Berde NC v220 PDF

BERDE GBRS – NEW CONSTRUCTION
VERSION 2.2.0
Philippine Green Building Council
Official Release, 31 August 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Changelog....................................................................................................................................... 3
Substantial Changes ................................................................................................................ 3
Non-Substantial Changes ...................................................................................................... 3
1. Energy Efficiency and Conservation ............................................................................ 14
1.1. EN-01 Energy Consumption Reduction ............................................................ 14
1.2. EN-02 Energy Monitoring..................................................................................... 18
1.3. EN-03 Natural Ventilation.................................................................................... 21
1.4. EN-04 Use of Renewables ..................................................................................... 25
1.5. EN-05 Energy-Efficient Lighting .........................................................................30
1.6. EN-06 Energy-Efficient Building Envelope ......................................................34
1.7. EN-07 Energy-Efficient Air-Conditioning System ........................................ 38
1.8. EN-08 Building Automation System .................................................................42
2. Water Efficiency and Conservation ............................................................................ 44
2.1. WT-01 Water Consumption Reduction ........................................................... 44
2.2. WT-02 Water Monitoring .................................................................................... 48
2.3. WT-03 Efficient Landscape Irrigation ............................................................... 51
2.4. WT-04 Effluent Quality Monitoring..................................................................54
3. Waste Management .......................................................................................................... 57
3.1. WS-01 Construction Waste Diversion ............................................................... 57
3.2. WS-02 Materials Recovery Facility .................................................................... 60
4. Management...................................................................................................................... 64
4.1. MN-01 Green Building Professional .................................................................. 64
4.2. MN-02 Stakeholder Consultation .......................................................................65
4.3. MN-03 Design Charrette ...................................................................................... 67
5. Use of Land and Ecology ................................................................................................ 68
5.1. LE-01 Land Reuse ................................................................................................... 68
5.2. LE-02 Protection of Ecological Features .......................................................... 70
5.3. LE-03 Improvement of Ecological Features..................................................... 74
5.4. LE-04 Promotion of Open Spaces...................................................................... 78
5.5. LE-05 Heat Island Reduction ............................................................................... 81
5.6. LE-06 Flood Risk Minimization ......................................................................... 84
6. Green Materials ................................................................................................................ 87
6.1. MT-01 Green Procurement ................................................................................. 87
6.2. MT-02 Use of Local Materials ............................................................................. 90
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7. Transportation ..................................................................................................................93
7.1. TR-01 Transportation Impact Assessment.......................................................93
7.2. TR-02 Proximity to Key Establishments ...........................................................95
7.3. TR-03 Public Transportation Access................................................................ 97
7.4. TR-04 Parking ........................................................................................................ 99
7.5. TR-05 Fuel-Efficient and Low-Emitting Vehicles ........................................ 101
7.6. TR-06 Public Access ............................................................................................ 103
7.7. TR-07 Bicycle Rider Amenities......................................................................... 105
7.8. TR-08 Contribution to Public Transportation Amenities ....................... 108
8. Indoor Environment Quality ........................................................................................ 111
8.1. EQ-01 Lighting Level and Control ..................................................................... 111
8.2. EQ-02 Thermal Comfort ..................................................................................... 114
8.3. EQ-03 Acoustic Comfort .................................................................................... 116
8.4. EQ-04 Visual Comfort ......................................................................................... 119
8.5. EQ-05 Glare Control ............................................................................................ 122
8.6. EQ-06 Indoor Air Quality .................................................................................. 124
8.7. EQ-07 Microbial Contamination Prevention ................................................ 127
8.8. EQ-08 Low VOC Materials ................................................................................ 129
9. Emissions............................................................................................................................131
9.1. EM-01 Greenhouse Gas Projection ....................................................................131
9.2. EM-02 Refrigerants............................................................................................... 132
9.3. EM-03 Emission Control ..................................................................................... 135

CHANGELOG
This Changelog is a summary of changes from BERDE GBRS – New Construction – Version 2.1.0
for BERDE GBRS – New Construction – Version 2.2.0.
SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES
• Waste Management. Change in the credit Construction Waste Diversion. Under Requirements,
included the “calculation of the potential peak construction waste generation based on an 8-
hour shift”, and the “calculation of the potential percentage of construction waste diversion
compared to the construction waste base case” in the established waste management system
of the project.
• Use of Land and Ecology. Changes in the credits under Use of Land and Ecology are the
following:
o Change in the credit Protection of Ecological Features. Under Requirements, allowed

project teams identify strategies to prevent and control construction activity
pollution during the design phase of the project before implementing these
identified strategies.
o Change in the credit Promotion of Open Spaces. Under Requirements, excluded the use
of adapted plant species for the vegetated open space of the project.
NON-SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES
• Moved purchase orders to Stage 2 Compliance. The submission of purchase orders on the
specified products, materials or equipment for the project was moved from Stage 1
Compliance to Stage 2 Compliance.
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation. Changes in the credits under Energy Efficiency and
Conservation are the following:
o Changes in the credit Energy Consumption Reduction include the following:
▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “energy conservation and efficiency” to

energy efficiency and conservation”;
▪ Under Requirements,
1. changed “IIEE” to “Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the

Philippines”,
2. changed “consumption rate” to “energy consumption rate”, and
3. changed “percentage of potential energy consumption reduction” to

“potential percentage of energy consumption reduction”;
▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, included “information on the computed

occupancy rates” in the report on the calculation of the potential percentage
of energy consumption reduction.

o Change in the credit Energy Monitoring. Under Stage 1 and Stage 2 Compliance
Requirements, aligned both compliance requirements for “1” point and “2” points.
o Changes in the credit Natural Ventilation include the following:
1. included the design requirements for naturally ventilated spaces to

the energy design case for cooling integrating natural ventilation;
2. changed “CIBSE” to “Chartered Institute of Building Services

Engineers”, and
3. changed “percentage of potential energy consumption reduction” to

“potential percentage of energy consumption reduction”;
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance,
1. included “report on the compliance with AM10” in the energy design

case report for cooling integrating natural ventilation, and
2. included “calculation of the percentage of designed naturally

ventilated spaces compared to the regularly occupied spaces”;
▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, included “calculation of the percentage of

constructed naturally ventilated spaces compared to the regularly occupied
spaces.”
o Changes in the credit Use of Renewables include the following:
▪ Changed “licensed renewable retail energy supplier” to “registered renewable

energy supplier”;
▪ Changed “renewable energy technology” to “renewable energy system”;
▪ Changed “energy source” to “renewable energy resource”;
▪ Changed “renewable technology supplier” to “registered supplier of

renewable energy system”;
▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “environmental impact” to “negative

environmental impact”;
▪ Under Requirements, included the requirement for five percent (5%) energy
offset in the requirements for utilizing on-site renewable energy; and
▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, changed “certification for purchase of 100%

renewable energy for at least five (5) years from a licensed renewable retail
energy supplier” to “supply contract between the project owner and the
registered renewable energy supplier on the supply of renewable energy for
100% of the energy demand of the project for at least five (5) years”.
o Changes in the credit Energy-Efficient Lighting include the following:

▪ Changed “lighting fixtures” to “luminaires”;
▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “… from the use of energy-efficient

lighting” to “… from lighting”;
▪ Under Requirements, removed the reference tables for the maximum

allowed lighting power density; and
▪ Under Stage 1 and Stage 2 Compliance, included “information on the

computed occupancy rates” in the report on the calculation of the potential
percentage of energy consumption reduction for lighting.
o Changes in the credit Energy-Efficient Building Envelope include the following:
▪ Changed “U-factor” to “U-value”;
1. changed “… with an average air leakage of 2 L/s-m2 at 75 Pa in

accordance with …” to “… for the air tightness of air-conditioned
spaces, which must not exceed the average air leakage rate of 2 L/s-m2
at 75 Pa, and must be tested in accordance with …”, and
2. removed the reference table for the maximum thermal transmittance

values (U-value) for roofs;
▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, included relevant information on the testing

report for the air tightness of air-conditioned spaces.
o Changes in the credit Energy-Efficient Air-Conditioning System include the following:
▪ Under Requirements, changed “percentage of potential energy consumption

reduction” to “potential percentage of energy consumption reduction”; and
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, changed “energy efficiency rating” to “energy

efficiency ratio”.
• Water Efficiency and Conservation. Changes in the credits under Water Efficiency and
Conservation are the following:
o Changes in the credit Water Efficiency and Conservation include the following:
▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “water conservation and efficiency” to

“water efficiency and conservation”;
1. changed “Plumbing Code” to “RNPCP”, and
2. changed “percentage of potential potable water consumption

reduction” to “potential percentage of potable water consumption
reduction”;

▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, changed “relevant sections of plans” to “plumbing
and piping layout”;

of potable water consumption reduction.
o Changes in the credit Water Monitoring. Under Stage 1 and Stage 2 Compliance
Requirements, aligned both compliance requirements for “1” point and “2” points.
o Changes in the credit Efficient Landscape Irrigation include the following:
▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “… through the use of efficient landscape
irrigation” to “… from landscape irrigation”;
1. changed “Plumbing Code” to “RNPCP”, and
2. included “use of the water consumption rate of each identified water

efficiency and conservation strategy for the water design case of the
project for irrigation” in the water design case for irrigation;
1. changed “water consumption rates for landscape features of the

project” to “water demand for irrigation based on the existing
landscape features in the project”, and
2. included “relevant sections of plans and specifications providing

information on the identified water efficiency and conservation
strategies for irrigation” in the water design case report for
irrigation;

of potable water consumption reduction.
o Changes in the credit Effluent Quality Monitoring include the following:
▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “impact” to “negative impact”;
▪ Under Requirements, changed “implement effluent treatment strategies” to

“identify effluent treatment strategies”;
1. changed “policy for the target minimum effluent standards for the
project” to “policy for the target effluent standards of the project
that complies with the minimum required effluent levels”,
2. changed “existing sewer lines” to “location of existing sewer lines”,

and

3. changed “identified strategies” to “identified effluent treatment
strategies”;
1. included “policy for the target effluent standards of the project that
complies with the minimum required effluent levels”,
2. changed “records” to “project documentation”,
3. changed “existing sewer lines” to “location of existing sewer lines”,

and
4. changed “relevant sections of plans and specifications showing the

identified strategies” to “relevant sections of as-built plans and
specifications on the implemented effluent treatment strategies.”
• Waste Management. Changes in the credits under Waste Management are the following:
o Changes in the credit Construction Waste Diversion include the following:
▪ Changed the unit of the peak construction waste generation from kilograms
(kg) to kilograms per square meter per person (kg/m2/person);
1. changed “base case for the potential construction waste generation”

to “construction waste base case”,
2. changed “implement the strategies to diver waste from the project …”

to “implement the identified strategies to divert waste from landfill
…”, and
3. changed “… percentage of diverted waste during construction” to

