Pharr East IV

Summary

Pharr East IV

Location: Reynosa, Tamaulipas

Category: Industrial

Pharr East IV is an industrial building located in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, with a speculative distribution of warehouse, manufacturing and offices. During the design and construction of this building, environmental criteria were integrated, which are reflected in its energy efficiency, water savings, and overall reduction of negative environmental impacts.

Services: Environmental Consulting, Energy Modeling, Commissioning

Certifications :

LEED Certified® BD+C: Core and Shell v4

Company

About IGS - Centinela

About IGS - Centinela

IGS / Centinela Property is a Mexican developer and fund manager dedicated to creating value for its investors and clients in the industrial, housing and development sectors. IGS seeks to implement sustainable strategies in its portfolio of industrial buildings by certifying them LEED®, which is an international tool recognized for its holistic view of sustainability.

Project

Project achievements

Project achievements

The project achieved 100% savings in its landscaping areas by installing native vegetation that does not require irrigation. The project achieved energy savings of more than 10% compared to a conventional building.

Solution

LEED® Strategies

➤ LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION The project is located in a high priority area, building economic social vitality of the community, encouraging areas with development constraints and promoting ecological, cultural, and community health of the surrounding area. ➤ SUSTAINABLE SITES All tenants have access to the design and construction guidelines to understand the construction process, promoting the adoption of sustainable practices. ➤ WATER EFFICIENCY Due to the implementation of efficient plumbing fixtures in the guardhouse, the project reduces indoor water consumption by 45.67% compared to conventional buildings. The xerophytic landscaping design allows for a 100% reduction in outdoor water use. ➤ ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE The facility exclusively uses LED lighting, achieving a 39.10% reduction in indoor lighting electricity consumption and a 42.80% reduction in outdoor lighting electricity consumption when comparing the design to the ASHRAE 90.1-2010 standard. Additionally, it features automatic control based on natural lighting, maximizing energy savings. ➤ MATERIALS AND RESOURCES During construction, the total waste density was 1.47 lb/ft², below the maximum established by LEED, demonstrating a responsible approach to waste management. ➤ INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY With the incorporation of strategically placed skylights, the project achieves optimal levels of natural lighting in 99.99% of the occupied spaces, minimizing the use of artificial lighting. ➤ INNOVATION All strategies implemented under LEED certification are communicated to the building’s occupants and visitors through a sustainable strategies mural. Throughout the project, it was accompanied by a LEED Accredited Professional specialist.

Results

Results: Positive Impact

39.1%

Reduction in electricity consumption for interior lighting

42.8%

Reduction in electricity consumption for outdoor lighting

99.99%

Regularly occupied spaces at optimal levels of natural lighting

100%

Reduction in outdoor water use

45.67%

Reduction in indoor water use

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