Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

(University of the City of Manila)

College of Engineering and Technology

Green Building:
Zuellig Building

Submitted by:

Lomibao, John Paul M.

Benedicto, John Rhey A.
BSCE 3-3
CHE 429: Environmental Engineering

Submitted to:

Engr. Estela R. Rico

Date Submitted:

September 29, 2016

 Zuellig Building

(Certified at Platinum Level under LEED program of the US Green Building Council for
its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Location

In the heart of the Makati CBD. Within walking distance to leading hotels and
restaurants. Close to high-end residential communities and condominiums. Direct access
to main thoroughfares.
Building Overview

Green by Design

The Zuellig Building combines a commitment to environmental responsibility with state-

of-the-art infrastructure and superb finishes offer tenants a prime-grade workplace of a
quality unmatched in the office market of Metro Manila.

The building stands on an 8,285 sq. m property. The site is easily accessible from all
directions and is pedestrian-friendly.

All Glass Facade

The building gains its identity from the ceramic frit pattern of the glass curtain wall.
Inspired by bamboo and flowing water, the distinctive all-glass facade lends reference to
vernacular and organic motifs and serves to supplement the shading capabilities of the
building envelope. The large double-paned glass panels with low emissivity (low-E)
coating minimize solar heat gain and energy loss while maximizing the penetration of
light.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) was initiated in America by the
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in the year 2000 and has since become the
globally recognized standard for green building certification. The LEED point system
measures the design and construction of the building in five key areas: sustainable site
development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor
environmental quality. Buildings can qualify for four levels of LEED certification:
Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

Conforming to the exacting standards of the LEED rating system, the Zuellig Building
provides measurable benefits in terms of energy savings, lower operating costs and
superior indoor air quality. The building’s specifications pave the way for individual
tenants to obtain additional LEED certifications for their individual fit-outs.

In June 2009, the USGBC awarded the Zuellig Building with pre-certification at Gold
level under the LEED-CS (Core and Shell program). On July 16, 2013, the US GBC
upgraded the certification to its highest level: Platinum. The Zuellig Building is the first
recipient of a Platinum certification in the Philippines; this pushes the country further
towards global competitiveness.

Building Facts

PROPERTY ADDRESS Zuellig Building

Makati Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas
Makati City 1225
Metro Manila
Philippines
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Zuellig Building, a new 33-story office
tower, brings together a superb location,
world–class design and green technologies
that make it Metro Manila’s premier
business address
LEASABLE AREA
55,000 square meters

FLOOR PLATES Low Rise 1,872 square meters (leasable

area)
Efficiency 88%High Rise 1,945 square
meters (leasable area)
Efficiency 90%Each floor of the Zuellig
Building can be subdivided to
accommodate office spaces to a minimum
of 188 square meters
LOBBY 11-meter high lobby in glass, marble and
wood.

ELEVATOR SYSTEM Total of 21 Elevators

Low-Zone 8 Elevators
High–Zone 8 Elevators
Parking 2 Elevators
Service 2 Elevators
Retail pavilion 1 Scenic ElevatorThe
elevators servicing the office tower utilize
Schindler’s Port Technology-Destination
Dispatch System. This technology directs
passengers to assigned elevator cabs and
limits crowding and cueing to improve
lobby traffic.
BUILDING FEATURES Double paned curtain wall with ceramic frit
All-glass facade
Mat foundation
Open, column-free floor plates
GREEN FEATURES LEED (Core and Shell), certified at
Platinum level
Energy efficient, full-length aluminium
glass curtain wall
High-efficiency HVAC system
Rainwater collection system
Low-flow plumbing fixtures
Landscaped grounds, green terraces and
sky garden
PARKING Parking Levels: 5
B1 Guest Parking
B2-B5 Tenant Parking
Parking Spaces: 660
RETAIL PAVILION Ground Floor Banks
Second Floor Food Court
Third Floor Executive Dining and
Conference Rooms
HANDOVER CONDITION Warm shell
Pre-engineered raised floors
Fully integrated ceilings
Full-height, double-glazed glass curtain
wall
CEILING HEIGHTS 2.80 meters finish-to-finish.
Typical Floor Plans

The Zuellig Building is divided into two zones: the low-zone and the high-zone. The low-
zone covers the 5th through 21st Floors, each of which has a typical leasable floor area of
1,872 square meters. The high-zone covers the 22nd through 35th Floors, each of which
has a typical leasable area of 1,945 square meters. Each floor is designed to give tenants
flexibility for a variety of office configurations.

Floor Size Rate Notes

(Leasable (sq.m/mo)
Area)
Low Zone 1,872 sqm P1,000 Warm-Shell
High Zone 1,945 sqm P1,100 Warm-Shell

High Rise Floor

Low Rise Floor

Developer

Bridgebury Realty Corporation

The Zuellig Building is a project of Bridgebury Realty Corporation, an affiliate of the

Zuellig Group.