“percentage of construction waste diversion compared to the
construction waste base case”;
1. changed “sources of waste in the project” to “source of waste during

the construction of the project”,
2. changed “potential amount of waste” to “projected amount of

generated waste for each identified source during construction”,
3. included “information on the projected occupancy rate” and

“calculation of the peak construction waste generation based on an 8-
hour shift” in the construction waste base case report,
4. changed “strategies to divert waste …” to “identified strategies to

divert waste from landfill …”, and
5. included “information on the computed occupancy rates”,

“calculation of the potential peak construction waste generation

based on an 8-hour shift” and “calculation of the target percentage of
construction waste diversion compared to the construction waste
base case” in the waste management system;

occupancy rates”, “calculation of the potential peak construction waste
generation based on an 8-hour shift” and “calculation of the percentage of
construction waste diversion compared to the construction waste base case”
in the report on the calculation of the construction waste diversion.
o Changes in the credit Materials Recovery Facility include the following:
▪ Under Requirements, changed “base case for the potential waste generation”
to “waste base case”;
1. changed “sources of waste for the construction and operations of the

project” to “source of waste during the construction and operations
of the project”,
2. changed “projected amount of waste for each identified source” to

“projected amount of generated waste for each identified source
during construction and operations”, and
3. included “information on the projected occupancy rate” and

“calculation of the peak waste generation based on an 8-hour shift” in
the waste base case report;
▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, changed “as-built plans and specifications” to

“relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications.”
• Use of Land and Ecology. Changes in the credits under Use of Land Ecology are the
following:
o Changes in the credit Land Reuse include the following:
1. changed “report on the initial site assessment” to “initial site

assessment report”,
2. changed “implemented strategies for land remediation” to

“implemented land remediation measures”, and
3. changed “reflecting” to “providing information on”;
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance Requirements, changed “report on the initial site

assessment” to “initial site assessment report.”
o Changes in the credit Protection of Ecological Features include the following:

▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, changed “report on the site assessment” to “site
assessment report”;
1. included “communication with the project team on the implemented

strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution” in
the project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent
and control construction activity pollution, and
2. changed “report on the site assessment” to “site assessment report”;
▪ Under Stage 1 and Stage 2 Compliance Requirements, changed “qualified

professional” to “licensed environmental planner or landscaper architect.”
o Changes in the credit Improvement of Ecological Features include the following:
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, included “established policies and procedure to

improve the ecological features within the project site” in the project
documentation on the identified strategies to improve the ecological features
within the project site; and
▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, included “communication with the project team

on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity
pollution” in the project documentation on the implemented strategies to
prevent and control construction activity pollution.
o Changes in the credit Promotion of Open Spaces include the following:
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, included “location of the native plants in the

project” in the landscape plan; and
▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, included “location of the native plants in the

project” in the as-built landscape plan.
o Changes in the credit Heat Island Reduction. Under Stage 2 Compliance, included
“implemented strategies to reduce heat absorption in the project” in the relevant
sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented strategies to reduce
heat absorption.
o Changes in the credit Flood Risk Minimization include the following:
▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “impact” to “negative impact”;
1. changed “flooding risks” to “flood risk”,
2. changed “… reduce impact of flooding” to “… minimize the flood risk

in the project”, and
3. changed “identified strategies” to “identified appropriate adaptive

measures”;

1. changed “flooding assessment report” to “flood risk assessment

report”,
2. changed “identified flooding adaptive measures” to “identified

appropriate adaptive measures”, and
3. changed “evacuation and rescue” to “evacuation and rescue

operations”;
▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, changed “implemented flooding adaptive

measures” to “implemented appropriate adaptive measures.”
▪ Under Stage 1 and Stage 2 Compliance Requirements, aligned both

compliance requirements for “1” point.
• Transportation. Changes in the credits under Transportation are the following:
o Changes in the credit Public Transportation Access. Under Stage 1 Compliance,

changed “reports on the conduct of site assessment” to “site assessment report.”
o Changes in the credit Parking include the following:
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, changed “plans and specifications” to “relevant

sections of plans and specifications”; and

“relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications.”
o Changes in the credit Fuel-Efficient and Low-Emitting Vehicles include the following:
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, changed “plans and specifications” to “relevant

sections of plans and specifications”; and
1. changed “as-built plans and specifications” to “relevant sections of as-

built plans and specifications”, and
2. included “report on the calculations of the number of preferred

parking spaces based on the total vehicle parking capacity of the
project.”
o Changes in the credit Public Access. Changed “pedestrian movement” to “pedestrian

mobility.”
o Changes in the credit Bicycle Rider Amenities include the following:
▪ Changed “bicycle parking or storage” to “bicycle parking slots or storage”;

1. changed “report on the required number of bicycle parking or
storage” to “report on the calculation of the required number of
bicycle rider amenities for the project”, and
2. included “design of the shower stalls and changing rooms” in the

relevant sections of plans and specifications of the designed bicycle
rider amenities;
1. changed “users of the project” to “information on the computed

occupancy rates of leasable spaces”, and
2. included “design of the shower stalls and changing rooms” in the

relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the
constructed bicycle rider amenities.
o Changes in the credit Contribution to Public Transportation Amenities include the

following:
▪ Changed “public transport amenities” to “public transportation amenities”;
▪ Changed Purpose and intent to “lessen the contribution of the project to air
pollution and traffic congestion by promoting the use of public
transportation to the users of the project.”;
1. included “location of the public transportation stations, terminals or

stops”, “location of existing public transportation waiting areas” and
“path and distances from the project to the public transportation
stations, terminals or stops” in the site map of location of the project,
2. changed “plans and specifications” to “relevant sections of plans and

specifications”, and
3. included “location of the public transportation amenities” in the

relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified public
transportation amenities;
1. changed “as-built plans and specifications” to “relevant sections of as-

built plans and specifications”, and
2. included “design of the public transportation amenities”, “location of

the public transportation amenities” and “access from the project to
the constructed public transportation amenities” in the relevant
sections of as-built plans and specifications of the constructed public
transportation amenities.
• Indoor Environment Quality. Changes in the credits under Indoor Environment Quality are
the following:
o Changes in the credit Lighting Level and Control include the following:
▪ Changed “interior spaces” to “indoor spaces”;
▪ Changed “lighting fixture” to “luminaire”;
▪ Under Stage 1 and Stage 2 Compliance,
1. changed “illuminance levels” to “lighting levels”, and
2. changed “electrical lighting layout plan” to “electrical plan”.
o Changes in the credit Thermal Comfort include the following:
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, changed “schedule of thermal controls” to

“relevant sections of plans and specifications of the thermal controls”; and
▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, changed “as-built plans, specifications and

schedule of thermal controls” to “relevant sections of as-built plans and
specifications of the thermal controls.”
o Changes in the credit Acoustic Comfort include the following:
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, included “function of each space” and “location

of the potential noise sources within and outside of the project” in the report
on the assessment of the acoustic requirements of the project; and
1. included “function of each space” and “noise level of the potential

noise sources within and outside of the project” in the report on the
compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project, and
2. changed “report on the testing” to “testing report.”
o Changes in the credit Visual Comfort include the following:
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, included “list of all regularly occupied spaces”

and “function of each space” in the relevant sections of plans of all regularly
occupied spaces; and
▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, included “photographs” in the project

documentation on the implemented design.
o Changes in the credit Glare Control. Under requirements, removed the reference
table for the recommended room surface reflectance values.
o Changes in the credit Indoor Air Quality include the following:
▪ Changed Purpose and Intent to “ensure the health and wellbeing of users by
maintaining a healthy indoor environment in the project.”;
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, changed “policy for “No Smoking” for the
common areas of the building” to “policy on prohibiting smoking in the
common areas of the project”;
1. included “list of identified sources of external pollution in the

project” and “compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016” in the
report on the compliance with the indoor air requirements of the
project, and
2. included report on the implemented strategies to ensure a smoke-

free environment.
o Changes in the credit Microbial Contamination Prevention include the following:
▪ Changed Purpose and Intent to “ensure the health and wellbeing of users by
maintaining a healthy indoor environment in the project.”; and
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, changed “relevant sections on plans and

specifications for mitigating microbial growth …” to “relevant sections of
plans and specifications to prevent and microbial growth …”
o Changes in the credit Low VOC Materials. Changed Purpose and intent to “ensure the
health and wellbeing of users by maintaining a healthy indoor environment through
the use of non-toxic materials.”
• Emissions. Changes in the credits under Emissions are the following:
o Changes in the credit Greenhouse Gas Projection. Included “recommendations to

reduce the projected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the project” in the report
on the GHG inventory for the project.
o Changes in the credit Emission Control include the following:
▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “environmental impact” to “negative

environmental impact”;
▪ Under Requirements, changed “regulations” to “implementing rules and

regulations”;
▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, changed “strategies to mitigate emissions …” to

“relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to
mitigate emissions …”; and

“relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications”.
• Changes from BERDE GBRS – New Construction – Version 2.1.0. Incorporated approved
changes from BERDE GBRS – New Construction – Version 2.1.0.

