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Pilot Project for BERDE for Existing Buildings
BUILDING FOR ECOLOGICALLY RESPONSIVE DESIGN EXCELLENCE

FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS VERSION 1.0
Copyright © 2011 Philippine Green Building Council, Inc.

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EXISTING BUILDINGS V1.0
AUTHORIZATION AND DISCLAIMER
The Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) Rating System is developed by
the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC). The Council seeks to engage all building industry
players in the promotion of BERDE as a market transformation tool that will enable the public to easily
identify and understand the environmental performance of buildings in the market place. BERDE is a
dynamic living tool that may be subject to improvement and adjustment in the future.
The BERDE Rating System is designed to be consensus-based, government-supported and industry-

driven. In fact, it has been conceptualized, designed and developed with hard work and participation of
representatives from various organizations – the professional consultants and academic group, the
resource and material supplier group, the building developer and owner group, and volunteer
individuals. These individuals are taken into account by the BERDE Preparatory Committee of the
PHILGBC.
BERDE and its accompanying rating tool and documentation compose the PHILGBC’s approved criteria
and performance standard to arrive at an ecologically responsive design of buildings. Established,
accepted, and advance building industry principles, practices, materials, and solutions have been
studied and used to arrive at the rating system and its tool.
The PHILGBC allows the user to view and likewise authorize the use of BERDE and its tool primarily for
the user’s personal use only. However, in exchange for this opportunity, the user agrees that the
PHILGBC retains all copyright and other intellectual property notices rights contained in and in relation
to the BERDE Rating System and Tool and thereby agree not to sell, modify or use for any other purpose
the original tool or to reproduce, display, or post on a website or in a networked environment.
Unauthorized use of the BERDE Rating System and its tool is prohibited and is protected by the laws of
the Philippines on Intellectual Property Rights and other relevant laws. The PHILGBC owns and lay claim
to all the text, graphics, layout, and other elements of content contained in the BERDE Rating System
and its tools.
The PHILGBC does not accept any responsibility, including negligence, for any inaccuracy within its
tools and makes no warranty, of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, nor assumes any
legal liability to the user or any third parties for the accuracy, completeness, or use of, of reliance on, any
information contained in the BERDE Rating System and / or its initial pilot rating tool or for any injuries,
losses, or damages (including, but not limited to, equitable relief and economic loss) arising out of such
use or reliance.
The BERDE Rating System and its tool is not a substitute for professional advice. The user should seek
professional and other appropriate advice on the matters addressed by them.
As a condition for the use of BERDE, the user agrees not to sue, and consequently agree to waive and
release the PHILGBC, its officers or agents, employees and its members from any and all claims,
demands and causes of action for any injury, loss, destruction, or damage (including, but not limited to,
equitable relief and economic loss) that the user may now or hereafter have a right to assert against
such parties as a result of the use of, or reliance on, the BERDE Rating System or rating tool. The
PHILGBC does not endorse or otherwise acknowledge the BERDE rating achieved by the use of the
BERDE rating tool. The PHILGBC offers a formal certification process for ratings. The service provides
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for an independent third party review of points claimed to ensure all points can be demonstrated to be
achieved by the provision of the necessary documentary evidence. The use of the formal certification
process will provide for the right to promote a BERDE rating publicly.
Do not use the BERDE rating tool without formal certification from the Philippine Green Building Council,
as it does not entitle the user or any other party to promote the achieved BERDE rating. Again, the use of
BERDE is being promoted to help easily identify and understand the environmental performance of
buildings in the marketplace. No fee is payable to PHILGBC for such use, however, formal recognition of
the BERDE rating and the right to promote such requires undertaking the formal certification process
offered by PHILGBC. The user is authorized to proceed to use the BERDE Rating System and tool on the
basis presented above.
All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Authorization and Disclaimer i
Table of Contents iii
BERDE Checklist for Existing Buildings v
Message from His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III ix

President, Republic of the Philippines
Message from the PHILGBC Chairman x
Message from Ayala Land, Inc.

Pilot Company for Existing Buildings xi
Message from TÜV Rheinland Philippines Inc.

Accredited BERDE Certification Body and Training Institution xii
Message from GHD Philippines Pty. Ltd. xiii
INTRODUCTION
Foreword xiv
Qualifications for Existing Buildings xv
Assessment and Certification xvii
Scoring and Rating xxv
Acknowledgement xxxi
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BERDE CATEGORIES
1. MANAGEMENT 1
2. LAND USE AND ECOLOGY 16
3. WATER 29
4. ENERGY 33
5. TRANSPORTATION 45
6. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY 52
7. MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT 66
8. EMISSIONS 71
9. WASTE 74
10. HERITAGE CONSERVATION 77
11. INNOVATION 80
GLOSSARY 82
ACRONYMS 85
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BERDE CHECKLIST FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS

Y N ?
1. MANAGEMENT (Possible Points: 11)
[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.1 MN-RQ-1 : Commitment
[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.2 MN-RQ-2 : Project Team
[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.3 MN-RQ-3 : Technical Site Assessment
[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.4 MN-RQ-4 : Establish Basis of Design
[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.5 MN-PT-1 : BERDE Consultants
[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.6 MN-PT-2 : Previously BERDE Certified Building
[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.7 MN-PT-3 : Stakeholder Consultation
[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.8 MN-PT-4 : Security
[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.9 MN-PT-5 : Social Dimension Commitment
[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.10 MN-PT-6 : Environmental Dimension Commitment
[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.11 MN-PT-7 : Economic Dimension Commitment
2. LAND USE AND ECOLOGY (Possible Points: 20)
[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.1 LE-RQ-1 : Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan
[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.2 LE-RQ-2 : Integrated Pest Management Plan
[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.3 LE-RQ-3 : Landscape Management Plan
[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.4 LE-PT-1 : Land Reuse
[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.5 LE-PT-2 : Protection of Ecological Features and Further Improvement
[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.6 LE -PT-3 : Pro-Biodiversity Open Space
[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.7 LE-PT-4 : Heat Island Effect : Non-Roof
[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.8 LE-PT-5 : Heat Island Effect : Building Roof
[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.9 LE-PT-6 : Flood Risk Minimization
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3. WATER (Possible Points: 6)
[ ] [ ] [ ] 3.1 WT-RQ-1 : Effluent Quantity and Quality Monitoring
[ ] [ ] [ ] 3.2 WT-PT-1 : Water Metering and Calibration
[ ] [ ] [ ] 3.3 WT-PT-2 : Water Consumption Reduction
[ ] [ ] [ ] 3.4 WT-PT-3 : Efficient Landscape Irrigation
4. ENERGY (Possible Points: 8)
[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.1 EN-RQ-1 : Building Operating Plan, Maintenance and Performance

Monitoring
[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.2 EN-RQ-2 : Energy Efficiency Improvement
[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.3 EN-PT-1 : Submetering and Calibration
[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.4 EN-PT-2 : Lighting
[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.5 EN-PT-3 : Natural Ventilation
[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.6 EN-PT-4 : Use of On-Site Energy Generation
[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.7 EN-PT-5 : Energy Efficient Building Envelope
[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.8 EN-PT-6 : Energy Efficient Equipment
[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.9 EN-PT-7 : Use of Automation Systems
5. TRANSPORTATION (Possible Points: 13)
[ ] [ ] [ ] 5.1 TR-PT-1 : Alternative Transportation – Bicycles
[ ] [ ] [ ] 5.2 TR-PT-2 : Alternative Transportation – Low-Emitting and Energy Efficient

Vehicles
[ ] [ ] [ ] 5.3 TR-PT-3 : Parking
[ ] [ ] [ ] 5.4 TR-PT-4 : Transport Survey
[ ] [ ] [ ] 5.5 TR-PT-5 : Public Access
[ ] [ ] [ ] 5.6 TR-PT-6 : Contribution to Public Transport Amenities
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6. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY (Possible Points: 13)
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.1 EQ-RQ-1 : Lighting Levels
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.2 EQ-RQ-2 : Thermal Levels
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.3 EQ-RQ-3 : Indoor Acoustics
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.4 EQ-RQ-4 : Occupancy Comfort Survey / Post Occupancy Evaluation
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.5 EQ-RQ-5 : Green Cleaning Policy
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.6 EQ-PT-1 : External View and Daylighting
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.7 EQ-PT-2 : Illumination Control
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.8 EQ-PT-3 : Glare Control
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.9 EQ-PT-4 : Thermal Control
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.10 EQ-PT-5 : Indoor Air Quality
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.11 EQ-PT-6 : Microbial Contamination Prevention
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.12 EQ-PT-7 : Low VOC Environment
[ ] [ ] [ ] 6.13 EQ-PT-8 : Custodial Effectiveness Program
7. MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND EQUIPMENT (Possible Points: 12)
[ ] [ ] [ ] 7.1 MT-RQ-1 : Sustainable Purchasing Plan
[ ] [ ] [ ] 7.2 MT-PT-1 : Consumable Goods
[ ] [ ] [ ] 7.3 MT-PT-2 : Durable Goods – Electric Powered Equipment
[ ] [ ] [ ] 7.4 MT-PT-3 : Durable Goods - Furniture
[ ] [ ] [ ] 7.5 MT-PT-4 : Renovations, Modification and Additions
8. EMISSIONS (Possible Points: 3)
[ ] [ ] [ ] 8.1 EM-PT-1 : Pollutant and Green House Gas Inventory
[ ] [ ] [ ] 8.2 EM-PT-2 : Ozone Protection
[ ] [ ] [ ] 8.3 EM-PT-3 : Emission Control
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9. WASTE (Possible Points: 10)
[ ] [ ] [ ] 9.1 WS-RQ-1 : Waste Stream Audit
[ ] [ ] [ ] 9.2 WS-RQ-2 : Solid Waste Management Plan
[ ] [ ] [ ] 9.3 WS-PT-1 : Materials Recovery Facility
10. HERITAGE CONSERVATION (Possible Points: 4)
[ ] [ ] [ ] 10.1 HC-RQ-1 : Conservation Assessment
[ ] [ ] [ ] 10.2 HC-PT-1 : Heritage Feature Protection
[ ] [ ] [ ] 10.3 HC-PT-2 : Heritage Features Promotion
11. INNOVATION (Possible Bonus Points: 10)
[ ] [ ] [ ] 11.1 INNO-PT-1 : Innovation in Design or Process
[ ] [ ] [ ] 11.2 INNO-PT-2 : Innovation in Exemplary Performance
BERDE VERSION 1.0 FOR EXISTING BUILDING

100 base points, 5 possible Innovation in Design or Process and 5 possible Innovation in Exemplary Performance.
1 STAR 50-59 points

2 STARS 60-69 points
5 STARS 90 points and above
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M E S S A G E
The Philippines is among the most vulnerable and least able to adapt to the negative
impacts of climate change. The need to address the present high cost of energy,
water and air pollution, and a solid waste crisis is a primordial concern. Presently, the
property sector is faced with the challenging task to promote environmental
protection and conservation due to increased regulatory action and to continually
grow and expand in an increasingly demanding market.
Green building is recognized to have the highest potential in significantly reducing

the amount of greenhouse gas emissions with proven and commercially available
technologies. Drastically reducing emissions by 30-50% is very possible without
significantly increasing investment costs. Green building future proofs your
investment and protects it from obsolescence.
The increased uptake of green building in the Philippines requires the establishment
of a nationally recognized and credible green building rating tool that will guide,
assist and enable the public in identifying building projects with exemplary
environmental performance.
Recognizing this, the PHILGBC held last November 2007 a green building roundtable
to engage in a meaningful dialogue the country's captains of industry, academics,
building professionals, developers, contractors, and the public sector. It was the
beginning of a large collaborative effort to develop BERDE - Building for Ecologically
Responsive Design Excellence - The Philippines' Green Building Rating System.
The activities succeeding this event had been very inspiring and insightful.
Awareness campaigns, Conferences and Roundtables, CEO and Government
Forums were held to encourage public participation on the development of BERDE.
Pilot projects were identified and key partnerships were forged to ensure that the
development of BERDE is participatory and cooperative.
BERDE is designed to be robust and responsive to the local environmental priorities

of emerging economies like the Philippines.
BERDE is now part of the core mandate of the PHILGBC. It is consensus-driven,

industry-led and government supported. It is now the common language for green
building in the property industry. Presently, the leading companies and organizations
are utilizing BERDE in pursuing sustainability in their construction projects.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank you, members and partners
of the Council for being part of the market transformation. I look forward to continually
working with you as we develop more tools that will facilitate green in industry.
CHRISTOPHER CRUZ DE LA CRUZ

Chairman and President
Philippine Green Building Council
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M E S S A G E
Greetings from Ayala Land, Inc.!
First of all, let me congratulate the Philippine Green Building Council for the completion
of this technical manual for Existing Buildings for the BERDE Rating System. ALI has
always been a staunch supporter of the PHILGBC’s activities. We are one with them in
their mission of transforming the market by making everyone more aware of the
importance of incorporating green features in the design and operations of
developments. As a testament of that commitment, we have volunteered nine of our
existing buildings as pilot projects for the BERDE Rating System. Through these pilot
projects we hope to further enhance the effectivity of the BERDE Rating System
towards building a more sustainable future.
In ALI, we walk the talk when it comes to Sustainability. Our developments are now
geared towards being Green. We are conscious of the impacts of our developments to
our surrounding and use this as a springboard to showcase our Sustainability features
by making sure that we preserve the biodiversity of the environment that we are
developing. The BERDE Rating System will be a perfect guide to us and to other
developers in achieving this objective.
Again, congratulations to the Philippine Green Building Council and more power!
Thank you,
ANTONINO T. AQUINO
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ayala Land, Inc.
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M E S S A G E
On behalf of the TÜV Rheinland Group, TÜV Rheinland Philippines wishes to

congratulate the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) in the
publication of the Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence
(BERDE) Technical Manual and launch of the Green Building rating scheme -
BERDE Certification Scheme.
Fleeing to the Antarctic to escape climate change; plagues of epidemic

proportions killing millions of people; each nation fighting only for its own
survival – according to the British Think Tank “Forum for the Future”, these are
all possible scenarios for the year 2030. But these are not inevitable. The
experts also see possibilities for a positive future – if mankind finally changes
course. The best future scenarios include numerous innovations leading to a
much more efficient use of energy and a drastic reduction of greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions. Then the needs of around eight billion people on earth in
2030 could easily be met – through innovative business models and
technological means. Already today, TÜV Rheinland is using its know-how and
experience to pave this road. TÜV Rheinland believes and supports the
objectives of PHILGBC with the implementation of the BERDE Certification
scheme as positive tool in reducing GHG emissions and improving
environmental performance of companies and organizations.
TÜV Rheinland Philippines commits to continuously provide support, with

technical expertise and resources to the BERDE program of PHILGBC, in order
to ensure the credibility, objectivity, impartiality, confidentiality and
competence in the conduct of our assessment and certification activities.
Thank you and we wish PHILGBC more power and success!
TRISTAN ARWEN G. LOVERES

