Sustainable Construction

The school operates in an autonomous and self-sustaining building that received the National Environmental Award in 2015, granted by Fundación Recyclápolis, the Universidad Católica, and El Mercurio newspaper.

Esta obra arquitectónica fue diseñada en forma de flor por el revolucionario fundador de Earthship Biotecture, Michael Reynolds y busca educar sobre la concientización medioambiental desde el ejemplo. Asimismo, responde a diversas problemáticas de la isla, como son el exceso de basura, la deficiencia energética y la escasez de agua.

A total of 2,500 tires, 40,000 glass and plastic bottles, 20,000 aluminum cans, and 10 tons of cardboard were used in its construction — the equivalent of seven years of accumulated waste.

The school is also equipped with solar panels for energy generation, a rainwater collection system for later sanitary use, and a flexible waterproof membrane on the roof — a fully ecological solution that demonstrates how engineering and nature can work together.

Dozens of volunteers from around the world contributed to the project in many ways, from management and leadership to hands-on construction. The initiative began in 2014 and was completed in 2016, led by Enrique Icka — founder of Toki — and the extensive volunteer network that supported the process.

Su financiamiento se logró gracias a un Crowdfunding realizado, al aporte de Entel y al inmenso apoyo de Desafío Levantemos Chile, así como también a generosos aportes de privados.

Dozens of volunteers from around the world contributed to the project in many ways, from management and leadership to hands-on construction. The initiative began in 2014 and was completed in 2016, led by Enrique Icka — founder of Toki — and the extensive volunteer network that supported the process.

Its funding was made possible through crowdfunding, contributions from Entel, and the strong support of Desafío Levantemos Chile, as well as generous private donations.