GUIDE FOR ANSWERING QUESTIONS RE GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION
What is the “Green Building” certification all about?
It is a certification issued by the local government of Quezon City to companies or entities that comply with the City Ordinance No. SP 1917 (Green Building Ordinance of 2009) which requires the design, construction or retrofitting of buildings, other structures and movable properties to meet minimum standards of green structure. Why is Vivaldi Residences considered the First Green Building certified by a government unit in the Philippines? The Quezon City Green Building Unit awarded to Vivaldi Residences its first ever Green Building Preliminary Certificate (Certificate No. GB2012-0001). This means that Vivaldi Residences is the first building |
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Of project to have passed the Mandatory Requirements for green building as required by the city government. No other vertical project in other localities was given the same certificate yet by a government unit.
When was the Green Building preliminary certificate issued to Vivaldi Residences?
The certificate was issued on May 18, 2012 by the Department of Building Official of Quezon city.
When features will a Green Building have that an ordinary building will not have?
A green building integrates a holistic approach to the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the building and surrounding land space that helps mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts of the building. Emphasis is on the site conservation of the materials/resources, indoor environmental quality and human health.
In relation to the above, what specific Green Building requirements did Vivaldi Residences comply with?
Vivaldi Residences’ Engineering and Construction team complied with the following:
· Excavation Safety Program
· Construction Activity Control Pollution Prevention System
· Energy Efficiency Plan
· Water Reduction System
· Waste Management Plan
· Designated Smoking Area
· Sewage Treatment Plan
What specific benefits can a unit owner enjoy in the future while living or staying in a Green
Building certified project like Vivaldi Residences?
Unit owners in Vivaldi Residences will have a chance to enjoy the benefits below among others:
1. Lower daily consumption of electricity
2. Reduced water consumption
3. Reduced air and noise pollution
4. Cleaner and fresher environment
5. More efficient waste/garbage disposal
6. Healthier lifestyle
7. Minimal monthly dues due to cost-saving measures
8. Possible tax credit in paying real property taxes
9. Prestige and distinction in setting a green living standard
Other value-added benefit may be obtained from the accessibility of the project’s location and its proximity to major establishments. Access to both MRT and LRT provides alternative to unit owners to travel via train instead of using cars and motorized vehicles. This can help in the owners to travel via train instead of using cars and motorized vehicles. This can help in the reduction of gas emissions and air pollution.
What distinction did Euro Towers International, Inc. earned in obtaining the first ever Green building certification of Vivaldi Residences?
Being the first Green Building Certification recipients in Quezon City and in the Philippines, ETII has set a new standard in vertical development and construction right at the onset of its first project offering. It is a reputation and momentum building achievement that brings the company at par with industry and government standards. It will help pave the way for the attainment of the company’s vision to become a world-class provider of real estate projects.
REFERENCES:
1. Primer on the Green Building of Quezon City
2. Compliance Report Folder of Engineering and Construction Department