1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
1.1. EN-01 ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION
1.1.1. Purpose and Intent
This credit aims to
• reduce the energy consumption of the project through energy efficiency and conservation
strategies; and
• reduce the overall energy demand of the project.
1.1.2. Requirements
Requirements for this credit are the following:
1. Prepare the energy base case of the project:
o Identify the energy-consuming systems in the design of the project, which should
include:
▪ heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC),
▪ pumps,
▪ lighting,
▪ small power,
▪ fans,
▪ elevators, and
▪ escalators;
o Identify the energy consumption rate of each energy-consuming system in the design
in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), (Institute of Integrated
Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, 2009);
o For energy-consuming systems not reflected in PEC, identify the reference standard
and the energy consumption rate of each identified system; and
o Calculate the peak energy consumption in kilowatt-hour per square meter per
person (kWh/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Identify the target percentage of energy consumption reduction for the project;
3. Prepare the energy design case of the project:
o Identify the energy efficiency and conservation strategies in the design of the
project, which should include:
▪ energy-efficient HVAC,

▪ energy-efficient lighting,
▪ energy-efficient building envelope,
▪ co-generation,
▪ maximizing natural ventilation,
▪ maximizing daylighting, and
▪ on-site renewable energy generation;
o Use the energy consumption rate of each identified energy efficiency and
conservation strategy for the energy design case of the project;
o Calculate the potential peak energy consumption based on an 8-hour shift; and
o Calculate the potential percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to

the energy base case;
4. Implement the design case in the design and construction of the project to achieve the
calculated percentage of energy consumption reduction.
1.1.3. Compliance
1.1.3.1. Stage 1
The project team must submit:
• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied
with the requirements of the credit;
• Energy base case report, which should include:
o list of identified energy-consuming systems in the design of the project,
o energy consumption rates in accordance with PEC,
o for energy-consuming systems not reflected in PEC, the project team must also
submit:
▪ relevant sections of the identified reference standard, and
▪ energy consumption rate of each identified system;
o information on the projected occupancy rates, and
o calculation of the peak energy consumption based on an 8-hour shift;
• Energy design case report, which should include:
o relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the identified

energy efficiency and conservation strategies,
o schedule of loads providing information on the energy consumption rates of the

identified energy efficiency and conservation strategies,

o electrical plans providing information on the location of electrical equipment and
devices,
o information on the computed occupancy rates,
o calculation of the potential peak energy consumption based on an 8-hour shift, and
o calculation of the target percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to

the energy base case.
Points Compliance Requirements
Submitted an energy base case report, and an energy design case report proving a
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target energy consumption reduction of thirty-five percent (35%) or more.
4 target energy consumption reduction of twenty-five percent (25%) to less than
thirty-five percent (<35%).
2 target energy consumption reduction of fifteen percent (15%) to less than twenty-
five percent (<25%).
1 Submitted an energy base case report, and an energy design case report.
0 Submitted an energy base case report.
1.1.3.2. Stage 2
• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
o changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
o narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the implementation of the identified energy efficiency and conservation

strategies, which should include:
o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the

implemented energy efficiency and conservation strategies,
o schedule of loads providing information on the energy consumption rates of the

implemented energy efficiency and conservation strategies, and
o as-built electrical plans providing information on the location of electrical

equipment and devices;
• Report on the calculation of the potential energy consumption reduction based on the
implemented strategies, which should include:
o calculation of the potential peak energy consumption based on an 8-hour shift, and

o calculation of the potential percentage of energy consumption reduction compared
to the energy base case;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include:
o purchase orders,
o official receipts or sales invoices,
o delivery receipts,
o installation records,
o commissioning reports,
o service contracts, and
o photographs.
Submitted report on the implementation of the identified energy efficiency and

conservation strategies, report on the calculations proving a potential energy
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consumption reduction of thirty-five percent (35%) or more, and project
documentation on the implemented strategies.

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consumption reduction of twenty-five percent (25%) to less than thirty-five percent
(<35%), and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

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consumption reduction of fifteen percent (15%) to less than twenty-five percent
(<25%), and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

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conservation strategies, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

1.2. EN-02 ENERGY MONITORING
This credit aims to
• measure and monitor the energy consumption in the project; and
• improve the management of energy-consuming systems in the project by promoting proper

monitoring through the installation of energy meters.
1.2.2. Requirements
1. Identify the energy meters to be installed in the project:
o Monitor the total energy consumption of the project, whether by area or by system,
o Clearly identify the scope of each meter that accounts for the total energy
consumption of the project, and
o Identify the location of the meters easily accessible for reading and maintenance;
2. Establish policies and procedures for monitoring the energy consumption of the project,
which must include:
o energy meter reading,
o recording and documentation,
o calibration and maintenance of each energy meter in accordance with the

manufacturer's calibration schedule; and
o regular reporting of energy consumption to the project owners;
3. Install the energy meters to monitor the total energy consumption of the project.
If there is a building automation system (BAS) in the project, connect the energy meters to
the BAS.
1.2.3. Compliance
1.2.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans and schedules of energy meters, which must include information
on:
o scope of each energy meter, and

o location of each energy meter;
• Policies and procedures for monitoring the energy consumption of the project, which must
include:
o method and schedule for energy meter reading,
o method for recording and calibration,
o calibration and maintenance of each energy meter in accordance with the

manufacturer's calibration schedule,
o method and schedule on reporting the energy consumption of the project to the
project owners, and
o responsible parties to implement the established policies and procedures.
If there is a BAS, the project team must also submit relevant sections of plans and
specifications providing information on how the energy meters will be connected to the BAS.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of energy meters that account
2 for the monitoring of the total energy consumption of the project, and policies and
procedures for monitoring the energy consumption of the project.
1 Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of energy meters.
Submitted relevant sections of plans providing information on the main energy

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meter.
1.2.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of energy meters, which must include
information on:
o scope of each meter, and
• Project documentation on the installation of the energy meters, which should include:
o purchase orders,

o photographs.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of energy meters that
2 account for the monitoring of the total energy consumption of the project, and
project documentation on the installation of the energy meters.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of energy meters, and
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project documentation on the installation of the energy meters.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans providing information on the main

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energy meter.

1.3. EN-03 NATURAL VENTILATION
This credit aims to
• maximize the use of natural ventilation to cool interior spaces; and
• reduce the overall energy demand of the project from cooling.
1.3.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the energy base case of the project for cooling:
o Identify the energy consumption rate of each cooling system in the design in
accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), (IIEE, 2017);
o For cooling systems not reflected in PEC, identify the reference standard and the
energy consumption rate of each identified system; and
o Calculate the peak energy consumption for cooling in kilowatt-hour per square
meter per person (kWh/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Prepare the energy design case of the project for cooling integrating natural ventilation:
o Design at least fifty percent (50%) of all regularly occupied spaces into naturally
ventilated spaces in compliance with the CIBSE Applications Manual AM10 — Natural
Ventilation in Non-Domestic Buildings (AM10) (Chartered Institute of Building Services
Engineers, 2015);
o Identify the total area of naturally ventilated spaces in the design of the project;
o Calculate the potential peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour
shift; and

the energy base case for cooling;
calculated percentage of energy consumption reduction for cooling.
1.3.3. Compliance
1.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Energy base case report for cooling, which should include:

o for cooling systems not reflected in PEC, the project team must also submit:
▪ energy consumption rate of each identified cooling system;
o calculation of the peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour shift;
• Energy design case report for cooling, which should include:
o relevant sections of plans and specifications, which must include information on:
▪ total gross floor area (TGFA) of regularly occupied spaces,
▪ TGFA of naturally ventilated spaces,
▪ location of regularly occupied spaces, and
▪ location of naturally ventilated spaces;
o calculation of the percentage of naturally ventilated spaces compared to the

regularly occupied spaces,
o report on the compliance with AM10 for the natural ventilation in the project, which
should include:
▪ calculation of the ventilation rates in cubic meter per second per person
(m3/sec/person),
▪ location of the openings to achieve the desired flow based on the desired
flow rates, and
▪ specification of the control system to maintain the required flow rates under
varying weather and occupancy conditions;
o calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour
shift, and

the energy base case for cooling.
Submitted energy base case report for cooling, and energy design case report for
2 cooling proving that sixty percent (60%) or more of regularly occupied spaces in the
project are naturally ventilated spaces.
Submitted energy base case report for cooling, and energy design case report for
1 cooling proving that fifty percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of regularly
occupied spaces in the project are naturally ventilated spaces.

1.3.3.2. Stage 2
• Report on the integration of natural ventilation in the project, which should include:
o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications, which must include

information on:
▪ TGFA of regularly occupied spaces,
▪ TGFA of naturally ventilated spaces,
▪ location of regularly occupied spaces, and
▪ location of naturally ventilated spaces;
o calculation of the percentage of naturally ventilated spaces compared to the

regularly occupied spaces,
shift, and

to the energy base case for cooling;
• Project documentation on the integration of natural ventilation, which should include:
o purchase orders,
o installation records, and
o photographs.
Submitted report on the integration of natural ventilation proving that sixty

percent (60%) or more of regularly occupied spaces in the project are naturally
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ventilated spaces, and project documentation on the integration of natural
ventilation.
Submitted report on the integration of natural ventilation proving that fifty

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percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of regularly occupied spaces in the

project are naturally ventilated spaces, and project documentation on the

integration of natural ventilation.

1.4. EN-04 USE OF RENEWABLES
This credit aims to reduce negative environmental impact by using renewable energy for the
project.
1.4.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the energy base case of the project:
o If the project pursued EN-01 Energy Consumption Reduction, use the energy base case
report; or
o If the project did not pursue EN-01, prepare the energy base case of the project:
▪ Identify the energy-consuming systems in the design of the project, which

should include:
▪ heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC),
▪ pumps,
▪ lighting,
▪ small power,
▪ fans,
▪ elevators, and
▪ escalators;
▪ Identify the energy consumption rate of each energy-consuming system in

the design in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), (IIEE, 2017);
▪ For energy-consuming systems not reflected in PEC, identify the reference

standard and the energy consumption rate of each identified system; and
▪ Calculate the peak energy consumption in kilowatt-hour per square meter

per person (kWh/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Utilize on- or off-site renewable energy to accommodate the total energy demand of the
project:
o If the project owner intends to utilize on-site renewable energy, the project team
must
▪ identify the appropriate renewable energy system for the project, which may
be powered by:
▪ biomass,

