General description
FINSA Multi V Santa Catarina
FINSA Multi V Santa Catarina is an industrial building located in the FINSA Santa Catarina Industrial Park.
It consists of warehouse, manufacturing, and office space, as well as two security booths.
The project was designed and built prioritizing positive environmental impact 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 enrolled in the LEED Volume Certification program and adopted best practices and procedures for the development of its multi-tenant buildings.
Project
The project implemented various strategies:
➣ To optimize energy savings, the project incorporated roof skylights, along with efficient materials and windows for the building envelope.
➣ Similarly, site conditions were analyzed, and local plant species that do not require irrigation were selected for landscaping, achieving a 100% reduction in outdoor water consumption.
➣ A plan was implemented to divert 75.16% of construction waste from landfills, and tenants were provided with design and construction guidelines to promote sustainable practices and facilitate the construction process, should they require it.
➣ The project also benefited from the participation of a LEED-accredited professional to expedite the building certification process.
Challenges
Considering the limited scope of the speculative shell, one of the main challenges was the use of materials with low environmental impact, such as those with a high recycled content or those that had an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration).
Results
A study was conducted to identify the most commonly used materials in the project and to ensure they met the certification requirements.
Among the materials with high recycled content are steel rebar, plates, and other structural components, as well as galvanized steel sheets for the roof and gypsum board for ceilings. In addition, materials with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) were used for concrete slabs and walls, as well as for ceramic flooring and grout.
