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Introduction
Target issues for sustainable construction
Quantum change and transferability
Ethical standards and social equity
Ecological quality and energy conservation
Economic performance and compatibility
Contextual and aesthetic impact
Organization of the Holcim Foundation
Partner and associated universities
UIA cooperation
Events calendar for sustainable construction
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Office building in Costa Rica - Universal principles of sustainable construction
Of course the Holcim Costa Rica office building is just one example of sustainable construction.
Other examples can be found around the world, and each is unique – a product of its creator, function, climate, budget, site, local materials, local culture, and other factors.
Although the specifics may differ, the principles of sustainable construction apply universally, regardless of climate, culture, or economic situation.
The idea is to achieve lasting environmental, social, and economic benefits through the construction of well designed buildings and cities.
Applying this idea once can make an remarkable building; applying it worldwide would be a giant step toward global sustainability.
Architect Bruno Stagno and the Holcim Costa Rica office building - a practical example of sustainable construction in practice
Target issues: Definition and example
Read more about each of the five target issues for sustainable construction:
Quantum change and transferability
Ethical standards and social equity
Ecological quality and energy conservation
Economic performance and compatibility
Contextual and aesthetic impact
Technical report
Read more about applying the target issues to a construction project.
Measuring up to the criteria of sustainable construction
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Office building in Costa Rica: measuring up to the criteria of sustainable construction
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Profile - Bruno Stagno
Read a profile of the architect of the Holcim Costa Rica office building
Profile - Bruno Stagno
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