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Barrio San Enrique de Velasco
Quito
Winners Ideas Competition
My Exemplary and Sustainable Neighbourhood
Barrio San Enrique de Velasco
Quito
Winners Ideas Competition
My Exemplary and Sustainable Neighbourhood
Barrio San Enrique de Velasco
Quito
 ENSLACResearch project for the analysis of success factors that allow the change of scale in the application of nature-based solutions in Latin American cities. Study based on 15 case studies in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. 2022-2024 - French Development Agency |  Implementation evaluation of GIP projects in EsmeraldasPre-feasibility analysis and development of a preliminary urban intervention project with nature-based solutions for improving resilience. 2022 - 2023 - UNDP - Esmeraldas, Ecuador |  Resettlement of a rural communityResettlement site analysis, urban and architectural proposal with resilience and eco-efficiency criteria. 2022 - INSUCO - Ecuador |  Implementation of NBS in SamborondonDesign and implementation of a nature-based solution intervention in a rural area exposed to flooding. 2022 - World Food Programme - Samborondon, Ecuador |  Implementation of NBS in QuitoDesign and implementation of an ecological restoration intervention with nature-based solutions in the Caupicho ravine south of Quito 2022 - World Food Programme - Quito, Ecuador |  Implementation of NBS in MantaDesign and implementation of a nature-based solutions intervention in a vulnerable neighbourhood 2022 - World Food Programme - Manta, EC |  Implementation of NBS in DuranDesign and implementation of a nature-based solutions intervention on the edge of an urban canal 2022 - World Food Programme - Duran, Ecuador |  Ecological Park of the Ambato RiverDesign of the ecological park of the Ambato River as a new natural public space in the urban centre. The project includes the ecological planning of the natural space, linking the various ecosystems of the Ambato green network. 2022 - Municipality of Ambato, Ecuador |  INTERLACEUrban ecosystem restoration with nature-based solutions. Collaboration between Europe and Latin America with a team of 20 partners from both regions. YES innovation is the co-coordinator for Latin America, together with the coordinator Ecologic Institute based in Germany. Local application in Portoviejo 2020-2024 European Union, Horizon 2020 |
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 Ambato by bike and on footDesign of cycle and pedestrian networks in the city of Ambato. Implementation and monitoring of pilot projects in tactical urbanism. 2020 - Grupo FARO, Ambato, Ecuador |  Corredor Metropolitano de QuitoRedefinition of a 55 km corridor that crosses the city of Quito to transform it into an articulating axis of the city (mobility, greenery, public spaces, densification, economic development, social and cultural development, integration and inclusion). Interventions in 10 metropolitan-scale centralities. Proposal of a new housing policy and an implementing ordinance. YES Innovation coordinator of the 89 members team. 2019 - Quito Winning proposal of the competition |  CLEVER CitiesCo-design of nature-based solutions for the social and economic regeneration of deprived urban neighbourhoods. Application in Hamburg, London, Milan, Malmo, Madrid, Belgrade, Larissa, Sfantu Gheorghe and Quito. 2018-2023 European Union, Horizon 2020 |  Green Infrastructure Plan for EsmeraldasDevelopment of the Green Infrastructure Plan for the city of Esmeraldas to prepare the city for the risks resulting from climate change. 2020-2021 - Esmeraldas, Ecuador |  PUCE IndicadoresResearch on the definition of new indicators for the environmental evaluation of urban proposals in the context of Ecuadorian cities. 2019-2020 PUCE Quito |  Concurso Mi Barrio Ejemplar y SosteMY EXEMPLARY AND SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD SUSTAINABLE" COMPETITION Proposal for the development of the San Enrique de Velasco neighbourhood in Quito with criteria of sustainability, inclusion, economic development, cultural development and quality of life, following the guidelines of the Vision 2040. 2040. 2018 - Quito, Ecuador |  ZAC Seque - BayonneEnvironmental consultancy for the definition and design of a new eco-neighbourhood in Bayonne. 2012 - France / Nobatek |  Essai UrbainProject for the integration of new socio-economic indicators in the Nest tool for the evaluation of urban projects and application to a neighbourhood in Donostia - San Sebastian. 2015 - EU / Nobatek |  ZAC Kleber - BiarritzConsultancy for the integration of sustainability criteria in the planning of the Kleber district in the centre of Biarritz. Evaluation with NEST 2014 - Biarritz (FR) / Nobatek |
