Company

Grupo Carso is a Mexican conglomerate company founded in 1980. The company is one of the largest and most influential in Latin America and has a presence in a wide variety of sectors, including telecommunications, construction, energy, real estate, retail, among others. The company has been recognized for its strong focus on innovation, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Project

The Carso II project focused on sustainability strategies from the initial stages, with a focus on the efficient use of energy and water. As a result, it was able to reduce energy consumption by 15% and water consumption by 42%, and manage the 100th percentile of runoff in rainfall events.

In addition, strategies were implemented to reduce the heat island effect and promote accessibility and sustainable transportation, including preferential parking for efficient vehicles and proximity to bus stations.

Challenges

As an office building located in a high-demand area, energy efficiency strategies were limited.

Solution

The building has a cooling district that services this and other commercial buildings, including a shopping mall. Having a centralized system avoids the need for each building to have its own cooling unit, thereby reducing energy consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition, cooling districts allow for greater flexibility in thermal energy management and can be optimized to maximize energy efficiency.

Reduction of energy consumption with respect to the ASHRAE base case

Reduction of water used with respect to similar buildings

Reduction in potable water consumption compared to similar buildings

Results

Carso II es un proyecto de oficinas ubicado en la Ciudad de México, en la zona de Polanco. El edificio consiste en 17 niveles de 3,060 m² y cuenta con un diseño moderno y atractivo que ofrece espacios amplios y flexibles para oficinas.

Grupo Carso

LEED® Gold BD+C: Core and Shell v2009

Our Challenges

Sustainable Offices

Environmental Results

Searching for the best solution

Carso II

Logrand Entertainment Group is a Mexican company operating in the gaming and entertainment industry. The company owns and operates several casinos, hotels and resorts in different locations in Mexico.

It focuses on providing high quality entertainment experiences to its customers while maintaining a commitment to responsible gaming practices. The company also emphasizes the importance of social and environmental responsibility in its operations.

Balance between well-being and efficiency

The project focused on implementing measures to reduce energy and water consumption, considering the context of a building in full operation. To this end, the team focused on optimizing the electrical, air conditioning and plumbing systems to ensure efficient resource management.

However, the project was not limited to the implementation of technical solutions, but focused on the search for the well-being of the occupants, through strategies that promote comfort, indoor environmental quality, panoramic views, access to public transportation services and necessities - to ensure a comprehensive and satisfactory experience.

Reduction of potable water consumption indoors

Certification of the offices for the Logrand Entretainment Group corporate, in the city of San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León. Since this project is located within the Arboleda mixed-use park, we sought to achieve LEED ID+C v4 certification at the silver level.

The project has 3,385.57 m² divided into two levels and consists of offices, meeting rooms, lobby and recreation areas.

Logrand Entertainment Group 

LEED® Silver ID+C v4

How much was saved?

Logrand Offices

Caja Popular Mexicana (CPM) is a savings and loan cooperative society whose purpose is to carry out various financial operations among and for the benefit of its members.

It is the largest cooperative in Mexico by number of assets and has almost 500 branches throughout the country.

The Caja Popular Mexicana Corporate Building was designed to be an innovative project that is at the forefront of sustainability issues, which is why it was decided to pursue LEED BD+C: New Construction certification. It consists mainly of a mixed-use building, with a total of 6,792.90 m² of floor space, distributed over 3 levels of offices and 1 parking basement.

The project stands out because it provides world-class facilities, incorporating systems that promote optimal energy performance, such as control and monitoring systems, in order to ensure and reduce operating and maintenance costs. In this way, energy consumption savings of 20.9% were achieved, compared to a base case defined by the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 standard methodology.

Due to the location of the project, it would not be possible to connect to the municipality's rainwater sewer service, and a solution to the water demand was sought. 

In view of this situation, several options were proposed to address the water demand of the project. A viable and sustainable solution was sought to allow the project's water needs to be met without generating negative impacts on the environment or people's health.

The solution found in the exterior areas was the implementation of permeable concrete linked to 11 absorption wells and rainwater collection cisterns in the project; with the objective of capturing, infiltrating and using the stored water to cover the water demand for irrigation.

Reduction of water consumption compared to a base case defined by the EPAct 1992 standard.