Chief Operating Officer
TÜV Rheinland Philippines, Inc.
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M E S S A G E
GHD has implemented a sustainability framework that allows us to consider the long
term consequences of our services and operations. At GHD, this means integrating
the management of social, economic and environmental issues into GHD's core
business and operations.
As part of our sustainability initiative, we integrate green building practices into our
buildings business, assist clients in greenhouse management and climate change
risk assessment and adaptation through our climate change business and have
increased take-up of sustainability issues in our proposals to clients.
When we learned of the establishment of the Philippine Green Building Council, we

seized the opportunity to be part of the development of the country's own rating
system, BERDE. We were happy to provide technical assistance in the development
of the BERDE framework and are now proud to say we have been part of this
landmark achievement.
We congratulate the members of the Philippine Green Building Council and recognise,
together with the rest of the architectural and engineering community in the
Philippines, the stellar commitment they have shown to BERDE.
FRASER WATT
GHD Pty. Ltd.
Country Manager, Philippines
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FOREWORD
The building and construction industry is growing at a very rapid pace. The adverse impacts of increased activity
have contributed to the alarming increase of energy use and green house gas emissions. Philippine industry is also
faced with mounting solid waste crisis, increased energy demand, water and air pollution.
There is need for industry to find a viable solution that will help promote environmental conservation and protection.
Green building is recognized to improve the productivity of businesses. Healthier workspaces promote building
occupants’ comfort and health and boosts employees’ morale.
In the past, the green building movement has encountered challenges – both real and perceived. The PHILGBC is
working extensively to increase the level of environmental education in industry to overcome perceived barriers.
Programs are created; technologies and strategies are promoted at the Council to address real-world challenges.
As we overcome barriers to the uptake of green buildings, industry increases the uptake of sustainable building
strategies; they are now realizing that first costs are now very competitive. Accessibility to greener building materials,
technology and information are accelerating the acceptance of green building. With a more mature market,
businesses will be reaping the marketing benefits that are provided by green building. This enables businesses to
maintain competitiveness and improve their bottom-line.
The BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence) Program was initiated by the PHILGBC
to facilitate greener building. Now a priority program of the PHILGBC, BERDE is designed to measure how much
“above and beyond” existing environmental regulations and standards a building is performing. Best practice in
design and construction, both local and international were observed and made part of the BERDE.
In the course of the development of BERDE, the Green Building Council Australia and the World Green Building
Council has provided significant assistance through consultations with Green Star Professionals and tours to
exemplars of green building in the region.
BERDE has been developed using the United Nations Sustainable Development Indicators of Sustainable
Development and other existing international green building tools including LEED (USGBC), Green Star (GBCA) and
BREEAM (Building Research and Establishment).
With BERDE, industry now has a common language for greener building. BERDE addresses local environmental
priorities through integrated design delivery and whole building design approach. The public may now easily
identify greener buildings in the market through a well balance, unbiased, and credible measurement of
performance.
The Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) was established as a non-stock, non profit organization that
aims to introduce environmentally sensitive practices in the way we design, build and manage the built environment.
As an alliance of leaders from every sector of the building industry, the PHILGBC is extensively working at
promoting buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live, play and work.
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR BERDE FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
BERDE for Existing Buildings was designed to certify the sustainability of ongoing operations of existing commercial
and institutional buildings. All such buildings, as defined by standard building codes, are eligible for certification
under this rating scheme, and includes offices, retail and service establishments, institutional buildings (libraries,
schools, museums, churches, etc.), hotels, and residential buildings of 4 or more habitable stories.
BERDE for Existing Buildings provides owners and operators of existing buildings an entry point into the BERDE
certification process and is applicable to the following:
building operations, processes, systems upgrades, minor space-use changes, and minor facility alterations
or additions; and
buildings new to BERDE certification as well as buildings previously certified under BERDE for New
Construction; these may be either ground up new construction or existing buildings that have undergone
major renovations.
BERDE for Existing Buildings encourages owners and operators of existing buildings to implement sustainable
practices and reduce the environmental impacts of their buildings over their functional life cycles. Specifically, the
rating system addresses management, land use and ecology, water, energy, transportation, indoor environment
quality, materials, products, and equipment, emissions, waste, and heritage conservation. BERDE for Existing
Buildings is targeted at single buildings, whether owner occupied, multitenant, or multiple-building campus projects.
It is a whole-building rating system; individual tenant spaces are ineligible.
Registration
Project teams interested in earning BERDE certification for their buildings must first register the project with
PHILGBC. Registration is an important step that establishes contact with PHILGBC and provides access to critical
communications, and other essential information.
Certification & Recertification
To earn BERDE certification, the applicant project must satisfy all the prerequisites and qualify for a minimum
number of points to attain the established project ratings. Having satisfied the basic prerequisites of the program,
applicant projects are then rated according to their degree of compliance within the rating system.
Any first-time certification application to the BERDE for Existing Buildings program is considered an initial
certification. This includes applications for both buildings never certified under BERDE and buildings previously
certified under BERDE for New Construction. Any application for a building previously certified using BERDE for
Existing Buildings is considered a recertification under the same rating scheme. These buildings can apply for
recertification as frequently as each year but must file for recertification at least once every 5 years to maintain their
BERDE for Existing Buildings status; if projects do not recertify at the 5 year mark, their next application will be
considered an initial certification application. The project must recertify all prerequisites but may drop previously
earned credits or add new credits as desired.
Requirements for Initial Certification
Some prerequisites and credits in BERDE for Existing Buildings require that operating data and other
documentation be submitted for the performance period. For the initial certification, the performance period is the
most recent period of operations preceding certification application; it must be a minimum of 3 months for all
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prerequisites and credits. At the project team’s option, the performance period for any prerequisite or credit may be
extended to a maximum of 24 months preceding certification application.
Consistent start times and durations of the performance periods for each prerequisite and credit are preferred but
not strictly necessary. However, all performance periods must overlap and terminate within 1 week of each other.
Requirements for Recertification
The performance period for recertification depends on whether the credit is newly pursued. For prerequisites and
all credits earned in the initial BERDE for Existing Buildings certification, the performance period is the entire period
between the previous certification and the current application. For all credits not earned in the initial BERDE for
Existing Buildings certification, the performance period is the same as for initial certification.
The performance period for recertification applications can be as short as 1 year and as long as 5 years.
Multi-
Multi-Tenant Buildings
BERDE for Existing Buildings certification applies only to whole buildings. Multi-tenant buildings (single buildings
that contain floor area under the ownership or tenancy of more than 1 entity) must meet the minimum program
requirements. That is, the project for a multi-tenant building must involve at least 90% of the total gross floor space.
Calculate project scope floor space by dividing the project’s floor space by the total gross floor space.
Facility Alterations and Additions
Although BERDE for Existing Buildings focuses mainly on sustainable ongoing building operations, it also embraces
sustainable alterations and new additions to existing buildings.
In general parlance, alterations and additions may range from a complete gutting, major renovation, or large new
wing to the replacement of an old window, sheet of drywall, or section of carpet.
In BERDE for Existing Buildings, however, alterations and additions have a specific meaning. It refers to changes
that affect usable space in the building. Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing system upgrades that involve no
disruption to usable space are excluded.
Only alterations and additions within the following limits are eligible for inclusion in BERDE for Existing Buildings:
Maximum. Alterations that affect no more than 50% of the total building floor area or cause relocation of no
more than 50% of regular building occupants are eligible. Additions that increase the total building floor
area by no more than 50% are eligible. Buildings with alterations or additions exceeding these limits
should pursue certification under the BERDE for New Construction program.
Minimum. Alterations that include construction activity by more than 1 trade specialty, make substantial
changes to at least 1 entire room in the building, and require isolation of the work site from regular building
occupants for the duration of construction are eligible. Additions that increase the total building floor area
by at least 5% are eligible. Alterations or additions below these limits are considered repairs, routine
replacements, or minor upgrades and are ineligible to earn points under BERDE for Existing Buildings.
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ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

With the finalization and publication of the BERDE Technical Manual, there is a need to establish a credible,
independent, impartial, objective BERDE Assessment and Certification Scheme. TÜV Rheinland Philippines, Inc.
offered its expertise to support PHILGBC in establishing its Certification Scheme and undertake assessment and
certification activities in accordance with the BERDE Rating Criteria.
Rationale for outsourcing the Assessment and Certification Activities to a Third-Party Certification Body
Using the ISO/IEC 17021 standard as a benchmark, it would be a viable option for PHILGBC to outsource its
assessment and certification activities to an established third-party certification body already complying with the
aforementioned standard. It would save the PHILGBC precious time and resources to establish its own certification
body. Establishing its own certification body, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021 would require PHILGBC to establish
and implement a structure and management system in place that includes principles covering impartiality,
competence, responsibility, openness, confidentiality and responsiveness to complaints. A certification body has to
establish policies for legal responsibility, responsibility for certification decisions, management of impartiality, liability
and financing; and resource requirements. ISO/IEC 17021 underlines the need to ensure the competence of all the
personnel of the certification body – not just assessors – in the certification process. ISO/IEC 17021 includes the
following requirements for impartiality: demonstration by the top management of certification bodies of the need to
avoid conflicts of interest between certification and consultancy, training and internal assessment services; the
marketing of certification services, and the subcontracting of assessments. The certification body is required to set
up a committee for safeguarding impartiality. The standard envisages that such a committee could include
representatives of clients of the certification body, customers of these clients, trade associations, regulatory bodies,
governmental and nongovernmental organizations, and consumer associations.
It was highly recommended for PHILGBC to outsource the BERDE assessment and certification activities to a third
party certification body already accredited to ISO/IEC 17021 by an accreditation body signatory to the IAF MLA,
such as TGA/DGA, PAO. TÜV Rheinland possesses international and local accreditations.
Addressing Conflict of Interest

The certification body shall have top management commitment to impartiality in management system certification
activities. The certification body shall identify, analyse, and document possibilities of conflicts of interest arising from
the provision of certification including any conflicts arising from its relationships. The certification body and any part
of the same legal entity shall not offer or provide management system consultancy.
Clause 5.2.7 of ISO/IEC 17021 requires that the certification body shall not certify a management system on which a
client received management system consultancy or internal assessments, where the relationship between the
consultancy organization and the certification body poses an unacceptable threat to the impartiality of the
certification body. Further, it was noted, allowing a minimum of two years to elapse following the end of the
management system consultancy organization is one way of reducing the threat to impartiality to an acceptable level.
Clause 5.2.10 of ISO/IEC 17021 requires that to ensure that there is no conflict of interest, personnel who have
provided management system consultancy, including those in managerial capacity, shall not be used by the
certification body to take part in the assessment or other certification activities if they have been involved in the
management system consultancy towards the client in question within two years following the end of consultancy.
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Developing the BERDE Certification Functional Chart
The PHILGBC Board of Trustees will remain to be the highest policy making body in the BERDE Rating system
structure and owns the BERDE Certification Mark.
The BERDE Development Team with the drafting, finalization and approval of the BERDE Rating Program. Likewise,
the BERDE Development Team shall periodically review the BERDE Rating Program and would provide technical
assistance, where necessary, in the interpretation of the BERDE Rating Program requirements.
TÜV Rheinland Philippines shall undertake the BERDE assessment activities, such as documentation review,
assessment and assessment reporting and shall appoint a technical review or certification person/panel to
independently review the Assessment Report and be responsible for the grant of the BERDE Certification.
BERDE Rating Certification Structure
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Technical Assessors and Experts Pool
TÜV Rheinland Philippines will support the PHILGBC in the development of the criteria for the Technical Assessors
and Experts. TÜV Rheinland Philippines shall maintain a list of its technical assessors and experts pool for the
BERDE Rating Program.
TÜV Rheinland Philippines in collaboration with PHILGBC will undertake capacity building programs, such as
trainings or workshops in order to qualify the technical assessors and experts and ensure that they have common
understanding on the interpretation of the BERDE Rating system, thus ensure the consistent implementation and
assessment of the BERDE Rating program. A regular Experience Exchange program shall be required to all qualified
technical assessors and experts in order to maintain their appointment status.
As part of TÜV Rheinland Philippines’ compliance with ISO/IEC 17021, it shall ensure that the designated
assessment team, including the technical assessors and experts, were not in any way involved in the consulting for
the applicant or project.
Proposed Timeline for BERDE Rating Program

Man-day Table and Fee Structure
TÜV Rheinland Philippines charges on a man-day rate basis for its assessment and certification and/or registration
activities. TÜV Rheinland Philippines in collaboration with PHILGBC, will develop a man-day table or matrix to
determine how much time (man-days) is needed, considering the size and complexity of the project, such as
location, size of lot, number of floors of the building, for the Assessment Team to spend for its assessment and
certification activities, such as but not limited to documentation review, assessment and documentation/report
preparation. TÜV Rheinland Philippines shall charge the current man-day rate and registration fees duly approved by
PHILGBC and published accordingly.
Minimum Program Requirements
Each project must meet minimum requirements in order to quality for BERDE certification. All projects much comply
with applicable environmental laws, be a complete permanent building or space, have a site boundary (distinct
property lines), comply with minimum occupancy rates, commit to sharing whole building energy and water usage
data, and comply with a minimum building area to site-area ratio.
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BERDE ASSESSOR QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

1. Initial appointment
1.1. Education
Completion of 4-year or 5-year college course accepted if with extensive experience in the construction industry, or
project management and/or quality/environmental management systems
Required evidence:
Copy of the graduation diploma and professional license, PRC / CSC required
1.2. Professional training
Up-to-date training and knowledge on the construction industry practices covering the life cycle of the building,
including applicable legal requirements.
Completed a number of hours (as according to the certifying body) of Assessor training regarding methods and
techniques in assessment, standards, laws and regulations in line with the respective national regulations on
environmental law, e.g. ISO 14000 LATC.
The training has to be performed by TÜV Rheinland Philippines as recognized by PHILGBC and by Qualified
BERDE Professionals
Required evidence:
Training certificate/s
1.3. Work experience
5 years of practical fulltime professional experience in the construction industry
The required work experience can be reduced by 3 years if there is higher education related to sustainable
construction.
Required evidence:
Certificate of employment for every listed work experience which confirms the position held and the period of
employment.
1.4. Introduction to the certification process
Before an applicant can be appointed as an BERDE Assessor, he must participate in the one-day internal training
for new Assessors.
The assessment / certifying branch office is responsible for performing and documenting this training.
Required evidence:
Entry in BERDE Assessor database
1.5. Assess experience
Two complete assessment (at least 10 days, 5 of which must be on-site days) as an Assessor-trainee for the last
three years, under the direction and guidance of a Lead Assessor.
Complete assessment means:
- Review of the documentation;
- Preparation for assessment activity on-site;
- Assessment activity on-site;
- Creation, approval and distribution of the assessment report.
Required evidence:
Assessment log with confirmation of the Lead Assessor
Objective evidence of assessment participation (e.g. first page of assessment report, assessment plan, list of
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participants).
1.6. Monitoring
In order to be appointed, the Assessor candidate must be evaluated during a monitoring assessment performed by
a lead Assessor.
This must be performed prior to appointment or during the first assessment following the appointment at the latest.
If the monitoring assessment has not yet been performed at the time of the appointment, the first assessment after
the appointment must be the monitoring assessment. In such cases, the appointment is limited to six months.
The monitoring is valid for three years.
Required evidence:
Monitoring questionnaire for Assessors
1.7. Participation in the annual experience exchange
To maintain the appointment as a Lead and co-Assessor, an annual participation in the BERDE experience
exchange is mandatory.
1.8. Contract, letter of commitment and confirmation of assessment and consulting activity
Prior to the appointment, external Assessors must submit the following signed documents:
Contract
Letter of commitment
Confirmation of assessment and consulting activity
2. Appointment as a Lead Assessor
A valid appointment as an Assessor is a prerequisite for an appointment as lead Assessor.
Evidence of the following assessments must be provided:
3 complete BERDE assessments (within the last two years) in the role of a Lead Assessor under the supervision
and direction of an experienced lead Assessor;
A total of at least 15 days;
8 days of which must be on-site days.
Trainee Assessors are not accepted for the appointment as Lead Assessor.
Notes:
The Lead Assessor must have gained additional assessment experience in order to develop the following knowledge
and skills:
Plan assessments;
Represent the assessment team in its communication with the client;
Organize and direct the members of the assessment team;
Direct the assessment team so that assessment conclusions can be drawn;
Prevent and resolve conflicts;
Write the assessment report and
Complete the assessment documentation requirement.
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3. Re-appointment of Assessors and lead Assessors

The appointment ends with the expiration of the three year period.
Following the expiration of the appointment, the Assessor qualification is automatically set to invalid.
No further assessments may be performed following the expiration of the appointment.
An appointment can be extended not more than six months after its expiration.
A re-appointment application may be submitted within three months after the expiration of the appointment. The
appointment can be extended following a successful review. If this deadline is not kept, a new initial appointment is
necessary.
3.1. General requirements
Annual participation in the BERDE experience exchanges;
Every three years, evaluation by a lead Assessor during a monitoring assessment.
3.2. Assessment experience
Participation in at least three BERDE assessments within the appointment period.
3.3. Experience exchanges
BERDE Experience exchanges are offered at fixed dates. All Assessors must attend an experience exchange every 12
months (+/- 3 months).
If this schedule is not met, the appointment is cancelled.
3.4. Requirements on further training

Every three years, at least one further training covering the entire national environmental law and sustainable
construction industry practices and applicable legal requirements.
Minimum duration of the training shall be one day (8 hours).
The participation in experience exchanges is not sufficient to comply with this requirement.
Additional technical further training exceeding this requirement is permitted and appreciated.
Required evidence:
Evidence of technical further training
3.5. Monitoring
When the monitoring date is older than 3 years, Assessors without new and valid monitoring will be set invalid.
4. Cancellation of an appointment
An appointment can be cancelled under the following circumstances:
1. The requirements for maintaining the appointment are not being fulfilled.
2. In the monitoring, the evaluation shows that the requirements are not fulfilled.
3. Nonobservance of the Assessor's commitments towards the Certification Body or project control teams.
The Assessor appointment team informs the Assessor and requests his statement. Depending on the result, the
Assessor appointment team informs all interested parties about the decision for the cancellation of the appointment in
writing. A corresponding entry is made in the Assessor’s database.
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Criteria for obtaining a re-appointment
In the event of a cancellation according to No. 1 of the above mentioned criteria, the appointment can be obtained
again within one year by
- participation in at least one assessment as a trainee and
- additionally for Lead Assessors: conducting one assessment as Lead Assessor
This can only be done within one year following the expiration of the appointment. If no evidence is presented during
this time, a new appointment including at least two trainee assessments and a monitoring assessment must be
performed.
If the qualification is cancelled for reasons given under 2 to 3 above, a new application including at least three trainee
assessments and monitoring is required for a re-appointment.
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OVERVIEW OF BERDE APPLICATION PROCESS

Step Activity Client PHILGBC TÜV Rheinland
1 Submit Application
Receive /Evaluate Y
2
Application/Documentation
Receive from PHILGBC and
3 evaluation / determination of man-
day and resource requirements
Proposal/ Quotation Preparation

4
5 Approval or Decline of Proposal
Y
6 Receive signed quotation
7 Designate Assessment Team
8 Document Review/Evaluation
9 Receive/Review Report
10 Submit corrective measures

11 Check for compliance
12 On-site Assessment Planning
13 On-site Assessment
14 Report Preparation
Receive Report and Review

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Results
16 Appeals (if any)
17 Final Report
18 Certification Process
19 Grant of Certification
20 Annual Surveillance
21 End
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SCORING AND RATING

