{
  "id": 3095182,
  "title": "Nicky Jam and Grupo Argos Plan Earthquake-Resistant Homes in Colombia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nicky-jam-and-grupo-argos-plan-earthquake-resistant-homes-in-colombia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T19:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/08/24/nicky-jam-earthquake-resistant-homes-colombia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nicky Jam and Colombian conglomerate Grupo Argos have pledged 13 billion Colombian pesos ($4 million) to rebuild homes in areas affected by the Aug. 10 earthquake. This initiative, called Adopta un Hogar, focuses on constructing earthquake-resistant housing in rural communities of Caldas and Antioquia. Each home will cost between 90 million and 110 million pesos ($30,000 to $36,000), and the project aims to secure additional public donations to reach a target of 26 billion pesos ($8.5 million).\n\nThe housing models presented on Aug. 21 are designed to withstand earthquakes and can be built within three weeks. Grupo Argos is collaborating with construction and infrastructure companies like Cementos Argos, Celsia, and Odinsa to adapt the designs to local conditions. Two initial models feature different bedroom arrangements and sizes, and engineers are developing region-specific prototypes, such as stilt houses for Choco due to its extreme rainfall and humidity.\n\nThe construction method employs Light Steel Framing, a lightweight steel system that can reduce building weight by 70% to 80% compared to traditional masonry homes. This approach not only decreases the forces exerted on the structure during an earthquake but also reduces transportation challenges in rural areas. The company projects it can build up to six homes per day if production increases, potentially reaching 180 homes per month. The project benefits from support from various governmental and organizational entities, ensuring community engagement and effective reconstruction planning.",
  "summary": "Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam and the Colombian conglomerate Grupo Argos are backing a housing program for families affected by Colombia’s Aug. 10 earthquake, with homes designed to withstand earthquakes and built in about three weeks. The first models, presented Aug. 21, target rural communities in Caldas and Antioquia. Each home will cost between 90 […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Nicky Jam and Grupo Argos pledge 13 billion pesos for earthquake-resistant homes.",
    "Adopta un Hogar focuses on rural Caldas and Antioquia communities.",
    "Light Steel Framing reduces building weight by 70-80% for earthquake resilience."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}