Remodeling for Energy Efficiency in Panama: What the Rules Require
Panama’s building code doesn’t require you to gut a 20-year-old house to meet today’s standards just because you’re renovating the kitchen — but a municipal permit called the Visto Bueno covers more of your project than you’d expect, and it isn’t optional. Here’s what the law actually requires, what a 2025 environmental guide adds for smaller renovations, and where the real energy savings hide.