We have all heard that “green” and “Sustainable Design” is not only the way of the future but the way of the present. Yet in some areas, going green hasn’t become so, not yet at least. With the ever rising costs of materials, the slowing housing market and an economic recession looming around the corner, lots of developers are somehow “putting off” using a sustainable design until more strict regulations are put into place or until they’re forced by the market. But a difficult market does not mean that developers have to stay away from environmental and social responsibility either.

There are many steps that a developer can take, without losing all the parameters that he would expect from a traditional development, in order to improve the bottom line without leaving a big mark in the environment. All that’s needed is a little bit of creativity and a good team of knowledgeable engineers, architects and land planners that will make sure that incorporating sustainable design practices, as many as they can, that are practical for the project and the site.

Once considered more of a lifestyle, “green living” is now a tremendously attractive market that allows developers to reap great rewards from their investment. A fast growing number of developers want to create “better places” incorporating responsible concepts; it’s just a learning process.

Achieving a balance between marketable projects and environmental conservation is not a difficult task at all. Developers will find that with strong communication between site engineers, project managers, city officials and environmental consultants will allow them to establish the correct standards that fit both the objectives of the project and the city or state’s regulations.

Vacation homes first of their kind in Southern Baja to combine an Eco-conscious green approach with the luxury lifestyle. In an ever changing market, those who stand still are usually left behind…or worse, run over.

La Concha Pearl, the Greenest building in Baja, built by Newtek Construction Solutions of La Paz, is leading the charge for luxury Green living in Baja. The building materials and systems are state of the art. This project is the most energy efficient building in Baja. It will be the first U.S. Green Building Council LEED certified building in Baja.

La Concha Pearl combines the beauty of beachfront living, modern day luxuries, elegance and amenities with Green, energy smart and Eco friendly principles. Walls and floors are built out of Quad-Lock and Quad-Deck building systems. These provide superb energy efficiency. Windows, air conditioning, appliances and lighting are all the top of the line in energy savings. Solar power is incorporated throughout the design. The result is a Green smart building that uses approximately 60% less energy consumption than similar style conventionally constructed structures.

NewTek Construction Solutions La Paz is making a difference in how construction is done in Baja California Sur! NEW-TEK Construction Solutions S.A. de C.V. is the general Quad-Lock ICF Distributor for Mexico and leading the way in how Green Building is executed clear down to the dot on “i”!

As the Earth’s resources become scarce, it is becoming important to engage with nature, and to re-assess the ways that we use both energy and material resources. NewTek is not a company jumping onto the bandwagon of the “new” Green Building wave - NewTek Construction Solutions has been using QuadLock technologies for many years. NTC La Paz is dedicated to constructing buildings that use sustainable materials and processes! We believe that buildings should be designed to be enviro-conscientious and earth friendly to use as well as joyful to live in. The words “high end developments” and “green building” can be synonymous in Baja Sur just like anywhere else on this planet!

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As green building continues to receive more and more attention in the construction industry, we recognize this
issue is becoming of greater importance to our clients. With a growing portfolio of projects that include sustainable building elements, our success in this area stems from our client-friendly approach to green building. We promote a collaborative process with the owner, architect, and our own project consultants, working toward green building solutions that meet our clients objectives for sustainability as well as their financial goals. Whether they simply wish to incorporate environmentally-friendly systems and materials into the project design, or have the more ambitious goal of receiving certification and be able to promote their product as a “real” green project, our clients know we have the resources to help them meet these objectives.