Satisfaction of irrigation demand solely by rainwater reuse

Savings in energy consumption, compared to a base case defined by the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 standard methodology

Reduction of waste during construction diverted from the landfill site

The Caja Popular Mexicana Corporate Building was designed to be an innovative project that is at the forefront of sustainability issues, which is why it was decided to pursue LEED BD+C: New Construction certification. It consists mainly of a mixed-use building, with a total of 6,792.90 m² of floor space, distributed over 3 levels of offices and 1 parking basement.

The project stands out because it provides world-class facilities, incorporating systems that promote optimal energy performance, such as control and monitoring systems, in order to ensure and reduce operating and maintenance costs. In this way, energy consumption savings of 20.9% were achieved, compared to a base case defined by the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 standard methodology.

The site on which it was built did not originally have public infrastructure for stormwater management, so innovative strategies for runoff water management were integrated by installing permeable concrete surfaces throughout the parking area, These channel rainwater to 11 rainwater absorption wells, which allow more than 120 m³ (considering an extraordinary rainfall event during 24 continuous hours) to infiltrate the groundwater table, and to rainwater harvesting systems that allow it to be reused to meet its own consumption demand.

As a result, a 41.8% saving in potable water consumption was achieved, compared to a base case defined by the EPAct 1992 standard. This use of rainwater was a completely innovative strategy, as it gave the project the capacity to meet its own water demand, making it a self-sustainable building in this area.

At the same time, waste was reduced by 64% during construction, which is equivalent to 2.48 tons of waste diverted from the landfill. In addition, 21.27% of the total cost of the materials have recycled content and another 27% are regional, reducing the environmental impact related to the extraction of raw materials and the transportation of materials.

It also cares for and promotes the health of its occupants through systems that renew and monitor indoor air quality, which has a positive impact on the health and performance of its employees. In addition, the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content of the adhesives and paints used in the finishes was restricted, and dust collection systems were installed at entrances to prevent indoor air pollution.

The project sought to promote the growth and connectivity of the area, supporting the municipality in improving the urban layout, in accordance with the Municipality's Urban Development Plan. As a result, access to the complex was improved, supporting public infrastructure and improving lighting in the area. 

Another important point to highlight is the design and distribution of windows, since, thanks to its analysis of the location of spaces, more than 90% of the regularly occupied areas had natural lighting and quality views of the exterior. This provided benefits to the occupants' health by protecting circadian rhythms and, as for the building, reduced electricity consumption for lighting, since the natural light contribution was maximized during daylight hours. 


About Caja Popular Mexicana

LEED® Gold BD+C: New Construcction  - LEED 2009

How to capture rainwater in the project?

Example for others to follow

Permeable Concrete

Caja Popular Mexicana

THREE has more than 14 years of national and international professional experience in sustainable design and engineering in the building sector.  

They are a pioneering environmental consultancy in the industry with a portfolio of iconic projects: the first LEED® Zero Energy Certification in Mexico, the first residential project outside the United States with this certification; the double LEED Gold® Certification of Torre Obispado, the tallest building in Latin America; the first LEED for Existing Cities and Communities Certification, with the highest category: LEED Platinum®.

THREE Consultoría Medioambiental's offices are located in a previously developed space. The design and construction of these facilities was based on the premise of improving the quality of life of its users. To this end, several comfort strategies were implemented, such as access to natural light, good air quality and ergonomic workspaces.

The main structure of these offices is made from reconditioned shipping containers, with an efficient envelope that reduces energy consumption. This is especially important in a city with extreme weather conditions.

In 2024, they received their LEED O+M v4.1 recertification. This is the fifth recognition for the offices, issued by the USGBC.

The challenge was to achieve LEED Platinum® BD+C: New Construction v4, something never before achieved in LATAM.

For this office space, every detail was taken care of during design and construction to make the best use of resources. In addition, THREE collaborated with the LEED Lab® program to achieve O+M certification in 2019.

LEED Lab® is a multidisciplinary immersive course that uses project-based learning and the built environment to educate and prepare students to become green building leaders and sustainability-focused citizens.

Because recertification at the Platinum level was sought in 2024, specific goals were set to improve performance in all categories over 1 year.

Not only did we get what we expected, we got something better

The team worked together during all phases of the project, conducting environmental studies, proposing designs and contributing ideas to integrate all sustainability strategies.

Communication between each of the parties was essential and together they managed to construct a building that today has become an educational experience for users and visitors, to show how a sustainable building can be affordable and comfortable.