▪ geothermal energy,
▪ solar energy,
▪ hydropower,
▪ ocean energy, or
▪ wind power;
▪ install the identified renewable energy system on site to offset the total
energy demand of the project by at least five percent (5%);
o If the project owner intends to utilize off-site renewable energy, the project team
must contract with a registered renewable energy supplier to supply renewable
energy for 100% of the energy demand of the project.
1.4.3. Compliance
1.4.3.1. Stage 1
with the requirements of the credit; and
• Energy base case report;
o If the project pursued EN-01, the project team must submit the energy base case
report; or
o If the project did not pursue EN-01, the project team must submit an energy base
case report, which should include:
▪ list of identified energy-consuming systems in the design of the project,
▪ energy consumption rates in accordance with PEC,
▪ for energy-consuming systems not reflected in PEC, the project team must
also submit:
▪ energy consumption rate of each identified system;
▪ information on the projected occupancy rates, and
▪ calculation of the peak energy consumption based on an 8-hour shift.
If the project owner intends to utilize on-site renewable energy, the project team must also
submit:
• Feasibility report on the identified on-site renewable energy system, which should include:

o information on the renewable energy resource for the on-site renewable energy
system,
o technical specifications of the on-site renewable energy system providing

information on the energy output generation of the renewable energy system,
o calculation of the potential energy supply to be generated by the renewable energy

system, and
o calculation of the potential energy offset to the total energy demand of the project
based on the energy base case;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified on-site renewable energy
system, which must include information on:
o technical specifications of the on-site renewable energy system, and
o location of the renewable energy system in the project site;
• Service contract with a registered supplier of renewable energy system proving intent of
utilizing on-site renewable energy in the project for at least five (5) years.
If the project owner intends to utilize off-site renewable energy, the project team must also
submit project documentation proving intent of utilizing off-site renewable energy for 100% of the
total energy demand of the project, which should include:
• approved proposal signed by the project owner on the purchase of renewable energy from a
registered renewable energy supplier to supply 100% of the energy demand of the project for
at least five (5) years; and
• minutes of meetings providing information on the discussions of the project owner and the
registered renewable energy supplier on the purchase and supply of renewable energy for
100% of the energy demand of the project.
Submitted project documentation proving intent of utilizing off-site renewable

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energy for 100% of the total energy demand of the project for at least five (5) years.
Submitted feasibility report proving a potential energy offset of ten percent (10%)
or more to the total energy demand of the project, relevant sections of plans and
2 specifications of the identified on-site renewable energy system, and service
contract proving intent of utilizing on-site renewable energy for at least five (5)
years.
Submitted feasibility report proving a potential energy offset of five percent (5%) to
less than ten percent (<10%) to the total energy demand of the project, relevant
1 sections of plans and specifications of the identified on-site renewable energy
system, and service contract proving intent of utilizing on-site renewable energy for
at least five (5) years.

1.4.3.2. Stage 2
The project team must submit an accomplished Template - Credit Submission, which should
include:
• changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
• narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit.
If the project owner utilized on-site renewable energy for the project, the project team must
also submit:
• Report on the calculation of the potential energy offset to the total energy demand of the
project based on the energy base case;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the installed on-site renewable
energy system, which must include information on:
o technical specifications of the on-site renewable energy system, and
o location of the renewable energy system in the project site;
• Project documentation on the installation of the on-site renewable energy system, which
should include:
o purchase orders,
o service contracts for the permanent installation of the renewable energy system, and
o photographs.
If the project owner utilized off-site renewable energy for the project, the project team must
also submit the supply contract between the project owner and the registered renewable energy
supplier on the supply of renewable energy for 100% of the energy demand of the project for at least
five (5) years.
Submitted supply contract between the project owner and the registered renewable
2 energy supplier on the supply of renewable energy for 100% of the energy demand of
the project for at least five (5) years.
Submitted report on the calculation proving a potential energy offset of ten percent
(10%) or more to the total energy demand of the project, relevant sections of as-built
2 plans and specifications of the installed on-site renewable energy system, and
project documentation on the permanent installation of the on-site renewable
energy system.

Submitted report on the calculation proving a potential energy offset of five

percent (5%) to less than ten percent (<10%) to the total energy demand of the
1 project, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the installed on-site
renewable energy system, and project documentation on the permanent installation
of the on-site renewable energy system.

1.5. EN-05 ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHTING
This credit aims to
• reduce the energy consumption of the project through the procurement and use of energy-
efficient lighting; and
• reduce the overall energy demand of the project from lighting.
1.5.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the energy base case of the project for lighting:
o Identify the energy consumption rate of each lighting system in the design in
o For lighting systems not reflected in PEC, identify the refence standard and the
energy consumption rate of each identified system; and
o Calculate the peak energy consumption for lighting in kilowatt-hour per square
meter per person (kWh/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Prepare the energy design case of the project for lighting integrating energy-efficient
lighting:
o Identify the maximum allowable average building lighting power density (LPD) in
watts per square meter (W/m2) for the project in accordance with Tables 11 and 12.
Maximum Allowed LPD, Philippine Green Building Code (Department of Public Works
and Highways, 2015);
o Identify the appropriate energy-efficient luminaires for each regularly occupied

space in the project, which should comply with
▪ a minimum luminous efficacy of 80 lumens per watt (80 lm/W),
▪ the minimum standards for lighting design under the Guidelines on Energy
Conserving Design of Buildings (Department of Energy, 2008), and
▪ the relevant Philippine National Standards (PNS) for lighting products;
o Calculate the potential peak energy consumption for lighting based on an 8-hour
shift; and

the energy base case for lighting.
3. Install appropriate energy-efficient luminaires in all regularly occupied spaces of the project.

1.5.3. Compliance
1.5.3.1. Stage 1
• Energy base case report for lighting, which should include:
o for lighting systems not reflected in PEC, the project team must also submit:
▪ energy consumption rate of each identified lighting system;
o calculation of the peak energy consumption for lighting based on an 8-hour shift;
• Energy design case report for lighting, which should include:
o electrical plan providing information on the lighting layout of the project;
o calculation of the average building LPD based on the identified luminaires, which
must include information on:
▪ list of all spaces in the project,
▪ area of each space,
▪ types of luminaire identified for each space,
▪ rated power in watts (W) of each type of luminaire identified for each space,
▪ total number of each type of luminaire identified for each space,
▪ computation of the total power of the lighting system for each space,
▪ calculation of the average LPD for each space;
o lighting schedule, which should include:
▪ types of luminaire identified for the project,
▪ rated power of each type of luminaire,
▪ luminous efficacy of each type of luminaire,
▪ applicable PNS to the identified lighting products, and
▪ certification for the compliance of the identified lighting products with the
applicable PNS;

o calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for lighting based on an 8-

hour shift, and

the energy base case for lighting.
Point Compliance Requirements
Submitted energy base case report for lighting and energy design case report for
lighting proving intent of installing appropriate energy-efficient luminaires in all
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regularly occupied spaces of the project, which complies with relevant standards for
lighting design and lighting products.
1.5.3.2. Stage 2
• Report on the integration of energy-efficient lighting in the project, which should include:
o as-built electrical plan providing information on the lighting layout of the project;
o calculation of the average building LPD based on the installed luminaires, which
▪ area of each space,
▪ types of luminaire installed in each space,
▪ rated power of each type of luminaire installed in each space,
▪ total number of each type of luminaire installed in each space,
▪ computation of the total power of the lighting system for each space,
▪ calculation of the average LPD for each space;
o as-built lighting schedule, which should include:
▪ types of luminaire installed in the project,
▪ rated power of each type of luminaire,
▪ luminous efficacy of each type of luminaire,
▪ applicable PNS of the installed lighting products, and

▪ certification for the compliance of the installed lighting products with the
applicable PNS;
o calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for lighting based on an 8-

hour shift, and

to the energy base case for lighting;
• Project documentation on the integration of energy-efficient lighting, which should include:
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted report on the integration of energy-efficient lighting proving installation

1 of appropriate luminaires in all regularly occupied spaces of the project, which
complies with relevant standards for lighting design and lighting products.

1.6. EN-06 ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDING ENVELOPE
This credit aims to
• reduce cooling requirements of projects by reducing heat gain into all interior spaces; and
• reduce cooling requirements of projects by ensuring low air filtration in air-conditioned

spaces.
1.6.2. Requirements
1. Design the building envelope of the project in compliance with the following:
o Table E1. Building Envelope Requirements for Climate Zone 1 (A, B), ASHRAE Standard
189.1-2014 — Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings (ASHRAE,
2014) for the heat transfer properties of the building envelope;
o Section 5. Building Envelope, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 — Energy Standard for Buildings
Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings (ASHRAE, 2016) for the air tightness of air-
conditioned spaces, which must not exceed the average air leakage rate of 2 L/s-m2 at
75 Pascals (75 Pa), and must be tested in accordance with
▪ ASTM Standard E779-10(2018) — Standard Test Method for Determining Air

Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization (ASTM International, 2018), or
▪ an equivalent methodology for testing the air tightness of air-conditioned

spaces in the project;
o Section 5. Overall Thermal Transfer Value of Building Envelope, Guidelines on Energy

Conserving Design of Buildings (DOE, 2008) for buildings with a total cooling load of
175 kilowatts (175 kW) or more, which must not exceed
▪ the maximum permissible overall thermal transfer value (OTTV) of 45 watts

per square meter (45 W/m2), and
▪ the maximum thermal transmittance value (U-value) for roofs in Table 5.3.
Maximum U-Value for Roof;
2. Calculate the OTTV of the project; and
3. Implement the applicable design in the construction of the project to achieve the calculated
OTTV.
1.6.3. Compliance
1.6.3.1. Stage 1

• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified materials for the building
envelope, which should include:
o details of gaskets, weather-stripping, door bottom sweeps and seals within and
around window and door assemblies identified for the project;
o exterior insulation for moisture protection on the surface of the project's façade;
o schedule of façade materials, which must include information on:
▪ type of materials to be used for the walls of the project, and
▪ U-value of each type;
o schedule of fenestrations, which must include information on:
▪ type of fenestrations identified for the project,
▪ solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of each type,
▪ visible light transmittance (VLT) of each type, and
o schedule of roofing materials, which must include information on:
▪ type of roofs identified for the project, and
• Report on the calculation of the OTTV of the project based on the plans, specifications and
schedules of the identified materials.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the

design and identified materials for the building envelope of the project, and report
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on the calculation of the OTTV of the project based on the identified materials in
compliance with the requirements for an energy-efficient building envelope.
1.6.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the installed materials for the
building envelope, which should include:

o details of gaskets, weather-stripping, door bottom sweeps and seals within and
around window and door assemblies installed for the project;
o exterior insulation for moisture protection on the surface of the project's façade;
o schedule of façade materials, which must include information on:
▪ type of materials used for the walls of the project, and
▪ U-value of each type, and
▪ manufacturer's specifications on the installed materials;
o schedule of fenestrations, which must include information on:
▪ type of fenestrations installed for the project,
▪ SHGC of each type,
▪ VLT of each type,
o schedule of roofing materials, which must include information on:
▪ type of roofs installed for the project,
• Project documentation on the implementation of the design of the building envelope, which
should include:
o purchase orders,
o service contracts;
• Testing report on the air tightness of air-conditioned spaces in the project, which should
include:
o testing methodology, and
o results of testing.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing

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information on the installed materials for the building envelope of the project,

project documentation on the implementation of the design of the building

envelope, and testing report on the air tightness of air-conditioned spaces in the
project in compliance with the requirements for an energy-efficient building
envelope.

