INSTITUTO POLITÉCNICO NACIONAL

ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE INGENIERÍA Y ARQUITECTURA TECAMACHALCO

ENGLISH I
ATLAS OF PROJECTS WITH SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
Second Partial Assessment
TEACHER: JESÚS OMAR GUERRERO MENDOZA
STUDENT: TORRES MARTÍNEZ VÍCTOR EDGAR
November 13th 2023
Group 1AV6
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PA R T 1 NATIONAL PROJECTS WITH SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
1.- The Largest Green Roof in Latin America “Infonavit Offices”… Page 2
2.- “José Vasconcelos Library”……………………………………….. Page 2
3.- “Azulik Hotel”……………………………………………………….. Page 3
4.- “Reforma Tower”………………………………………………….... Page 3
5.- “Two Patios Building”……………………………………………….Page 4
6.- “TuboHotel”………………………………………………………….Page 4
7.- “Cloud House”……………………………………………………….Page 5
8.- Calakmul Building "The Washing Machine”……………………..Page 5
9.- “BBVA Tower”……...………………………………………………...Page 6
10.- "Nest of Quetzalcóatl”………………………………….................Page 6
PA R T 2 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS WITH SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
11.-“Startup Lions Campus”………………………………………… Page 7
12.- "International Renewable Energy Agency Headquarters” .….Page 7
13.- Building Offices “The Edge”……………..…………………….. Page 8
14.- "Pearl River Tower” …………………………………………….....Page 8
15.- Skyscrapers in the Mosfilmovskaya District “The Tower”……..Page 9
16.- “Madero Office Tower“………………………………………….. Page 9
17.- “Bahía House”…………………………………………………… Page 10
18.- "The Crystal”……………………………………...………………..Page 10
19.- “Bullit Center”……...………………………………………………Page 11
20.- "Park Royal on Pickering”………………………………...............Page 11
21.- " ACROS Fukuoka Prefectural International Hall”…………......Page 12
22.- " Commerzbank Tower”……………………………..…...............Page 12

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INFONAVIT
The Largest Green Roof in Latin America “Infonavit Offices”
Barranca del Muerto 280, Guadalupe Inn, Álvaro Obregón, 01020 Mexico City, CDMX.
https://portalmx.infonavit.org.mx/
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The green roof project was inaugurated in 2011 and covers an area of 5,265 m2, of which 2,470
m2 are dedicated to vegetation. These green spaces help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
produce oxygen for the inhabitants of Mexico City.

Architecture Workshop X & Alberto Kalach

“José Vasconcelos Library”
North Axis 1, No. S/N, Buenavista, Cuauhtémoc, 06350 Mexico City, CDMX.
http://www.bibliotecavasconcelos.gob.mx/
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Located on a plot of 37,692 square meters, in one of the busiest areas of Mexico City, situated
next to the former train station in Buenavista, Cuauhtémoc, is internationally recognized as one
of the most representative libraries of modern architecture and housing around 60,000
specimens of over 168 plant species of the Valley of Mexico.

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ROTH Architecture
“Azulik Hotel”
Tulum - Punta Allen Highway KM 5 Hotel Zone, 77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo.
https://www.azulik.com/
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The Azulik Hotel, recently awarded several international prizes, stands at the forefront of the
world's best hotel, gastronomic, and wellness projects thanks to its creative concept designed to
provide a reconnecting experience with nature.

LBR&A
“Reforma Tower”
Paseo de la Reforma Avenue 483, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Mexico City, CDMX.
http://www.torrereforma.com/
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Situated in the heart of Mexico City, It has 2,800 square meters of land, a very limited area for a
tall building of approximately 80,000 square meters built.
Its architectural design and construction elements reflect Architect Benjamín Romano's
commitment to developing a building that addresses the needs of the environment,
sustainability, resource conservation, seismic resistance, as well as internal efficiency and
functionality for offices.