For its LEED O+M v4 recertification, the installed capacity of photovoltaic solar panels was tripled (from 4.9 kW to 15.25 kW), which increases on-site power generation, decreases emissions associated with energy from the national grid, and reduces the heat island effect in the urban area.

In addition, a system for reusing condensate water from HVAC equipment was implemented, which supplies 75% of the toilets, reducing the demand for water from the municipal network.

Reduction of potable water consumption compared to the LEED baseline

Located in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, this office space has an area of 227 m². It is the headquarters of THREE, an environmental consulting firm committed to promoting green buildings through sustainable strategies.

Thanks to their dedication and effort, they have obtained several certifications, such as LEED® Platinum BD+C in 2016, LEED® Platinum O+M in 2019, EDGE Advanced in 2018, WorldGBC Net Zero in 2020 and their LEED O+M v4.1 recertification in 2024.

THREE Consultoría Medioambiental

LEED Platinum® BD+C 2016

LEED Platinum® O+M 2024

EDGE Advanced 2018

WorldGBC Net Zero 2020

First Platinum offices in LATAM

THREE Headquarters

THREE Results

LEED Lab is an opportunity for students in architecture, engineering and related fields to become directly involved in sustainable design projects and gain valuable hands-on experience. The program was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the organization responsible for LEED certification, in partnership with educational institutions around the world.

Students who had the opportunity to enter the program worked in teams and were assigned an existing sustainable design project. Throughout the semester or study period, students applied sustainable design principles and LEED certification guidelines to the assigned project.

Students were able to conduct research, evaluate energy efficiency, design water management strategies, analyze indoor air quality, study the use of sustainable materials, and consider other aspects relevant to obtaining LEED certification. They were also able to collaborate with consultants and industry professionals for additional guidance and insight.

At the end of the LEED Lab program, students presented their completed project, including a detailed report and presentation, showing how the LEED certification criteria have been addressed and how sustainability has been achieved in the proposed design.

Encouraging Hands-on Learning in Sustainable Design and LEED Certification for Students

The LEED®  Lab™ program is a hands-on educational initiative designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable design and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. LEED is an internationally recognized rating system for green and sustainable buildings.

THREE implemented this program in 2017 with students from Tecnológico de Monterrey campus Monterrey, led by Lourdes Salina, LEED Fellow and director of THREE, as well as Eunice Pérez operations manager.

About the program

LEED®  Lab™ 

What else?

THREE + LEED Lab

LEED®  Lab™

The OTHLI Institute also stands out for its pedagogical focus on environmental care and awareness. Students not only learn in traditional classrooms, but also have outdoor spaces where they are taught the importance of nature and its conservation. The institute promotes environmental awareness from the earliest stages of children's lives.

The choice of specific materials and features in the design of the OTHLI Institute building was fundamental to achieve a high level of thermal comfort, maximize the entry of natural light and, at the same time, drastically reduce energy consumption. This has had a significant impact on reducing the use of air conditioning and heating systems, resulting in a 43% reduction compared to a traditional building.

OTHLI Institute's sanitary furniture is an exceptional example of efficiency and innovation in water conservation. These units achieve a reduction of more than 15 million liters of water per year compared to conventional equipment available on the market. 

The institute's semi-Olympic swimming pool is also an outstanding example of its commitment to sustainability and the responsible use of resources. The installation of solar thermal panels in the pool area allows solar energy to be used as a heating source, drastically reducing dependence on gas for water heating.

OTHLI Institute is a revolutionary educational institution that has embraced an innovative and completely disruptive approach to learning and environmental awareness. This institute has become a benchmark in caring for the environment and promoting sustainability through education.

One of the most outstanding features of the building is its design oriented towards the promotion of bioclimatic and efficient architecture. Every aspect of its structure has been carefully designed to maximize the use of natural resources, minimize environmental impact and provide an environment conducive to learning and collaboration.

OTHLI Institute

Materials utilization

Savings

Fibra MTY stands out as the pioneer in real estate investment trusts, managing and advising everything in-house. It specializes in acquiring and managing an array of prime corporate properties, focusing on the office and industrial sectors.

Its clear and consistent approach to the business model redefines profitability in real estate. In addition, it is committed to operating under the highest standards of environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility, ensuring that the interests of all stakeholders are protected.

11 buildings 1 mission: to make a positive impact

The progress of the project was evaluated and monitored in terms of transportation, energy, water, waste, and the impact on the experience of the people involved.