The beginnings of the Zuellig Group go back to 1901, when Frederick E. Zuellig sailed to
Manila in search of business opportunities. He joined a Swiss trading house and soon
proved to be a capable merchant. In the 1910s he became a partner in Lutz & Co., a firm
with a history of trading in the Philippine Islands since the 1860s. In 1922, he took over
the firm and incorporated it as F. E. Zuellig, Inc. After the devastation of World War II,
his sons, Dr. Stephen Zuellig and Gilbert Zuellig, rebuilt the business in the Philippines
and developed a dynamic international group of companies.

Backed by a century of business experience in the Asia-Pacific region, the Zuellig Group
operates a diversified federation of professionally managed businesses, with key interests
in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, agribusiness and materials handling equipment,
industrial solutions, insurance and property.

As the developer and owner of the Zuellig Building, Bridgebury Realty Corporation
holds true to the firm’s basic values of reliability, pragmatism and world-class
performance.
More about the Zuellig Building

According to the US Green Building

Council, it was observed that productivity
of employees working in green buildings
like Zuellig increases by up to 18%. On
the other hand, in a study of Carnegie
Melon University, reduced symptoms for
flu, asthma, allergies, respiratory
infections, headaches and colds were
recorded among green building occupants.

Compared to other Prime buildings

within the business district, tenants will
benefit from long-term cost savings and
promotion of wellness and productivity.
In terms of cost savings, at least 15% of
energy consumption is reduced
compared to conventional Prime and
Grade A buildings.

Green Features and Sustainable Technologies

Double Glazed Ceramic Frit Facade

Simplicity of expression is achieved with the all-glass façade and the use of large floor-
to-ceiling glazing panels. The tower gains its identity from the ceramic frit pattern of the
glass curtain wall. Inspired by bamboo and flowing water, this distinctive texture refers to
local organic motifs and serves to supplement the shading capabilities of the building
envelope. The double- paned, low-emissivity (low-E) glass system ensures that heat gain
and energy loss are minimized, while penetration of natural light is maximized. The free-
standing plan allows offices to be fitted out so that over 90% of all work stations will
benefit from daylight and outdoor views.

Energy Efficient Systems

Variable-speed drives for chilled water pumps reduce energy consumption during off-
peak hours.
Water Efficiency

Water conservation efforts include the efficient management of potable water, selection
of efficient fittings and fixtures, the capture of rain and condensate water, use of water-
saving surface materials, and the installation of proper drainage and irrigation systems.

Power-Saving Lighting

A daylight dimming system relying on photocells maintains the necessary lighting levels
in common spaces by reducing electric lighting, based on the intensity of daylight in the
space. All office areas can be equipped with occupancy sensors to adjust lighting use to
occupancy levels.

Indoor Air Quality

CO2 sensors are placed in densely occupied areas and return-air ducts to indicate the
number of occupants and the quality of fresh air in the space. The outside airflow is
modulated according to the estimated number of occupants in the space.

Paper Recycling

A centralized paper recycling facility encourages the recycling of paper waste generated
by office users.

Green Areas

Located at the intersection of Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, the building is
adjacent to the green expanses of the Ayala Triangle Gardens and Urdaneta Village. The
entrance area is flanked by an extensive landscaped area. Special care has been taken to
transplant, conserve, and replace pre-existing trees. Open areas in the retail annex and the
roof garden on the 32nd story are being planted with local tropical shrubs and ground
cover.

Measurable Results

Energy savings of approximately 15% (4.3 million kWh annually) compared with
a conventional ASHRAE-compliant building.
Water conservation savings of approximately 71% (29 million liters annually);
recycling of grey water, collection of rain water and condensate water
 Zuellig Building: Shows that
natural light (blue) pass through
the glass whereas the UV rays
(violet) and solar heat (yellow)
are deflected.

(Concept of the pattern of the

façade of the Zuellig Building)
What Makes the Zuellig Building in a Strategic Place
Official Score Card of Zuellig Building
Milestones

 2006: Aerial view of the Makati skyline

 May 11, 2009: Groundbreaking
 December 2009: Excavation
 February 2010: Start of construction of mat foundation
 December 2010: Work on basement and superstructure
 March 2011: Installation of the curtain wall
 September 2011: Topping-out
 June 2012: Completion of the All-glass Façade
 July 2012: Completion of Fit-outs
 September 2012: Completion of the 2,500 sq. m garden
 November 8, 2012: Inauguration of the Zuellig Building Office Tower
 June 2013: Completion of the retail annex with the Terraz Bistro and Meeting
Rooms and LaZa food pavilion
 July 16, 2013: LEED Platinum certification by the US Green Building Council

Awards

National Commission for Culture and Arts 2014 “Ani ng Dangal” Award –
Architecture
South East Asia Property Award 2013 – Best Commercial Architectural Design
Philippines Property Awards 2013 – Best Commercial Architectural Design
Philippines Property Awards 2013 – Best Commercial Development (Office)
US Green Building Council- 2013 LEED Platinum Certification (Core and Shell)
Engineering News-Record – 2013 Global Best Projects Awards, Best Green
Project
MIPIM ASIA Award 2012- Best Office & Business Development
MIPIM ASIA Award 2012- People’s Choice Award
Earthsavers Movement- 2012 Father Neri Satur Award for Environmental
Heroism
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