The BERDE Rating System provides a cross‐cutting measure of building performance. Weighting is a central
concern when combining performance across credits and credit categories. This work is an effort for the BERDE
weighting system to address the social, economic and environmental impact priorities of the Philippines.
Objectives
The BERDE 1.0 Credit Weighting Tool was developed to provide a transparent and reproducible system for
understanding building impacts and using this information to assign weights to individual BERDE credits. The
workbook is a decision support tool that is intended to provide a framework for credit weighting – and not definitive
answers.
Weighting Approach
The BERDE weighting system is based on the concept that the value of credits or criteria will be determined by a
basic weighting equation (see below). This equation brings together information on indicators addressed, impact
categories (i.e. social, economic, environmental), and the relative importance of criteria indicators. This approach is
implemented in a Microsoft Excel‐based workbook called the BERDE 1.0 Credit Weighting Tool. The tool ultimately
provides a set of credit weightings such as those illustrated in the screen shot below.
BASIC WEIGHTING EQUATION
UN Sustainable Development Indicators Addressed

X
Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts
X
Relative Importance of each Impact
=
Credit or Criteria Weight
Definitions:
• Indicators Addressed: each BERDE requirement or criteria addresses different UN Sustainable

Development Indicators
• Impacts: each UN Sustainable Development Indicator (SDI) belong to different impact categories (Social,
Economic and Environmental)
• Relative Importance: each relevant Database Indicator, that belongs to different UN SDIs, compares the
Philippines’ standing against the rest of the world. The data puts the Philippines better or worse than the
World average. A “worse than the world average” standing gives the indicator a relative importance.
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Approach Implementation
UN Sustainable Development Indicators
The indicators below are taken from the UN Division of Sustainable Development’s Indicators of Sustainable
Development: Frameworks and Methodologies, DESA/DSD/2001/3. The indicators selected have relevance to
building projects and the built environment.
1. SOCIAL
1.1. Equity
1.1.1. So-Eq-1. Contribution to employment, hiring local firms, workers
1.2. Health
1.2.1. So-He-1. Contribution to health of children
1.2.2. So-He-2. Contribution to reproductive health
1.2.3. So-He-3. Contribution to improvement of sewage disposal incorporated into the project
1.2.4. So-He-4. Contribution to access to safe drinking water incorporated into the project
1.2.5. So-He-5. Contribution to healthcare and comfort
1.2.6. So-He-6. Systems, procedures for managing and maintaining job safety
1.3. Human Rights
1.3.1. So-HR-1. Use of child labor
1.4. Education
1.4.1. So-Ed-1. Contribution to primary and secondary school completion
1.4.2. So-Ed-2. Contribution to Literacy
1.5. Housing
1.5.1. So-Ho-1. Contribution to housing
1.6. Security
1.6.1. So-Se-1. Efforts to reduce crime related to the project at all phases
1.7. Population
1.7.1. So-Po-1. Contribution in improving conditions in formal and informal settlements
1.8. Culture
1.8.1. So-Cu-1. Impacts on local culture and historic buildings
1.8.2. So-Cu-2. Effects of project in displacement of local population
1.9. Integrity
1.9.1. So-In-1. Reduction of bribery and corruption associated with projects
2. ECONOMIC
2.1. Economic Structure
2.1.1. Ec-ES-1. Effect of the project on the improvement of GDP to the local economy
2.2. Consumption and Production Patterns
2.2.1. Ec-CP-1. Design and delivery of project geared to reduce use of materials
2.2.2. Ec-CP-2. Design and delivery of project to reduce the intensity of energy use
2.2.3. Ec-CP-3. Design and delivery of project to reduce industrial, municipal solid waste generation and
disposal
2.2.4. Ec-CP-4. Design and delivery of project to reduce hazardous waste generation and disposal
2.2.5. Ec-CP-5. Design and delivery of project to reduce radioactive waste generation and disposal
2.2.6. Ec-CP-6. Design and delivery of project to maximize waste recycling and reuse.
2.2.7. Ec-CP-7. Design and delivery of project to reduce inefficient transport
2.2.8. Ec-CP-8. Design and delivery of project to maximize length of service of the building
2.2.9. Ec-CP-9. Design and delivery of project for ease of service and maintainability of the facility
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2.3. Institutional Framework

2.3.1. Ec-IF-1. Contribution to the National Sustainability Development Strategy
2.3.2. Ec-IF-2. Contribution to Ratified Global Agreements
2.4. Institutional Capacity
2.4.1. Ec-IC-1. Contribution to increase in internet use
2.4.2. Ec-IC-2. Contribution to increase in telephone lines
2.4.3. Ec-IC-3. Contribution to research and development
2.4.4. Ec-IC-4. Contribution to protection of economic & human loss due to natural disasters
3. ENVIRONMENTAL
3.1. Atmosphere
3.1.1. En-At-1. Quantity of GHG Emitted
3.1.2. En-At-2. Quantity of Ozone Depleting Substances Used
3.1.3. En-At-3. Effect of project on air pollution in area
3.1.4. En-At-4. Effect of project on indoor air pollution
3.2. Land
3.2.1. En-La-1. Effects of project on arable and permanent cropland area
3.2.2. En-La-2. Effects of project on use of fertilizers
3.2.3. En-La-3. Effects of project on use of agricultural pesticides
3.2.4. En-La-4. Effects of project on wood harvesting
3.2.5. En-La-5. Effects of project on land affected by desertification
3.2.6. En-La-6. Effects of project on urban formal and informal settlements
3.3. Oceans
3.3.1. En-Oc-1. Effects of project on algae concentration in coastal waters
3.3.2. En-Oc-2. Effects of project on population living in coastal waters
3.3.3. En-Oc-3. Effects of project on marine life
3.4. Fresh Water
3.4.1. En-FW-1. Use of water in relation to total available water
3.4.2. En-FW-2. Effects of project on BOD in water bodies
3.4.3. En-FW-3. Effects of project on faecal coliform in freshwater
3.5. Biodiversity
3.5.1. En-Bi-1. Area of key ecosystems affected by project
3.5.2. En-Bi-2. Effects of project on abundance of key species
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Database Indicator Weight Factor
When the Philippine indicator is better than the World Mean, its weight factor is less than one (1), where the world
mean weight factor is assumed at one (1):
Diwf = Wm/P
or
Diwf = P/Wm
where:
Diwf = Database Indicator Weight Factor
Wm = World Mean or World Average
P = Philippines
Example:
Diwf = Wm/P = 1.00 / 2.00 = 0.50
Or
Diwf = P/Wm = 2.00 / 3.00 = 0.67
When the Philippine indicator is worse than the World Mean, its weight factor is more than one (1), where the world
mean weight factor is assumed at one (1):
Diwf = Wm/P
or
Diwf = P/Wm
where:
Diwf = Database Indicators Weight Factor
Wm = World Mean or World Average
P = Philippines
Example:
Diwf = Wm/P = 3.00 / 2.00 = 1.50
or
Diwf = P/Wm = 2.00 / 1.00 = 2.00
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Sustainable Development Indicator Weight
The weight of a Sustainable Development Indicator is equal to the relevant Database Indicator Weight Factor or the
average of all relevant Database Indicator Weight Factors
Sdiw = Diwf
or
Sdiw = (Diwf1 + Diwf2 + Diwf3…)/T
Where:
Sdiw = Sustainable Development Indicator Weight
Diwf = Database Indicator Weight Factor
T = Total number of relevant weight factors
Example:
Sdiw = Diwf = 0.50
or
Sdiw = (Diwf1 + Diwf2 + Diwf3)/T =( 0.50 + 1.00 + 1.50)/3 = 1.00
Requirement or Criteria Weight
The Requirement or Criteria Weight is the sum of all the Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainable
Development Indicator addressed
Rw = (Sw1 + Sw2 + Sw3…) + (Ew1 + Ew2 + Ew3…) + (Nw1 + Nw2 + Nw3…)

or
Cw = (Sw1 + Sw2 + Sw3…) + (Ew1 + Ew2 + Ew3…) + (Nw1
(Nw1 + Nw2 + Nw3…)
Where:
Rw = Category Requirement Weight
Cw = Category Criteria Weight
Sw = Social Sustainable Development Indicator Weight
Ew = Economic Sustainable Development Indicator Weight
Nw = Environmental Sustainable Development Indicator Weight
Example:
Cw = (Sw1 + Sw2 + Sw3…) + (Ew1 + Ew2 + Ew3…) + (Nw1 + Nw2 + Nw3…)
Cw = (0.97) + (1 + 1 + 1 + 1) + (0.57 + 1.04 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2.64 + 0.55 + 1 + 0.21 + 3.40)
Cw = 0.97 + 4.00 + 13.42 = 18.39
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Category Point Value
The total BERDE points is 100 plus the 10 innovation or bonus points. The category point value is the sum of all its
requirement and criteria weight divided by the total BERDE weight multiplied by 100 (Percentile).
Ctpv = ( (Rw1 + Cw1 + Cw2 + Cw3…) / Tw ) x 100
Where:
Ctpv = Category Point Value
Rw = Requirement Weight
Cw = Criteria Weight
Tw = Total BERDE Weight
Example:
Ctpv =( (Rw1 + Cw1 + Cw2 + Cw3…) / Tw ) x 100
Ctpv = ((11.41 + 18.39 + 9.75 + 7.20 + 3.28 + 2.28 + 8.19) / 285.06) x 100
Ctpv = (60.51 / 285.06) x 100 = .2123 x 100 = 21.23
Ctpv = say 21 Category Point Value
Criteria Point Value
The total criteria points for each Category vary. The credit point value is the rounded interpolation value of the credit
weight over the total category weight multiplied by the category point value.
Cpv = (Cw / Tccw) x Ctpv
Where:
Cpv = Criteria Point Value
Cw = Credit Weight
Tccw = Total Category Criteria Weight
Ctpv = Category Point Value
Example:
Cpv = (Cw / Tcw) x Ctpv
Cpv = (18.39 / 49.10) x 21.23 = 0.37 x 21.23 = 7.95
Cpv = say 8 Criteria Point Value
BERDE SCORING SCALE
BERDE for Existing Building certifications are awarded according to the following scale:
1 STAR 50-59 points

5 STARS 90 points and above
PHILGBC recognizes buildings that achieve one of these rating levels with a formal letter of certification.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence was developed under the Philippine Green
Building Council, drafted by the BERDE Development Team, and reviewed by the BERDE Steering
Committee and the PHILGBC Board. The release of BERDE for Existing Buildings 1.0 has been made
possible through the efforts of members of the PHILGBC, the working staff members, and volunteers
from different sectors of the industry.
PHILGBC BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Christopher dela Cruz, Chairman and President
Adel Licos, Vice President
Anna Tungol, Board Secretary
Ramon Rufino, Treasurer
Lizette Cardenas, Member
Erickberth Calupe, Member
Marjorie de Castro, Member
Leni Ramos, Member
Saviniano Perez, Jr., Member
Anabel Valencia, Member
BERDE STEERING COMMITTEE

Guillermo Luz, Executive Vice President, Ayala Foundation Inc.
Oscar Cadag, National President, Building Owners and Managers’ Association of the Philippines
Jose Antonio, President, Century Properties Group
Virgilio Madrazo, National President, Council of Engineering Consultants of the Philippines
Loreta Ayson, Undersecretary, Department of Energy
Nestor Arabejo, Principal, Ecotektonika Inc.
Avelino Tolentino III, Legal Counsel, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
Gregorio Guevarra, National President, Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers
Francisco Mañosa, Managing Partner, Francisco Mañosa and Partners
Rigoberto Santos, Vice President for Property Management, Megaworld Corporation
Elisea Gozun, Chair, Philippine Council for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Inc.
Rico Gonzales, Chief Executive Officer, Philips Electronics and Lighting
Ana S. Mangalino – Ling, National President, United Architects of the Philippines
GHD (PHILIPPINES) PTY. LTD. for providing initial research works on environmental indicators
ARCH. PABLO F. A. SUAREZ
MRS. MARITES T. FAGARAGAN
MR. MARTIN TOWNSEND, BRE for sharing his expertise on the BRE Environmental Assessment
Method (BREEAM) and the Common Carbon Metric
UK TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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BERDE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Ma. Oliva Salumbre (Chairman)
Mario Lawrence Suelto
Kim Paulo Quizon
Engell Franz Fagaragan
Graciella Ernestine Babalo
Karel Joyce Padayao
BERDE SPECIAL COMMITTEE

Management
Michael Reyes (Special Committee Chairman)
Nestor Arabejo
Levy Espiritu
Aileen Diaz de Rivera
Land Use and Ecology

Pamela Paguirigan (Special Committee Chairman)
Yvette Ravacio
Herbert Jose
Glenn Posadas
Water
Widmark Mirasol (Special Committee Chairman)
Alfonso Katigbak
Lindsey Lloyd Lim
Don Boynton
Timothy Chua
Energy
Bernard Pacia (Special Committee Chairman)
Erickberth Calupe
Wilfredo Legaspi
Edgardo Calantuan
Jofrey T. Magno
Menandro Lim
Lemuel Cuba
Clarence Ocampo
Mark Evans
Transportation
Nestor Arabejo (Special Committee Chairman)
Pablo Suarez
Charlotte Taboso
Albert Cailao
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Indoor Environment Quality

Pablo Suarez (Special Committee Chairman)
Joana Salcedo
Giovanni Mendoza
Donnabelle Mercado
Edmund Lee
Pirso A. Patricio
Eric Cuisia
Gic Arguelles
Philip Palafox
Patrick Negrente
Materials, Products, and Equipment

June Alvarez (Special Committee Chairman)
Aquino Lee
Ariel Austria
Suzette Relucio
Mae Young
Danilo Bonifacio
Ria Nunez
Neil Sauz
Diamond Rubio
Karen Catalan
Rafael Briones, Jr.
Edison See
Jaime O. Joson Jr.
Matthew Shearer
Ayie Rawton
April Rose Elem
Andrew Yan
Gic Arguelles
Emissions
Amir Pascual (Special Committee Chairman)
Waste
Erickberth Calupe (Special Committee Chairman)
Adel Licos
Lizette Cardenas
Annamarie Fresnedi
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Heritage Conservation
Lorelei de Viana (Special Committee Chairman)
Hazel Lee
Paolo Manalansan
Roselle Santos
Leonard Gan
Marjorie de Castro
Hazel de Guzman
Innovation
Edmond Maceda (Special Committee Chairman)
Michael Dennis Yago
Joma Protacio
WORLD GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL and GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA for the
capability program for the Green Building Rating Tool Development through the Green Building
Leadership Fellowship held at the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
AYALA LAND, INC. for participating in the pilot program for BERDE for Existing Buildings.
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management
Management focuses on the administration and environmental oversight of the existing building,
encompassing previous phases of its development to the present operation and maintenance. This
category highlights not only the project’s compliance to national and local laws, but how it goes above
and beyond the standards set by the governing bodies of the building industry and the Philippine
government.
MN-RQ-1 : COMMITMENT
1.1.1 INTENT
MN-RQ-1 emphasizes the user’s commitment to the compliance of national and local laws, as well as
acceptable codes of building and practice.
1.1.2 CRITERIA
To comply with this requirement, a signed commitment that the building has conformed to all relevant
laws regarding its design, construction and operation; and its observance of sustainability practices,
shall be submitted.
This further signifies that any adversities in the practice of the relevant laws or any counter action to
sustainability practices shall automatically nullify the application for BERDE certification.
The following are key items considered that requires full commitment from all relevant stakeholders of
the proposed development.
Compliance to Laws
• Full compliance to the National Building Code, PD 1096 or later updates related therein;
• Full compliance to any local ordinance wherein the development is to be undertaken; and
• Full compliance of national laws directly affecting the development.
1.1.3 REQUIREMENTS
For MN-RQ-1, requirements are as follow:
DESIGN
• Accomplishment of the BERDE Commitment Form
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MN-RQ-2 : PROJECT TEAM

