Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Hacienda Matapalo named to Green List
Hacienda Matapalo Chosen in 2009 Green List of Central America Properties
The Green List focuses on communities in Latin America with a specific focus on preserving the environment, with specific emphasis on Bio-Diversity, Energy Efficiency, Green Building Principles, Water & Waste Management, and Social Responsibility.
All readers of this newsletter are aware of the Bio-Diversity of Hacienda Matapalo, but we thought it timely to reiterate some of the other reasons why Hacienda Matapalo has been chosen to receive this Green Ranking.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
• Use of solar power in dwellings and throughout the development
• Use of high-efficiency, room/area specific, split system A/C’s… No ductwork as with typical Central A/C system. Delivers dust free, allergen free cooled air and can be up to 70% more efficient than typical Central A/C
• Use of high EER appliances in dwellings and throughout the development
• Use of tankless, “on-demand” hot water systems in dwellings and throughout the development
• Proper thermal envelope on all construction
• Occupancy sensors for lighting in dwellings and throughout the development
• Proper window orientation for natural lighting and ventilation
• Use of CFL lamps/bulbs for indoor and outdoor lighting (LED where appropriate)
• On-site nursery for landscaping (reduces energy usage in transport and pollution during transport)
• On-site mini-concrete facilities (reduces energy usage in transport and pollution during transport)
GREEN BUILDING PRINCIPLES:
• Respect natural growth… only removing plants and trees absolutely necessary
• Re-plant, Re-forest 3-1 all trees removed throughout the development
• Conservation of green spaces and natural growth
• Protection and Conservation of all natural resources throughout the development
• Respect sloped areas to minimize run-off and preserve proper drainage
• Minimal soil and vegetation disturbance
• Respect low density Master Plan and minimize footprint in all areas
• Closely managed Bldg site to minimize waste
• Collection and re-use of water at Bldg sites
• On-site bins to collect and separate scrap materials for re-use or recycling
• Use of recycled/post consumer materials
• Use of renewable materials in dwelling construction as well as throughout the development
• Summary: Resource/Energy/Water Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality, Operation/Maintenance and Homeowner education
WATER & WASTE MANAGEMENT:
• Main water source is natural spring on property.
• Use of tankless hot water systems in dwellings and throughout the development
• Use of Water saving appliances and fixtures
• Use of aerators in showers and sinks
• Use of water saving and dual-flush toilets
• Re-use of grey water
• Collection and re-use of rainwater
• Use of indigenous plants and trees
• Five Environmentally friendly, on-site waste water treatment systems throughout the property.
• Contract with local provider for removal of non-recyclables
• Extensive Recycling program throughout the development
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & GIVING BACK
• Voluntary donation of fresh drinking water to the nearby (2km) town of Hatillo
• Multiple Re-forestation and education projects (Donation of more than 5,000 trees to local municipalities, schools and parks already
• Constructed covered waiting area for Social Security offices
• Re-built local police branch office
• Sponsored “Cabalgata Event” to raise money for local schools
• Sponsored “Sea-Turtle Protection Program”
• Sponsored Matapalo Beach Community Center Program
• Donated playground and soccer field labor and materials for local community
• Donated computers, air-conditioners and appliances for local outreach program
• Sponsored multiple events for at-risk kids
• Sponsored “Grupo Creativo del Gran Futuro” for kids enrichment
• Donation of school supplies to local schools
• Donation of physical therapy equipment for children with disabilities
• Sponsored school soccer teams
• Sponsored local Recycling program
• And more…
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