District Department of Environment

Cidelsa

Our project was to create a cover for the common area inside the District Department of Environment’s building. It was designed in order to cover the common and entertainment areas of the building, in addition to protect from the rain, as this area is often visited by staff working in the building. The client requested that the perimeter was fully covered, which was a challenge considering that the area to cover is irregular. They also requested that we place the least amount of the cover’s structural elements in the interior space so as not to interfere with circulation and in order to collect the rainwater through the roof.

This project was part of the first “green” building in the city, packed with enhancements that are at the forefront of comfort and environmental responsibility. The building, with terraces and green roofs, has features that promote efficient use of natural resources and, through the cover, correct use and reuse of rainwater. This will benefit the work environment and customer service. The membrane is no longer a simple cover, but it becomes an element with a high ecological and environmental responsibility, as its architecutral design allows the rainwater that falls on the cover to be carried through the two support columns into a tank for recirculation and reuse in Health 43, located within the irrigation of gardens and “green roofs” around the building. This project was very particular, but it also resulted in a very pleasant and comfortable environment within the covered space thanks to the three-story height of the three membranes that comprise the covering. This generates proper airflow and allows for an adequate and natural hot-air outlet. It is the only space within the building that does not need artificial elements for air circulation thanks to its good design and proper material handling.

The client was completely satisfied with the results of the project, as it complied with the request for a covering and gave added value thanks to the material’s multiple functions. We maintained aesthetic value and design, as well as providing proper functional and structural employment.

Project details

Location: Bogota, Colombia
Size: 75 sq.m
Fabrics: Precontraint 702 S from Serge Ferrari North America Inc
Subcontractor: Diseños & Fachadas