1.2.1
1.2.1 INTENT
MN-RQ-2 aims to recognize the establishment of an appropriate team that enabled the delivery of the
building design in a coordinated, comprehensive and sustainable manner.
1.2.2 CRITERIA
To show full compliance to this requirement, the following items should be considered:
• An appropriate project team has been organized to monitor and implement the development in a
sustainable manner; and
• Key roles have been identified for each member of the project team
1.2.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
• Design Organizational Chart including, but not limited to, the following:
o Designers/Consultants – Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection,
Landscape Architecture
o Environmental Consultants
o Specialty Consultants – Safety, Security, Material Engineers, Sociologists and Economists,
Traffic Consultants, Façade Consultants
(Design Organizational Chart may include commissioning agents and other stakeholders
necessary to uphold the BERDE standards)
• Brief Description of Roles
• Background of involved companies as shown in their company profile. Company profile
including, but not limited to, the following:
o Detail of Involvement in the Project.
o Government Registration and Permits
o Company Organizational Chart
o Job References / Relevant Experiences
(Background may include relevant Certifications, e.g. ISO, OSHA Accreditation, PHILGBC
Membership, etc., and other information necessary to meet the intent of this requirement)
• Background of involved individuals as shown in their CV. CV shall include, but is not limited to,
the following :
o Detail of involvement in the project
o Brief individual background
o Educational Attainment
o List of Specialization
o Years of Experience
2
o Company Affiliations
o Special Certifications, (e.g. LEED AP, Pollution Control, Safety Practitioner, FALAR
Accreditation, etc.)
• Other information necessary to meet the intent of this requirement.
CONSTRUCTION
• Construction Organizational Chart including, but not limited to, the following:
o Project Manager
o Project Engineers – Architect, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection engineers
o Safety Engineer
o Environmental Monitoring Personnel
o Specialty Consultants – Safety, Security, Material Engineers, Sociologists and Economists.
(Construction Organizational Chart may include other stakeholders necessary to uphold the
BERDE standards)
including, but not limited to:
o Detail of Involvement in the Project
o Job References
the following :
o Detail of involvement in the project.
o Brief Individual Background
o Special Certifications (e.g. LEED AP, Pollution Control, Safety Practitioner, FALAR
o Individual References
• Other information necessary to meet the intent of this requirement
OPERATIONS
• Facility Management Organizational Chart including, but not limited to, the following:
o Facility Manager
o Building Engineers – Architect, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection
engineers
o Safety Engineer
o Environmental Monitoring Personnel
3
Specialty Consultants – Safety, Security, Exterior and Hardscape, Landscaping, Janitorial, Pest
Management Consultants, et al (Facility Management Organizational Chart may include other
stakeholders necessary to uphold the BERDE standards)
including, but not limited to:
o Detail of Involvement in the Project
o Job References
the following :
o Detail of involvement in the project.
o Brief Individual Background
o Special Certifications (e.g. LEED AP, Pollution Control, Safety Practitioner, FALAR
o Individual References
• Other information necessary to meet the intent of this requirement
1.2.4 RELEVANT STANDARDS AND PHILIPPINE LAWS
For this requirement, compliance to the following Philippine law is considered:
• PD 1096 - National Building Code of the Philippines
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MN-RQ-3 : TECHNICAL SITE ASSESSMENT

1.3.1 INTENT
MN-RQ-3 aims to establish a detailed technical site assessment to ensure the building accounts for site
conditions, and possible remedial actions required which are likewise considered in the design.
1.3.2 CRITERIA
To show full compliance to this requirement, the following item should be considered:
• Submission of all necessary design bases and construction planning requirements in various
technical trades in relation to the development
1.3.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
A technical report of the existing site, which includes good quantitative and qualitative information. This
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Architectural – Vicinity Map, Adjacent Structures, Site Coordinates and Site Topography, and
Relevant ordinances and laws in the area;
• Structural – Geotechnical Data of Land, Soil Analysis Report, Disaster Risk Reduction Map (i.e.,
fault lines, etc.);
• Civil Works – Rainfall Capture Potential, Hydrology, Flood Assessment;
• Mechanical – Ambient Air Temperature and Relative Humidity, Wind Current Behaviors, Solar
Shading;
• Electrical – Name of Utility Company, Available Power in the Area, Nearest Connection Points;
• Plumbing – Name of Utility Company, Available Water Pressure in the Area, Elevation
Information, Rainfall Information, Nearest Tapping Point, Sewage Line, Storm Line;
• Fire Protection – Nearest Potential Evacuation Area, Availability of Space for Fire Trucks and Fire
Department Connection, Fire Hydrant Location;
• Landscape – Plant Species adapt for the area;
• Environmental – Existing ecological entities in the area (i.e., fauna, body of water, etc.), ambient
air quality, potable water quality and sewerage water quality;
• Socio-economic information --- municipality classification, population, and other relevant
demographic data;
• Other trade information that were necessary for the building’s sustainable design.
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CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
A Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment and Control Report based on the design documentation
and actual site conditions, as described in the Technical Site Assessment Report of the Design Stage.
This discusses, but is not limited to, the following:
• Stormwater flow
• Wind flow and Dust Generation Potential
• Other information necessary to design countermeasures to avoid adverse effect in the
environment.
• Noise Pollution Potential
• Traffic Management
• Electrical – Name of Utility Company, Available Power in the Area, Nearest Connection Points
• Plumbing – Name of Utility Company, Available Water Pressure in the Area, Elevation
Information, Rainfall Information, Nearest Tapping Point
• Fire Protection – Nearest Potential Evacuation Area, Availability of Space for Fire Trucks and Fire
Department Connection
For this requirement, compliance to the following societies, standards and Philippine laws is considered:
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

• DENR DAO 03-30 Article II, Section 5.0 – Summary matrix for required documents
• National Structural Code of the Philippines
• PD 1195 – Philippine Environmental Code
• PD 1586 – Environmental Impact Statement System
• PD 856 - Code of Sanitation of the Philippines
• Philippine Electrical Code
• Plumbing Code of the Philippines
• Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Code
• PD 1096 – National Building Code of the Philippines
• RA 7227 – Bases Conversion and Development Act of 1992
• RA 7586 – National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992
• RA 7916 – Special Economic Zone Act
• RA 9514 - Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
• DOLE – Occupational Safety and Health Standards
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MN-RQ-4 : ESTABLISH BASIS OF DESIGN

1.4.1 INTENT
MN-RQ-4 aims to demonstrate the design basis of the project, and verify the level of consistency in the
design and project approach.
1.4.2 CRITERIA
• Submission of the basis of the design which describes the owner’s requirements, assumptions,
applicable standards and operations narrative.
1.4.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
The Basis of Design which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Owner Specific Requirement

• Summary of External Environmental Information base on MN-RQ-3 (Technical Site Assessment)
• General Site Criteria
• Area Specific Site Criteria
• List of Reference Standards
• Requirements for Commissioning, Operation, Maintenance and Facilities Management
• Other information that were necessary to guide the designers/consultants in the building
documentation
• Performance Targets (based on other categories)
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For this requirement, compliance to the following societies, standards and Philippine laws is considered:
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers

• Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
• PD 856 - Code of Sanitation of the Philippines
• National Fire Protection Agency
• National Structural Code of the Philippines
• Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers (PSVARE)
• RA 1378 - Plumbing Code of the Philippines
• PD 1096 – National Building Code of the Philippines
• RA 9514 - Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
• Uniform Plumbing Code
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MN-PT-1 : BERDE CONSULTANTS 1 POINT

1.5.1
1.5.1 INTENT
MN-PT-1 aims to promote and encourage the integrated design process, and streamline in the
application and certification process.
1.5
1.5.2 CRITERIA
To show full compliance to this point, the following items should be considered:
• A participant of the project team with sufficient knowledge in building sustainability

principles should undergo and pass the BERDE Professional Training and Examination.
1.5
1.5.3 REQUIREMENTS
For MN-PT-1, requirements are as follow:
CONSTRUCTION
The following is required to document compliance:

• BERDE Professional’s Name and License No.
• BERDE Professional’s Company
• Discussion on the Role of the BERDE Professional
• Certification of the BERDE Professional
1.5
For this point, compliance to the following governing documents is considered:
• BERDE Professional Training Modules

• Requirement for BERDE Consultants as entailed by the Certifying Body
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MN-PT-2 : PREVIOUSLY BERDE CERTIFIED BUILDING 1 POINT

1.6.1
1.6.1 INTENT
MN-PT-2 aims to recognize buildings with previous certification from BERDE
1.6.2
1.6.2 CRITERIA
• Previous BERDE certification as New Construction or related building rating type

• Previous BERDE certification as Existing Building
1.6.3
1.6.3 REQUIREMENTS
The following is required to document compliance:
• Submission of proof of previous certification of the building

• Cite rating system, rating and date of certification
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MN-PT-3 : STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION 4 POINTS

1.7
1.7.1 INTENT
MN-PT-3 aims to confirm the involvement of relevant stakeholders such as potential building users,
business, residents and local government, in the design process to customize the building as well as
provide a sense of ownership.
1.7
1.7.2 CRITERIA
• Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the local community

• Implementation of FGD results
1.7
1.7.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
Submission of the minutes of the stakeholder FGDs focusing on the following:
• Identification of members of the local community and appropriate stakeholders

• Discussion of issues
o Building Design
o Construction Timeline
o Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control Report
o Local traffic / transport impact
o Social issues
o Opportunities for shared use of facilities and infrastructure with the community
The minutes of the meetings should be duly signed by all relevant stakeholders.
1.7
For this point, compliance to the following Philippine law is considered:
• PD 1856 - Environmental Impact Assessment
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MN-PT-4 : SECURITY 1 POINT

1.8.1
1.8.1 INTENT
MN-PT-4 aims to acknowledge effective design measures that reduce the opportunity and fear of crime
in the development.
1.8
1.8.2 CRITERIA
• Consultation with local police, barangay officials, or a credible security consultant on

mapping out the opportunity for crime occurrences
• The final design reflecting the identified measures based on the consultation
conducted
1.8
1.8.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
Preparation of the following documents:
• Consultation report with the local police and barangay officials:

o Their advice and involvement
o Recommendations
OR, Report from a credible security consultant
• Plans and specifications referring to the embodiment of the recommendation
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Preparation of the following documents:
• Report of the security system in place for the whole construction duration
• Photographic evidence of related installation of security measures as shown in the plans
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MN-PT-5: SOCIAL DIMENSION COMMITMENT 1 POINT

1.9.1
1.9.1 INTENT
MN-PT-5 aims to recognize the commitment and delivery of the project’s contribution to the social
dimension of sustainability
1.9.2
1.9.2 CRITERIA
• Contribution to Employment within the vicinity

• Contribution to Human Rights and Equality
• Contribution to Education
• Contribution to Housing
• Contribution to improving conditions in formal and informal settlements
• Effect of project in displacement of local population
1.9.3
1.9.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

• Accomplished Commitment Form for Social Dimension Contribution
• Documentary proof of compliance with at least one (1) of the above criteria
1.9.4
For this point, the following standards and Philippine laws are relevant:
• RA 7834 – Comprehensive and Integrated Shelter Financing Act
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MN-PT-6 : ENVIRONMENTAL DIMENSION COMMITMENT 1 POINT

1.10.1
1.10.1 INTENT
MN-PT-6 aims to recognize the commitment and delivery of the project’s contribution to the
environmental dimension of sustainability, particularly, environment, health and safety managements
systems already in place such as ISO 14001 and EHSMS 18000 programs
1.10.2
1.10.2 CRITERIA
• Contribution to the care of oceans

• Contribution to the care of fresh water sources
• Relevant certification of ISO 14001 and EHSMS 18000
• Commitment to renew certification
1.10.3
1.10.3 REQUIREMENTS
• Accomplished Commitment Form for Environmental Dimension Contribution

OPERATIONS
• Valid certification for ISO 14001
• Valid certification for EHSMS 18000
• Accomplished form signifying commitment to renew ISO and EHSMS certifications
1.10.4
For this point, compliance to the following governing documents is considered:
• DENR Department Administrative Order No. 2005 – 10 – Implementing Rules and Regulations of
the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
• PD 1067 – Water Code of the Philippines
• RA 8041 – National Water Crisis Act of 1995
• RA 9275 – Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Standard
• EHSMS 18000 – Environmental, Health and Safety Management Standard
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MN-PT-7 : ECONOMIC DIMENSION COMMITMENT 1 TO 2 POINTS

1.11.1
1.11.1 INTENT
MN-PT-7 aims to recognize the commitment and delivery of the project’s contribution to the economic
dimension of sustainability.
1.11.2
1.11.2 CRITERIA
• Effect of the project on the improvement of the local economy (1 point)

• Contribution to the improvement of institutional capacities through the increase in
telecommunication facilities, research and development (1 point)
1.11.3
1.11.3 REQUIREMENTS

• Accomplished Commitment Form for Economic Dimension Contribution
• Supporting Calculations
1.11.4
For this point, compliance to the following statute is considered:
• Philippine Business Agenda 21
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land use and ecology

Land Use and Ecology tackles the existing techniques and technologies that were incorporated in the
site development which reduces the project’s effects on the local environmental conditions. This
includes the utilization of previously developed land, the protection of ecological features and bio-
diversity, and the consideration of flood risks.
LE-RQ-1 : BUILDING EXTERIOR AND HARDSCAPE

MANAGEMENT PLAN
2.1.1 INTENT
LE-RQ-1 aims to set guidelines for the development of a building exterior and hardscape management
plan that exhibits less environmental impact compared to standard practice.
2.1.2 CRITERIA
To show full compliance to this requirement, environmentally beneficial management plans covering the
following should be considered:
• Building Exterior and Hardscape cleaning practice – showcasing least impact on resources
such as water and energy, as well as least toxic cleaning materials
• Maintenance equipment – having least power and fuel requirements, as well as meeting
acoustical requirement (70 dB max)
• Paints and Sealants compliant w/ VOC limits
2.1.3 REQUIREMENTS
For LE-RQ-1, Management plan requirements are as follow:
• Goals, scope, responsible parties (facility manager and service provider)

• Maintenance equipment, performance metric, implementation target
• Building Exterior and Hardscape Cleaning and maintenance activity, performance metric,
implementation target
• Paints and/or Sealing Products, performance metric compliant to VOC limits, implementation
target
• Tables showing best management practice and environmental benefit compared to standard
practice for Maintenance Equipment, Building Exterior and Hardscape, and Paints and Sealants
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LE-RQ-2 : INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

2.2
2.2.1 INTENT
LE-RQ-2 aims to set guidelines for the development of an integrated pest management plan that exhibits
less environmental impact compared to standard practice.
2.2
2.2.2 CRITERIA
• Showing preventive measures or mechanical means as first line of defense against pests
• Use of chemical pesticides is only used if necessary AND lest toxic chemical pesticides shall be
preferred over conventional chemicals; chemicals are properly diluted and disposed
• Universal Notification/General notice to building occupants shall be issued at least 72 hours
prior to chemical pesticide
2.2.
2.2.3
2.3 REQUIREMENTS
• Goals, scope, responsible parties (facility manager and pesticide service provider)
• Quality assurance control
• Possible pests and strategies employed
• Pesticide Application log showing: application manager, location, target pest, pesticide trade
name, active ingredient, EPA registration number, least toxic status (Yes or No)
• Proper Chemical storage practice showing: storage area, labels, product information (regarding
first-aid and emergency numbers), signage
• Proper Chemical preparation, handling, application and disposal
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LE-RQ-3 : LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN
2.3
2.3.1 INTENT
LE-RQ-3 aims to set guidelines for landscape management plan that exhibits less environmental impact
compared to standard practice. This is applicable to buildings that have Landscaping or plans to have
Landscaping as an addition to the existing structure.
2.3
2.3.2 CRITERIA
• Landscape Waste Minimization – by minimizing waste production, proper handling of landscape

waste by composting for re-use on-site or by directing landscape waste to off-site composting
facilities.
• Fertilizer Use Minimization – chemical fertilizers are discouraged, and organic fertilizers are
preferred.
2.3
2.3.3 REQUIREMENTS
• Goals, scope, responsible parties (facility manager and landscape maintenance service
provider)
• Landscaping plant inventory
• Landscape waste production quantification and handling
• Fertilizer used & type, performance metric and implementation target
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LE-PT-1 : LAND REUSE 2 TO 6 POINTS

2.4.1
2.4.1 INTENT
LE-PT-1 aims to document the utilization of land that has been previously developed.
2.4
2.4.2 CRITERIA
• At least 75% of the existing development is on an area which was previously used for
industrial, commercial or domestic applications for the last 50 years. (4 points)
AND/OR
• Application of remediation measures if at least 25% of the land is proven to be
contaminated as per ASTM E1903-97 Phase II. (2 points)
2.4
2.4.3 REQUIREMENTS
For LE-PT-1, requirements are as follow:
DESIGN
Point 1:
• Site plan (m2), report, or site photographs of previous development to show type of building and
area
• Location and footprint (m2) of development, including temporary areas
Point 2:
• Test report from a credible testing agency confirming land contamination of at least 25% of the
development area as per ASTM E1903-97 Phase II
• Technical report of the remediation measures that are employed or are to be applied
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CONSTRUCTION
Point 1:
• As-built drawings to match design stage evidence
• If there have been changes, recalculation of new area
Point 2:
• Test report from a credible testing agency confirming that the identified areas have already been
rehabilitated
OR, plans and specifications and functional description showing technological or natural
measures that will continue the remediation process of the land.
2.4.4
For this point, compliance to the following standard is considered:
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E1903-97 – Standard Guide for
Environmental Site Assessments
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LE-PT-2 : PROTECTION OF ECOLOGICAL FEATURES

AND FURTHER IMPROVEMENT 2 TO 6 POINTS
2.5
2.5.1 INTENT
LE-PT-2 aims to encourage the development to protect existing ecological features, and present
measures of ecological protection enforced on-site.
2.5
2.5.2 CRITERIA
• All existing features of ecological value surrounding the site boundary area are adequately
protected from damage (2 points)
o Protection of such features described below:
• Trees of significant ecological value as declared by the DENR - Forest Management
Bureau
• Natural Watercourses and wetland areas
AND / OR
• Further improvement of the site ecology through consideration of additional native plant species
(2 points)
AND / OR
• Further improvement of the site ecology through rehabilitation of natural watercourses and
wetland areas (2 points)
2.5
2.5.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
• Narrative of the methodology for the protection of the identified ecological features.
Point 1
• As-built plans showing the protection of all existing ecological features as defined by the design
stage environmental planner, landscape architect, or ecologist’s report.
Point 2:
• As built plans showing further improvement of the site ecology through consideration of
additional native plant species.
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Point 3:
• As built plans showing further improvement of the site ecology through rehabilitation of natural
watercourses and wetland areas
2.5
For this point, compliance to the following Philippine laws is considered:
• PD 1152 - Philippine Environmental Code

• RA 9275 – Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
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LE-PT-3 : PRO-BIODIVERSITY OPEN SPACE 2 TO 3 POINTS

2.6
2.6.1 INTENT
LE-PT-3 aims to promote biodiversity by verifying that the development has a high ratio of open space-
to-development footprint.
2.6
2.6.2 CRITERIA
• The total area of the building footprint (including access roads and parking) shall not cover
majority of the total site area; accessible vegetated areas should be provided to cover 25% of
the total site area. (2 points)
• Additional point if vegetated areas provide cover for 50% of the total site area (1 point)
2.6
2.6.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
• As-built plans showing 25% of the area is accessible vegetated area.