1.7. EN-07 ENERGY-EFFICIENT AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
This credit aims to
• reduce the energy consumption of the project through the procurement and use of energy-
efficient air-conditioning systems; and
• reduce the overall energy demand of the project from cooling.
Requirements
1. Prepare the energy base case of the project for cooling:
o If the project pursued EN-03 Natural Ventilation, use the energy base case report for
cooling; or
o If the project did not pursue EN-03, prepare the energy base case of the project for
cooling:
▪ Identify the energy consumption rate of each cooling system in the design in
▪ For cooling systems not reflected in PEC, identify the reference standard and
the energy consumption rate of each identified system; and
▪ Calculate the peak energy consumption for cooling in kilowatt-hour per

square meter per person (kWh/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Prepare the energy design case of the project for cooling integrating energy-efficient air-
conditioning systems:
o Identify the appropriate energy-efficient air-conditioning system for the project,

which complies with the minimum efficiency requirements in accordance with Table
7. Electrically Operated Unitary Air Conditioners and Condensing Units, and Table 8.
Water Chiller Packages – Minimum Efficiency Requirements, Philippine Green Building
Code (DPWH, 2015);
o Calculate the potential peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour
shift; and

the energy base case for cooling;
3. Install appropriate energy-efficient air-conditioning systems in the project.
1.7.2. Compliance
1.7.2.1. Stage 1

• Energy base case report for cooling;
o If the project pursued EN-03, the project team must submit the energy base case
report for cooling; or
o If the project did not pursue EN-03, the project team must submit an energy base
case report for cooling, which should include:
▪ energy consumption rates in accordance with PEC,
▪ for cooling systems not reflected in PEC, the project team must also submit:
▪ energy consumption rate of each identified cooling system;
▪ information on the projected occupancy rates, and
▪ calculation of the peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour

shift;
• Energy design case report for cooling, which should include:
o electrical plan providing information on the identified air-conditioning system,
o specifications of the identified air-conditioning systems, which must include

information on:
▪ types of identified air-conditioning system,
▪ capacity of each type of identified air-conditioning system,
▪ minimum efficiency required for each type of identified air-conditioning

system, and
▪ energy efficiency ratio (EER) of each type of identified air-conditioning

system;
shift, and

the energy base case for cooling.
Submitted energy base case report for cooling and energy design case report for
1 cooling proving intent of installing appropriate energy-efficient air-conditioning
systems in the project.

1.7.2.2. Stage 2
• Report on the integration of energy-efficient air-conditioning system in the project, which

should include:
o as-built electrical plan providing information on the installed air-conditioning

system,
o specifications of the installed air-conditioning systems, which must include

information on:
▪ types of installed air-conditioning system,
▪ capacity of each type of installed air-conditioning system,
▪ minimum efficiency required for each type of installed air-conditioning

system, and
▪ actual EER of each type of identified air-conditioning system based on the

manufacturer's specification;
o manufacturer's specification of the installed air-conditioning system,
shift, and

to the energy base case for cooling;
• Project documentation on the integration of energy-efficient air-conditioning systems,

which should include:
o purchase orders,
o photographs.

Submitted report on the integration of energy-efficient air-conditioning system

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proving installation of appropriate air-conditioning systems in the project.

1.8. EN-08 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM
This credit aims to monitor and control the energy-consuming systems in the project using
automation system.
1.8.2. Requirements
Requirement for this credit is to connect the energy meters to the building automation
system (BAS), which should include:
• automatic controls, and
• performance monitoring.
1.8.3. Compliance
1.8.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the BAS, which must include information
on:
o connection of each energy meter to the BAS,
o automatic controls, and
o performance monitoring;
• Service contract with a supplier of BAS proving intent of using BAS in the project for at
least five (5) years.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the BAS, and service
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contract proving intent of using BAS for at least (5) years.
1.8.3.2. Stage 2

• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the BAS, which must include
information on:
o connection of each energy meter to the BAS,
o automatic controls, and
o performance monitoring;
• Project documentation on the installation of the BAS, which should include:
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the BAS, and
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project documentation on the installation of the BAS.

2. WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
2.1. WT-01 WATER CONSUMPTION REDUCTION
This credit aims to
• reduce the potable water consumption of the project through water efficiency and
conservation strategies; and
• reduce the overall potable water demand of the project.
2.1.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the water base case of the project:
o Identify the water-consuming systems in the design of the project, which should
include:
▪ mechanical equipment,
▪ plumbing fixtures, including
▪ faucets,
▪ showers,
▪ urinals, and
▪ water closets;
▪ recycled water system,
▪ rainwater collection system, and
▪ other water-consuming appliances, such as
▪ dishwashers, and
▪ washing machines;
o Identify the water consumption rate of each water-consuming system in the design
in accordance with the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
(RNPCP) (National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines, 2000);
o For water-consuming systems not reflected in RNPCP, identify the reference

standard and the water consumption rate of each identified system; and
o Calculate the peak potable water consumption in cubic meters per square meter per
person (m3/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Identify the target percentage of potable water consumption reduction for the project;

3. Prepare the water design case of the project:
o Identify the water efficiency and conservation strategies in the design of the project,
▪ water-efficient mechanical equipment,
▪ water-efficient plumbing fixtures,
▪ recycled water system,
▪ rainwater collection system, and
▪ water-efficient appliances;
o Use the water consumption rate of each identified water efficiency and conservation
strategy for the water design case of the project;
o Calculate the potential peak potable water consumption based on an 8-hour shift;
and
o Calculate the potential percentage of potable water consumption reduction

compared to the water base case;
calculated percentage of potable water consumption reduction.
2.1.3. Compliance
2.1.3.1. Stage 1
• Water base case report, which should include:
o list of identified water-consuming systems in the design of the project,
o water consumption rates in accordance with RNPCP,
o for water-consuming systems not reflected in RNPCP, the project team must also
submit:
▪ water consumption rate of each identified system;
o calculation of the peak potable water consumption based on an 8-hour shift;
• Water design case report, which should include:

water efficiency and conservation strategies,
o schedule of loads providing information on the water consumption rates of the

identified water efficiency and conservation strategies,
o plumbing and piping layout providing information on the location of the identified
equipment and fixtures,
o calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption based on an 8-hour

shift, and
o calculation of the target percentage of potable water consumption reduction

compared to the water base case.
Submitted a water base case report, and a water design case report proving a target
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potable water consumption reduction of fifty percent (50%) or more.
4 potable water consumption reduction of forty percent (40%) to less than fifty
percent (<50%).
2 potable water consumption reduction of thirty percent (30%) to less than forty
percent (<40%).
1 Submitted a water base case report, and a water design case report.
0 Submitted a water base case report.
2.1.3.2. Stage 2
• Report on the implementation of the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies,
o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the

implemented water efficiency and conservation strategies,
o technical specifications providing information on the water consumption rates of

the implemented water efficiency and conservation strategies, and
o as-built plumbing and piping layout providing information on the location of the
installed equipment and fixtures;

• Report on the calculation of the potential potable water consumption reduction based on
the implemented strategies, which should include:
o calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption based on an 8-hour

shift, and
o calculation of the potential percentage of potable water consumption reduction

compared to the water base case;
• Project documentation on the implementation of strategies, which should include:
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted report on the implementation of the identified water efficiency and

conservation strategies, report on the calculations proving a potential potable water
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consumption reduction of fifty percent (50%) or more, and project documentation
on the implemented strategies.

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consumption reduction of forty percent (40%) to less than fifty percent (<50%), and
project documentation on the implemented strategies.

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consumption reduction of thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%),
and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

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conservation strategies, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

2.2. WT-02 WATER MONITORING
This credit aims to
• measure and monitor the potable water consumption in the project; and
• improve the management of water-consuming systems in the project by promoting proper

monitoring through the installation of water meters.
2.2.2. Requirements
1. Identify the water meters to be installed in the project:
o Monitor the total potable water consumption of the project, whether by area or by
system,
o Clearly identify the scope of each meter that accounts for the total potable water
consumption of the project, and
o Identify the location of the meters easily accessible for reading and maintenance;
2. Establish policies and procedures for monitoring the potable water consumption of the
project, which must include:
o water meter reading,
o recording and documentation,
o calibration and maintenance of each water meter in accordance with the

manufacturer's calibration schedule; and
o regular reporting of potable water consumption to the project owners;
3. Install the water meters to monitor the total potable water consumption of the project.
If there is a building automation system (BAS) in the project, connect the water meters to
the BAS.
2.2.3. Compliance
2.2.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans and schedules of water meters, which must include information
on:
o scope of each water meter, and

o location of each water meter;
• Policies and procedures for monitoring the potable water consumption of the project, which
must include:
o method and schedule for water meter reading,
o method for recording and calibration,
o calibration and maintenance of each water meter in accordance with the

manufacturer's calibration schedule,
o method and schedule on reporting the potable water consumption of the project to
the project owners, and
o responsible parties to implement the established policies and procedures.
If there is a BAS, the project team must also submit relevant sections of plans and
specifications providing information on how the water meters will be connected to the BAS.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of water meters that account for
2 the monitoring of the total potable water consumption of the project, and policies
and procedures for monitoring the potable water consumption of the project.
1 Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of water meters.
Submitted relevant sections of plans providing information on the main water

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meter.
2.2.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of water meters, which must include
information on:
o scope of each meter, and
o location of each water meter;
• Project documentation on the installation of the water meters, which should include:
o purchase orders,

o photographs.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of water meters that
2 account for the monitoring of the total potable water consumption of the project,
and project documentation on the installation of the water meters.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of water meters, and
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project documentation on the installation of the water meters.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans providing information on the main

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water meter.

