In the first days of August, the Deliberative Council approved an ordinance creating the Building Quality Certification, a recognition system intended to highlight those constructions characterized by their habitability, responsible design, sustainability, and social contribution.
“The initiative is aimed at new or recent works that have the corresponding final inspection certificate. We seek to reward those who comply with and raise the standards of construction quality in the city,” explained Alejandro López, Secretary of Urban Development, adding that projects carried out through exceptions to regulations or those with recorded sanctions are excluded.
Furthermore, the official highlighted that the ordinance complements the measures that mayor Francisco Azcué is implementing to boost the real estate sector. This, in turn, seeks to generate development, employment, and stimulate the local economy.
THE ORDINANCE, IN DETAIL
The ordinance establishes that the evaluation will be in charge of the technical areas of the Secretariat of Urban Development, with the endorsement of the Planning Advisory Council, where professional institutions linked to the activity participate.
How the evaluation will be conducted:
The certification will be granted based on a scoring system with a maximum of 100 points and a minimum of 60 to qualify. Four main categories will be taken into account:
Habitability (30 points): natural ventilation and lighting, accessibility, safety, and presence of green areas.
Architecture and design (25 points): integration with the environment and inclusive design.
Sustainability and efficiency (25 points): use of renewable energy, green roofs, rainwater harvesting, and consumption efficiency.
Social/community added value (20 points): incorporation of common spaces, cultural areas, and proposals open to the community.
In addition, the regulation contemplates specific categories for single-family and multi-family homes, high-rise buildings, commercial premises, and offices, among other typologies.
INCENTIVES FOR DISTINGUISHED PROJECTS
The municipal executive branch may grant benefits to certified works, such as reduction of municipal taxes, priority in procedures and permits, or even public recognition through dissemination programs.
The ordinance not only aims to establish clear rules but also to promote a culture of continuous improvement in the construction sector, encouraging professional responsibility and respect for the end user. In practical terms, it impacts architects, engineers, developers, merchants, and residents who are committed to a city with higher building and urban quality.
“The initiative is aimed at new or recent works that have the corresponding final inspection certificate. We seek to reward those who comply with and raise the standards of construction quality in the city,” explained Alejandro López, Secretary of Urban Development, adding that projects carried out through exceptions to regulations or those with recorded sanctions are excluded.
Furthermore, the official highlighted that the ordinance complements the measures that mayor Francisco Azcué is implementing to boost the real estate sector. This, in turn, seeks to generate development, employment, and stimulate the local economy.
THE ORDINANCE, IN DETAIL
The ordinance establishes that the evaluation will be in charge of the technical areas of the Secretariat of Urban Development, with the endorsement of the Planning Advisory Council, where professional institutions linked to the activity participate.
How the evaluation will be conducted:
The certification will be granted based on a scoring system with a maximum of 100 points and a minimum of 60 to qualify. Four main categories will be taken into account:
Habitability (30 points): natural ventilation and lighting, accessibility, safety, and presence of green areas.
Architecture and design (25 points): integration with the environment and inclusive design.
Sustainability and efficiency (25 points): use of renewable energy, green roofs, rainwater harvesting, and consumption efficiency.
Social/community added value (20 points): incorporation of common spaces, cultural areas, and proposals open to the community.
In addition, the regulation contemplates specific categories for single-family and multi-family homes, high-rise buildings, commercial premises, and offices, among other typologies.
INCENTIVES FOR DISTINGUISHED PROJECTS
The municipal executive branch may grant benefits to certified works, such as reduction of municipal taxes, priority in procedures and permits, or even public recognition through dissemination programs.
The ordinance not only aims to establish clear rules but also to promote a culture of continuous improvement in the construction sector, encouraging professional responsibility and respect for the end user. In practical terms, it impacts architects, engineers, developers, merchants, and residents who are committed to a city with higher building and urban quality.