In Panama City, on a sloped piece of land where many saw a challenge, we saw an opportunity. In the Aura housing project, we applied a technical, economical, and ecological solution to
gain land for building homes: geocell retaining walls.
Gaining land to build on slopes or uneven terrain is not just a technical need—it's a development strategy. By using well-selected retaining walls, a developer can transform unused land into a stable and secure platform for housing, increasing the land's value per square meter.
When that wall is also affordable and environmentally friendly, the benefits multiply. That’s where geocells come in.
Traditionally, builders use concrete or gabion walls for retaining purposes. But concrete retaining walls are expensive, require heavy materials, have a high carbon footprint, and need specialized labor and time.
In contrast, geocell retaining walls are economical and ecological. This modular cellular confinement system installs quickly, uses local fill (such as site soil), and reduces structural costs without compromising safety.
In Aura, the client needed to gain land for building on a steep slope. We chose ecological geocell retaining walls, which allowed:
• More usable land for construction
• Lower construction costs
• Fast installation
• Better environmental adaptation
• And most importantly: compatibility with sustainable credit requirements
The system offered direct benefits to the investor: the cost per m² of land is reduced by using geocell retaining walls, increasing the number of homes that can be built on challenging terrain.
A Project Manager uses the best materials to deliver both profitability and quality to their client. Choosing geocell retaining walls means using a safe, durable, eco-friendly system that aligns with modern development goals.
It also opens opportunities for sustainability certifications. Increase your LEED credit score with geocells, as the system minimizes emissions, material transport, and environmental impact on-site.
• Residential developments on sloped land
• Homes in hilly or hard-to-access areas
• Projects seeking innovative solutions for retaining walls
• Architectural designs needing flexible, solid foundations
• Developments seeking alternatives to gabion or concrete walls
• Promoters wanting to install structural retaining walls for residential areas
• Sites requiring a cost-efficient retaining wall for sloped terrains
• Projects needing a solution for residential slopes
At Panaweb Soluciones Constructivas, we’ve spent years helping developers, architects, and engineers turn ideas into profitable projects. Our experience in geocell retaining wall systems brings both technical strength and forward-thinking vision.
Projects like Aura show that it’s possible to gain land for construction using sustainable, safe, and cost-effective methods.
You're just one message away from transforming your site. Contact us and discover how a well-selected retaining wall can be the foundation for building in a smarter, greener, and more profitable way.
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