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TDM Architects
“Two Patios Building”
Mexican National Army Avenue 350, Chapultepec Morales, Polanco V Section, Miguel
Hidalgo, 11560 Mexico City, CDMX.
http://tdmarq.com/proyectos/corporativo-dos-patios/
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Building created in 2012 in Mexico City, which was the first to receive Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, thanks to its network of 105,000 LED bulbs
and its water treatment system, aiming to save and reduce the consumption of both electrical
energy and this vital liquid.

T3arc
“TuboHotel”
Return to Highway Km 17, La Pera Road, San Sebastian, 62520 Tepoztlán, Morelos.
https://www.tubohotel.com/
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This tourist complex was created by T3arc and is in Morelos.
Recycled concrete tubes were used in the form of a pyramid for its construction. Additionally, it
features thermal rooms to reduce electrical energy consumption and a water-saving system,
positioning it as a viable option for green tourism and sustainable architecture.

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NV/Design Architecture
“Cloud House”
Sierra Norte over Oaxaca de Juárez.
https://www.admagazine.com/articulos/casa-nube-un-hermoso-proyecto-sustentable-en-el-
norte-de-oaxaca
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The House is organized on a plot of 1,000 square meters and the house of concrete and wood
features a home divided into three parts, where each area is planned for a specific use that
maximizes natural light and perfect ventilation, it eliminates the need for air conditioning and
in addition to these qualities, water is collected from the roofs during the daily rainfalls of the
humid months.

Architect Agustín Hernández Navarro

Calakmul Building "The Washing Machine”
Vasco de Quiroga 3000, Santa Fe, Zedec Santa Fe, Álvaro Obregón, 01219 Mexico City,
CDMX.
http://uapas2.bunam.unam.mx/humanidades/conjunto_calakmul
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It's important to highlight that the shape of this building, while emulating characteristics of
Mexico's Maya past, and from an architectural perspective, the value of this building also lies
in the meticulous details of the construction processes and its sustainability values.

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Legorreta Architects & Roger Stirk Harbour

“BBVA Tower”
Paseo de la Reforma Avenue 510, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Mexico City, CDMX.
https://www.legorreta.mx/proyecto-torre-bbva-legorogers-colaboracion-entre-legorreta-rshp-
rogers-stirk-harbour-partners
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The property stands out for having a LEED Platinum certification in the Building Design and
Construction (BD+C) category, one of the world's most stringent sustainable construction
standards. It is environmentally friendly, saving 40% of water and 25% of energy.

Architect Javier Senosiain

"Nest of Quetzalcóatl”
Block 002, 53297 Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico.
https://www.elnidodequetzalcoatl.com/
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The Nest of Quetzalcóatl is considered an exponent of organic architecture. The entire
construction is aimed at respecting the natural environment in which it is located, an irregular
terrain. This project was restructured to achieve a harmonious integration with nature, which
remained virtually intact.

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Kéré Architecture
“Startup Lions Campus”
D348, Kenya.
http://startuplions.org/
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The project addresses the urgent challenge of youth unemployment in the region by providing
high-level training in ICT’s. It is inspired by the mounds built by termite colonies in the region.
The tall ventilation towers create a chimney effect to naturally cool the main workspaces, while
fresh air is introduced through specially designed low-level openings.

Woods Bagot
"International Renewable Energy Agency Headquarters”
Masdar City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates.
http://www.irena.org/
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Designed by Woods Bagot, it features solar panels that help generate its own energy, as well as
solar heaters that contribute to meeting 75% of the building's hot water demand.

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PLP Architecture
Building Offices “The Edge”
Basisweg 10, 1043 AP Amsterdam, Netherlands.
https://edge.tech/developments/edge-amsterdam-west
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It is an office building that opens to the city with its 15-story atrium. The atrium acts as a
window between the world of work and the outside, serving as a social hub for the building. It
also acts as an environmental buffer to reduce energy consumption.

