Philippine Green Building Council

Register now and Join us at , the annual green building conference organized by the Philippine Green Building Council on September 26-27 at dusitD2 Davao Hotel, Davao City.

This year's conference will feature 6 sessions, Conference Dinner and Awards:

• Session 1: Sustainability in Design and Engineering: Showcasing Advancements in Green Architecture and Sustainable Infrastructure.
• Session 2: Public-Private Partnerships: Highlighting successful collaborations for urban renewal.
• Session 3: Community Involvement: Strategies for meaningful community engagement in urban planning.
• Session 4: Policies for Sustainable Development: Examining the role of government policies and incentives.
• Session 5: Technological Innovations: The impact of new technologies in creating smart, sustainable cities
• Session 6: New Milestones in PHILGBC Programs. During this session, we are introducing new initiatives and programs of the council as well as the Launch of BERDE version 5.0.0.

Also during the conference dinner, one of the highlights will be the awarding ceremony for the winners of the PHILGBC Leadership in Green Building Awards (Women in Green Building Leadership Award, Leadership in Sustainable Design and Performance Award, and the Business Leadership in Sustainability Award). Winners for the Philippines will be the country’s nominees for the regional selection of finalists for the WorldGBC-Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards.

Other activities happening during this time are the following:
• BERDE Professionals Training Course - September 24 to 25, 2024 (1st Public Run of the training under BERDE version 5.0.0.)
• Welcome Dinner - September 25, 2024 (evening) - by invitation only - for Speakers, Board of Trustees, and Partners and Sponsors
• Green Building Tour - September 27, 2024, 2:00pm to 5:00 pm - Tour fee shall apply. Details TBC.

See you at Building Green!

For details and registration, or for speaking and partnership opportunities, visit the green building conference page at https://buildinggreenphilippines.org
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Thanks to our partners for supporting BG2024:
• Diamond Sustaining Sponsor: NEO Office PH
• Gold Sustaining Sponsor: Wall Vision Corporation
• Partner Organizations: Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide, and, Mandaue City Government
• Gold Strategic Partner: Holcim Philippines
• Silver Strategic Partners: Cebu Landmasters, Inc., Pty Ltd., Signify, Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
• Bronze Strategic Partner: Ayala Land, Inc.
• Partner: Pioneer Adhesives Inc.

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15 August 2024 at the Philippine Commercial Complex Development Summit 2024, Ms. Rowena Ramos, Vice Chair of the PHILGBC Board of Trustees and Principal of Ecotektonika, Inc. joined the 2008 Greenest Man on the Planet, Matthias Gelber, Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc. President Ablaza, and Stratcon's Colin Staley in an engaging panel discussion on Strategies driving efficiency, indoor environment health while delivering tangible ROI in green building spaces.

Ms. Ramos gave inputs on Indoor Environment Quality particularly on BERDE's Health and Wellbeing framework that promotes improved productivity and comfort, and addresses the impacts of the building on the health and wellbeing of its users. She also shared inputs on the PHILGBC Health and Wellbeing Tool for Buildings which was developed to measure, monitor, and certify the performance of projects against social, economic and environmental priorities that affect the health and wellbeing of users.

Find out more about the different tools of the PHILGBC promoting efficiency and conservation and health and well-being at https://www.philgbc.net/certification

Happening Today - PHILGBC Vice Chair and Principal of Ecotektonika, Inc., Ms. Rowena Canlas Ramos, joins the Greenman Gelber, Colin Staley of Stratcon and Alexander Ablaza of the Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc. as they discuss on cutting edge-strategies that drive both efficiency and comfort while delivering tangible ROI in green buildings at today's 2024 Philippine Commercial Complex Development Summit organized.

Ms. Ramos will be sharing on maximizing user health and wellbeing as well as Advancing Net Zero.

We are opening an In-Person schedule for the BERDE Professionals Basic Training Course and Qualifying Exams for BERDE – Districts this September 18-20, 2024. Venue in Makati or at BGC Taguig is currently being finalized.