 NESTDevelopment of an environmental impact assessment programme for urban projects - 7 indicators calculated by life-cycle analysis 2010 - 2015 France and Spain / Nobatek |  UrbiLCAProject for the development of impact assessment tools on a neighbourhood scale based on life cycle analysis. Application in France, Spain and Portugal 2013 - EU / Nobatek |  Barrio Tapis Mondesir, AgenRehabilitation project of a popular neighbourhood on the outskirts of Agen using sustainability criteria and the EUA method. 2011 - France / Nobatek |  Ecobarrio Maharin, AngletEnvironmental consultancy for the programming and urban design of the new Maharin neighbourhood in an area of high environmental interest. 2012 - France / Nobatek |  Centro de ArbonneUrban redevelopment project of the heritage town centre of Arbonne, with criteria of citizen participation and sustainability. 2012 - France / Nobatek |  Proyecto BassussarryDefinition of areas to be developed on the outskirts of Bassussarry with sustainability criteria 2013 - France / Nobatek |  Barrio Cuyeto en MourenxUrban redevelopment project of a working-class neighbourhood integrating sustainability measures 2010 - France / Nobatek |  La Bastide ClairenceProject for the urban redefinition of the development of the heritage village of La Bastide Clairence. Integration of sustainability criteria 2010 - France / Nobatek |  DiaCUNACross-border cooperation France - Spain for the design of a methodology for the analysis of comfort in public spaces. Application in Bayonne 2012 - France / Nobatek |
 CUNACross-border project between France and Spain to share expertise on design for the comfort of public spaces 2010 - France and Spain / Nobatek |  Rainwater management guideGuide on rainwater management techniques for urban projects in the province of Pyrénées Atlantiques 2008 France / Nobatek |  PhosphoreDevelopment of urban and technological proposals on the theme of water for Eiffage's Phosphore prospective project on the city of the future. Application to the city of Marseille 2009 - France / Nobatek |  EkurbaFrance - Spain cooperation on the analysis of eco-neighbourhoods in Northern Europe, their genesis, urban design and results 2008 - France and Spain / Nobatek |  D'UrbanismeFrance-Spain cooperation project on experiences in the design of eco-neighbourhoods 2009 - France and Spain / Nobatek |  La CastellanaConsultancy for the urban revitalisation of Madrid city centre 2008 - Spain / Nobatek and Tecnalia |
 Clinic Bb+Construction of a 6-storey mixed-use building. 2022-2023, Quito, ecuador |  Casa Armero Aprt.2Complete renovation of a flat in a patrimonial house 2022 - Quito |  La Condamine CollegeFinalist proposal in the architecture design competition of this college Quito - Ecuador 2020 - 2021 |  Casa H2AConstruction of a single-family house 165 m2, delivered 2019, Quito - Ecuador |  HuanacauriInnovative housing complex of 10 dwellings in the centre of Quito, using low environmental impact building materials and sustainable construction techniques. 2018-2020 Quito - Ecuador (under construction) Environmental Distinction "Sustainable Building" Municipality of Quito 2018 2018, Quito - Ecuador. Architecture and Construction |  Construction Manual in SNAPProduction of the manual for the construction of sustainable infrastructures in Ecuador's Protected Areas. 2018-2019, Ministry of Environment - Ecuador |  YES Innovation office, QuitoComplete renovation of a suite and transformation into an office with ecological criteria. 2017, Quito - Ecuador. Architecture and Renovation |  Maison MorzineLow-energy house in the French Alps. 2017, Morzine - France. Architecture |  Gardens in ravinesRenovation of a garden at the edge of a ravine after a landslide. 2017, Quito - Ecuador. Landscaping |
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 Proyecto RumiñahuiTotal renovation of a two-storey house of 77 m2. 2016, Quito - Ecuador. Architecture and Renovation |  Casa Armero Aprt.1Total renovation of a family house, using material conservation techniques. 2016, Quito - Ecuador Architecture and Renovation |  Proyecto BoucauComplete renovation of a complex of 2 individual houses. 2013, Boucau - France Architecture and Renovation |  Chalet JeanneTotal renovation of a two-storey house, using new construction techniques and sustainable architecture. 2010, Biarritz - France. Architecture and Renovation. |  Maison BCreation of a house in a contemporary extension. Construction system in wood and ecological materials. House certified low energy consumption. 2011, Biarritz - France. Architecture and Construction |  Conjunto Habitacional MilanThree single-family houses on 4 levels, each house has a construction area between 129 and 146 m2. 2013, Quito - Ecuador. Architecture and Construction |  Edificio Ankara4-storey multi-family building with 13 flats of 70 and 80 m2. 2008, Quito - Ecuador Architecture and Construction |  Edificio VICMONGRA3-storey multi-family building with 5 housing units. 2004, Quito - Ecuador Construction |  Casas Tulcan 2Two single-family houses of two floors with 100 m2. 2001, Tulcan - Ecuador. Construction |
 Casas Tulcan 1Two detached two-storey houses with 120 m2. 2000, Tulcan - Ecuador. |  Conjunto Habitacional Grace IComplex of 6 single-family housing units on two floors of 110 m2. 1999, Quito - Ecuador Construction |
Asesoría...
