History
B100 arquitectos was funded by Heidi y Rafa in 2007. We are a couple of architects passionate about sustainability specialized abroad.
We studied together in the University in El Salvador. During our studies we did not get along that much, but in the postgraduate studies of business administration we found each other and we manage to clear our differences… and know we are best friends, partners, mates, husband and wife and parents to our beautiful princess.
We specialized in Europe and United States in bioclimatic architecture, interior design, sustainability, sustainable construction certifications and renewable energies… and yes we love to study and keep learning is our hobby.
We both had during our childhood the influences of love for nature, art and the environmental care.
During our specializations we decided to test if our working styles were compatible… and how well we do! Rafa has his strength in the aesthetic and design. Heidi in organization, structure and budgeting. We are the quality control of each other. We complement each other in every sense.
When we finished our specializations, we decided to come back to El Salvador, even though we had job offers in Europe. If everyone that studies keeps outside the country…. how is the way we build change? Our advocacy for bioclimatic architecture and sustainability started.
Every project is considered our baby and we commit completely to deliver the best result possible.
Mision
Create innovative, healthy, efficient and aesthetic spaces, and above all in balance with nature, both for companies and individuals around the world, who, like us, are ecologically conscious.
B100 arquitectos is a studio committed to innovation and creativity, to the conservation of our resources; with our clients and our people; offering, through a new form of design, comprehensiveness and originality in each of our projects..
Vision
Be recognized as a unique concept in El Salvador and the Central American region, not only for its new design approaches, but also for its ethical and moral principles, for its human quality, for its professionalism and for the search for excellence in the services we provide.
Thus achieving the establishment of a leading company, highly competitive, innovative and fully dedicated to a new perspective that includes: bioclimatic architecture, sustainable and regenerative design.
Business goals
Main goal
To be a cutting-edge creative studio within the sectors of architecture, design and construction; creator of models for the search for sustainable development, based on respect for the environment and natural resources, proposing comprehensive, personalized and quality solutions that respond to the highest demands, expectations and needs of our clients.
Specific Goals
Combine design, innovation and pragmatism in each of our projects, thus creating unique spaces, both aesthetic and functional.
Create innovative, healthy, efficient and aesthetic spaces, and above all in balance with nature, both for companies and individuals around the world, who, like us, are ecologically conscious.
Through our work as architects and entities of change, generate environmentally innovative projects that promote the knowledge and application of bioclimatic architecture and systems for resource efficiency.
Seek the creation of a pattern of change in our country, where the conservation of our resources and the natural environment is anticipated and favored.
We seek to inform, educate and raise awareness about the impact that buildings have on the planet and how the certifications we manage help mitigate them.
Values
* Global with local impact in Central America
* Global essence: design and certification
Among the values that we have as a study are:
*Passion
*Innovation
*Commitment
*Trust and transparency
*Quality in each of the things we do both internally and externally
*Efficiency. We use all resources appropriately
*Balance in all aspects is essential
*All our actions go hand in hand with the code of ethics
*Respect for all team members
*Promote the professional development of all team members
Team Accreditations
Awards & recognitions
* Premio Construcción sostenible Casalco • Categoría Diseño Profesional • 2023
* Sustainable construction award CASALCO (Construction chamber of El Salvador) • Professional design category• 2023
* Living Future Hero 2022 • Living Future Institute.
* Sustainable construction award CASALCO (Construction chamber of El Salvador) • Professional design category • 2022
* Sustainable Award HAUS 2022 • OPAMSS (Planning Office of San Salvador)
* Women in Sustainability Leadership Award 2022.
* Finalist Incae Entrepreneur Awards 2022 • INCAE Business School • Costa Rica
* Best Project in Central America Infrastructure category 2021-2022 • Revista Construir • Yearbook of Central American Projects
* Champions Sustainable Construction 2021 El Salvador • for the impact to the community for our program (Women in Construction) MujerES a la Obra. • ESGBC • El Salvador Green Building Council.
* Sustainable construction award CASALCO (Construction chamber of El Salvador) • Professional design category • 2021
* Sustainable construction award CASALCO (Construction chamber of El Salvador)• Medium size Project category • 2021
* Sustainable construction award CASALCO (Construction chamber of El Salvador) • Small Project category • 2021
* National Environment Award 2021 Service category • Ministry of environment of El Salvador.
* Latin American Leadership Award 2020.• U.S. Green Building Council.
* Sustainable construction award CASALCO • Campus Tigo • 2020
* Honorable Mention • Green Latinoamerican Awards 2020 (Premios Latinoamérica Verde ) • Ecuador
* Champion of Sustainable Construction 2019• ESGBC • El Salvador Green Building Council.
* ARC Leadership Recognition 2019. • Arc Skoru Inc. • U.S. Green Building Council.
* Energy Globe Award 2019 • The Energy Globe Foundation.
* La IDEA Incubator 2019
* Jurors in Concepts in Color Sherwin Williams 2019
* Finalist LEADSMujer • First Edition 2019 • INCAE Business school + Mastercard
* Sustainable Award HAUS 2018 • OPAMSS • (Planning Office of San Salvador)
* Honorable Mention • rchitecture biennale 2018 • Architects Association of El Salvador (CADES).
* Honorable Mention • Green Latinoamerican Awards 2018 (Premios Latinoamérica Verde ) • Ecuador
* Champion of sustainable construction 2017.• ESGBC • El Salvador Green Building Council.
* Honorable mention • Architecture biennale 2016 • Architects Association of El Salvador (CADES).
* Finalists with 4 projects • Architecture biennale 2016 • Architects Association of El Salvador (CADES).
* Honorable mention • People´s choice • ArchEEteccture 2nd edition • El Encanto • El Salvador
* Honorable Mention Lafarge Holcim Awards
* Champion of Sustainable Construction 2016.• ESGBC • El Salvador Green Building Council. (First to receive the distinction)
* First LEED Platinum Project in El Salvador and highest results of the region.
As an architectural firm, they stand out for their commitment and dedication to the projects they develop, their empathy, and excellent working relationships through the integrative design they carry out with each of the users. Their strategic, creative, and dynamic approach positions them as leaders in the country as experts in sustainable construction.We have been greatly benefited by their high level of ethics, responsibility, professionalism, and experience in sustainable architecture. In particular, it is important to highlight above all their creativity and efforts to transcend the conventional, seeking innovative and non-traditional solutions when circumstances allow.B100 has a lot of experience and demonstrates exceptional ethics. We consider it an innovative company in the field of Salvadoran architecture, and as a company, we are very satisfied with their work.During the process, our project greatly benefited from their high level of responsibility, ethics, professionalism, and expertise in their respective areas of specialization.
