Sanitation and river remediation

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Sanitation and river remediation, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico": Low-tech sewage filtration system stimulates local economy, and provides social welfare and urban infrastructure.

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    Presentation of Holcim Awards Acknowledgement 2008 Latin America by Bruno Stagno (Principal of Bruno Stagno Arquitecto y Asociados, Costa Rica and member of the regional jury) (left) to members of the winning team from LHB Arquitectura (l-r): Eduardo Cruz, Ricardo Muñoz and Pablo Velázquez.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Sanitation and river remediation, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico": The system creates urban corridors that promote public space and connects the river to the city.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Sanitation and river remediation, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico": Plan showing hydrological system of Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Sanitation and river remediation, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico": Nature as infrastructure.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Sanitation and river remediation, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico": Shade, cooling humidity and comfort.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Sanitation and river remediation, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico": Floating wetlands.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Sanitation and river remediation, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico": Urban corridors.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Sanitation and river remediation, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico": Hydroponic agriculture stimulates local economy.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Sanitation and river remediation, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico": Recovering environmental quality.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Sanitation and river remediation, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico": Revitalizing degraded residential areas.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Sanitation and river remediation, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico": Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008 Latin America winners: (l-r) Eduardo Cruz, Ricardo Muñoz.

  • Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008–2009 Latin America

The project aims to rehabilitate the Sabinal River which is misused as the city’s sewage system. The water quality will be improved through a cascade of primary filter systems before entering urban wetlands. A green pedestrian corridor along the riverbank will reconnect city residents with the waterway, raising ecological awareness.

By Eduardo Cruz - LHB Arquitectura, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico and

Ideas: Ecosystem Restoration, Economic & Social Empowerment

The project, Sanitation and river remediation, aims to rehabilitate the Sabinal River which is misused as the city’s sewage system.

The water quality will be improved through a cascade of primary filter systems before entering urban wetlands. A green pedestrian corridor along the riverbank will reconnect city residents with the waterway, raising ecological awareness.

Sanitation and river remediation

Project authors

  • Eduardo Cruz

    LHB Arquitectura

    Mexico

  • Pablo Velásquez

    ADN Arquitectura

    Mexico

  • Ricardo Muñoz

    LHB Arquitectura

    Mexico

Project updates

October 23, 2008 | winners for Latin America announced | Mexico City, Mexico

Holcim Awards honor sustainable construction in Latin America

The winning projects of the second Holcim Awards competition for Sustainable Construction in Latin America were announced at a ceremony in Mexico City. Total prize money of USD 270,000 was presented to twelve projects from across the region that deliver innovative solutions to social housing, energy efficiency, and the revitalization of communities and water resources.

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July 10, 2008 | Regional Jury Report – Latin America | Mexico City

“A rarely applied attempt to incorporate the population and modify awareness” – Holcim Awards Jury

Today, the Sabinal River in Tuxtla Gutiérrez in the province of Chiapas is misused as the city’s sewage system and therefore extremely contaminated. This project intends to regain the river’s health through a cascade of primary filter systems retaining garbage and residual solids before having the water pass through a process of purification operating at two different levels: the technical level consists of the urban wetlands and an ozone injection system that will filter and regenerate the water. The second element focuses upon social behavior by creating a green pedestrian corridor along the river bank that will enhance ecological consciousness among residents and therefore contribute indirectly to better water quality.

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February 29, 2008 | Project Summary and Submission Details | Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico

Project Entry 2008 for Latin America

The project, Sanitation and river remediation, aims to rehabilitate the Sabinal River which is misused as the city’s sewage system. The water quality will be improved through a cascade of primary filter systems before entering urban wetlands. A green pedestrian corridor along the riverbank will reconnect city residents with the waterway, raising ecological awareness.

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