2.3. WT-03 EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION
This credit aims to
• reduce the potable water consumption of the project through efficient landscape irrigation;
and
• reduce the overall potable water demand of the project from landscape irrigation.
2.3.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the water base case of the project for irrigation:
o Identify the water demand for irrigation based on the existing landscape features in
the project;
o Identify the water consumption rate of each irrigation system in the design in
accordance with
o the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines (RNPCP) (NAMPAP, 2000);
o For irrigation systems not reflected in RNPCP, identify the reference standard and
the water consumption rate of each identified system; and
o Calculate the peak potable water consumption for irrigation in cubic meters per
square meter per person (m3/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Prepare the water design case of the project for irrigation:
o Identify the water efficiency and conservation strategies for irrigation in the design
of the project, which should include:
▪ rainwater harvesting,
▪ wastewater recycling,
▪ automatic irrigation controls, and
▪ use of plant species that require less or no irrigation;
o Use the water consumption rate of each identified water efficiency and conservation
strategy for the water design case of the project for irrigation;
o Calculate the potential peak potable water consumption for irrigation based on an
8-hour shift; and
o Calculate the potential percentage of potable water consumption reduction

compared to the water base case for irrigation;
calculated percentage of potable water consumption for irrigation.

2.3.3. Compliance
2.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Water base case report for irrigation, which should include:
o water demand for irrigation based on the existing landscape features in the project;
o water consumption rates in accordance with RNPCP,
o for irrigation systems not reflected in RNPCP, the project team must also submit:
▪ water consumption rate of each identified system;
o calculation of the peak potable water consumption for irrigation based on an 8-hour
shift;
• Water design case report for irrigation, which should include:

water efficiency and conservation strategies for irrigation,
o calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption for irrigation based on
an 8-hour shift, and
o calculation of the target percentage of potable water consumption reduction

compared to the water base case for irrigation.
Submitted a water base case report for irrigation and a water design case report
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proving that the landscaping of the project will not use potable water.
Submitted a water base case report for irrigation and a water design case report for
1 irrigation proving a target potable water consumption reduction of fifty percent
(50%) or more.
2.3.3.2. Stage 2

• Report on the implementation of the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies
for irrigation, which should include:
o Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the

implemented water efficiency and conservation strategies for irrigation, and
o Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented

landscaping design;
• Report on the calculation of the potential potable water consumption reduction for
irrigation based on the implemented strategies, which should include:
o calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption for based on an 8-hour
shift, and
o calculation of the potential percentage of potable water consumption reduction

compared to the water base case for irrigation;
o purchase orders,
o photographs.

conservation strategies for irrigation proving that the landscaping of the project
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does not use potable water, and project documentation on the implemented
strategies.

conservation strategies for irrigation, report on the calculation proving a potential
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potable water consumption reduction for irrigation of fifty percent (50%) or more,
and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

2.4. WT-04 EFFLUENT QUALITY MONITORING
This credit aims to reduce the negative impact to the local environment by effectively
managing the quality of effluent discharge of the project.
2.4.2. Requirements
1. Identify the minimum effluent standards appropriate for each body of water in the project
in accordance with Section 7. General Effluent Standards, DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-
08 — Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016 (Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, 2016);
2. Connect to an existing sewage treatment plant (STP) or identify effluent treatment

strategies to ensure good effluent quality in the project.
3. Implement the identified strategies to manage the effluent quality of the project.
2.4.3. Compliance
2.4.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, with a narrative on how the project complied
• Policy for the target effluent standards of the project that complies with the minimum
required effluent levels.
If the project has access to an STP, the project team must also submit relevant sections of
plans and specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, which must include
information on:
• location of the STP,
• location of existing sewer lines, and
• location of the tapping point or the sampling point.
If the project has no access to an STP, the project team must also submit relevant sections of
plans and specifications on the identified effluent treatment strategies.
If the project has access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and
3 specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, and policy for the target
effluent standards of the project that ensures the highest effluent standards.

If the project has no access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and
3 specifications on the identified effluent treatment strategies, and policy for the
target effluent standards of the project that ensures the highest effluent standards.
If the project has access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and
specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, and policy for the target
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effluent standards of the project that complies with the minimum required effluent
standards.
If the project has no access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and
specifications on the identified effluent treatment strategies, and policy for the
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target effluent standards of the project that complies with the minimum required
effluent standards.
2.4.3.2. Stage 2
• Policy for the target effluent standards of the project that complies with the minimum
required effluent levels; and
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
If the project has access to an STP, the project team must also submit relevant sections of
as-built plans and specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, which must include
information on:
• location of the STP,
• location of existing sewer lines, and
• location of the tapping point or the sampling point.

If the project has no access to an STP, the project team must also submit relevant sections of
as-built plans and specifications on the implemented effluent treatment strategies.
If the project has access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and
specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, project documentation
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on the connection to an STP, and policy for the target effluent standards of the
project that ensures the highest effluent standards.
If the project has no access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of as-built plans
and specifications on the implemented effluent treatment strategies, project
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documentation on the implementation of strategies, and policy for the target
effluent standards of the project that ensures the highest effluent standards.
If the project has access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and
specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, project documentation
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on the connection to an STP, and policy for the target effluent standards of the
project that complies with the minimum required effluent standards.
If the project has no access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of as-built plans
and specifications on the implemented effluent treatment strategies, project
1 documentation on the implementation of strategies, and policy for the target
effluent standards of the project that complies with the minimum required effluent
standards.

3. WASTE MANAGEMENT
3.1. WS-01 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DIVERSION
This credit aims to
• ensure the effective management of waste;
• divert waste from landfills; and
• reduce waste produced in the project.
3.1.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the construction waste base case of the project:
o Identify the potential sources and amount of waste generation in the project during
construction, and
o Calculate the peak construction waste generation in kilograms per square meter per
person (kg/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Identify the target percentage of construction waste diversion for the project;
3. Establish a waste management system for the project, which should include:
o strategies to divert waste from landfill during construction, which may include:
▪ reusing materials on site or in other sites,
▪ reducing overall construction waste generation, or
▪ recycling;
o procedures for the implementation of the identified strategies during construction,
o communication with the project team, external contractors and suppliers for the
waste management system of the project,
o calculation of the potential peak construction waste generation based on an 8-hour

shift, and
o calculation of the potential percentage of construction waste diversion compared to

the construction waste base case;
4. Implement the identified strategies to divert waste from landfill during construction; and
5. Calculate the percentage of construction waste diversion compared to the construction

waste base case.

3.1.3. Compliance
3.1.3.1. Stage 1
with the requirements of the credit, and
• Construction waste base case report, which should include:
o sources of waste during the construction of the project,
o projected amount of generated waste for each identified source during construction,
o calculation of the peak construction waste generation based on an 8-hour shift;
• Waste management system, which should include:
o identified strategies to divert waste from landfill during construction,
o procedures for the implementation of the identified strategies during construction,
waste management system of the project,
o calculation of the potential peak construction waste generation based on an 8-hour

shift, and
o calculation of the target percentage of construction waste diversion compared to the

construction waste base case.
Submitted construction waste base case report, a waste management system

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proving a target construction waste diversion of eighty percent (80%) or more.

4 proving a target construction waste diversion of sixty percent (60%) to eighty
percent (<80%).

2 proving a target construction waste diversion of forty percent (40%) to sixty percent
(<60%).
Submitted a construction waste base case report, and a waste management system
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for the project.
0 Submitted a construction waste base case report.

3.1.3.2. Stage 2
• Project documentation on the implementation of the waste management system, which

should include:
o monitoring reports,
o logs of generated construction waste,
o photographs providing information on the collection, transportation, disposal and

other processes in the waste management system, and
waste management system of the project;
• Report on the calculation of the construction waste diversion based on the implemented
strategies, which should include:
o calculation of the peak construction waste generation based on an 8-hour shift, and
o calculation of the percentage of construction waste diversion compared to the

construction waste base case.
Submitted project documentation on the implementation of the waste management

6 system, and report on the calculations proving a construction waste diversion of
eighty percent (80%) or more.

sixty percent (60%) to eighty percent (<80%).

forty percent (40%) to sixty percent (<60%).

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system.

3.2. WS-02 MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY
This credit aims to
• ensure the effective management of waste; and
• reduce the burden for an additional infrastructure for waste by properly managing waste
from the source.
3.2.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the waste base case for the construction and operations of the project:
o Identify the potential sources and amount of waste generation in the project during
construction and operations, and
o Calculate the peak waste generation in kilograms per square meter per person
(kg/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Design a materials recovery facility (MRF) for the construction and operations of the
project. The MRF must comply with the following:
o Clearly mark the areas for segregated waste, which should include:
▪ biodegradable waste,
▪ non-biodegradable waste, and
▪ recyclable waste;
o Allocate adequate space to store the projected amount of waste generation during
the construction and operations of the project, with the following minimum space:
▪ For projects with a TGFA of less than 5000 m2, the MRF must have 2 m2 of
net floor for each 1000 m2 TGFA of the project;
▪ For projects with a TGFA of more than or equal to 5000 m2, the MRF must
have
▪ a minimum of 10 m2 of net floor, and
▪ where catering is provided, an additional of 2 m2 of net floor for each

1000 m2 TGFA of the project;
o Locate within the project site; and
o Provide with sufficient access for waste collection vehicles;
3. Establish policies and procedures on the use of the MRF for the construction and operations
of the project:

o If the project pursued WS-01 Construction Waste Diversion, use the established waste
management system; or
o If the project did not pursue WS-01, establish policies and procedures on the use of
the MRF for the construction and operations of the project, which should include
waste management procedures for
▪ segregating,
▪ collecting,
▪ handling, and
▪ disposal of waste;
4. Construct the designed MRF in the project.
3.2.3. Compliance
3.2.3.1. Stage 1
with the requirements of the credit,
• Waste base case report, which should include:
o sources of waste during the construction and operations of the project,
o projected amount of generated waste for each identified source during construction
and operations,
o calculation of the peak waste generation based on an 8-hour shift;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the MRF, which must include information
on:
o areas for different types of waste,
o minimum required area of the MRF,
o total area of the MRF,
o location of the MRF, and
o access of waste collection vehicles to the MRF;
• Policies and procedures on the use of the MRF for the construction and operations of the
project;
o If the project pursued WS-01, the project team must submit the established waste
management system; or

o If the project did not pursue WS-01, the project team must submit policies and
procedures on the use of the MRF for the construction and operations of the
project, which should include waste management procedures for
▪ segregating,
▪ collecting,
▪ handling, and
▪ disposal of waste.
Submitted a waste base case report, relevant sections of plans and specifications of
4 the MRF, and policies and procedures on the use of the MRF for the construction
and operations of the project.
Submitted a waste base case report, and relevant sections of plans and specifications
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of the MRF.
1 Submitted a waste base case report.
3.2.3.2. Stage 2
• Project documentation on the construction of the MRF, which should include:
o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the MRF, which must
include information on:
▪ areas for different types of waste,
▪ total area of the MRF,
▪ location of the MRF, and
▪ access of waste collection vehicles to the MRF;
o purchase orders,
o photographs;
• Communication with the project team and external contractors on the use of the MRF;
• Project documentation on the use of MRF during construction, which should include:
o logs of generated construction waste,
o photographs, and
o communication with the project team and external contractors on the procedures
for the use of the MRF during construction.
Submitted project documentation on the construction of the MRF, communication

4 with the project team and external contractors on the use of the MRF, and project
documentation on the use of the MRF during construction.
Submitted project documentation on the construction of the MRF, and

2 communication with the project team and external contractors on the use of the
MRF.
1 Submitted project documentation on the construction of the MRF.

