Housing initiatives focus on sustainability and seismic safety in Ecuador and Peru

In Ecuador, Grupo KOEN has partnered with Fundación Raíz-CAEMBA to implement a sustainable housing project in Esmeraldas. The initiative focuses on constructing safe, prefabricated bamboo homes for vulnerable families. Employees from Grupo KOEN participated as volunteers in the construction process to support CAEMBA’s efforts in providing housing, community centers, and clean water systems in the Esmeraldas and Manabí regions.

In Peru, real estate developers are emphasizing seismic-resistant construction due to frequent earthquake activity in South America. Experts advise potential homeowners to avoid high-risk areas such as landfills, vulnerable slopes, and sandy soils that can amplify seismic waves. In Lima, the Percy Rojas real estate company is promoting the Residencial Valle Nuevo project in Carabayllo as a safer residential alternative for families seeking stability and proximity to essential services.