Improved practices were introduced to improve energy efficiency, reduce water consumption, and establish policies for air quality and integrated waste management to optimize operations.

Cuadrante was part of Fibra MTY's 11 buildings portfolio that had the goal of achieving LEED® O+M: Existing Buildings in a period of less than 8 months.


En cuanto a la evaluación del rendimiento del edificio, se llevó a cabo una auditoría ASHRAE de nivel 1 desde el diagnóstico inicial. 

Esta auditoría identificó los aspectos más relevantes en función de su impacto, coste y el tiempo necesario para su ejecución, con el propósito de establecer una ruta crítica.

Of the total number of users surveyed, responded to their experience in the building as "satisfactory" and "extremely satisfactory".

Of the total users surveyed use alternative means of transportation.

Out of a maximum energy efficiency rating of 100 points

Cuadrante is a 4,520 sq. mt. building located in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. 

It is located on one of the main avenues of the city, being a building with ample space for the offices it houses, serving more than 150 people daily. 

Fibra MTY: investment leader

LEED Silver® O+M: Existing Buildings v4.1

In record time

Impacts

We exceeded the proposed objectives

Cuadrante

Fibra MTY is the pioneer in real estate investment trusts, managing and advising internally on all its operations. It specializes in the acquisition and management of a select set of prime corporate properties, focusing on the office and industrial sectors. It transforms profitability into real estate through a transparent and consistent business model.

In addition, it operates under the highest standards of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) responsibility, looking after the interests of all our stakeholders.

The project's performance was evaluated in aspects related to transportation, energy, water, waste, and the experience of the people involved.  In order to improve its operations, improved practices were introduced for energy efficiency, reduced water consumption, and policies were established for air quality and integrated waste management.

Fortaleza was part of Fibra MTY's 11 buildings portfolio that had the goal of achieving LEED® O+M: Existing Buildings in a period of less than 8 months.

We got not just what we expected, but something better

As part of the building performance analysis, an ASHRAE level 1 audit was performed from the diagnosis, identifying the priority points in terms of impact, cost and implementation time in order to establish a critical path.

Of the total number of surveyed users use alternative means of transportation 

Out of a maximum water efficiency rating of 100 points

Fortaleza is a 15,857m² building located in Naucalpan de Juárez, Estado de México.

The privileged position of this location offers easy accessibility to the main and secondary arteries of the city, guaranteeing proximity to various shopping centers, banking services and hospitals. These characteristics make Fortaleza the perfect option for your corporate office requirements.

Sobre Fibra MTY

LEED Gold® O+M: Existing Buildings v4.1

Against the clock 

Monitoring the impacts 

Fortaleza's Impacts

Fortaleza

Fibra MTY stands out as the first fully managed and internally advised real estate investment trust. It specializes in acquiring and managing an exclusive set of high-quality corporate properties focused on the office and industrial sectors. Transforms the real estate profitability landscape through a transparent and consistent business model.

Operates under the highest standards of environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility, ensuring the protection of its stakeholders' interests.

The project's performance was analyzed in terms of transportation, energy, water, waste, and human experience. 

To optimize its operations, best practices were implemented for the efficient use of energy and the reduction of water consumption, as well as air quality and integrated waste management policies.

As part of this FIBRA's portfolio, Huasteco Alfa was part of a group of 11 buildings that set out to obtain LEED® O+M: Existing Buildings in less than 8 months.

Of the total number of users surveyed, responded to their experience in the building as "extremely satisfactory".

Of the total number of surveyed users, use alternative means of transportation 

Out of a maximum rating of 100 points for energy efficiency

Huasteco Alfa is a 3,380 sq. mt. office building located in La Pila, San Luis Potosi. 


Fibra MTY: investment opportunity

Huasteco Alfa and its impacts

Huasteco Alfa

The project's current performance was analyzed in terms of transportation, energy, water, waste, and human experience. 

To optimize its operations, best practices were implemented for the efficient use of energy and the reduction of water consumption, as well as air quality and integrated waste management policies.

The building performance analyses involved an initial assessment that included an ASHRAE Level 1 audit. This audit identified the most relevant aspects in terms of impact, cost and execution time, thus establishing a critical path for the actions to be taken.

