energy consumption with certification NZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) and has arrived in Monterrey.
The organization Edificios Cero Energía has registered the first building aspiring to Net Zero Energy certification Building (NZEB) in Latin America. The property will be built in the area that is being developed in Arboleda, in Monterrey.
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New buildings in Monterrey , new houses, new urbanizations are synonymous with progress towards a future promising but we also have to remember that every city has an identity and in part, it is due thanks to its traditional architecture. The fine line between possibility to rehabilitate real estate or opt for new construction, you must be in balance with all parties involved, from the administration, architects, urban planners, promoters of buildings and houses , even the construction company custom houses and the inhabitants of the city that want to protect those architectural elements that have been and are part of their cultural identity.
Talking about architectural sustainability is a concept broader than that of reducing the energy consumption of a building. We understand by sustainable development "that which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs” (World Commission on the Environment and Development).
To develop a sustainable urban model we have to attention to control four fundamental factors: the soil, the energy, water and materials.
We should therefore design strategic plans where justify the use of all the components of our project according to the resources used and demonstrate in this way that we are capable, at least, of really thinking in what we are doing and what is its future impact.