• Environmental planner, landscape architect, or ecologist’s report showing current or future site
level or local biodiversity action plan was implemented
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LE-PT-4 : HEAT ISLAND EFFECT : NON-ROOF 1 TO 2 POINTS

2.7
2.7.1 INTENT
LE-PT-4 aims to minimize heat impact on the existing site, brought about by thermal gradient differences
between urban landscapes and rural areas as a result of solar energy retention in surfaces.
2.7
2.7.2 CRITERIA
•Provision of strategies that would make 50% of the site hardscape minimize heat absorption: (1
point)
• Provision of natural shading using trees and vegetation (predicted 5 years maturity)
• An open-grid pavement system is integrated
AND / OR
• Cover is provided for a minimum of 50% of the development’s parking spaces (1 point)
2.7
2.7.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
•Plans, specifications and area calculations showing 50% of the site hardscape (including roads,
sidewalks, courtyards and parking lots) minimize heat absorption through the following
strategies:
o Distribution of rapid growing trees
o Use of open-grid pavement system in radiated hardscapes
AND / OR
• Plans, specifications, and area calculations showing cover provided for a minimum of 50% of the
development’s parking spaces
CONSTRUCTION
• If strategy implemented is the use of rapid growing trees:

o As-built drawings of hardscapes showing location of rapid growing trees and area
calculations
o List of plant species
• If strategy implemented is the use of pavers:
o As-built plans of hardscapes, showing distribution of pavers, covered areas, and area
calculations
• If strategy implemented is providing cover for a minimum of 50% of the development’s parking
spaces:
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o As-built plans and calculations

2.7
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LE-PT-5 : HEAT ISLAND EFFECT : BUILDING ROOF 1 POINT

2.8
2.8.1 INTENT
LE-PT-5 aims to minimize heat impact on the building roof, brought about by thermal gradient
differences between urban landscapes and rural areas as a result of solar energy retention in surfaces.
2.8
2.8.2 CRITERIA
• Provision of strategies that make 50% of the building roof area minimize heat absorption.
o Use of Vegetated Roofing
OR
• Provision of strategies that make 75% of the building roof area minimize heat absorption.
o Use of open-grid pavement system with vegetated roofing
2.8
2.8.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
• Plans, specifications, and area calculations showing 50% of the building roofing minimizes heat
absorption through the following strategies:
o Vegetated Roofing
OR
• Plans, specifications and area calculations showing 75% of the building roof area minimizes
heat absorption through the following strategies:
o Use of open-grid pavement system with vegetated roofing
CONSTRUCTION
• If strategy implemented is the use of pavers and vegetated roofing:

o As-built plans of hardscape and vegetation, showing building roofing and area
calculations.
• If strategy implemented is the use of vegetated roofing:
o As-built plans, showing the vegetated roof areas and area calculations.
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LE-PT-6 : FLOOD RISK MINIMIZATION 2 POINTS

2.9
2.9.1 INTENT
LE-PT-6 aims to verify the location of the development in an area with a low flooding risk, or confirm the
adoptive measures executed to reduce the impact of flooding.
2.9
2.9.2 CRITERIA
• The development area is within a vicinity with minimal flooding risk

• A reductive measure is in place to lessen the impact of flooding
2.6
2.6.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
• Rainfall data within the vicinity certified by the Philippine Atmospherical, Geophysical, and
Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
• Indicate Sea Level Elevation of the Site
• Flood Mapping Studies of NAMRIA and DENR – Mines and Geosciences Bureau
• IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THIS POINT, THE PROJECT SITE’S LOWEST ELEVATION SHOULD
NOT BE MORE THAN 1.5M BELOW THE HIGHEST ELEVATION OF THE FLOOD LEVEL
SHOWN IN THE MAPS
• A certification from PAGASA that the development area is safe for a 10 year, 24 hour rain base
on historical information
OR: Flood Risk Assessment Report from a credible consultant using Geographical
Information System (GIS) Simulation of the development showing flood risk for a 10 year, 24
hour rain. Consideration should be given in economic, political, socio-cultural and
ecological environment of the development area
OR proof that the township e.g. village, compound, wherein the building development is
located has a flood control system in place designed for a 10 year, 24 hour rain as certified
by the administrator of the township.
Additional Points if:

o 30 year, 24 hour rain is used.
o Adaptive measures are undertaken if project is located in flood prone areas which may
include, but is not limited to:
Raising the main floor level above the highest elevation of the flood level
Provision of elevated bridges and walkways
Provision of standby inflatable rafts
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2.9
2.9.4 RELEVANT STANDARDS
STANDARDS AND PHILIPPINE LAWS
For this point, compliance to the following tools, agencies, and organizations are valued:
• A Tool for Integrated Flood Management, World Meteorological Organization, 2008

• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
• National Disaster Risk Reduction Council
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Mines and Geosciences Bureau
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water The Water category is aimed at the existing potable water consumption and waste water discharge,
and how it is being reduced by the project. It is directed at efficient water management, provision of
monitoring water meters, and the means by which the project diminishes its usage of water for
maintenance and operational purposes.
WT-RQ-1 : EFFLUENT MONITORING QUANTITY

AND QUALITY MONITORING
3.1.1 INTENT
WT-RQ-1 aims to validate the monitoring and management of sewage discharge outside the existing
building.
3.1.2 CRITERIA
• A waste sampling point is allocated for each building structure discharging sewage through
sewage pipeline
• A flow meter is installed for the waste monitoring point pipeline
• Compliance with the parameters of at least a Class C Effluent (as per Revised DENR DAO 34
and 35, 2008) by employing technological strategies
3.1.3 REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
For WT-RQ-1, requirements are as follow:
CONSTRUCTION
• As-built plans and Specifications showing the location of waste sampling points and flow meters.
• Provision of Monthly Effluent Report.
• As built plans and commissioning report representing the strategy employed.
• Effluent Quality Test Results meeting Class C requirements using a sample effluent.
For this requirement, compliance to the following documents is considered:
• DENR Administrative Order No. 2005 -10 : Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine
Clean Water Act of 2004 (RA 9275)
• DENR - Environmental Management Bureau : Volume II – Manual on Effluent Quality Monitoring
• DENR Administrative Order No. 2008 – XX - Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent
Standards
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WT-PT-1 : WATER METERING AND CALIBRATION 1 TO 2 POINTS

3.2.1 INTENT
WT-PT-1 aims to monitor water consumption and calibration, and to verify the water efficiency
management system enforced by the development.
3.2.2 CRITERIA
Installation of a main water meter for each development. Interconnection of water meter to
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Building Management System (BMS) / Facilities Management System or alike should be
identified in the building.
• Calibration of water meters and documentation of regular calibration schedule conducted
according to manufacturer’s specifications (1 point)
ADDITIONAL POINT:
• Installation of sub-water meters for all major water usages in the building, accounting for at least
40% of total building water consumption from systems such as: (1 point)
o Mechanical Equipment (i.e. cooling tower, evaporative coolers)
o Irrigation and Wash-Down System
o Recycled Water System
o Rainwater Collection System
o Hot Water Services
3.2.3 REQUIREMENTS
For WT-PT-1, requirements are as follow:
DESIGN
• Specifications showing the type of water meter installed and requirement of connectivity to
building management system.
• Plans showing locations of the main water meter and sub-water meter(s).
CONSTRUCTION
• Manufacturers’ literature of the water meters showing connectivity with building management
systems.
• As-built plans and photographed evidence showing locations of the water meters.
• Commissioning reports and documents showing calibration schedule of water meters.
For this point, compliance to the following Philippine laws is considered:
• RA 1378 - Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

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WT-PT-2 : WATER CONSUMPTION REDUCTION 1 TO 2 POINTS

3.3.1 INTENT
WT-PT-2 aims to minimize the volume of water demand and effluent discharge.
3.3.2 CRITERIA
• Reduction of water usage, thus, decreasing effluent discharge in the environment by at least
50% (1 point)
AND / OR
• Installation of water recycling technologies and water-efficient plumbing fixtures (1 point)
• Additional point if reduction of water usage is more than 50% (1 point)
3.3.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
• Documentation of the installation of efficient sanitary fixtures and / or water recycling
technologies, to include all of the following:
o Purchase order
o Delivery receipt
o As-built plumbing layout indicating the fixtures and / or water recycling technologies
o Photographic evidence
• Final predicted occupancy
• Calculation of Baseline water usage for sewage conveyance using typical fixtures according to
the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines, Universal and International Plumbing
Codes, and based on final predicted occupancy indicated on as-built plans.
• Calculation of projected water usage for sewage conveyance in consideration of water saving
strategies.
For this point, compliance to the following standards and Philippine laws is considered:
• PD 856 - The Code on Sanitation of the Philippines

• RA 1378 - Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
• International Plumbing Code
• Universal Plumbing Code
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WT-PT-3 : EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION 1 TO 2 POINTS

3.4.1 INTENT
WT-PT-3 aims to reduce the use of potable water resources for landscape irrigation.
3.4.2 CRITERIA
Reduction of potable water usage by at least 50% via the following: (1 point)
• Rainwater harvesting
• Wastewater recycling
• Plant species factor
• Irrigation efficiency
Additional point if no potable water used for irrigation (1 point)
3.4.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
• Report on soil analysis of the site.
• Plant selection report by a landscape architect
• Calculation of the baseline case during peak summer period using average values for specie
factor, density factors and irrigation system used.
• Calculation of the design case during peak summer period using actual specie and density
factors and irrigation efficiencies provided by irrigation technology providers.
CONSTRUCTION
• As-built Landscape Plans and Photographs demonstrating the design.
• Table of Plant Species and corresponding characteristics/properties.
• Calculation of the baseline case at peak summer period using average values for specie factor,
density factors, and irrigation system based on the as-built landscape plans.
• Commissioning report of the irrigation technology used.
• Reduction Calculation using actual flow from the commissioning report
• PD 1067 - The Water Code of the Philippines
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energy Energy is dedicated to looking at the existing energy consumption reduction measures being
employed by the existing project, as aspects affecting use of this resource is an integral part of this
category. It encompasses how the consumption is monitored, the integration of sustainable design,
and the incorporation of technologies and equipment which make energy utilization as efficient as
possible.
EN-RQ-1 : BUILDING OPERATING PLAN, MAINTENANCE

AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING
4.1
4.1.1 INTENT
EN-RQ-1 aims to document the building systems that require energy, ensure proper maintenance
procedures are being observed, and that there is an effective monitoring system in place to track and
record performance of these systems. These records may be used as basis for energy saving
opportunities in operations.
4.1
4.1.2 CRITERIA
Document existing Building Operating Plan for the following:

• AC Systems
• Supply fans
• Air Filters
• Exhaust
• Lighting
• Elevators/Escalators
• Water heater
• Other energy consuming equipment
Ensure proper maintenance is being observed in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s

specification and schedule.
4.1
4.1.3 REQUIREMENTS
For EN-RQ-1, requirements are as follow:
Building Operating Plan showing sequence of operations of relevant equipment with the following info:
Operating Parameters
• Room temperature
• Humidity
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• CO2
• Sound and Noise
• Lighting
Ventilation:
• Outside Air per m2

• Supply Air per m2
• Exhaust Air Flow per m2
• Dehumidification
• Pressure Relationship
• Filtration
Operating Schedule:
• Normal Workweek
• Weekend Schedule
• Holiday Schedule
• Process and Office Equipment Status during holiday
• Process and Office Equipment Status during scheduled maintenance shutdown
Maintenance Schedule for equipment
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EN-RQ-2 : ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT

4.2.1
4.2.1 INTENT
EN-RQ-2 aims to gather documentation of energy use reduction from a baseline of 200 kWh/m2 per year
4.2.2
4.2.2 CRITERIA
Reduction of energy consumption by using any or a combination of the following:

• Active methods using energy efficient technology for equipment such as:
o Air-conditioning (chilled beams, VAV, VSD, etc)
o elevators (VSD; sleep or stand-by mode, etc)
o escalators (using motion sensors, etc.) and other strategies.
• Energy Efficient Lighting
• Co-generation
• On-site and/or off-site Renewable Energy Generator
• Passive methods including energy efficient building envelope design
Any of the above methods should consider compliance with the following:
• Minimum efficiency requirement of the air-conditioning system as shown in ASHRAE / IESNA
90.1 - 2004
• Use of carbon monoxide sensors for controlling volume of fresh air supply in common areas.
4.2
4.2.3 REQUIREMENTS
For EN-RQ-2, requirements are as follow:
• Electric meter bills for a period covering 12 months prior to implementation of energy
conservation measures w/ energy breakdown according to system (AC, Lighting, Elevators,
Water Heating, Equipment, etc)
• Electric meter bills for at least the most recent 12 months of operation prior to application for
BERDE certification tracking improvements of implementation of energy conservation measures
with energy breakdown according to system (AC, Lighting, Elevators, Water Heating, Equipment,
etc)
• As-built plans and specifications of architectural design; energy conservation measures (façade
details, window schedule, etc) are reflected on plans, elevations, sections, and relevant features
• As-built plans and specifications of electrical design showing load schedule
• Mechanical Plans as they apply below:

o Air-conditioning System
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As-built plans and specifications of air-conditioning system is in accordance to

ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 - 2004
Air-conditioning efficiency is within ASHRA/IESNA 90.1 - 2004 levels as certified
by a credible Testing Agency.
Commissioning report of the system including maintenance schedule.
o Fresh Air Fans
As-built plans showing locations of carbon monoxide sensors for controlling air
volume fresh air supply in common areas.
Control Plans and functional description of the system. Set points are within
OSHA indoor air quality standards.
Commissioning Report of the system including maintenance schedule.
o Elevators
Equipment literature
Commissioning report of the equipment showing all features are functioning, to
include maintenance schedule
o Escalators
Equipment literature
Commissioning report of the equipment showing the motion sensor is
functioning, to include maintenance and calibration schedule
• Other documentation of energy conservation measures and performance as supporting records
as proof that targeted reduction in building energy use was attained.
INNOVATION POINT:
• Energy modelling Report representing the building performance output based on as-built plans
and specifications
4.2.4
4.2.4 RELEVANT STANDARDS AND PHILIPPIN PHILIPPINEE LAWS
For this point, compliance to the following agencies and standards is considered:
• ASHRAE 90.1 - 2004 Energy Standard for Building Except Low-rise Residential Buildings I-P
Edition
• Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigerating Engineers
• DOE – Guidelines for Energy Conserving Design of Buildings
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EN-PT-1 : SUBMETERING AND CALIBRATION 1 POINT

4.3.1
4.3.1 INTENT
EN-PT-1 aims to verify the existing development’s energy consumption monitoring measures and ensure
that measuring equipment is properly calibrated according to manufacturer’s schedule.
4.3.2
4.3.2 CRITERIA
• Provision of sub-metering for the following systems.
o Space Cooling
o Domestic Hot Water
o Fans (major)
o Lighting
o Small Power (i.e., plug loads, etc.)
o Other major energy-consuming items where appropriate (e.g. lifts, escalators)
• A Building Automated System (BAS) which monitors and controls the chillers, air handling units
& pumps, and other major HVAC equipment, as well as internal environmental conditions
4.3.3
4.3.3 REQUIREMENTS
For EN-PT-1, requirements are as follow:
DESIGN
• Summary of energy-consuming systems and their rated output

• Plans and specification documents showing:
o Energy-consuming systems
o Metering for each system and type
o If applicable, scope of Building Automated System describing the energy metering
system.
• Commissioning report of the sub-metering system at peak load to be within tolerance levels of
the Summary of Energy-Consuming Systems and rated loads.
• Commissioning reports and documents showing calibration schedule of power meters
• Evidence of calibration according to schedule
4.3.4
For this point, compliance to the following standards is considered:

• Philippine Distribution Code
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EN-PT-2 : LIGHTING 1 POINT

4.4.1
4.4.1 INTENT
EN-PT-2 aims to identify energy-efficient light fittings, fixtures, and luminaires used in the development.
4.4.2
4.4.2 CRITERIA
• A minimum luminous efficacy of at least 45 lumens / watt for all light fittings and fixtures in the
building
4.4.3
4.4.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
• Documentation of complete installation of all light fixtures, which include the following:
o Purchase order
o Delivery receipt
o As-built plans to reflect that all light fittings are at least 45 lumens/watt
o Photographic evidence
• Test certification for the light fittings and luminaries used, issued by the Department of Energy or
a credible testing agency
4.4.4
4.4.4 RELEVANT STANDARDS AND PHILIPPINE PHILIPPINE LAWS
• DOE Guidelines for Energy Conserving Design of Buildings