SOM/Adrian D. Smith & Gordon Hill

"Pearl River Tower”
China, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Tianhe District, 珠江西路 15 号 邮政编码 :
510623.
+862038338888
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With the goal of having a skyscraper capable of self-sufficiency by producing as much energy
as it consumes, the architects opted to take advantage of the surrounding renewable energy
sources. They could have successfully integrated cutting-edge technologies such as wind
turbines and air conditioning with functional and innovative architecture that is also
environmentally friendly.

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Architect Sergey Skuratov

Skyscrapers in the Mosfilmovskaya District “The Tower”
Moscow, Russia, 121352.
https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/complex/467
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An award-winning complex of towers designed by architect Sergey Skuratov, this building was
on the verge of being demolished before completion when the former mayor of Moscow, Yuri
Luzhkov, deemed it 'exceeding the height limit' in a city full of skyscrapers. Fortunately, the
building outlasted the mayor and is now one of the most sustainable residential complexes in
Moscow.

MRA+A
“Madero Office Tower”
Boulevard, Cecilia Grierson 355, C1107 Buenos Aires, Argentina.
http://www.maderooffice.com.ar/
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The offices feature the latest technology and fire protection under NFPA standards.
Additionally, there is an unwavering commitment to environmental care, and the building was
conceived and designed to be ecologically responsible and energy-efficient. It was the first
building in Argentina to receive certification.

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Mk27 Studio/Marcio Kogan

“Bahía House”
Salvador, Brazil.
https://www.archdaily.mx/mx/02-55244/casa-bahia-marcio-kogan
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The Bahía House is an 'ecological' house, but not in the current sense of what we understand as
'sustainable,' where the concept refers to the use of the latest technologies, devices, and
software. Instead, it makes use of the vernacular architecture of the area, adapting through these
traditional methods to the climate and temperature of Bahía .

Wilkinson Eyre Architects/PBP+W

"The Crystal”
Royal Victoria Dock, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE, United Kingdom.
https://www.archdaily.com/275111/the-crystal-wilkinson-eyre-architects
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The Crystal is a response to a unique brief, which involves creating an iconic building to house
an international center of excellence for sustainability founded by Siemens. This project offers
the fantastic opportunity to explore how new technologies can help create a highly sustainable
building without relying solely on passive systems.

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Miller Hull Partnership

“Bullit Center”
Bullitt Center, 1501 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122, United States.
http://www.bullittcenter.org/
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With the vision of a living building, this office building emerged, inaugurated in 2013, with a
lifespan of 250 years. During working hours, it utilizes daylight, its windows regulate the
indoor climate, and its restrooms generate compost used to fertilize its gardens. The building
obtains its energy from solar panels and is supplied with rainwater, which is treated to make it
potable.

WOHA
"Park Royal on Pickering”
3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapur 058289/+6568098888
www.panpacific.com
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This high-end hotel and business offices project in the landscape of Hong Lim Park, designed
by WOHA, demonstrates how they were able to not only preserve the vegetation in a tall
building in the city center but also how they vertically multiply it in a way that is
architecturally striking, integrated, and sustainable

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Emilio Ambasz & Associates, Inc/Nihon Sekkei

“ACROS Fukuoka Prefectural International Hall”
1 Chome-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan.
https://www.acros.or.jp/
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The city of Fukuoka needed a government office building, and the only available plot in the
city center was also the last green area in that zone. Ambasz addressed the need for green
spaces in the expensive urban land of Japan and provided the client with a useful urban facility
and a significant landmark for the city. To achieve this, he turned a building into a three-
dimensional park, an allegory of a wooded mountain, integrating the building into the public
space.

Foster and Partners

“Commerzbank Tower”
Commerzbank Tower, Kaiserstraße 16, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
https://www.commerzbank.de/
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Opened in 1997, this building marked a milestone as the world's first ecological skyscraper. It
has become an architectural icon of the city of Frankfurt and remains the tallest building in
Germany to this day and It was designed to minimize the use of air conditioning and features
nine natural gardens that provide natural ventilation for the offices.

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