Condominiums sustainable reduce expenses and preserve the environment
08/30/2010
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SAO PAULO - Concern for the environment has reached the administrators of residential condominiums, then the emerging concept of "sustainable neighborhood."
Besides benefiting the environment, cost reduction is one of the advantages of these condominiums. "Due to the optimization of energy and the conscious use of water, the difference can be felt in the account at the end of the month," said legal director Aabic (Administrators Association of Real Estate and Condominiums), José Roberto Graiche Junior.
The health of residents and also to the public is benefited, since the reduction of pollutants, control of air quality and preservation of natural resources collaborate for the well-being.
Tips
Without losing the comfort and luxury, just be installed simple tools, but effective, to be good for the environment. These tools are able to minimize the emission of waste, reduce consumption of water and energy through the reuse of rainwater and the maximum use of sunlight, for example. "Not to mention the garbage collection, which should already be in any home rule," said Graiche.
Other tips for a condo more "green" are the creation of orchard and herbarium, installing individual meters for gas and water, to encourage the reduction of consumption, the exchange of taps by models with timer, they spend less water, and place lights with presence sensors in common areas.
Another simple measure is the landscaping and sidewalk terraces to increase permeable area and even sweeping the sidewalk and patio instead of washing them.
New Developments
Although there is no incentive for the government to "green buildings", since there are four certified enterprises in the country and over one hundred in the certification process.
"The acceptance of these undertakings by purchasers encourages more and more architects, engineers and major construction companies to invest in new techniques and technologies," explained the director of the condominium Aabic Omar Anauate. "There is no doubt that everyone wins with this emphasis on sustainability," he concludes.
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