Become a Certified Green Building Professional for BERDE – Districts. Individuals who complete this course and pass the qualifying exams will be recognized as Certified BERDE Professionals (BERDE–Districts).

Registration is open until September 11, 2024. Register through the online link at https://bit.ly/BERDEtraining.

For inquiries, you may send an email through [email protected].
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Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) is the Philippines’ National Voluntary Green Building Rating System recognized by the Philippine government, through the Department of Energy’s Philippine Energy Efficiency Project-Efficient Building Initiative. It is a tool to measure the resource efficiency and environmental performance of building projects. BERDE measures how a building performs above and beyond existing national and local building and environmental laws, regulations, and mandatory standards.

BERDE — Districts was developed to promote the sustainable development of wide-scale projects, and addresses the environmental, social, and economic impacts in the planning and implementation of private communities.

The BERDE — Districts rating scheme applies to wide-scale projects that are at the planning or implementation stage. Private commercial estates, residential communities, industrial parks may be certified under the BERDE — Districts.

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The Philippine Green Building Council hosted a lunch at Maayo Hotel, Mandaue City last August 6, 2024 with the City Government of Mandaue and the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) and discussed ways forward to strengthen collaboration for a greener built environment in the city.

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The Turnover Ceremonies for the Sustainable Urban Development Program with the City of Mandaue was held last 6 August 2024 at the Mandaue City Session Hall for the official hand over of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Guidelines for Local Governments and the syllabus for the Green Building Foundation Course.

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During the Turnover Ceremonies, the partners of the Sustainable Urban Development Program highlighted the importance of collaboration and shared commitments in fostering environmental resilience, social inclusion, and economic vitality.

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Together with Daikin Philippines and the Philippine Business for Education, the Philippine Green Building Council presented the syllabus for the Green Building Foundation Course to the City Government of Mandaue and the University of San Carlos as a step towards integrating green building and sustainability in higher education.

Through the Green Building Sector Skills Council, supported by the Australian government and the Philippine Business for Education, the PHILGBC is preparing future professionals to lead sustainable practices and is addressing existing and emerging challenges in the workforce, including jobs-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the fourth industrial revolution, including AI and automation.

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The Philippine Green Building Council presented the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Guidelines for Local Governments to the City Government of Mandaue to serve as the city's Sustainability Reporting framework.

Through the Sustainable Urban Development Project, the PHILGBC, with support from Daikin Philippines, has been enhancing dialogue with local governments in creating more sustainable and equitable urban environments.

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Join us at . The gathering is set to be a nexus for distinguished thought leaders, industry pioneers, and policymakers from the architecture, engineering, urban planning, and governmental realms. The conference's focus is to spearhead the transformation of our urban environments into exemplars of sustainability, resilience, and livability.

This Conference is poised to foster groundbreaking dialogues and synergies that will sculpt the urban landscapes of tomorrow. Participation is invaluable as this transformative journey is navigated and contribute to the global momentum of World Green Building Month.

Join us in SUSTAINABLE CITIES THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION. Join us in Public and Private Efforts for Urban Renewal

For details and registration, or for speaking and partnership opportunities, visit the green building conference page at https://buildinggreenphilippines.org
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Thanks to our partners for supporting BG2024:
• Diamond Sustaining Sponsor: NEO
• Gold Sustaining Sponsor: Wall Vision Corporation
• Gold Strategic Partner: Holcim Philippines
• Silver Strategic Partner: Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
• Silver Strategic Partner: Pty Ltd
• Silver Strategic Partner: Signify
• Bronze Strategic Partner: First Balfour
• Strategic Partner: Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide
• Partner: Pioneer Adhesives Inc.
• Government Partner: Mandaue City

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Join us as we hold our annual green building conference this 26-27 September 2024 at dusitD2 Davao Hotel, Davao City. Check out the conference details at https://buildinggreenphilippines.org/

Conference Highlights:
• Sessions on Sustainability in Design and Engineering, Public-Private Partnerships, Community Involvement and Urban Planning, Policies for Sustainable Development, and Technological Innovations;
• Launch of BERDE version 5.0.0 and other Milestones in PHILGBC Programs;
• Awarding of Winners of the PHILGBC Leadership in Green Building Awards; and,
• other events such as the 1st Public Run of the BERDE Professionals Training Course under BERDE version 5.0.0, green building tour, etc.

