EVALUATION OF THE EDGE CERTIFICATION IN THE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS; [AVALIAÇÃO DA CERTIFICAÇÃO EDGE NA EFICIÊNCIA OPERACIONAL DE EDIFÍCIOS MULTIFAMILIARES]

Cueva-Villanueva S.; Espinoza-Morillas S.; Miranda-Alfaro V.; Uceda-Yarango A. · Habitat Sustentable (2025) · DOI: 10.22320/07190700.2025.15.02.05

Resumen

In the context of increasing urbanization and resource pressures, the EDGE certification is presented as a key strategy for promoting sustainable buildings in developing countries. This study evaluated the real impact of EDGE on the operational efficiency of multifamily buildings in Lima, focusing on water and energy consumption. Using a mixed approach, post-occupancy data from three buildings were analyzed: two certified (one new and one with 24 months of operation) and one uncertified. The newer EDGE building exceeded its projected energy savings (28% vs. 25%), while the older one achieved only 10.64%, indicating a performance gap. In contrast, water consumption increased by 14.89% in the older EDGE building, due to the removal of efficient devices and a lack of monitoring. These findings highlight the need for educational strategies, technical maintenance, and post-occupancy evaluation to optimize the impact of certification. © (2025), (Universidad del Bio Bio). All rights reserved.

Instituciones: Universidad Tecnológica del Perú