• Philippine National Standards (PNS) on Lighting Products
• UNDP – DOE – GEF Manual of Practice on Efficient Lighting
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EN-PT-3 : NATURAL VENTILATION 1 POINT

4.5.1
4.5.1 INTENT
EN-PT-3 aims to highlight the natural or passive means of ventilation inside the building by using the
natural flow of external air around the building, where appropriate. The incorporation of natural
ventilation should be employed wherever possible to minimize the cooling load required and save
energy.
4.5.2
4.5.2 CRITERIA
• 50% of identified ventilated areas shall use natural ventilation techniques, in accordance to the
Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) AM 10
4.5.3
4.5.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
• Outside Air Quality (tested within 5 meters of the intake) certified by a credible testing agency is
within DENR limits for indoor use.
• Ambient Air Quality certified by a credible testing agency is within DENR limits for indoor use
• Zoning Plans showing ventilated and air-conditioned areas.
• Calculation showing 50% of identified ventilated areas are naturally ventilated
• As built plans of the following:
o Floor plan(s) showing window identification
o Elevations and sections
o Schedule of windows
• Commissioning report showing proof that at least 0.6m/sec of wind velocity was achieved
4.5.4
For this point, compliance to the following agencies and is considered:
• Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) AM 10

• Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigerating Engineers
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EN-PT-4 : USE OF ON-SITE ENERGY GENERATION 1 POINT

4.6.1
4.6.1 INTENT
EN-PT-4 aims to verify the development’s reduction of carbon emissions and atmospheric pollution.
4.6.2
4.6.2 CRITERIA
• Use of renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind energy, hydro energy, and other
related renewable energy harnessing systems.
4.6.3
4.6.3 REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
• As-built plans showing the location of the renewable energy technology installation.
• As-built Plans of Electrical Single line diagram installation.
• Manual energy design analysis or energy modelling using computer software to show the
energy consumption for an annual basis using the projected loads and as-built building physical
properties.
Point:
• Commissioning report of renewable energy power generators showing peak power generation at
its most ideal environmental condition.
4.6.4
For this point, compliance to the following standards and Philippine act is considered:

• RA 9531 - Renewable Energy Act of 2008
• Philippine Grid Code
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EN-PT-5: ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING ENVELOPE 1 POINT

4.7.1
4.7.1 INTENT
EN-PT-5 aims to recognize and encourage the design of the building envelope which enables low heat
gain that affects the interior spaces, and low air infiltration in air conditioned spaces.
4.7.2
4.7.2 CRITERIA
• Building Envelope heat transfer properties shall comply with ASHRAE 189 – Normative Appendix
A, Table A-1 Building Envelope Requirements for Climate Zone 1 (Very Hot, Humid).
• Building Envelope covering air-conditioned spaces shall comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1
and have an average air leakage of 2 L/s-m2 at 75 Pa in accordance with ASTM E779 or an
approved equivalent method.
• Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of Buildings from DOE
o The Overall Thermal Transfer Value (OTTV) for the exterior walls and roofs shall not
exceed 45 W/m2 – for buildings w/ cooling load of 175 kW or greater
o Maximum Thermal Transmittance Values of roofs (in W/m2K):
Light under 50 kg/m2 0.50 (A/C) 0.8 (non-A/C)
Medium 50-230 kg/m2 0.80 (A/C) 1.1 (non-A/C)
Heavy over 230 kg/m2 1.20 (A/C0 1.5 (non-A/C)
4.7.3
4.7.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
• As-built Plans, Elevations and Roof Plans showing areas of radiated exposure
• As-built plans of Walls, Windows, Roofing, Skylights and Slabs showing spot details of the
installation, and manufacturer literature complying with the required U and R-values as per
ASHRAE 189 – Normative Appendix A, Table A-1 Building Envelope Requirements for Climate
Zone 1 (Very Hot, Humid)
• Compliance with ASHRAE 189 – Normative Appendix B (Prescriptive Continuous Air Barrier) as
tested in accordance to ASTM E2357 or ASTM E1677; and building leakage rated in
accordance to ASTM E779 for air conditioned buildings, as shown in a certificate from a credible
testing agency
• Confirmation of compliance with earlier report submittal on building envelope performance for
walls and roof based on DOE Guidelines for Energy Conserving Design of Buildings
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4.7.4
• ASHRA / IESNA 90.1 – 2004 - Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential
Buildings
• ASHRAE 189 – Design for High Performance Green Buildings
• ASTM E2357 – 05 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies
• ASTM E1677 – 05 - Standard Specification for an Air Retarder (AR) Material or System for Low-
Rise Framed Building Walls
• ASTM E779 – 10 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan
Pressurization
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EN-PT-6 : ENERGY EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT 1 POINT

4.8.1
4.8.1 INTENT
EN-PT-6 aims to recognize and encourage the use of energy efficient rated equipment.
4.8.2
4.8.2 CRITERIA
To show full compliance to this point, the following item should be considered:
• Specification of use of equipment certified by the Green Choice Philippines, Department of
Energy, Energy Star, or in accordance to an appropriate testing standard by a credible testing
agency.
4.8
4.8.3 REQUIREMENTS
• Equipment literature and testing certificates of items falling under Section 7.3.2.1 and 7.3.2.2 of
ASHRAE 189 – Design of High Performance Green Buildings; as certified by Green Choice
Philippines, Department of Energy, Energy Star, or by a credible testing agency using an
appropriate testing standard.
4.8
4.8.4 RELEVANT STANDARDS AND AND PHILIPPINE LAWS
• ASHRA/IESNA 90.1
• ASHRAE 189 – Design for High Performance Green Buildings
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EN-PT-7 : USE OF AUTOMATION SYSTEMS 2 POINTS

4.9.1
4.9.1 INTENT
EN-PT-7 aims to recognize and encourage the use of automation systems to monitor and control energy
consuming equipment.
4.9
4.9.2 CRITERIA
• Installation of automatic controls and performance monitoring, and electronic documentation of
significant building services systems from which real-time informed decisions concerning
operations and maintenance are based and made
• Determination of an overall power consumption and significant load consumption indicator.
4.9
4.9.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
Point 1:
• As-built plans and specifications, commissioning report of automatic controls, performance
monitoring, and electronic documentation of MVAC Systems
Additional Innovation Points
• Inclusion of the following in the system:
o Lifts and lighting,
o Waste water systems,
o Renewable energy systems; and
o External loads
Point 2:
• Plans and specifications showing the electronic system indicating overall power consumption
and consumption of significant loads.

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transportation
Transportation tackles the impact of the existing establishment on transport circulation, as well as how
it encourages the use of alternative means of travel, therefore lowering the building’s contribution to
emissions. This includes the distance of the project from key establishments, its accessibility to public
transport systems, and the availability of transportation amenities on-site.
TR-PT-1 : ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION --- BICYCLES 1 POINT

5.1.1 INTENT
TR-PT-1 aims to encourage and recognize the use bicycles as an alternative form of transport by the
incorporation of cyclist facilities in the design.
5.1.2 CRITERIA
• The project’s vicinity must have existing bicycle lanes of at least 1.5 meters wide.
o The above requirement must be achieved first.
• Provision of secure bicycle racks and/or storage within 200 meters of a building entrance for 5%
or more of building occupants.
• Provision of showers and changing facilities in the building or within 200 meters of a building
entrance for 0.5% of building occupants.
o 10% of occupancy up to 500
o 7.5% for occupancy in the range of 501 – 1000
o 5% for occupancy over 1000
5.1.3 REQUIREMENTS
For TR-PT-1, requirements are as follow:
DESIGN
• Vicinity Plan and photographs showing bicycle lanes (min. 1.5 meters) in the general area.
Offsite bicycle lanes should be connected to the project site and bicycle lanes with direct
access to the bicycle storage facilities should be provided.
o Certification from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
• Computation of building occupancy. (based on the National Building Code)
• Site plan, design drawings and/or a copy of the specification confirming:
o The location of the cycle storage facilities, including the distance between said facilities
and the building entry
o The number of cycle spaces provided
o The type, dimensions and layout of cycle racks
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CONSTRUCTION
• AS-built plans and photographs confirming:
o The location of the cycle storage facilities
o The number of cycle spaces provided
o The type, dimensions and layout of cycle racks
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TR-PT-2 : ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION – LOW-EMITTING AND

ENERGY EFFICIENT VEHICLES 1 POINT
5.2.1 INTENT
TR-PT-2 aims to encourage building users to use low-emitting and energy efficient vehicles by providing
incentives.
5.2.2 CRITERIA
• Provide preferred parking for LPG/NG and electric powered vehicles located near entrances of
buildings
• Provide preferred parking for vehicles used for employee carpool and vanpool
• Parking for these vehicles should be at least 3% of the total vehicle parking capacity
5.2.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
Point 1:
• As-built plans indicating preferred parking slots located near the entrance with calculations
showing minimum percentage is met or exceeded.
• Drawings or photo documentation of signage near the preferred parking areas
5.2.4 RELEVANT
RELEVANT STANDARDS AND PHILIPPINE LAWS
For this point, compliance to the following Philippine act is considered:
• RA 8749 - Clean Air Act of 1999
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TR-PT-3 : PARKING 3 POINTS

5.3.1 INTENT
TR-PT-3 promotes the use of alternative transport systems with less related emissions and congestions,
and reducing hardscapes by providing parking not exceeding the requirements set by the National
Building Code of the Philippines.
5.3.2 CRITERIA
• Parking capacity shall not exceed requirements set by the National Building Code of the
Philippines or LGU Building Code
5.3.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
Point 1:
• As-built plans and Specifications demonstrating that the parking capacity does not exceed
requirements set by the National Building Code of the Philippines or LGU Building Code,
whichever is more stringent.
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TR-PT-4 : TRANSPORT SURVEY 4 POINTS

5.4
5.4.1 INTENT
TR-PT-4 aims to assess the various modes of transportation access that are available to the
building occupants by means of a transport survey. In so doing, management may take an
active role in encouraging the use of more eco-friendly modes of transport when available. The
survey may also be used as basis by management to initiate and organize carpools and
vanpools for building users who may be living in areas not accessible to existing public
transportation modes.
5.4
5.4.2 CRITERIA
• Conduct a survey of all or an acceptable representative number of building occupants
• Determine modes of transportation available relative to the building occupants’ place of stay
• Determine present transportation habits of building occupants during a typical 5-day work week;
include private vehicles, carpools/vanpools,
• Make recommendations for improvements such as minimizing single occupant vehicles (one
person driving conventional car to work) by informing the building users of alternatives – public
transport routes, carpools/vanpools, fuel-efficient/alternative fuel vehicles, etc.
5.4.3 REQUIREMENTS
• Transport survey
• Findings and recommendations from survey to encourage the use of alternative transportation
such as : public commute, carpooling/vanpooling, use of fuel efficient/alternative fuel vehicles,
biking, etc as deemed appropriate.
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TR-PT-5 : PUBLIC ACCESS 1 POINT

5.5.1 INTENT
TR-PT-5 aims to verify the contribution of the development to ease of movement of people within the
vicinity.
5.5.2 CRITERIA
• Building provisions allowing people to pass within the building premises in due consideration of
security, thus providing more options for pedestrian movement.
5.5.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
• Plans showing possible pedestrian route within the building.
• Narrative on passage ways and security measures in place.
CONSTRUCTION
• As-built plans showing possible pedestrian route within the building.
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TR-PT-6 : CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT AMENITIES 1 TO 3 POINTS

5.6.1 INTENT
TR-PT-6 confirms the provision of amenities for ease of accessibility to public transport.
5.6.2 CRITERIA
• Provision of Public Transport Amenities within the site which may include, but not limited to the
following :
o PUV Terminal (2 points)
o Covered walkway connecting the building to transport waiting areas (1 point)
5.6.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
• As-built plans and specifications showing public transport amenities.
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indoor environment
quality The Indoor Environment Quality category stresses the existing human comfort value of the building,
which is represented by the the elements which contribute to the effectivity of its interior atmosphere.
This encompasses the establishment’s lighting design, thermal levels, and acoustic treatments.
EQ-RQ-1 : LIGHTING LEVELS

6.1.1
6.1.1 INTENT
EQ-RQ-1 aims to ensure lighting has been designed for comfortable illumination as per specified area
type of function.
6.1.2
6.1.2 CRITERIA
o Illuminance (lux) levels in all internal areas of the building are specified in accordance with the
DOLE-OSHA standards and UNDP-DOE Manual of Practice on Efficient Lighting
6.1.3
6.1.3 REQUIREMENTS
For EQ-RQ-1, requirements are as follow:
CONSTRUCTION
• Lux level measurement of rooms and areas to conform with task requirement
6.1.4
For this requirement, compliance to the following standards and Philippine laws is considered:

• UNDP – DOE Manual of Practice on Efficient Lighting
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EQ-RQ-2 : THERMAL LEVELS

6.2.1 INTENT
EQ-RQ-2 aims to verify that appropriate thermal comfort levels have been achieved.
6.2.2 CRITERIA
• Calculation of Cooling Load based on existing load requirements.
6.2.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
• Cooling Load Calculation per room and zone.
CONSTRUCTION
• Formal written confirmation from the head of the commissioning team validating that no changes
have occurred since the design stage. It shall also state that thermal comfort assessment was
carried out; therefore demonstrating compliance from its design to construction stage.
• Where changes have occurred, updated computations demonstrating the internal temperatures
in compliance with the relevant standards shall be submitted.
For this requirement, compliance to the following standard and agency is considered:
• ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 : Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy

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EQ-RQ-3 : INDOOR ACOUSTICS

6.3.1 INTENT
EQ-RQ-3 aims to ensure that the acoustic performance of the building meets the appropriate standard
that is set for its specific function.
6.3.2 CRITERIA
Indoor ambient noise levels in unoccupied staff/office areas comply with the following:
≤ 40dB LAeq,T in single occupancy offices
40-50dB LAeq,T in multiple occupancy offices
40 dB LAeq,T general spaces (staffrooms, restrooms)
35 dB LAeq,T in spaces designed for speech e.g. seminar/lecture rooms
≤ 50 dB LAeq,T in informal café/canteen areas
Other ratings to comply with DOLE-OSHA standards
6.3.3 REQUIREMENTS
• Report of an acoustic specialist on the acoustic performance of each room of the development.
For this requirement, compliance to the following standard is considered:
CLEANING POLIC
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EQ-RQ-4 : OCCUPANCY COMFORT SURVEY / POST OCCUPANCY

EVALUATION
6.4.1
6.4.1 INTENT
EQ-RQ-4 aims to assess the building occupant’s feedback in terms of thermal comfort, acoustics, indoor
air quality, lighting, building cleanliness and other comfort issues
6.4
6.4.2 CRITERIA
• Conduct an occupant comfort survey to collect anonymous responses about thermal comfort,
acoustics, IAQ, lighting levels, building cleanliness and other occupant comfort issues. The
survey must be collected from a representative sample of building occupants making up at least
30% of the total occupants, and it must include an assessment of overall satisfaction with
building performance and identification of any comfort-related problems.
• Document survey results
• From survey results, derive proper actions to address comfort issues identified through the
surveys.
• Conduct at least 1 occupant survey during the performance period.
• Have in place an anonymous complaint and response system to monitor feedback in the future
6.4
6.4.3 REQUIREMENTS
Occupant comfort survey for the following comfort issues:
• Thermal comfort
• Acoustics
• Indoor environment quality
• Lighting levels
• Building Cleanliness
Rating should be done in a 7-point scale between -3 to +3, including 0. Where -3 is most dissatisfied, 0
being neutral, and +3 most satisfied.
Survey should have space for remarks for special concerns.
Collate and get a general average.
Assess and make recommendations for improvement.
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EQ-RQ-5 : GREEN CLEANING POLICY

6.5.1
6.5.1 INTENT
EQ-RQ-5 aims to set guidelines for the development of a green cleaning policy that exhibits less
environmental impact compared to standard practice.
6.5.2
6.5.2 CRITERIA
Environmentally beneficial Management plans covering the following:

• Use of cleaning products such as soaps, disinfectants, disposable janitorial products that are
environmentally preferred for meeting sustainability standards
• Use of proper storage, dilution, handling, application and disposal of cleaning products
• Use of proper personal protective equipment as needed
• Proper staffing and training of personnel
• Feedback system for building occupants
6.5.3 REQUIREMENTS
For EQ-RQ-5, Policy requirements are as follow:
• Goals, scope, responsible parties (facility manager and janitorial service provider)
• Quality assurance control
• Green cleaning products used and parameter covered
• Procedure for proper storage, dilution, handling, application and disposal method
• Proof of proper staffing and training of personnel
• Sample feedback form
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EQ-PT-1 : EXTERNAL VIEW AND DAYLIGHTING 1 POINT

6.6.1
6.6.1 INTENT
EQ-PT-1 aims to encourage and recognize designs which connect the building occupants with the
outdoor environment; providing good levels of daylight for building users.
6.6.2
6.6.2 CRITERIA
• 75% of Interior spaces have access to outdoor views
OR
• 50% of Interior spaces have access to daylighting
6.6
6.6.3 REQUIREMENTS
For EQ-PT-1, requirements are as follow:
CONSTRUCTION
• As-built plans, elevations and sections showing all relevant building dimensions and area
calculations to comply with view access
• Actual measurement of lighting levels for the areas claimed
6.6
• PD 1096 : National Building Code of the Philippines
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EQ-PT-2 : ILLUMINATION CONTROL 1 POINT