4. MANAGEMENT
4.1. MN-01 GREEN BUILDING PROFESSIONAL
This credit aims to ensure the efficient delivery of the application and certification process
for projects with the support of a Green Building Professional.
4.1.2. Requirements
1. Identify a Green Building Professional (GBP) for the project that has the following
qualifications:
o For Certified BERDE Professionals (CBP), the professional must
▪ undergone and completed the BERDE Professional Basic Training Course,
▪ passed the qualifying examination for CBPs, and
▪ be in good standing;
o For GBP under different certification programs, the professional must
▪ be certified or licensed as a GBP under a certification program for

professionals by a member National Green Building Council (NGBC) of the
World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), or
▪ be certified or licensed as a GBP by a training institution that complies

with ISO 17021 — Conformity Assessment – Requirements for Bodies Providing
Audit and Certification of Management Systems;
2. Employ a GBP specifically for the project for at least the duration and completion of
the BERDE Certification process.
4.1.3. Compliance
4.1.3.1. Stage 1
The project owner must submit:
• Accomplished Template – Green Building Professional, and
• Service contract of the employed GBP with the scope for at least the duration and
completion of the BERDE Certification process of the project.
Points Compliance Requirement
Submitted the service contract of the employed GBP with the scope for at least the
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duration and completion of the BERDE Certification process of the project.

4.2. MN-02 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION
This credit aims to
• support project owners in developing inclusive and functional projects through

consultations with materially-affected stakeholders; and
• engage the community in developing projects that addresses the socio-economic needs of
the community.
4.2.2. Requirements
1. Identify the materially-affected stakeholder for the project, which should include
representatives from the
o local community,
o members of the project team,
o clients and investors, or
o potential users of the project; and
2. Conduct stakeholder consultations prior to finalizing the designs for the project, which
should include discussions on the
o background of the project and its features,
o opportunities and potential risks of the project to the materially-affected

stakeholders, and
o social, economic and environmental sustainability strategies related to the project

that address the concerns of the materially-affected stakeholders;
3. Document the proceedings of the stakeholder consultations and how the outcomes of the
consultations will be incorporated in the project.
4.2.3. Compliance
4.2.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project team
complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the stakeholder consultations, which should include the
o list of stakeholders consulted,
o agenda of the consultations,

o minutes of the consultations, and
o recommendations from the stakeholders;
• Report on how the outcomes of the consultations will be incorporated in the project.
Submitted a report on the stakeholder consultations, and report on how the

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outcomes of the consultations will be incorporated in the project.

4.3. MN-03 DESIGN CHARRETTE
This credit aims to support the project team in identifying the most cost-effective and
sustainable strategies for the design, construction and operations of the project.
4.3.2. Requirements
1. Conduct regular design charrettes with the relevant members of the project team; and
2. Communicate the target credits and requirements for the project to the project team.
4.3.3. Compliance
4.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include a
o summary of the design charrettes, and
o narrative how the project team complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the design charrettes, which should include the
o attendance list of each charrettes,
o agenda of each charrettes, and
o minutes of each charrettes.
Point Compliance Requirement
Submitted a report on the design charrettes conducted together with the relevant
1 members of the project team to finalize the design and guide the construction of the
project.

5. USE OF LAND AND ECOLOGY
5.1. LE-01 LAND REUSE
This credit aims to
• discourage the use of greenfield, or undeveloped open space, natural habitat or land used for
food production or agriculture; and
• promote the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield, or previously developed land.
5.1.2. Requirements
1. Conduct a site assessment before constructing the project, which must include information
on:
o footprint of the previously developed building in the project site,
o previous use or type of building in the project site,
o period when the land was previously used, and
o contaminations in the project site;
2. Construct the project on a previously developed land, which was used for institutional,
industrial, commercial or residential applications for the last twenty (20) years, except for
land used for food production or agriculture.
If the land is contaminated, additional requirements for this credit are the following:
1. Implement the necessary land remediation measures based on ASTM E1903-11 — Standard
Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Process (ASTM International, 2011) prior to the redevelopment of the site; and
2. Conduct a final site assessment providing information on the conditions of the site after
implementing the necessary land remediation measures.
5.1.3. Compliance
5.1.3.1. Stage 1
• Initial site assessment report, which must include information on:
o footprint of the previously developed building in the project site,
o previous use or type of building in the project site,

o period when the land was previously used, and
o contaminations in the project site;
• Project documentation on the previously constructed project in the project site; and
• Site plan, which must include information on:
o total area of the previously developed land, and
o building footprint of the project.
If the land is contaminated, the project team must also submit a report on the implemented
land remediation measures, which should include:
• summary of the implemented land remediation measures,
• service contracts of the implemented land remediation measures, and
• test results providing information on the conditions of the site after implementing the
necessary land remediation measures.
If the land is contaminated, submitted an initial site assessment report for the
3 project, site plan of the project, and report on the implemented land remediation
measures before constructing the project.
Submitted an initial site assessment report for the project, and site plan of the
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project.
1 Submitted an initial site assessment report for the project.

5.2. LE-02 PROTECTION OF ECOLOGICAL FEATURES
This credit aims to protect and preserve the ecological features within the project site and
its immediate surroundings.
5.2.2. Requirements
1. Identify strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, including:
o erosion brought by stormwater,
o construction wastewater runoff,
o construction-related sediments reaching receiving watercourse, and
o air pollution brought by dust and particulate matters;
2. Conduct a site assessment to identify existing critical ecological features within the project
site and its immediate surroundings, including:
o trees of significant ecological value, as declared by the Forest Management Bureau

(FMB),
o natural watercourse, and
o wetland areas;
3. Implement the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution.
If there are existing ecological features within the project site and its immediate
surroundings, additional requirements for this credit are the following:
1. Identify appropriate strategies to protect the existing critical ecological features within the
project site and its immediate surroundings;
2. Establish policies and procedures to continuously protect the existing critical ecological
features within the project site and its immediate surroundings during and after the
construction of the project;
3. Implement the identified strategies before any preliminary site construction or preparation
works, including site clearing and constructing temporary site facilities, and until the
completion of the project; and
4. Conduct a site assessment on the implementation of the identified strategies after

construction of the project.
5.2.3. Compliance
5.2.3.1. Stage 1

• Project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction

activity pollution, which should include:
o relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to prevent

and control construction activity pollution,
o policies and procedures to prevent erosion and air pollution,
o purchase orders,
o official receipts,
o communication with the project team on the identified strategies to prevent and
control construction activity pollution;
• Site assessment report providing information on the identified existing critical ecological
features within the project site and its immediate surroundings.
If there are existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate
surroundings, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to protect the
existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings;
and
• Policies and procedures to continuously protect the existing critical ecological features
within the project site and its immediate surroundings after the construction of the project.
If there are no existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate
surroundings, the project team must also submit a duly signed report from a licensed environmental
planner or landscape architect certifying that there are no existing critical ecological features within
the project site and its immediate surroundings.
Submitted project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and

control construction activity pollution, site assessment report providing
information on the existing critical ecological features within the project site and
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its immediate surroundings, and duly signed report from a licensed environmental
planner or landscape architect certifying that there are no existing critical
ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings.

control construction activity pollution, site assessment report providing
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its immediate surroundings, relevant sections of plans and specifications of the
identified strategies to protect the existing critical ecological features within the
project site and its immediate surroundings, and policies and procedures to

continuously protect the existing critical ecological features within the project site
and its immediate surroundings after the construction of the project.

control construction activity pollution, and site assessment report providing
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its immediate surroundings.
5.2.3.2. Stage 2
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction

o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented strategies

to prevent and control construction activity pollution,
o report on the implementation of the policies and procedures to prevent erosion and
air pollution,
o photographs, and
o communication with the project team on the implemented strategies to prevent and
control construction activity pollution.
If there are existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate
surroundings, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented strategies to

protect the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate
surroundings;
• Site assessment report confirming that the identified existing critical ecological features
within the project site and its immediate surroundings were effectively protected during the
construction of the project; and
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to protect the existing critical

ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings, which should
include:
o purchase orders,

o service contracts,
o monitoring reports, and
o photographs.
Submitted project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and

control construction activity pollution, and duly signed report from a licensed
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environmental planner or landscape architect certifying that there are no existing
critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings.

control construction activity pollution, relevant sections of as-built plans and
specifications of the implemented strategies to protect the existing critical
2 ecological features with in the project site and its immediate surroundings, and site
assessment report confirming that the identified existing critical ecological features
within the project site and its immediate surrounding were effectively protected
during the construction of the project.

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control construction activity pollution.

5.3. LE-03 IMPROVEMENT OF ECOLOGICAL FEATURES
This credit aims to
• improve or restore the ecological features within the project site and its immediate
surroundings; and
• contribute to the improvement of the local biodiversity.
5.3.2. Requirements
1. Identify strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution:
o If the project pursued LE-02 Protection of Ecological Features, use the project
documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction
activity pollution; or
o If the project did not pursue LE-02, identify strategies to prevent and control
construction activity pollution. including:
▪ erosion brought by stormwater,
▪ construction wastewater runoff,
▪ construction-related sediments reaching receiving watercourse, and
▪ air pollution brought by dust and particulate matters;
2. Identify strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site, such as:
o using native plant species,
o rehabilitating natural watercourses and wetland areas, or
o integrating of green roofs and green walls;
3. Implement the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution,
and to improve the ecological features within the project site.
5.3.3. Compliance
5.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction

activity pollution:

o If the project pursued LE-02, the project team must submit the project
o If the project did not pursue LE-02, the project team must submit a project
▪ relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to

prevent and control construction activity pollution,
▪ policies and procedures to prevent erosion and air pollution,
▪ purchase orders,
▪ official receipts,
▪ service contracts, and
▪ communication with the project team on the identified strategies to prevent

and control construction activity pollution;
• Project documentation on the identified strategies to improve the ecological features within
the project site, which should include:
o target improvements on the ecological features within the project site,
o relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies to improve

the ecological features within the project site, and
o established policies and procedures to improve the ecological features within the
project site.
Submitted project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control

construction activity pollution, and project documentation providing information
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on three (3) identified strategies to improve the ecological features within the project
site.