For participation queries, or for speaking and partnership opportunities, contact the PHILGBC National Convention Committee by email to [email protected].

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Home As the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) commemorates its 18th year, industry and government is invited to the pivotal "Building Green 2024 – Pursuing Sustainable Cities through Collective Action: Uniting Public and Private Efforts for Urban Renewal." This conference, aligned with the gl...

In the News | August 1, 2024 at Manila Times: "Rating Tools for Green Buildings Pushed" by Khrystyn Andaya.

"COMPLIANCE with standards on sustainability and building green spaces is essential and should no longer be an option that can be set aside."

Read the full article at: https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/08/01/news/national/rating-tools-for-green-buildings-pushed/1961094/

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Rating tools for green buildings pushed COMPLIANCE with standards on sustainability and building green spaces is essential and should no longer be an option that can be set aside, the Philippine Green Building Council (PGBC) said Wednesday.

ATM - PHILGBC VIce Chair and Principal of Ecotektonika, Inc., Ms. Rowena Canlas Ramos joins industry leaders at the The Manila Times (TMT) forum, titled “Reinforcing the property and building industries,” at Midas Hotel and Casino. Ms. Ramos shared about green and sustainable homes and buildings, how “green” is the real estate industry, and how they are necessary investments now and into the future.

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CONSTRUCTIVELY step up infrastructure investments, boost occupancy levels and hike real estate values at The Manila Times (TMT) forum, titled “Reinforcing the property and building industries,” at Midas Hotel and Casino on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hosted by Dafort Villaseran, TMT Supplements & Special Projects editor, the event features Pag-IBIG Institutional Housing Department Manager Jacqueline Constantino, Philippine Green Building Council Vice Chair Rowena Canlas Ramos, National Real Estate Association President Red Rosales, IWG Country Manager and North APAC SVP Lars Wittig as speakers. The fireside chats will be moderated by TMT columnist Ben Kritz.

Click this link to register: https://tmt.ph/Real-Estate-Forum-2024.

Now at the Seminar on Climate Action - PHILGBC’s Technical Coordinator, Mario Suelto, leads the discussion on Skills Needs for Climate Action.

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The Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) is an initiative aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the green building sector in the Philippines, including the job-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The GBSSC has been established as a part of the "A Future that Works" Program, implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) with generous support from the Australian Government. This initiative aligns with and supports the existing mandates of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote climate action, resource efficiency and circularity, and health and well-being within the built environment.

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Now at the Seminar on Climate Action, SolarNRG Philippines’ Gab Ortega shares about new solar energy technologies available in the market, advantages and contributions of Solar Energy use.

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The Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) is an initiative aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the green building sector in the Philippines, including the job-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The GBSSC has been established as a part of the "A Future that Works" Program, implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) with generous support from the Australian Government. This initiative aligns with and supports the existing mandates of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote climate action, resource efficiency and circularity, and health and well-being within the built environment.

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Happening Now at the Seminar on Climate Action - Ar Raymond Sih shares about Parqal, a 5-Star BERDE green building development at Aseana City at Paranaque

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The Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) is an initiative aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the green building sector in the Philippines, including the job-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The GBSSC has been established as a part of the "A Future that Works" Program, implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) with generous support from the Australian Government. This initiative aligns with and supports the existing mandates of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote climate action, resource efficiency and circularity, and health and well-being within the built environment.