6.7
6.7.1 INTENT
EQ-PT-2 aims to recognize and encourage lighting design practices that reduce the unnecessary
lighting of spaces.
6.7
6.7.2 CRITERIA
• Lighting is zoned to allow separate occupant control of the following areas (where applicable):
o Office and circulation spaces
o In office areas, zones of no more than four workplaces
o Workstations adjacent to windows/atria and other building areas separately zoned and
controlled.
o Seminar and lecture rooms: zoned for presentation and audience areas
o Library spaces: separate zoning of stacks, reading and counter areas.
• Use of dimmers to modulate illumination levels as needed
6.7
6.7.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
• As-built plans for each floor of the building highlighting space arrangement and room type
• As-built design plans confirming:
o Lighting zones
o Location and scope of user-controls (i.e., 3-way and / or dimmer switches)
• A copy of actual lighting layouts showing the location of switches/controlled lighting zones or
dimmer switches
6.7

• Manual of Practice on Efficient Lighting
• DOE Guidelines on Energy Conservation of Buildings
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IEQ-PT-3 : GLARE CONTROL 1 POINT

6.8
6.8.1 INTENT
EQ-PT-3 aims to verify if the development allows users to control glare in occupied areas by avoiding
contrasts on ceiling, wall and floor surfaces, and the provision of adequate means of control relative to
the glare source.
6.8
6.8.2 CRITERIA
• Compliance of surfaces with the corresponding reflectance values (in %):
Ceilings 80 - 92
Walls 40 - 60
Floors 21 – 39
Furniture 26 – 44
OR
• An occupant-controlled shading system on all windows, glazed doors and roof lights in all
relevant building areas
6.8
6.8.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
• Marked-up copy of the design plan(s) confirming:
o Description of the functionality of each building space.
o Types and specifications of shading system(s) and controls to be installed, or
o Reflectance values of surfaces conforming with values listed above
CONSTRUCTION
• As-built plans, specifications, and photographic evidence demonstrating installation of the
shading system, or
• As-built plans and specifications, or other proof indicating conformity to reflectance listed above
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EQ-PT-4 : THERMAL CONTROL 1 POINT

6.9
6.9.1 INTENT
EQ-PT-4 aims to acknowledge the provision of user controls allowing independent adjustment of cooling
systems within the building.
6.9
6.9.2 CRITERIA
• Design of a cooling system which allows occupant control of zoned areas within all occupied
spaces in the building
o The zoning allows separate occupant control (within the occupied space) of each area
including perimeter spaces (i.e., having direct access to solar heat gain), central zone
(i.e., having no direct access to solar heat gain) and other intermediate spaces (such as
corridors, etc)..
6.9
6.9.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
• A copy of the relevant clauses of specifications and/or marked-up M&E drawings confirming:
o Scope of the heating/cooling system
o Type of user controls for the above systems (i.e., thermostats, or centralized response
system / BAS)
o Scope of the controls.
CONSTRUCTION
• Confirmation from the Commissioning Agent that all areas have a thermal control in accordance
to the specifications.
6.9
• Philippine Mechanical Code

• ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 : Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
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EQ-PT-5 : INDOOR AIR QUALITY 1 POINT

6.10
6.10.1
10.1 INTENT
EQ-PT-5 aims to assess the measures implemented by the development to reduce the health risk due to
poor indoor air quality.
6.10
6.10.2
10.2 CRITERIA
• Minimum compliance of ASHRAE 62.1-2004
• Air intakes are 20m beyond sources of external pollution sources;
• Distance between intake and exhaust of building MVAC system is more than 10m apart.
• Naturally ventilated areas are more than 10m from external pollution sources.
• No Smoking Policy is enforced inside buildings; smoking areas are designated 10m from
entrances and 20m from air intakes
6.10
6.10.3
10.3 REQUIREMENTS
Point:
• Commissioning Report confirming compliance of ASHRAE 62.1-2004 and locations of intake and
exhausts.
AND:
• As-built plans, specifications, and commissioning report on the use of CO2 and NO2 sensors with
automatic trigger for fresh air fans.
AND:
AND:
• As-built plans and specifications showing the allocation of smoking areas at least 10 meters
away from building entrance and 20m from air intakes.
6.10
6.10.4
10.4 RELEVANT STANDARDS
STANDARDS AND PHILIPPINE LAWS
• ASHRAE 62.1-2004 : Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

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EQ-PT-6 : MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION PREVENTION 2 POINTS

6.11
6.11.1 INTENT
EQ-PT-6 aims to reduce the risk of disease caused by growth of microbes in building services
equipment during operation; and prevent outdoor pollutants and chemical sources from contaminating
the building’s indoor environment by trapping dust, dirt, and other impurities.
6.11
6.11.2 CRITERIA
To show full compliance to this point, at least two (2) of the following items should be considered:
• All water systems in the building are designed in compliance with the measures to prevent
Legionnaire’s disease.
• All duct systems in the building are designed in compliance to avoid microbial growth in the
duct system.
• Provision of entryway mats at all public entrances. Mats, carpets or grilles that are installed on
the floor should be 3m. or 10 ft. in travel distance from the building entrance. These may be
installed indoors or outdoors, contiguously (1pc) or in parts (connected) as long as they are
connected and the distance of travel totals 3m or 10'. Mats, carpets or grilles should be part of
the regular maintenance cleaning program to ensure that pollutants trapped are regularly
disposed. Mats at emergency exits and private entrances are not required to achieve this point.
6.1
6.11.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
• A copy of the relevant specification clause(s), which include the following:
o All types of water systems in the building and on the assessed site.
o The standards to which all water systems in the building are designed, with a marked-up
site plan highlighting said systems
CONSTRUCTION
• A commissioning report showing addressed risks of microbial contamination in water systems
and duct systems.
• As-built plans and photo documentation indicating provision of entryway mats at required
entrances; exits and private entrances to be indicated.
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EQ-PT-7 : LOW VOC ENVIRONMENT 1 POINT

6.12
6.12.1 INTENT
EQ-PT-7 aims to assess the development as it encourages a healthy built environment through the
specification of internal finishes with low volatile organic compounds.
6.12
6.12.2 CRITERIA
• 60% of all indoor materials to be used shall be compliant with the requirements of the South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168 by cost
6.12
6.12.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
• A table of materials used and corresponding required VOC levels
• Commitment by owner to further reduce VOC levels for refurbishing / renovation works
AND:
• Material Safety Data Sheets for adhesives and sealants showing VOC within requirement.
AND:
• Material Safety Data Sheets for paint materials showing VOC levels within requirement.
AND:
• Material Safety Data Sheets for Carpet Materials showing VOC levels within requirement.
AND:
• Material Safety Data Sheets for Furniture showing VOC levels within requirement.
AND:
• Material Safety Data Sheets for Composite Wood Products showing VOC levels within
requirement.
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Innovation in Performance
• An Innovation in Performance point shall be awarded should the project be 100% compliant with
VOC levels reflected in SCAQMD Rule # 1168.
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule # 1168
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EQ-PT-9 : CUSTODIAL EFFECTIVENESS PROGRAM 5 POINTS

6.13
6.13.1
13.1 INTENT
EQ-PT-8 aims to assess effectiveness of current custodial services provider and use this assessment to
make recommendations for further improvements.
6.13
6.13.2 CRITERIA
• Custodial effectiveness assessment of the interior spaces using APPA or SPC methods
6.13
6.13.3 REQUIREMENTS
Undertake a custodial effectiveness assessment. Accepted methodologies include APPA (Association of

Physical Plant Administrators), and SPC (Statistical Process Control).
Based on the assessment, review current custodial process, indicate highlights, and make
recommendations for improvement.
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materials, products
and equipment Materials generally deal with the physical components that were used in the establishment, including
the measure of recycled content used and the probability of future emissions. It covers on-going
consumables, alterations, cleaning products and equipment, and the implementation of a sustainable
purchasing plan.
MT-RQ-1 : SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING PLAN

7.1
7.1.1 INTENT
MT-RQ-1 aims to reduce the environmental impacts of materials acquired for use in the operations,
maintenance and upgrades of buildings.
7.1
7.1.2 CRITERIA
Have in place an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) plan that includes, at a minimum, product
purchasing plan for the building and site addressing the requirements Sustainable Purchasing—
Ongoing Consumables. At a minimum, the policy must cover those product purchases that are within the
building and site management’s control covering at least 3 items below:
Point 1: Consumable Goods

Point 2: Durable Goods – Electric Equipment
Point 3: Durable Goods - Furniture
Point 4: Renovations, Modifications and Additions
7.1
7.1.3 REQUIREMENTS
For MT-RQ-1, Policy requirements are as follow:
• Goals, scope, responsible parties (facility manager, purchasing officer and respective suppliers)
• Procedures and strategies
• Environmentally preferred products used and criterion covered
• Target performance compliance goals; target goals may be but not necessarily aligned with
targets that earn points;
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MT-PT-1 : CONSUMABLE GOODS 1 TO 2 POINTS

7.2.1 INTENT
MT-PT-1 aims to reduce the environmental impacts of materials acquired for use in the operations,
maintenance and upgrades of buildings specifically for consumable goods.
7.2.2 CRITERIA
Consumable goods include office paper, notebooks, notepads, envelopes, toner cartridges, binders,
batteries, desk accessories and writing tools.
• Office paper purchases to meet one or more of the following criteria: (1 point)
o 10% post consumer and/or 20% post-industrial material
o 50% rapidly renewable materials
o 50% materials harvested and processed, or extracted and processed within 800
kilometers of the project
o Consist of at least 50% FSC compliant paper products
• Batteries are rechargeable (1 point)
7.2.3 REQUIREMENTS
For MT-PT-1, requirements are as follow:
• Tabulation of purchased products showing 40% of all purchased consumable goods meet
at least one category outlined above
• Purchase orders of sustainable consumable goods
• Certification or related Material Data confirming compliance of product with criteria
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MT-PT-2 : DURABLE GOODS – ELECTRIC POWERED EQUIPMENT 2 POINTS
7.3.2 INTENT
maintenance and upgrades of buildings specifically for durable goods which may be in the form of
electric equipment or furniture.
7.3.2 CRITERIA
• Electric Powered Equipment include: computers, laptops, monitors, printers, copiers,

scanners, fax machines, appliances, maintenance/landscape/cleaning equipment that have
ENERGY Star rating, or replaces conventional gas-powered equipment
7.3.3 REQUIREMENTS
• Tabulation of purchased products showing 40% of all electric powered equipment

purchased during the performance period meet at least one category outlined above
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MT-PT-3 : DURABLE GOODS – FURNITURE 3 POINTS

7.4.2 INTENT
maintenance and upgrades of buildings specifically for durable goods which may be in the form of
furniture.
7.4.2 CRITERIA
CRITERIA
• Furniture – that contain at least 10% post-consumer and/or 20% post-industrial material;
50% materials salvaged on-site; 40% rapidly renewable material content; contain 40% FSC
compliant wood
7.4.3 REQUIREMENTS
• Tabulation of purchased products showing 40% of all furniture purchased during the
performance period meet at least one category outlined above
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MT-PT-4 : RENOVATIONS, MODIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONS 5 POINTS

7.5.1 INTENT
maintenance and upgrades of buildings specifically for renovations, modifications and additions.
7.5.2 CRITERIA
Building materials used in relation to building renovations, modifications and/or additions that are
permanently or semi-permanently attached to the building. Furniture, fixtures, equipment, mechanical,
electrical and plumbing components are not included in this point.
Sustainable purchases shall meet at least four (4) of the following criteria:
Purchases contain at least 10% postconsumer and/or 20% postindustrial material.

Purchases contain at least 70% material salvaged from off-site or outside the organization.
Purchases contain at least 70% material salvaged from on-site, through an internal organization
materials and equipment reuse program.
Purchases contain at least 50% rapidly renewable material.
Purchases contain at least 50% Forest Stewardship Council certified wood.
Purchases contain at least 50% material harvested and processed or extracted and processed
within 800 kilometers of the project.
Adhesives and sealants have a VOC content less than the current VOC content limits of South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168, or sealants used as fillers meet
or exceed the requirements of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Regulation 8, Rule
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Paints and coating have VOC emissions not exceeding the VOC and chemical component limits
of Green Seal’s Standard GS-11 requirements.
Noncarpet finished flooring is FloorScore-certified and constitutes a minimum of 25% of the
finished floor area.
Carpet meets the requirements of the CRI Green Label Plus Carpet Testing Program.
Carpet cushion meets the requirements of the CRI Green Label Testing Program.
Composite panels and agrifiber2 products contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins.
Materials for alterations or additions must be purchased during the performance period to earn points in
this credit.
7.5.3 REQUIREMENTS
For MAT-PT-4, requirements are as follow:
• Tabulation of purchased products showing 40% of all building materials purchased during
the performance period in relation to renovations, modifications, and/or additions meet at
least one category outlined above
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emissions The Emission category focuses on the existing state of carbon and pollution release of the building,
and looks into the preventive measures being enforced to reduce them. It includes carbon inventory,
prevention, and control of emissions.
EM-PT-1 : POLLUTANT AND GREEN HOUSE GAS INVENTORY 1 POINT
8.1.1 INTENT
EM-PT-1 aims to provide a record of equivalent carbon emissions of the building.
8.1.2
8.1.2 CRITERIA
• Performance of a life cycle inventory that will entail air emissions accounting, including the
following:
o Criteria air pollutants as defined by the Clean Air Act: carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen
oxide (NOx), lead (Pb), sulphur dioxide (SO2), particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5),
ozone (O3), and ozone precursors: volatile organic compounds (VOC) and ammonia
(NH3).
o Green house gases: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and
fluorinated gases: hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulphur hexafluoride.
o Hazardous air pollutants as defined by the Clean Air Act such as cadmium,
formaldehyde, and lead.
8.1
8.1.3 REQUIREMENTS
For EM-PT-1, requirements are as follow:
DESIGN
• Submission of an LCI report conducted by a credible consultant performing emissions
accounting to cover the following:
o Consultant’s Background
o A description of the baseline and the existing development including their differences.
o The impact indicator method and impact categories used.
o Discussion on the emissions related to the development
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EM-PT-2 : OZONE PROTECTION 1 POINT

8.2.1 INTENT
EM-PT-1 aims to review the development’s use of ozone depleting substances for refrigerants and fire
suppression systems, the provision of measures to monitor and prevent refrigerant leaks, and to
recognize existing designs which reduce the emission of refrigerants from leakages in a building’s
cooling plant.
8.2.2 CRITERIA
• Use of ozone-depleting substances for refrigerants and fire suppression systems is prevented
• An automatic permanent refrigerant leak detection system is specified
8.2.3 REQUIREMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
Point 1
• Commissioning Report indicating:
o Ozone depleting substances are not used for refrigerants and fire suppression systems.
Point 2
• Commissioning Report indicating:
o Leak Detection System shows compliance to the requirements set by (?).
For this point, compliance to the following standards and Philippine act is considered
• RA 8749 : Clean Air Act of 1999

• Montreal Protocol
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EM-PT-3 : EMISSION CONTROL 1 POINT

8.3.1 INTENT
EM-PT-3 aims to assess the measures provided to mediate emissions from equipment, which involve
combustion or burning.
8.3.2 CRITERIA
• Provision of measures that alter the emissions into an air quality level within DENR standards at a
minimum.
8.3.3 REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN
• Plans and Specifications demonstrating emission alteration within DENR standards at a
minimum
• Functional Description of the System
CONSTRUCTION
• Commissioning Report of the System showing compliance to the criteria.
For this point, compliance to the following Philippine regulation is considered:
• RA 8749 : Clean Air Act of 1999
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waste This category is dedicated to the existing organization of waste recycling and disposal of the project.
It comprises management plans, materials recovery, and probability of reusing recyclable materials.
WS-RQ-1 : WASTE STREAM AUDIT

9.1
9.1.1 INTENT
WS-RQ-1 aims to examine existing waste stream of the building. As a result of conducting a waste
stream audit, waste products are identified and classified, and means of disposal is tracked. From this a
program for reducing waste production, segregation and sorting, and more eco-friendly means of
disposal including re-use and recycling can be adapted. The net effect is a reduction in waste being
diverted into landfills.
9.1
9.1.2 CRITERIA
The following shows compliance:

Conduct a waste stream audit of the building’s entire ongoing consumables waste stream (not
durable goods or construction waste for facility alterations and additions).
Use the audit’s results to establish a baseline that identifies the types of waste making up the
waste stream and the amounts of each type by weight or volume.
Identify opportunities for increased recycling and waste diversion. The audit must be conducted
during the performance period.
9.1
9.1.3 REQUIREMENTS
For WS-RQ-1, requirements are as follow:
Conduct a waste stream audit to identify waste produced and how these are disposed.
From the results, make recommendations on the following:
• How waste production can be reduced (re-use/recycling)
• How waste can be sorted and segregated
• How waste can be sent to the proper waste handlers for further re-use or recycling, or
proper disposal
These recommendations may serve as basis for the development of a solid waste management plan.
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WS-RQ-2 : SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.2
9.2.1 INTENT
WS-RQ-2 aims to set guidelines for a solid waste management plan that exhibits less environmental
impact compared to standard practice.
9.2.2 CRITERIA
Environmentally beneficial Management plans covering the following:

