evaluates the climatic conditions and other elements. It uses the

knowledge obtained and resources available to design buildings to provide thermal comfort while taking into account the climate of the locality and

its native environment.

One of the primary methods for

preventing heat loss is passive cooling.

seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of

buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials,

energy, and development space and the ecosystem at large.

also known as a sustainable building, is a

structure that is designed, built, renovated,

operated, or reused in an ecological and

resource efficient manner.

Maintaining a delicate balance between the

human need to improve lifestyles and feeling of

well-being on one hand, and preserving natural

resources and ecosystems, on which we & future

generations depend.

a green building certification program recognized

around the globe. Created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), it has different categories and rating levels designed to measure

a building or neigborhood’ s environmental sustainability.

refers to the use of the sun ’ s energy for the heating and cooling of living

spaces.

addresses biophilia, the documented health benefits associated with

being in touch with living systems in the built

environment

Benefits of Green Buildings: Very good for the health of entire eco-

system that occupies it. They also decrease the load on local

infrastructure.

Benefits of Green Building: Designed to make the best use of

natural resources. Much more friendly to the environment

than a normal building.

It is a term that refers to any sort of building or new

construction that uses renewable resources, energy-

efficient appliances, and tries to reduce the impact of

the building to the environment.

It is a building or structure that can produce its own

energy that it takes to operate that building.

It utilizes alternative energy sources with efficient design

and construction.

A form of architecture that aims to eliminate the

environmental effects of structures with choice of

efficient material and systems.

The 3 Sustainability Pillars:

Economic Viability, Environmental Stewardship & _________________.

Utilizing natural resources as a part of the design such as sun, wind, shade.

By applying Tropical design techniques, the

material, consumption and maintenance cost

would be reduced.

Building Energy Consumption.

a tool to assess, measure, monitor, and

certify the performance of green building projects

above and beyond existing national and local

building and environmental laws, regulations, and

mandatory standards.

BERDE is recognized by the Philippine government,

through the _______ , as the

National Voluntary Green Building Rating System.

BERDE was developed by the US Green Building Council under its BERDE Program.

The Department of Energy (DOE) also provided development and

promotional support for the development of BERDE.

The BERDE Certification is the formal assessment, ______ , and certification process done for BERDE Program projects.

In Stage ___ , the evaluation team will review and assess the project

team's documentation. The assessment team will look at whether the

submissions fulfill the intent, requirements, and performance

requirements of the project team's target credits.

BERDE Minimum System Requirements:

To ensure that the project complies with all applicable building and environmental

laws, regulations, and mandated requirements.