At Bioconstrucción y Energía Alternativa we are leaders and pioneers in LEED Certification and Sustainable Building Consulting.
We have the first Gold and Platinum level certifications in Latin America, as well as the only LEED NC certification in the heavy metal industry and the first double Platinum Certification in the region.
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SOLUTIONS
LEED CERTIFICATION
LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design or LEED) is an internationally recognized certification system for sustainable buildings. It was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Companies, developers, builders and governments worldwide use LEED Certification to obtain great benefits in their buildings.
There are several systems under which a building can be LEED certified, depending on its own characteristics. From new constructions, major remodeling, to existing buildings in operational stage.
LEED CERTIFICATION THROUGH ARC PLATFORM
The Arc Platform is a tool that allows measuring and visualizing the operational performance of buildings in real time, identifying areas for improvement and creating a benchmark against other comparable projects.
This platform measures the consumption of the building when connected to its systems, being fed by them automatically or manually, creating a sustainable control panel available for any real estate project.
Arc will enhance the efforts in building operations and will become a fundamental link in the constitution of smart cities.
WELL CERTIFICATION
We spend 90% of our time inside buildings. WELL Building Standard is a certification that aims to make spaces promote health and wellness in people. Based on what is good for the human body, its strategies are focused on providing comfort, better sleep, better digestion, reducing the risk of disease and improving people’s mental health, among others. We have the first WELL accredited professionals in Mexico and the world to support organizations in improving health, wellness and productivity in their spaces.
EARTHCHECK
The tourism sector and destinations have specific needs in terms of sustainability. They all require proper waste management, optimal use of water, good relations with local communities, and energy efficiency, among others. EarthCheck’s evaluation system for the operation of destinations, hotels, and venues, in addition to the design and planning standard, seeks to measure the performance of these spaces from their conception and over time, to reward progress in sustainable terms in these areas. Bioconstrucción y Energía Alternativa is a regional partner of EarthCheck for the support in the verification of the operation standard and accompaniment in the design and planning standard.
EDGE CERTIFICATION
Buildings that use their resources efficiently have a positive impact on the planet and take into account the developer’s return on investment. In this scenario, EDGE, the green building certification system for emerging markets created by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) allows optimizing the use of water and energy, both consumed by the building and incorporated in the materials, in a simple way, and under local comparisons. Bioconstrucción y Energía Alternativa can perform EDGE audits, being one of the first firms in Mexico to achieve this accreditation.
LEED COURSES
As pioneers in Sustainable Building Consulting and having obtained the first LEED NC Platinum and LEED NC Gold certifications in Mexico and Latin America, at Bioconstrucción y Energía Alternativa we recognize the need to share our knowledge.
Whether for independent professionals or companies, our courses are custom-designed and delivered by our team of highly experienced and qualified consultants.
NOM 008 / NOM 020 ENER VERIFYING UNIT
The building envelope where there is the greatest opportunity to save energy. The Ministry of Energy in collaboration with CONUEE has created two official Mexican standards, of mandatory application in residential and commercial real estate developments, in order to achieve great savings in energy, carbon emissions and better comfort for Mexicans.
Bioconstrucción y Energía Alternativa, as leaders and pioneers in sustainable building, has been accredited as a Verification Unit for the NOM-008-ENER-2001 and NOM-020-ENER-2011 standards, supporting owners, builders, developers, architects, asset managers and property managers to perform the official verification to validate that the design and construction of the building comply with the requirements of these standards, issuing an official verification report, the verification report and the compliance label for the building.
NOM 020 ENER is applicable to all residential buildings, while NOM 008 ENER is applicable to all other buildings with the exception of industrial buildings.
COMMISSIONING SERVICE
The Commissioning (Cx) process is essential for owners and developers to achieve the objectives of energy efficiency and indoor environment quality of their projects, by verifying the optimal operation of the systems.
We have a team of Commissioning Agents specialized in the most recognized standards worldwide such as ASHRAE, ACG, NEBB, NIBS, BCA, and SMACNA.
Our service verifies that the energy efficiency and environmental performance requirements of your real estate project are met. Our service includes the scope of Fundamental Commissioning (mandatory part of the LEED process, included in our Turnkey service) and Enhanced Commissioning (brings relevant credits to LEED certification) for building systems such as:
● Electrical and Lighting System
● Air Conditioning, Heating, and Ventilation (HVAC) Systems
● Hydraulic System
● Sustainable Energy System
● Envelope System
ENERGY MODELING
Energy modeling seeks to obtain the greatest benefit at the lowest cost from energy efficiency technologies and strategies. This service supports decision making in the design process and achieves project-specific energy savings goals by providing valuable information on the performance of building properties and systems.
The energy modeling service is tailored to buildings seeking LEED Certification, particularly in the prerequisite and credit for minimum energy performance and energy performance optimization. In this service, energy modeling predicts the energy consumption of the projected building and compares it against a baseline standard building.
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
ESG and GRI
Today, most organizations seek to implement and execute actions that promote a better future, reduce the consumption of natural resources and promote a healthier and more collaborative society. In addition to the global trend of organizational transparency, social responsibility and sustainability reporting systems such as ESR of Cemefi, GRI, and Ethos, to name a few, are emerging. Bioconstrucción, understanding the relevance that these reports have for its clients, concerning their communities and audiences, offers consulting services in ESG (Environmental Social & Governance) and GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), with a focus on real estate, seeking the best practices in corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
GRESB
The real estate industry is evolving towards sustainability, demanding for its financing or investment that real estate properties present superior performance in energy, water, relationship with communities, climate risk mitigation, health and well-being for users and occupants, and above all, good portfolio management or governance practices. The Real Estate Sustainability Evaluation (GRESB) was born 6 years ago in the Netherlands to address this need of banking institutions and bond issuers to ensure that their investments are heading in the right direction. Bioconstrucción y Energía Alternativa, as a local partner of GRESB, promotes the adoption of this reporting methodology among its clients to support them in structuring financing alternatives that allow them to receive funds from international institutions.
LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE
As a philosophy, the International Living Future Institute has created it to be the first regenerative certification system, giving the world more than it takes. It integrates principles of net positive energy, water reuse, habitat protection, good site use, use of living-friendly materials, health and happiness, equity, beauty, and inspiration. As the most robust and challenging certification in existence, Bioconstrucción y Energía Alternativa has a Living Future accredited professional leading a pilot project in the country.
ZERO ENERGY
Net Zero Energy Building Certification (NZEB) is part of the Living Building Challenge. However, it can be achieved independently. Buildings that undergo this certification strive for exceptional energy conservation and meet 100% of their electricity, heating, and cooling needs through on-site renewable energy production.
GREEN MARKETING
The achievement of a sustainable certification in real estate brings with it multiple economic benefits, for the environment and the occupants or users.
We develop communication tools and guidelines for sustainable building at various levels, facilitating the work of our clients’ marketing, communication, and corporate affairs teams.
CONSULTING IN
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
At BEA we support our clients in the development of their green agenda. Through our methodology, we perform assessments and audits to determine the areas of opportunity concerning energy consumption, comfort, and indoor environment quality under a cost-benefit perspective throughout the life cycle of the project.
Our service includes:
● Sustainable Design, Construction, and Operation Manuals.
● Bioclimatic Design Consultancy
● Sustainable Urban Planning Guidelines
● Environmental Assessment of Construction Materials
● Green Marketing Technical Support
● Public plans and programs to promote bioconstruction