UGREEN Ecosystem

Your sustainability strategy may be simpler than you think!

Have you noticed how some professionals and companies naturally stand out when it comes to sustainability? They attract new clients, get invited to higher-profile projects, and quickly become recognized as market leaders.

Here’s the truth: this doesn’t happen by chance. It happens with clarity and strategy.

The market is increasingly hungry for solutions that combine positive impact with tangible results. Yet, most professionals and organizations struggle with where to start, what to prioritize, and how to turn good intentions into measurable outcomes.

That’s exactly where UGREEN can help!

We’ve developed a personalized approach to map out each professional’s or company’s sustainability journey. Instead of generic advice, you’ll get a clear roadmap, tailored to your reality, showing exactly how to evolve and turn sustainability into true competitive edge.

Imagine having clarity to:

• Know your next step with confidence;

• Focus on the areas that truly drive impact;

• Position yourself as a sustainability leader in your industry.

And it all begins with short, no-cost, no-obligation conversation. The goal is to understand where you are today and show you the best path forward!

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UGREEN Team

UGREEN Case

Sustainable Transformation: Casa Guararapes and the Saint-Gobain Competition

The Casa Guararapes project, located in Caçador, Santa Catarina, features a bold design that is mindful of the local climate needs. The building, which stands out for its use of innovative materials and sustainability strategies, was design with focus on thermal efficiency and occupant comfort.

Structural Details

• Ground Floor and Upper Floor: the combination of semi-gloss blakc-painted steel beams and reinforced concrete pillars provides the building with both strengh and a modern design.

• Roof and Insulation: high-performance EPS metal roofing and thermo-acoustic insulation ensure internal comfort and reduced energy consumption.

Climate and Technological Considerations

A detailed climate study of the region revealed that the ground temperature remains stable at 9 meters deep, around 16.1^oC. To optimize thermal insulation and prevent heat loss, direct contact between the building and the ground was discouraged, especially in the subterranean areas.

Additionallym the psychrometric chart shows that natural ventilation and solar gain are crucial for reducing air conditioning usage, providing comfort throughout the year. These factors were incorporated into the design with strategies that minimize energy consumption.

Natural Lighting Efficiency

The project also stands out for its Daylight Autonomy (sDA), which reaches 92% in regular areas, ensuring efficient natural lighting during operational hours (from 8 AM to 3 PM). This significantly reduces the need for artificial lighting and contributes to a more sustainable and pleasant environment.

Controlled Solar Performance 

With an Annual Sun Exposure (ASE) limited to just 6%, Casa Guararapes was designed to reduce direct sunlight incidence above 1000 lux to a maximum of 250 hours per year, providing visual comfort for occupants and improving the buiding’s energy efficiency.

UGREEN Mentorship

Transform Your Projects with Biophilic Design

Biophilia and Biophilic Design are key to transforming ordinary environments into places that connect us with nature and stimulate our senses in surprising ways.

In our recent practical Biophilic Design mentorships, we explored tools that transform the way you design and connect people to the environments around them.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Biophilic Design

In our first lesson, the focus was on understanding Patterns 1 to 7 of Biophilic Design and how they can be applied in the daily life of a design project. Grouped into three major categories, these patterns provide a set of guidelines to bring nature into spaces and promote people’s well-being.

In our first mentorship, we covered:

• Nature in Space: how to create a direct connection with nature in built environments.

Additionally, we provide a biophilic checklist to help assess and apply these patterns practically, whether in a new project or a consulting session. This tool was one of the great highlights of the class!

Lesson 2: Applications of the Patterns in Biophilic Design

In the second lesson, we delved into the application of Patterns 8 to 14, which introduce elements of natural forms, authentic materials, and spatial experiences that deepen the connection with nature and human emotions.

In our second class, we explored:

• Natural Analogues: using shapes and materials that reference nature, creating a more authentic and sensory environment;

• Nature of Space: how to transform a space into a place that is not only visually pleasing but also evokes positive emotions and sensations.

We also introduced and provided students with a powerful tool to calculate and quantify Biophilic Design. This tool is a great asset for showing clients and justifying design choices

And There’s Much More to Come!

These two lessons were just the beginning of an exclusive content series that you can access with the UGREEN Pass. With this subscription, you get access to all UGREEN mentorships, plus many more tools and resources to transform the way you design environments that connect people to nature and promote well-being!

Looking forward to connecting
UGREEN Team