RUXWA Eco-Block

Problem Statement

Construction is the most important economic activity in Mexico, contributing almost 8% of the national GDP, but it is also the most polluting. According to the National Housing Commission (Conavi), the construction sector in Mexico is responsible for 50% of the country's polluting emissions. In addition, inequality and gentrification have caused the most vulnerable people to lack access to decent housing. 

Target Group

People of marginalized communities, builders, and material distributors. 

Proposed Solution

Create sustainable building blocks, based only on natural elements present throughout the country and agricultural and industrial waste. Then, build sustainable houses in marginalized communities with the eco-blocks, integrating the community in the whole process, teaching them to create the eco-block and to build with them. 

Hub Activities

The hub has supported various courses, conferences, and workshops. 

We will continue to impact all levels of society with workshops throughout the state. 

Short & Long-Term Goals/Results

• Create sustainable building blocks, based only on natural elements present throughout the country and agricultural and industrial waste. 


• Build sustainable houses in marginalized communities with the eco-blocks, integrating the community in the whole process, teaching them to create the eco-block and to build with them.  


• Reduce the environmental impact of tradition construction materials and techniques


• Impact all levels of society, demonstrating that sustainability is also possible in construction 

Available Metrics:   

• We have created more than 2000 eco-blocks through various workshops and dynamics with students, tourists, academics, entrepreneurs, and volunteers.  


• We have impacted thousands of people with conferences, testimonies, and workshops throughout the country.


• We have alliances with two private universities and one public university, a company that have financed the workshops and a civil association that has given us an opening to expand our objective. 

Collaborators:  

• Global Shapers Querétaro 


• Anahuac Queretaro University 


• Anahuac Oaxaca University 


• GARMO group 


• COMERCAM 


• Oaxaca government