Eco Commercial Building / LoebCapote Arquitetura e Urbanismo

Architects: LoebCapote Arquitetura e Urbanismo
Location: São Paulo – São Paulo, Brazil
Project Architects: Roberto Loeb e Luis Capote
Project Area: 400.0 m2
Project Year: 2013
Photographs: Leonardo Finotti

Associate Architects: Damiano Leite, Chantal Longo
Collaborators: Nicola Pugliese, Francisco Cassimiro, Maria Carolina Simões, Mariana Gomes, Maria Clara Rodrigues, Cecília Mesquita, Mariana Zazulla, Ludovica Leone, Carolina Vicentini, Camila Pauluk, Maria Pia Laloni, Marina Santos
Project Management: Equipe De Engenharia Bayer
Construction: Jz Engenharia
Earthworks: Jz Engenharia
Metallic Structure: Grupo Dois Engenharia Ltda
Concrete Structure: Grupo Dois Engenharia Ltda
Foundation: Appogeo Consultoria De Projetos
Hydraulic/Electrical: Jpinha Engenharia Ltda
Lighting: Stduio Ix
Landscape: André Paoliello
Rainwater Treatment: Acquabrasilis
Automatization: Schneider Eletric
Leed Certification: Cushman & Wakefield
Visual Communication: Eólica
Accessibility: Andaluz Acessibilidade
Commissioning Consulting: Command Commissioning

From the architect. As part of the program of the German multinational to develop sustainable buildings around the world, the Eco Commercial Building Brazil is a center of coexistence and demonstration of their products. The project is based on the use of innovative materials, systems and technologies for buildings adapted to the local climate, aimed at small impact on the environment and economic viability.

The rectangular siting is demarcated by translucent polycarbonate surfaces, with the interior occupied by several trees. The permeability of the soil is due to wooden decks and pergolas.

A rainwater reflecting pool assists in maintaining moisture and ambient temperature. The water and energy consumption are monitored by an automation system that controls, for example, the variation of interior light according to the natural light.