EDGE CERTIFICATION

EDGE IS A SYSTEM THAT OFFERS COUNTLESS ADVANTAGES TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, IN ALL STAGES OF THE CONSTRUCTION.

The EDGE certification will allow a sustainable construction method, for affordable housing or luxury apartments, hotels or resorts, office buildings, hospitals or commercial establishments.

EDGE creates strong connections among market participants to enhance financial advantages by building green buildings.

To date there have been amazing savings thanks to the development of precertified or EDGE certified buildings. More than 43,000,000 kWh per year, more than 840,000 m3 of water per year, and more than 7,200,000 MJ in energy saved by the proper selection of construction materials.

EDGE CERTIFICATION

EDGE Certification Benefits

  • Advantages for Developers: EDGE focuses on technical aspects that produce results. This makes it easier for developers to build an innovation portfolio that attracts new customers and boosts the brand's commercial value.
  • Advantages for Architects: EDGE allows architects to obtain a good performance of a building without sacrificing the integrity of the design. In addition, it intervenes in the most critical moment: when the design of a project begins.
  • Advantages for Financial Institutions: Banks can reduce risk by requiring that projects obtain EDGE certification as a condition for financing.
  • Advantages for the Owners of Rental Buildings: A resource-efficient building will also have a greater market value due to its ability to comply in the operational aspect.
  • Advantages for Homeowners: EDGE helps property developers build homes that include solutions such as low energy lighting, solar energy and water conservation devices. Homeowners can save at least 20% on energy and water bills compared to a common home, which increases confidence in the value of the long-term investment. Ecological homes not only give better results, but usually sell up to four times faster and at a price between 4% and 10% higher.
  • Advantages for Government Authorities: Governments can adopt a wide variety of incentives to stimulate the growth of green building. Depending on the aspirations, the development of an entire ecological construction value chain can be activated. The results include high-tech employment opportunities, the protection of natural resources and a healthier living environment.