General description
FINSA Multi V Aguascalientes
FINSA Multi V Aguascalientes is an industrial facility located in the municipality of Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, consisting of speculative warehouse, manufacturing, office, and guardhouse areas.
This industrial facility has been designed and constructed with a comprehensive approach, prioritizing the generation of positive environmental impacts and energy efficiency.
Client
FINSA develops industrial real estate projects and manages one of the largest portfolios in Latin America.
As part of its commitment to sustainability, FINSA has decided to enroll in the LEED Volume Certification program and has adopted best practices and procedures for the development of its multi-tenant buildings.
Project
What strategies were implemented?
➣ The project implemented various strategies to maximize energy savings, including the use of skylights, windows, and efficient envelope materials.
➣ Regarding water consumption, low-flow plumbing fixtures will be installed, achieving a 36.83% reduction in indoor water use, and a xerophytic landscape was designed to eliminate outdoor water consumption.
➣ Only 29.64 kilograms of waste per square meter were generated during the construction process.
➣ All tenants have access to design and construction guidelines, facilitating understanding of the construction process and promoting the adoption of sustainable practices.
➣ The project’s security guardhouse was designed to maintain high indoor air quality, and the use of efficient vehicles is encouraged through the allocation of preferred parking spaces for low-emission vehicles.
➣ The project was overseen by a LEED Accredited Professional to facilitate the application and certification process.
Challenges
As this was a speculative industrial facility with a limited scope, one of the challenges was ensuring that the construction materials had a low environmental impact, including the availability of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and high recycled content, in order to meet the requirements within the project scope.
Solution
Priority was given to the selection of materials in key categories such as concrete and mortar, metal structures, and architectural finishes, all with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and certified recycled content.
This strategy made it possible to optimize the environmental performance of the building envelope without compromising costs or delivery timelines.
Impacts
This project stands out for its sustainable approach, incorporating practices that not only optimize resource use, but also reduce environmental impact.
