Sustainability

This concept can be defined as an attempt to provide the best outcomes for the human and natural environments both now and into the indefinite future. Sustainable development entails protecting biodiversity as well as preserving the integrity of human and natural systems. Many passive design strategies as well as active technologies are an integral part of Manantiales Project in order to deliver the lowest visual and environmental disruption. As the Inca Empire, Manantiales buildings are also powered by Sun. Two main essentially diferent approaches has been applied to the building design are:

  • Passive Strategies 
  • Active Technology Solutions

 

Passive Strategies

  • Solar direct gain in winter
  • Reduction of indoor thermal amplitudes
  • Advanced thermal isolations
  • Integrated greenhouses in hotel rooms
  • Favorable orientations
  • Forestry wind shields
  • Natural illumination and ventilation
  • Minimal land usage

 

Active Technology Solutions

  • Solar collectors for water heating
  • High-efficiency heating system
  • Intelligent energy saving technologies
  • Active thermal shields in room windows
  • Energy supply based on renewables
  • Effluent conditioning for forest irrigation


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