 BIOMDevelopment of new eco-friendly building materials based on Ecuadorian agricultural co-products First product: thermal acoustic insulation made from rice straw |  Green roof EcuadorDevelopment of a new lightweight green roof system with water storage and native species 2016 - ongoing - Ecuador |  Proyecto RenovaOptimisation of waste reuse, applied in two renovation projects 2015 - Quito |  MINURUrban mining Investigation of flows and impacts generated by the non-management of construction waste in Ecuador and analysis of opportunities for the use of demolition materials. 2017-2019, Quito (Ecuador) |  INNOQUADevelopment of a new autonomous, modular and ecological sanitation system. Demonstration and pilot implementation in 19 sites worldwide, including in Ecuador (Quito and Cuenca) and Peru for Latin America. 2016-2020 - EU Horizon 2020 project |  Earthquake missionMission to analyse structural damage to buildings on the Ecuadorian coast (Manta and Portoviejo) after the earthquake of April 2016 2016 - Ecuador |  Extensive green roofConsultancy for the technical and environmental certification of a new lightweight green roof product. 2011 - France - Nobatek |  ShibamDevelopment of high-strength bricks in raw earth 2014-2016 - France / Nobatek |  SibexDevelopment of a new generation of a data science-based building energy management tool 2014-2016 France / Nobatek |
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 DosecDevelopment of a new system for rapid on-site measurement of VOC emissions in the air. 2012-2015 France / Nobatek | NestDevelopment of an impact assessment tool for urban projects 2010-2015 - France / Nobatek |  SlagDevelopment of new construction products (concrete, roads) using steel wastes 2009-2014 - France / Nobatek |  TaimeeDevelopment of an acoustic panel based on leather waste 2015 - EU / Nobatek |  MiuseecDevelopment of a new type of dashboard for the energy and environmental management of the Darwin Building 2015 - France / Nobatek |  Development of LCA toolsFor life cycle analysis (LCA) of construction products and buildings. Coimba, Ipenco, Sust-renovation and EnerbuiLCA Projects 2008-2014 France and EU / Nobatek |  PavecoDevelopment of a photocatalytic pavement with decontaminating effect 2010 - France / Nobatek |  PrefabricacionConsultancy for the development of a 3D prefabricated concrete construction system. 2011 - France / Nobatek |  Tyre recyclingDevelopment of new building materials (road) from tyre waste (fibrous part) 2013 - France / Nobatek |
 ReusematCircular economy methodology for construction: development of new products by integrating wastes 2012-2015 France / Nobatek |  Roller shutter boxDevelopment of a new eco-efficient roller shutter box system in concrete. 2008 - France / Nobatek Tyre recycling |  LombrifiltreDevelopment of an autonomous ecological sanitation system based on earthworms. 2011-2014 France / Nobatek |  Sheep wool insulationDevelopment and improvement of the performance of a sheep wool thermal insulator. 2013 - France / Nobatek |  Rubber insulationEnvironmental impact assessment of rubber insulation: LCA analysis and measurement of VOC emissions 2012, 2015 France / Nobatek |  IsnatiImproving the fire performance of natural insulators 2012 France / Nobatek |  InnocapDevelopment of locally sourced wood-polymer composite materials for architectural applications 2009-2012 France and EU / Nobatek |  LandatxoaStudy of alternative metallic construction systems for eco-efficient social accommodation 2008-2011 France / Nobatek Titanium Study of application opportunities for titanium in architecture |  E3SoHoDevelopment of an energy piloting tool for eco-efficient social housing houses. 2009-2013 EU / Nobatek |
 CyclabatMethodology for the integration of waste into new building products 2013-2015 France / Nobatek |  TextileStudy of opportunities for technical textile applications in architecture 2008 France / Nobatek |  TitanioStudy of application opportunities for titanium in architecture 2013 France / Nobatek |  BlocaboisDevelopment of a new eco-efficient load-bearing block based on woodcrete 2012 France / Nobate |
