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There are a number of features which can make a building ‘green’. These
include:
Efficient use of energy, water and other resources
Use of renewable energy, such as solar energy
Pollution and waste reduction measures, and the enabling of re-use and
recycling
Good indoor environmental air quality
Use of materials that are non-toxic, ethical and sustainable
Consideration of the environment in design, construction and operation
In the Philippines, we have a “Philippine Green Building Code” which refers from
Presidential Decree No. 1096 (National Building Code)
4.3 Occupants of green buildings will benefit from improved indoor environmental
quality, which promotes
higher productivity and better comfort.
Sources: NBC, Baseline Studies, IFC Philippine Green Building Code Project, May 2013
Green Building Requirements:
1. Energy Efficiency
2. Water Efficiency
3. Material Sustainability
4. Solid Waste Management
5. Site Sustainability
6. Indoor Environmental Quality
Energy Efficiency:
Energy efficiency requires the adoption of efficient practices, designs,
methods and technologies that
reduce energy consumption resulting in cost savings.
Water Efficiency:
It covers water fixtures, rainwater harvesting, and water recycling. Green building
utilizes water treatment. An example of this is how SM Malls recycles its used water
through thorough filtration and distillation.
Material Sustainability:
This deals with the toxicity level of the material that will be used for the
construction of the building.
Solid Waste Management
i. MRF shall be fully enclosed and easily accessible from within the building and
from the outside
for easy collection of waste.
ii. Solid waste containers shall be provided for at least four (4) types of wastes:
--‐ compostable (biodegradable)
--‐ non--‐recyclable (to be disposed off in the landfill)
--‐ recyclable (paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, wood, etc.)
--‐ special waste
iii. For hospitals, isolated bins for hazardous wastes shall be provided to avoid
contamination.
Site Sustainability
i. Building site erosion and sedimentation control plan that outlines measures to
be applied
to prevent soil that can run--‐off at the natural bodies of water, causing water
pollution.
A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the required Unpaved Surface Area (USA), as
required in Rule VII and VIII of the NBC, shall be vegetated with indigenous and
adaptable species.
It deals with air quality, air ventilation, and dedicated smoking area.