• On-going consumables – including paper, cardboard, scrap metal, glass, plastics, tin cans,
ink/toner cartridges, food waste, scrap wood, corrugated cardboard boxes
• Batteries
• Durable goods – including office equipment such as computers, monitors, copiers, fax
machines, printers and scanners, furniture, appliances, and the like
• Building materials used in renovations and additions to existing structure
9.2.3
2.3 REQUIREMENTS
For WS-RQ-1, Management plan requirements are as follow:
• Goals, scope, responsible parties (facility manager and janitorial service provider and recyclers)
• Source of waste, disposal method and handling procedure
• Implementation target
9.2.4
.2.4 RELEVANT STANDARDS AND PHILIPPINE LAWS
For this requirement, compliance to the following Philippine act is considered:
• RA 9003 - Ecological Waste Management Act
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WS-PT-1 : MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY 10 POINTS
9.3
9.3.1 INTENT
WS-PT-1 aims to verify the provision of a dedicated storage facility for the operational and general waste
of the development, including the segregation process of waste with the intent of extracting reusable
materials.
9.3
9.3.2 CRITERIA
• A dedicated storage space for operational and general waste generated by the development,
compliant with the following
o Clearly labelled rooms per type of waste
o Placed within accessible reach of the building
o In a location with good vehicular access to facilitate collections.
• The size of the space allocated must be adequate to store the estimated volume of waste
generated by the development. While a fixed area cannot always be given, the following must
be complied with as a minimum:
o At least 2m2 per 1000m2 of net floor area for buildings <5000m2
o A minimum of 10m2 for buildings ≥5000 m2
• An additional 2m2 per 1000m2 of net floor area where catering is provided (with an
additional minimum of 10m2 for buildings ≥5000m2).
9.3
9.3.3 REQUIREMENTS
For WS-PT-1, requirements are as follow:
DESIGN
• Plans or specifications confirming:
o The location of the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
o Storage area for general waste
o The area (m2) of the storage space(s)
o Plan showing the details/features of the facility
o Description of the labelling.
• Functional Description of the Facility
CONSTRUCTION
• As built plans, specifications and photographic evidence of the installation.
9.3
• RA 9003 - Ecological Waste Management Act
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heritage conservation
Heritage Conservation focuses on the endeavours of the existing building to protect Philippine heritage
sites and historic edifices, upholding the rich Filipino culture that is inherent to each. Assessment,
protection of significant features, and promotion of heritage marks fall under this category.
HC-RQ-1 : CONSERVATION ASSESSMENT

10.1.1 INTENT
HC-RQ-1 aims to recognize the development’s preservation of heritage, historic, or cultural sites,
structures and/or properties; and its promotion of local culture alongside green building practices.
10.1.2 CRITERIA
• Integration of green building practices in the process of heritage conservation
10.1.3 REQUIREMENTS
For HC-RQ-1, requirements are as follow:
DESIGN
• Architectural plans, utility plans / layouts
CONSTRUCTION
• A Conservation Assessment Report that focuses primarily on green building practices in the
overall conservation process (i.e., restoration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, etc.). This report
should contain related details, photographs, and certifications.
Internationally accepted standards of conservation as implemented by government cultural

agencies/offices tasked with conservation:
• National Historical Commission of the Philippines
• National Museum
• Intramuros Administration
• National Commission for Culture and the Arts
• Venice Charter, Burra Charter, Nara Document on Authenticity, Washington Charter, etc.
• Relevant Local Codes for the Preservation of Historic Towns (e.g. IRR for the Preservation of the
Historic Center of Silay City, Negros Occidental, IRR for the Preservation of Intramuros)
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HC-PT-1 : HERITAGE FEATURE PROTECTION 2 POINTS

10.2.1 INTENT
HC-PT-1 aims to recognize the development’s protection of significant heritage features of the building
which are at risk of destruction.
10.2.2 CRITERIA
• Use of design that retains / preserves the significant heritage features of the building
• Use of alternative materials or systems that promote green building in the conservation process
• Integration of features that will protect the heritage site or property in the building design
10.2.3 REQUIREMENTS
For HC-PT-1, requirements are as follow:
CONSTRUCTION
• Conservation Assessment Report, Architectural Plans, utility plans/layouts, photographs,
specifications
• Plans and Specifications should show retention, restoration and preservation of the existing
significant heritage features of the building
10.2.4 RELEVANT
RELEVANT STANDARDS AND PHILIPPINE LAWS

• National Museum
• Relevant National Codes (National Building Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code,
etc.)
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HC-PT-2 : HERITAGE FEATURES PROMOTION 2 POINTS

10.3.1 INTENT
HC-PT-2 aims to promote the building as a significant element of Filipino heritage that is reflective of the
artistry and ingenuity of its builders; indicative of significant turning points in history, and contributive to
the development of Philippine art and architecture through the use or adaptive reuse of green building
systems, methods, and practices.
10.3.2 CRITERIA
• Use of green building practices in the conservation process without compromising the original
aesthetic features of the building (e.g., architectural style)
• Use of green construction methods or systems that comply with the concept of "reversibility in
conservation" and "the least intervention is the best conservation."
• Use or adaptive reuse of the building that will promote green building
10.3.3 REQUIREMENTS
For HC-PT-2, requirements are as follow:
DESIGN
• Conservation Assessment Report, Architectural Plans, utility plans/layouts, photographs,
specifications
• Plans and Specifications should show promotion of green building practice through the use or
adaptive reuse and overall conservation and current management of the heritage building

• National Museum
• Relevant National Codes (National Building Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code,
etc.)
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innovation The Innovation category aims to showcase the incorporation of groundbreaking technologies and
inventive techniques for better environmental performance. It provides additional recognition in the
form of points to pioneering initiatives in the field of sustainability.
IN-PT-1 : INNOVATION IN DESIGN OR PROCESS 1 TO 5 POINTS

11.1.1 INTENT
IN-PT-1 aims to provide additional recognition for pioneering initiatives in the field of sustainable design
and development.
11.1.2 CRITERIA
• A narrative, plan, design, and specifications of the featured innovation which is above and
beyond the current stipulations of the BERDE Green Building Rating System
11.1.3 REQUIREMENTS
For IN-PT-1, requirements are as follow:
DESIGN
• Narrative with plans, design, and specifications demonstrating the features of the innovation.
• Certificate of Recognition for the innovation, issued by the BERDE Steering Committee
• A description of the quantitative environmental benefits or reduced environmental impact
resulting from the incorporation of the innovation
CONSTRUCTION
• As built plans of proposed innovation
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IN-PT-2 : INNOVATION IN PERFORMANCE 1 TO 5 POINTS

11.2.1 INTENT
IN-PT-2 aims to provide additional recognition for performance that exceeds the level set per category.
11.2.2 CRITERIA
• A narrative, plan, design, and specifications of the proposed innovation which is above and
beyond the current stipulations of the BERDE Green Building Rating System
11.2.3 REQUIREMENTS
For IN-PT-2, requirements are as follow:
DESIGN
• Narrative with plans, design, and specifications demonstrating innovation.
• Certificate of Recognition for the innovation, issued by the BERDE Steering Committee
• A description of the quantitative environmental benefits or reduced environmental impact
resulting from the incorporation of the innovation
CONSTRUCTION
• As built plans of proposed innovation
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glossary
Algae – A single celled photosynthetic creature
Ambient Air – The outdoor air in which humans and other organisms live and breathe
Atmospheric Pollution - Air Pollution - Any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the
atmospheric air, or any discharge thereto of any liquid, gaseous or solid substances that will or is likely to create or
to render the air resources of the country harmful, detrimental, or injurious to public health, safety or welfare or which
will adversely affect their utilization for domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, or other legitimate
purposes
Barangay – The native term for a village or district and also the smallest administrative division in the Philippines
Biodiversity – The biological diversity in an environment as indicated by different species of plants and animals
Bio-
Bio-fuels – Fuel produced from biological raw materials.
Charrette – An intensive session where designers and other people collaborate on a vision for development. It
provides a forum for ideas and offers the advantage of giving immediate feedback to the designers.
Contractor – The coordinating organization leading a construction team which is responsible for executing the
construction of the building.
Daylight - The combination of all direct and indirect sunlight outdoors during the daytime.
Deconstruction Plan - look into design for dis-assembly/sustainable demolition.
Desertification - The degradation of land in arid, semi arid and dry sub-humid areas into desert, resulting from
various factors including climatic variations and human activities
Emission – Any air contaminant, pollutant and gas stream from a known source which is passed into the atmosphere
Effluent – An outflowing of water or gas from a natural body of water, or from a human-made structure.
Erosion - The process of weathering and transport of solids such as sediment, soil, rock and other particles in the
natural environment.
Faecal Coliform - Bacteria found in the faces of humans and other warm-blooded animals
Glare – is difficulty seeing in the presence of bright light such as direct or reflected sunlight or artificial light; Glare
can be generally divided into two types, discomfort glare and disability glare, discomfort glare results in an
instinctive desire to look away from a bright light source or difficulty in seeing a task while disability glare renders
the task impossible to view, such as when driving westward at sunset.
Hazard Identification - The process used to determine all possible situations, events and circumstances that may
expose people to injury, illness, disease or death or may cause damage or loss of equipment and property, or
damage to the environment.
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Hazardous Substances – Substances which present either: (1) short-term acute hazards such as acute toxicity by
ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption, corrosivity or other skin or eye contact hazard or the risk of fire explosion; or
(2) long-term toxicity upon repeated exposure, carcinogenicity, resistance to detoxification process such as
biodegradation, the potential to pollute underground or surface waters;
Heritage – Evidence of the past, such as historical sites, buildings, and the unspoilt natural environment, considered
collectively as the inheritance of present-day society
Heritage Conservation - A professional endeavor that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects,
landscapes or other artifacts of historic significance.
Indoor Environment Quality – Covers issues such as indoor air quality, thermal comfort, illumination, daylight, views,
acoustics and occupant control of building systems.
Illumination – The act of illuminating or the state of being illuminated.
Illuminance (Luminance) – The quality of radiating or reflecting light
Innovation - The act or process of inventing or introducing something new
Integrated Design – is a new design process that is shaped to ensure that sustainable design issues will be
understood by all team members, the issues addressed and solutions found. All the issues relating to team
formation, communication, design procedures, and design tools should be re-examined and re-evaluated.
Legionnaire’s Disease – A type of pneumonia caused by bacteria. A person usually gets it by breathing in mist from
water that contains bacteria.
Lumens – The basic unit used to measure the flow of light in the SI system, equal to the amount of light emitted
through a solid angle of one steradian by a light source with the intensity of one candela (0.0015 watt)
Luminaire – An object that gives light
Luminous Efficacy – The ratio of the total luminous flux emitted by a light source to the power input of the source
Lux – A unit of illumination equal to the direct illumination on a surface
Microclimate - is a local atmospheric zone where the climate differs from the surrounding area
Montreal Protocol - A protocol to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer; an
international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances
believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.
Ozone Depleting Substances - Substances which deplete the ozone layer and are widely used in refrigerators, air-
conditioners, fire extinguishers, in dry cleaning, as solvents for cleaning, electronic equipment and as agricultural
fumigants
Refrigerant - Chemical used in a cooling mechanism, such as an air conditioner or refrigerator, as the
heat carrier which changes from gas to liquid and the back to gas in the refrigeration cycle. Most common
commercial refrigerants are the Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which, because of their high ozone damaging potential,
are being phased out.
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Renewable Energy - Energy obtained from sources that are essentially inexhaustible, unlike, for example, the fossil
fuels, of which there is a finite supply. Renewable sources of energy include wood, waste, geothermal, wind,
photovoltaic, and solar thermal energy
Risk Assessment - A comprehensive assessment of possible risk in a certain activity
Risk Management - The process of evaluating and selecting alternative regulatory and non-regulatory responses to
risk. The selection process necessarily requires the consideration of legal, economic, and behavioral factors
Sedimentation - The process of sand and mud settling and building up on the bottom of a creek, river, lake, or
wetland.
Sewage - Refuse liquids or waste matter usually carried off by sewers
Small Power - Refers to plug loads of appliances, etc - refer to either time saver standards or electrical code
Stakeholder - A person or group not owning shares in an enterprise but affected by or having an interest in its
operations, such as the employees, customers and local community.
Stormwater - Water that accumulates on land as a result of storms, and can include runoff from urban areas such as
roads and roofs.
Solar Energy - An alternative energy source that involves harnessing the radiant light energy emitted by the sun and
converting it into electrical current
Sustainability - An economic, social, and ecological concept. It is intended to be a means of configuring civilization
and human activity so that society and its members are able to meet their needs and express their greatest potential
in the present, while preserving biodiversities and natural ecosystems, and planning and acting for the ability to
maintain these ideals indefinitely.
Vegetation - A process that aims to meets the needs of the present generation without harming the ability of future
generations to meet their need
Wastewater - Water that has been used for washing, flushing, or in a manufacturing process, that contains waste
products
Wetland - A lowland area, such as a marsh or swamp that is saturated with moisture, especially when regarded as
the natural habitat of wildlife
Workstation – An area with equipment for the performance of a specialized task usually by an individual
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Acronyms
AEMAS ASEAN Energy Manager Accreditation Scheme

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
ASTM American Standard for Testing and Materials
BAS Building Automated System
BMS Building Management System
BOD Biochemical Information System
BOM Bill of Materials
CFC Chlorofluorocarbon
CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp
CIBSE Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineer
CV Curriculum Vitae
DAO Department Administrative Order
DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DOE Department of Energy
DOLE Department of Labor and Employment
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
FALAR Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report
FGD Focus Group Discussion
FMB Forest Management Bureau
FSC Forest Stewardship Council
GHG Greenhouse Gas
GIS Geographical Information System
HVAC Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning
IAF International Accreditation Forum
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
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NBC National Building Code
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PD Presidential Decree
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NUVALI Evoliving Center, Sta. Rosa, Laguna

BUILDING FOR ECOLOGICALLY RESPONSIVE DESIGN EXCELLENCE

Copyright © 2011 Philippine Green Building Council, Inc.

Crescent Park West

All rights reserved.

AUTHORIZATION AND DISCLAIMER

The BERDE Rating System is designed to be consensus-based, government-supported and industry-

All rights reserved.

Authorization and Disclaimer i

Table of Contents iii

BERDE Checklist for Existing Buildings v

Message from His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III ix

Message from the PHILGBC Chairman x

Message from Ayala Land, Inc.

Message from TÜV Rheinland Philippines Inc.

Message from GHD Philippines Pty. Ltd. xiii

Qualifications for Existing Buildings xv

Assessment and Certification xvii

Scoring and Rating xxv

2. LAND USE AND ECOLOGY 16

6. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY 52

7. MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT 66

10. HERITAGE CONSERVATION 77

BERDE CHECKLIST FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS

1. MANAGEMENT (Possible Points: 11)

[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.1 MN-RQ-1 : Commitment

[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.2 MN-RQ-2 : Project Team

[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.3 MN-RQ-3 : Technical Site Assessment

[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.4 MN-RQ-4 : Establish Basis of Design

[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.5 MN-PT-1 : BERDE Consultants

[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.6 MN-PT-2 : Previously BERDE Certified Building

[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.7 MN-PT-3 : Stakeholder Consultation

[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.8 MN-PT-4 : Security

[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.9 MN-PT-5 : Social Dimension Commitment

[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.10 MN-PT-6 : Environmental Dimension Commitment

[ ] [ ] [ ] 1.11 MN-PT-7 : Economic Dimension Commitment

2. LAND USE AND ECOLOGY (Possible Points: 20)

[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.1 LE-RQ-1 : Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan

[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.2 LE-RQ-2 : Integrated Pest Management Plan

[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.3 LE-RQ-3 : Landscape Management Plan

[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.4 LE-PT-1 : Land Reuse

[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.5 LE-PT-2 : Protection of Ecological Features and Further Improvement

[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.6 LE -PT-3 : Pro-Biodiversity Open Space

[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.7 LE-PT-4 : Heat Island Effect : Non-Roof

[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.8 LE-PT-5 : Heat Island Effect : Building Roof

[ ] [ ] [ ] 2.9 LE-PT-6 : Flood Risk Minimization

3. WATER (Possible Points: 6)

[ ] [ ] [ ] 3.1 WT-RQ-1 : Effluent Quantity and Quality Monitoring

[ ] [ ] [ ] 3.2 WT-PT-1 : Water Metering and Calibration

[ ] [ ] [ ] 3.3 WT-PT-2 : Water Consumption Reduction

[ ] [ ] [ ] 3.4 WT-PT-3 : Efficient Landscape Irrigation

4. ENERGY (Possible Points: 8)

[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.1 EN-RQ-1 : Building Operating Plan, Maintenance and Performance

[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.2 EN-RQ-2 : Energy Efficiency Improvement

[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.3 EN-PT-1 : Submetering and Calibration

[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.4 EN-PT-2 : Lighting

[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.5 EN-PT-3 : Natural Ventilation

[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.6 EN-PT-4 : Use of On-Site Energy Generation

[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.7 EN-PT-5 : Energy Efficient Building Envelope

[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.8 EN-PT-6 : Energy Efficient Equipment

[ ] [ ] [ ] 4.9 EN-PT-7 : Use of Automation Systems

5. TRANSPORTATION (Possible Points: 13)