 Huanacauri ProjectComplete environmental consultancy for the design and construction of a group of new houses in San Juan: energy, materials, recycling, water, light, comfort, integration of vegetation. Project under construction. 2018 - 2020. Quito |  Puerto Quito Modular SystemEnvironmental consultancy for the design and implementation of an ecological modular building concept in a tropical hot zone. 2019, Puerto Quito - Ecuador (Arch. Diana Salvador, Arch. Javier Mera) |  Angochagua ProjectInitial environmental consultancy for the implementation and bioclimatic concept of a tourism project (restaurant, hotel, cheese factory) at 3500m 2019, Imbabura - Ecuador (Arq. Nestor Llorca, Arq. Verónica Rosero) |  YES Innovation OfficeIntegration of environmental and reuse criteria for the refurbishment of a house into an office 2016 - Quito |  Yachay Innovation CenterInitial environmental consultancy for the sustainable design of the project technology centre and incubator project at Yachay University 2017, Yachay - Ecuador (Arq. Jaramillo Van Sluys) |  Edificio MantaInitial environmental assessment for the design of a sustainable government building. Architect Jaramillo Van Sluys 2016 - Manta, Ecuador |  Casa Rumiñahui - QuitoEnvironmental consultancy for the optimisation of the refurbishment project 2016 - Ecuador |  Casa Armero - QuitoEnvironmental consultancy from design to construction for the rehabilitation of a heritage house. 2015 - Ecuador |  Casas MilanSimulations for design optimisation for a set of new houses 2013 - Quito, Ecuador YES Innovation Office Integration of environmental and reuse criteria for the refurbishment of a house into an office |
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 Biarritz BelforeTwo towers of 30 flats in the ZAC Kleber in Biarritz. Work on energy efficiency and comfort of interior spaces to meet thermal regulations (RT 2012). 2014 - France / Nobatek Biarritz Belfore |  Liceo Fermat - ToulouseEnvironmental consultancy for the energy efficient refurbishment of the heritage site of the Lycée in the historic centre of Toulouse 2014 - France / Nobatek |  Casas BoucauEnvironmental consultancy for the complete rehabilitation of a complex of 2 individual houses. 2013 - Boucau, France |  EnerbuiLCAEuropean project for the development of tools for the life cycle analysis of sustainable buildings 2011 - Fr, Es, Pt / Nobatek Maison B |  Maison BComplete environmental consultancy for the design and construction of an Effinergie certified wooden house. 2011 - Biarritz, France |  BEEM-UPDevelopment of a low-energy (-75%) retrofit methodology for mass application in social housing in Europe. Application to three pilot sites in Poland, Spain and France. EU project. 2009-2013 EU / Nobatek Maison B 2009-2013 UE / Nobatek |  Solar Décathlon 2014Consultancy mission for the teams in assessing the impact of their houses via LCA and complete monitoring of the 20 houses during the competition. 2014 - France / Nobatek |  Bidart Primary SchoolEnvironmental and technical programming of the building and consultancy for the construction of a new school building of 3144 m². BBC certified positive energy building. 2014 - France / Nobatek |  Liceo F. Daguin, MerignacLycée, school restaurant for 1800 meals, students' house and general services. Proposal on sustainability issues under the HQE process as a Nobatek team for these facilities common to the lycée and the Marcel Dassault vocational lycée. Project of 2745 m². Baggio & Piechaud Architects 2012 - France / Nobatek |
 Chalet Jeanne - BiarritzEnergy and environmental consultancy for the refurbishment and extension to zero energy level of a heritage house. 2010 - Biarritz, France |  Hotel social BiarritzEnvironmental consultancy for the design and construction of the homeless shelter hotel in Biarritz. 2014 France / Nobatek |  LGV SEAEnvironmental impact assessment of the Tours-Bordeaux high-speed rail project 2013 - France / Nobatek |  Edificio NobatekConsultancy for the programming and eco-efficiency of Nobatek's HQE-certified site 2007 - France / Nobatek |  EcocampsEco-efficient development of a new generation of mobile-home; using life cycle analysis, EMAS and HQE techniques. 2006-2008 France / Nobatek |  Oficinas SokoaParticipative programming of the new offices of the industrialist Sokoa in Ciboure 2010 - France / Nobatek |
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