Philippine Green Building Code

Philippine Green Building Code

A code approved on June 22, 2015, aimed at reducing GHG emissions, energy, and water consumption by 20% and carbon emissions by 70% by 2030.

Sustainable Development

An approach to development that balances competing needs while recognizing environmental, social, and economic limitations, meeting present needs without compromising future generations.

PhilGBC Policies

Policies ensuring a balanced and healthful ecology, safeguarding the environment, public health, and regulating site planning and quality of materials.

• Right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature against the the harmful effects of climate change;

• Safeguard the environment, property, public health in the interest of the common good and general welfare consistent with the principles of sound environmental management and control; and

• Regulate site location, planning, design, quality of materials, construction, use, occupancy, operation and maintenance.

PhilGBC Objectives

To improve building performance efficiency through acceptable standards and set minimum compliance standards.

BERDE

Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence, a framework for sustainable building design.

Green Building

A practice promoting resource management efficiency and site sustainability while minimizing negative impacts on human health and the environment.

Green Design

Design that is energy-efficient, healthy, comfortable, and flexible in use, aiming for minimal environmental impact.

Green Products

Products made from salvaged, recycled materials, or that conserve resources and minimize toxic emissions.

Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

A plant that processes recyclable materials for manufacturers to use as raw materials for new products.

Indoor Environmental Quality

Design and operational practices that enhance occupant health, productivity, and safety through adequate ventilation and air quality.

Energy Efficiency

Measures to reduce energy consumption in buildings, including building envelope optimization and efficient mechanical systems.

Water Efficiency

Adoption of strategies and practices that reduce water consumption in buildings, promoting cost savings.

Site Sustainability

Practices that minimize the adverse impact of buildings on ecosystems and water resources during planning, design, and construction.

Solid Waste Management

Efficient practices for managing waste, requiring the use of eco-friendly materials and established waste storage provisions.

Certification Process

The procedure where the Office of the Building Official reviews building permit applications to ensure compliance with the Green Building Code.

PhilGBC Principles

• The technical professionals, developers, contractors, property managers and building owners involved in the planning, design, construction and management of buildings have the opportunity and responsibility to help government address the adverse effects of climate change by ensuring that buildings are planned, designed, constructed, operated and maintained to the required efficiency level.

• Resources must be used efficiently to equitably meet the developmental and environmental needs of the present and future generations.

• Occupants of green buildings will benefit from improved indoor environmental quality, which promotes higher productivity and better comfort.

Residential Dwelling: Condominium (Application)

20,000 sqm TGFA

Hotel/Resort (Application)

10,000 sqm TGFA

Educational: School (Application)

10,000 sqm TGFA

Institutional: Hospital (Application)

10,000 sqm TGFA

Business: Office (Application)

10,000 sqm TGFA

Mercantile: Mall (Application)

15,000 sqm TGFA

Mixed Occupancy 2 (Application)

10,000 sqm TGFA

Residential Dwelling: Condominium (MRF)

1.0 sqm waste storage space per 2,500 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space

Hotel/Resort (MRF)

1.0 sqm waste storage space per 2,500 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space

Educational: School (MRF)

1.0 sqm waste storage space per 300 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space

Institutional: Hospital (MRF)

1.0 sqm waste storage space per 1,250 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space

Business: Office (MRF)

1.0 sqm waste storage space per 1,400 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space

Mercantile: Mall (MRF)

1.0 sqm waste storage space per 400 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space