Of the total number of users surveyed, responded to their experience in the building as "satisfactory" and "extremely satisfactory"

From a maximum rating of 100 points for energy efficiency

An emblematic complex in Monterrey, it provides its occupants with an environment for recreation and work efficiency in the midst of nature, with 6,800 square meters of green areas. This place offers to more than 3,500 people ample parking, commercial areas and high quality amenities. In addition, its strategic location facilitates access to the city's main roads and areas such as Valle in San Pedro, the western zone in Santa Catarina, Cumbres and Downtown.

About Fibra MTY

The challenges to be faced

Plaza Central and its impacts

What did you obtain?

How was it resolved?

Plaza Central

Biosfera - La Perla was part of a portfolio of 11 buildings of this FIBRA that had the objective of becoming LEED O+M certified in a period of less than 8 months.

Biosfera - La Perla is a 20,602 sqm building, located in one of the most active zones within the metropolitan area of Zapopan, Jalisco. 

The La Perla complex is a Class A project, comprised of two office buildings, Bio and Esfera, which together have about 43,067 m² of Gross Leasable Area (GLA). This project houses multiple tenants and was designed by the prestigious design and architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and was completed in 2018.

Fibra MTY

How to achieve this project?

Innovation as part of the solution

Biosfera - La Perla

The project's current performance was analyzed in terms of transportation, energy, water, waste, and human experience. 

To optimize its operations, best practices were implemented for efficient energy use and water consumption reduction, as well as air quality and integrated waste management policies.

Esfera- La Perla was part of a portfolio of 11 buildings of this Fibra that had the objective of becoming LEED O+M certified in a period of less than 8 months.

Por parte de los análisis de desempeño del edificio, desde el diagnóstico se realizó una auditoría ASHRAE nivel 1 identificando los puntos prioritarios por su impacto, costo y tiempo de implementación para así plantear una ruta crítica.

Out of a maximum rating of 100 points for efficient water use

Esfera - La Perla is a 20,040 sq. mt. building, located in one of the most active zones within the metropolitan area of Zapopan, Jalisco. 

The La Perla complex is a Class A project, comprised of two office buildings, Bio and Esfera, which together have about 43,067 m² of Gross Leasable Area (GLA). This project houses multiple tenants and was designed by the prestigious design and architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and was completed in 2018.

Against the clock

About this project

Esfera - La Perla 

Fibra MTY stands out as the first fully managed and internally advised real estate investment trust. It specializes in acquiring and managing an exclusive set of high-quality corporate properties focused on the office and industrial sectors. Transforms the real estate profitability landscape through a transparent and consistent business model.

Operates under the highest standards of environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility, ensuring the protection of its stakeholders' interests.	

The project's current performance was analyzed in terms of transportation, energy, water, waste, and human experience. 

To optimize its operations, the company implemented best practices for the efficient use of energy and the reduction of water consumption, as well as air quality and integrated waste management policies.	

Prometeo was part of a portfolio of 11 buildings of this Fibra that had the objective of achieving LEED® O+M: Existing Buildings in a period of less than 8 months.	

Of the total number of users surveyed, they responded to their experience in the building as "extremely satisfactory"

Of the total number of surveyed users use alternative means of transportation

The property consists of a class A office building with a total of approximately 8,135 square meters of gross rentable area, located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, N.L.	

Prometeo y sus impactos

Prometeo

Torre Morada I was part of a set of 11 buildings within the portfolio of this FIBRA, with the objective of obtaining LEED® O+M: Existing Buildings certification in less than 8 months.

Torre Morada II is a 17,528 sq. mt. building located in Monterrey, Nuevo León.

With capacity for more than 3,500 people, it provides ample parking, commercial areas and first class services. Its strategic location facilitates access to the city's main thoroughfares and areas such as Valle in San Pedro, the western zone in Santa Catarina, Cumbres and Centro.

It offers its occupants a space surrounded by nature for recreation and work.

LEED  Gold® O+M: Existing Buildings v4.1				

What process was implemented?

Torre Morada I

This project was part of a set of 11 buildings within the portfolio of this FIBRA, with the objective of obtaining LEED® O+M: Existing Buildings certification in less than 8 months.

A diagnosis and analysis as part of the process

Torre Morada II is a 19,960 sq. mt. building located in Monterrey, Nuevo León.

With capacity for more than 3,500 people, it provides ample parking, commercial areas and first class services. Its strategic location facilitates access to the city's main thoroughfares and areas such as Valle in San Pedro, the western zone in Santa Catarina, Cumbres and Centro.

It offers its occupants a space surrounded by nature for recreation and work.

Different projects, one mission: to improve the environment.

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