Agora mall

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Architectural Design
The Mall is built with an eco-friendly concept that
includes the installation of a large central dome to
harness sunlight, which will save 20%
energy.

It also uses recycled materials and a system of
water treatment ensures a saving of 35%.

As explained by the architecture of the project manager,
Miguel Filpo, this concept of "green building" generates
an additional investment of 10% compared to a
conventional construction, but it represents a saving of
20% in operating costs.

The design allows for visibility of the premises from
all levels and includes a commercial anchor (area of
large store with greater flow of people) in the
eastern end, and on the opposite side an anchor more for an
small department store and an financial area.

This model encourages visitors to move about
the central area where the are shops small, says Filpo.

Ágora Mall abrirá en 2012 y se ha rentado en un 95% - Listín Diario Digital




Even during the construction phases the companies involved and contractors are recycling all the materials left overs, sorting them out to later be shipped to the recycling facilities and the ones not yet recycle in the DR shipped overseas to that aim.

The Mall is being LEED certified as well!




Accredited ...
Project Name City State Country
AGC office building
AGORA MALL SANTO DOMINGO DO LEED-CS v2009

Registered Project Directory

I would love know as a LEED AP what level of certification this building is looking to acheive... would love to see the list of recycled materials they used and where it came from (mileage wise) and the HVAC calculations for the amount of cfm for the AC. I can already see a few items in the design that could hurt them...

I think the exterior could be more curb appealing based on the rendering - but what the hell do I know, I'm just a Architect.

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