Costa Rica Green Building
Green and sustainable building practices are rapidly growing in popularity in Costa Rica as more technology, suppliers, materials, and developments become available. In the U.S., green building is the fastest growing segment of the construction market, and many leading companies have announced plans to "green" their corporate offices. Studies have shown that people living and working in green buildings lead happier and more productive lives.
New to green building? Take a tour of a tropical eco house design at Solar-vistas.com here: tropical eco-house example.
Green Architects in Costa Rica
Bruno Stagno Arquitecto - Central Valley - One of Costa Rica's leading green architects.
Instituto de Arquitectura Tropical - Central Valley - Bruno Stagno's Architectural Institute for Tropical Green Building.
Luz de Piedra - Central Valley - Pietro Stagno, Arquitecto - 2256-5638
Joaquin Salazar - Central Valley - Costa Rican architect - designed the most eco-friendly house in the Malpais/Santa Teresa area.
Rolf Ruge - Central Valley - Green Architect - 8830-8779
T2 Studio - Central Valley - Green Architectural Firm - 2289-5342
Thomas Ruck - Malpais/Montezuma/Tambor - Architect and Builder - 2642-4526
3G-Green - Nosara Nosara based architect Olivier von der Weld, focussed on green building.
Victor Cañas - Central Valley Award-winning green architect in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Green Builders
Ricobau - Montezuma/Malpais/Tambor - Enrico Reolon specializes in ultra-modern house design and construction.
Super Steve Jurries - Osa Peninsula - Bamboo and Natural Building Materials - 8390-1002
Container Homes in Costa Rica - Nationwide -
A new innovation in Costa Rica - use recycled shipping containers to make a strong, inexpensive home.
Costa Rica Green Building Materials
Agua Solutions - Liberia, Guanacaste - Rainwater Catchment Systems and Wind Power - 2665-6161
Bambu Tico - Central Valley - Bamboo materials of all kinds for construction, plus design and consultation.
B-Green - Arenal - Green Roofing Systems, Etc
Durman Esquivel - Central Valley - Although not shown on the website, I've been told that Durman Esquivel has eco-friendly black and/or greywater treatment systems for single family homes.
Eco Depot - Central Valley -
Guadua Bamboo - Central Valley - Bamboo Furniture and Construction, including bars, houses, etc.
Madera Plastica - Central Valley - Wood beam and board replacement made from recycled plastic. Ideal for outdoor use.
Manos Magicas - Central Valley - Chemical Free Stucco Manufacturing with a huge variety of colors.
Solatube - Escazu - Solar light tubes for bringing natural lighting into your house. 2228-2802
Swiss Import - Central Valley - Bamboo Flooring.
Tecni Tejas - Central Valley - Plastic Roofing, made from 100% recycled material. Custom Colors available. 2293-8072/73
Costa Rica Solar Power and Alternative Energy
ASI Power - Guanacaste/Liberia - Jim Ryan's company specializing in sustainable energy and advanced telemetry systems.
Durika - Central Valley - Solar Power
Heliotek S.A. - Central Valley - Photo Voltaic Modules & Systems. 2273-4545 ventas@sercsa.com
Interdinámica S.A. - Central Valley - Affordable Solar Power Installation and Mainenance. Operates nationwide. Luis 8344-4559
Inti Tech Solar Energy Systems - Osa Peninsula - Solar Systems, micro-hydro and more.
Poderco - Osa Peninsula - Solar Power, Bamboo Construction, Alternative Energy, Green Building Consulting.
Siemens S.A. - San Jose - Photo Voltaic Products Dealer - 300 Este Plaza de Deportes, La Uruca, Apartado 10022-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica Phone 2287-5065
Solar Costa Rica - Central Valley - Solar Power, Green Building Consulting, Solar Hot Water, etc.
Solar Vistas - Malpais/Santa Teresa - Solar Powered development/real estate in Malpais / Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.
Sol Ray - San Ramon - Solar Power Installation - 2447-8400
Swiss Sol - Guanacaste - Alternative Energy Technology
Green Landscaping and Xeriscaping
The New Dawn Center - Central Valley? - Ed Bernhardt's website for eco-gardening, xeriscaping, seed sharing, and information on healthy gardening.
Raingsong Vivero - Southern Nicoya Peninsula - Cabuya's inexpensive plant resource and expertise on biodynamic and biointensive gardening. All fruit trees, plus rare and endangered hardwood seedlings for 500 colones each.
Green Learning Centers / Permaculture
Costa Rica's International Center for Sustainability - Montezuma/Malpais - Amazing 50 Ha Permaculture learning center under development in Montezuma, Costa Rica.
Rancho Mastatal - Central Pacific - "Promotes Sustainable Living in every way."
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