SUSTAINABILITY IS OUR MOTTO
RAC Engineering has always sought technology with innovation as a differential in the execution of its projects, and is also concerned with the usage of natural resources in a sustainable manner. A proof of this is being the most recognized company in the market that holds know-how in the execution of works with certification in sustainability. In order to have success in a sustainable enterprise, all phases of the project, since its conception, need to be evaluated with criteria, taking into account a network of selected suppliers and a well-trained and experienced team involved deeply until the conclusion of the projects.
HIGHEST RANKING LEED PLATINUM IN LATIN AMERICA
The new headquarters is self-sustainable in water and energy. The entire building operates through the generation of solar energy, cleansing of rainwater and treatment of sewage residue.
We pursued the Leed Platinum certification with the highest score obtained in the whole of Latin America, as well as the Saint Gobain prize in the comfort category. At the moment, RAC’s headquarters stands out in the neighborhood’s landscape, as a new icon of technology and innovation within the complex concept that is, sustainability.
WATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Zero WaterNet is a compound of systems, equipment, and solutions in engineering that allow a building to operate providing water to its occupants with quality, and also treat all its wastewater in a way so that it does not harm the local environment. The result of this is the independence of its supply from the public provider, obtaining water self-sufficiency.
RAC’S BUILDING WAS PROJECTED TO GENERATE 100% OF ITS ENERGY AND TREAT 100% OF THE WATER IT CONSUMES
Check how the water catchment and treatment operates.
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Utilization of rainwater and its purification for toilet faucets
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Treatment and reuse of grey and dark waters from the building for non-drinking uses, such as the supply of toilet bowls, discharge, and irrigation
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In RAC’s headquarters, the quality of water is in accordance to the Ministry of Health’s 2914 Decree for water, which sets standards for drinking-water, and the CONAMA 357 Class I for reused water
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The use of efficient metals and porcelain, of reduced water flow, as well as intelligent regulations, which reduce the demand for water and the volume of effluents produced by the building
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The improved Water Reuse System treats 100% of the effluents generated. They are treated in reactors, such as natural ones (wetland), being filtered and stored in a specific reservoir for the reuse of discharges
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Finally, the Catchment of Rainwater is done in the main 5000 liter reservoir placed on the building terrace, where all collected water is stored - which is later treated, becomes drinking water and proper for the use in faucets and showers, being then sent to the proper superior reservoir
CLEAN ENERGY, ENERGETIC EFFICIENCY
Solar Panel | Senac School, Portão - Curitiba/PR
One of the pillars in RAC’s sustainable projects is clean energy. In the Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB), the total quantity of the used energy, annually, is approximately the same as the renewable energy produced on-site or acquired from other sources of renewable energy (off-site). Within this concept, the buildings are placed in 02 categories: net zero site energy and net zero source energy. In the first, the building is completely autonomous; in the second, the building does not generate all it consumes, but covers the deficit with energy from external renewable sources. In order to reach this stage, RAC’s headquarters has reached energy efficiency, using the so-called architectonic intelligence and bioclimatic architecture which foresees the reduction of artificial lighting and the necessity of climatization systems.
SUSTAINABILITY IS ALSO IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS. SOLID AND COMMITTED.
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Commercial Corporate Banking Institutions Hospitals Laboratories Educational Institutions Event CentersBIM Technology
What is BIM? 3D - Three-dimensional model 4D - Scheduling and Planning 5D - Budgeting and Controls 6D - Facilities ManagementAddress
R. Erasto Gaertner, 819
82515-000, Bacaheri
Curitiba, Paraná
41 3357 1684