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ATM - Engr Reniel Englis of the PHILGBC shared about Advancing Net Zero Energy in building Projects during the GBSSC Seminar on Climate Action
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The Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) is an initiative aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the green building sector in the Philippines, including the job-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The GBSSC has been established as a part of the "A Future that Works" Program, implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) with generous support from the Australian Government. This initiative aligns with and supports the existing mandates of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote climate action, resource efficiency and circularity, and health and well-being within the built environment.

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Happening Now - PHILGBC’s Technical Coordinator, Mario Lawrence Suelto, shares about Promoting Holistic Health and Well-being in Green Building.

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The Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) is an initiative aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the green building sector in the Philippines, including the job-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The GBSSC has been established as a part of the "A Future that Works" Program, implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) with generous support from the Australian Government. This initiative aligns with and supports the existing mandates of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote climate action, resource efficiency and circularity, and health and well-being within the built environment.

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ATM - Green Building Sector Skills Council Seminar 2: Health and Well-being | Ms Apple de los Reyes, Project Development Manager of Filinvest Alabang Inc shares about the H+W Journey of the Botanika Nature Residences

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The Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) is an initiative aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the green building sector in the Philippines, including the job-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The GBSSC has been established as a part of the "A Future that Works" Program, implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) with generous support from the Australian Government. This initiative aligns with and supports the existing mandates of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote climate action, resource efficiency and circularity, and health and well-being within the built environment.

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Capping the GBSSC Seminar on Resouces and Circularity is PHILGBC Executive Director, Ms Anna Tungol.

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The Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) is an initiative aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the green building sector in the Philippines, including the job-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The GBSSC has been established as a part of the "A Future that Works" Program, implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) with generous support from the Australian Government. This initiative aligns with and supports the existing mandates of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote climate action, resource efficiency and circularity, and health and well-being within the built environment.

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ATM - PHILGBC Vice Chair and Ecotektonika, Inc.’s Principal - Sustainability Practice shares about Current Workplace Skills in the delivery of Green Buildings during the GBSSC Seminar Series on Resource and Circularity.

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The Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) is an initiative aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the green building sector in the Philippines, including the job-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The GBSSC has been established as a part of the "A Future that Works" Program, implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) with generous support from the Australian Government. This initiative aligns with and supports the existing mandates of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote climate action, resource efficiency and circularity, and health and well-being within the built environment.

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GBSSC Seminar Series - Seminar on Resource and Circularity participants

Happening Now at GBSSC - Ms Diana Fajardo-Valencia, Deputy Executive Director of PBEd, delivers a message during the Opening of the Green Building Sector Skills Council Seminar Series.

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The Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) is an initiative aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the green building sector in the Philippines, including the job-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The GBSSC has been established as a part of the "A Future that Works" Program, implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) with generous support from the Australian Government. This initiative aligns with and supports the existing mandates of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote climate action, resource efficiency and circularity, and health and well-being within the built environment.

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Happening Now at GBSSC - Peter Adams, Counsellor for Development of the Australian Embassy in the Philippines delivers a message during the Opening of the Green Building Sector Skills Council Seminar Series.

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The Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) is an initiative aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the green building sector in the Philippines, including the job-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The GBSSC has been established as a part of the "A Future that Works" Program, implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) with generous support from the Australian Government. This initiative aligns with and supports the existing mandates of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote climate action, resource efficiency and circularity, and health and well-being within the built environment.

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ATM - PHILGBC CEO, Mr. Christopher Cruz DelaCruz delivering the Opening Remarks during the Green Building Sector Skills Council Seminar Series on Resource and Circularity, Health and Well-being, and Climate Action.

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The Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) is an Initiative aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the green building sector in the Philippines, including the job-skills mismatch, youth unemployment, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The GBSSC has been established as a part of the "A Future that Works" Program, implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) with generous support from the Australian Government. This initiative aligns with and supports the existing mandates of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote climate action, resource efficiency and circularity, and health and well-being within the built environment.

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Happening Now - The Green Building Sectors Skills Council Seminar Series