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on two (2) identified strategies to improve the ecological features within the project
site.

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on one (1) identified strategy to improve the ecological features within the project
site.
5.3.3.2. Stage 2

• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction

activity pollution:
o If the project pursued LE-02, the project team must submit the project
documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction
o If the project did not pursue LE-02, the project team must submit a project
documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction
▪ relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented

strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution,
▪ report on the implementation of the policies and procedures to prevent

erosion and air pollution,
▪ monitoring reports,
▪ photographs, and
▪ communication with the project team on the implemented strategies to

prevent and control construction activity pollution;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to improve the ecological features

within the project site, which should include:
o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies

to improve the ecological features within the project site,
o report on the implementation of the established policies and procedures to improve

the ecological features within the project site,
o purchase orders,
o photographs.

control construction activity pollution, and project documentation providing
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information on three (3) implemented strategies to improve the ecological features
within the project site.


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information on two (2) implemented strategies to improve the ecological features

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information on one (1) implemented strategy to improve the ecological features

5.4. LE-04 PROMOTION OF OPEN SPACES
This credit aims to improve the local biodiversity by providing a high ratio of vegetated
open space in the project.
5.4.2. Requirements
Requirement for this credit is to develop at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total lot
area as vegetated open space. The vegetated open space must
• be accessible to the users of the project; and
• include more than one (1) native plant species that benefit or contribute to the local
biodiversity. Turf grass is not considered as a vegetated open space.
5.4.3. Compliance
5.4.3.1. Stage 1
• Site plan, which must include information on:
o total lot area of the project,
o location of the vegetated open space,
o total area of the vegetated open space,
o access to the vegetated open space for the users of the project;
• Landscape plan, which must include information on:
o types of native plants designed for the vegetated open space, and
o location of the native plants in the project;
• Report on the calculations of the required vegetated open space designed for the project.
Submitted site plan, landscape plan, and report on the calculations proving that the
3 designed vegetated open space is fifty-five percent (55%) or more compared to the
total lot area of the project.
2 designed vegetated open space is forty percent (40%) to less than fifty-five percent
(<55%) compared to the total lot area of the project.

1 designed vegetated open space is twenty-five percent (25%) to less than forty
percent (<40%) compared to the total lot area of the project.
5.4.3.2. Stage 2
• As-built site plan, which must include information on:
o total lot area of the project,
o location of the vegetated open space,
o total area of the vegetated open space,
o access to the vegetated open space for the users of the project;
• As-built landscape plan, which must include information on:
o types of native plants designed for the vegetated open space, and
o location of the native plants in the project;
• Report on the calculations of the required vegetated open space developed for the project;
and
• Project documentation on the development of the vegetated open spaces, which should
include:
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted as-built site plan, as-built landscape plan, and report on the calculations
3 proving that the developed vegetated open space is fifty-five percent (55%) or more
compared to the total lot area of the project.

2 proving that the developed vegetated open space is forty percent (40%) to less than
fifty-five percent (<55%) compared to the total lot area of the project.
1 proving that the developed vegetated open space is twenty-five percent (25%) to less
than forty percent (<40%) compared to the total lot area of the project.

5.5. LE-05 HEAT ISLAND REDUCTION
This credit aims to minimize the contribution of the project in increasing the temperature
of the immediate microclimate of the site.
5.5.2. Requirements
1. Identify appropriate strategies to reduce heat absorption in the project, which should
include:
o vegetated open spaces,
o green roofs and green walls,
o open-grid pavement systems with vegetation for hardscapes,
o shaded hardscapes using trees, vegetation, or placing under roof structures, or
o roofing materials and shading structures having the following specifications:
▪ Roof pitch less than 15° must have
▪ an initial solar reflectance index (SRI) more than 82, or
▪ a three-year SRI more than 64;
▪ Roof pitch more than 15° must have
▪ an initial SRI more than 39, or
▪ a three-year SRI more than 34;
2. Implement appropriate strategies to reduce heat absorption for at least fifty percent (50%)
of all horizontal surfaces in the project site, including landscapes, hardscapes, and roofing.
Functional and usable spaces, such as helipads, recreational courts, and areas covered by
equipment and solar panels are excluded from the calculations.
5.5.3. Compliance
5.5.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies to reduce heat
absorption, which must include information on:
o total site area,

o identified strategies to reduce heat absorption for the project, and
o SRI values of roofing materials and shading structures;
• Report on the calculations of the total horizontal surfaces with potentially reduced heat
absorption.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies

to reduce heat absorption, and report on the calculations proving that the total
3
horizontal surfaces with potentially reduced heat absorption is seventy percent
(70%) or more based on the identified strategies.

2
horizontal surfaces with potentially reduced heat absorption is sixty percent (60%)
to seventy percent (<70%) based on the identified strategies.

1
horizontal surfaces with potentially reduced heat absorption is fifty percent (50%)
to sixty percent (<60%) based on the identified strategies.
5.5.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies to

reduce heat absorption, which must include information on:
o total site area,
o implemented strategies to reduce heat absorption for the project, and
o SRI values of roofing materials and shading structures;
• Report on the calculations of the total horizontal surfaces with reduced heat absorption;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to reduce heat absorption, which

should include:
o purchase orders,

o photographs.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented

strategies to reduce heat absorption, report on the calculations proving that the
3 total horizontal surfaces with reduced heat absorption is seventy percent (70%) or
more based on the implemented strategies, and project documentation on the
implemented strategies.

2 total horizontal surfaces with reduced heat absorption is sixty percent (60%) to
seventy percent (<70%) based on the implemented strategies, and project

1 total horizontal surfaces with reduced heat absorption is fifty percent (50%) to sixty
percent (<60%) based on the implemented strategies, and project documentation on
the implemented strategies.

5.6. LE-06 FLOOD RISK MINIMIZATION
This credit aims to
• reduce the risk of flooding; and
• reduce the negative impact of flooding to the project.
5.6.2. Requirements
1. Conduct a site assessment on the flood risk in the project site; and
2. Locate the project in a low flood risk area.
If the project is located in a flood-prone area, additional requirements for this credit are the
following:
1. Identify appropriate adaptive measures to minimize the flood risk in the project, which may
include:
o raising the main floor level at least 0.60 meters above the highest elevation of flood
level,
o providing elevated bridges and walkways,
o providing standby inflatable rafts in case of emergencies, or
o establishing policies and procedures for evacuation and rescue operations;
2. Implement the identified appropriate adaptive measures to minimize the flood risk in the
project.
5.6.3. Compliance
5.6.3.1. Stage 1
• Flood risk assessment report providing information on the highest flood level of the project
site based on the information from the local government, the National Mapping and
Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), or the DENR.
If the project is located in a flood-prone area, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified appropriate adaptive

measures to minimize the flood risk in the project, which must include information on:
o identified appropriate adaptive measures to minimize flood risk,

o identified strategies for evacuation and rescue operations, and
o height of the highest elevation of flood level in the project site;
• Policies and procedures for evacuation and rescue operations.
Submitted flood risk assessment report proving that the project is located in a low
2
flood risk area.
If the project is located in a flood-prone area, submitted a flood risk assessment

report, and relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified
2
appropriate adaptive measures to minimize the flood risk in the project, and
policies and procedures for evacuation and rescue operations.
1 Submitted a flood risk assessment report.
5.6.3.2. Stage 2
The project team must submit an accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should
include:
• narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit.
If the project is located in a flood-prone area, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented appropriate

adaptive measures to minimize the flood risk in the project, which must include
information on:
o implemented appropriate adaptive measures to minimize flood risk,
o implemented strategies for evacuation and rescue operations, and
o height of the highest elevation of flood level in the project site;
• Project documentation on the implemented appropriate adaptive measures to minimize

flood risk, which should include:
o purchase orders,
o photographs.

Submitted a flood risk assessment report proving that the project is located in a low
2
flood risk area during Stage 1.
If the project is located in a flood-prone area, submitted a flood risk assessment

report during Stage 1, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the
2 implemented appropriate adaptive measures to minimize the flood risk in the
project, and project documentation on the implemented appropriate adaptive
measures to minimize flood risk.
1 Submitted a flood risk assessment report during Stage 1.

6. GREEN MATERIALS
6.1. MT-01 GREEN PROCUREMENT
This credit aims to lessen the environmental impact of the project when procuring
products.
6.1.2. Requirements
1. Identify materials with less environmental impacts, which must be products that are
certified as
o materials with recycled content,
o non-hazardous materials,
o materials with low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content,
o certified wood under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
(PEFC) or the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and
o eco-labeled products under the National Ecolabelling Program – Green Choice

Philippines or equivalent labeling program under the Global Eco-Labelling Network
(GEN);
2. Procure at least twenty percent (20%) materials with less environmental impacts based on
the total costs of materials for the project.
6.1.3. Compliance
6.1.3.1. Stage 1
• List of materials identified for the project, which should include:
o product type,
o product name,
o product cost, and
o relevant standards, certification or qualification;
• Report on the calculations of the percentage of green materials compared to the total
budgeted costs of materials identified for the project.

Submitted list of materials identified for the project, and report on the calculations
5 proving the use of green materials for fifty percent (50%) or more of total budgeted
costs of materials for the project.
3 proving the use of green materials for forty percent (40%) to less than fifty percent
(<50%) of total budgeted costs of materials for the project.
2 proving the use of green materials for thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent
(<40%) of total budgeted costs of the materials for the project.
1 proving the use of green materials for twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty
percent (<30%) of total budgeted costs of the materials for the project.
6.1.3.2. Stage 2
o narrative how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• List of all relevant products and materials used in the project, which should include:
o product type,
o product name,
o product cost, and
o relevant standards, certification or qualification;
• Report on the calculations of the percentage of procured green materials compared to the
total actual costs of materials used in the project; and
• Project documentation on the purchase of products, which should include:
o product certificates,
o material safety data sheets,
o purchase orders,
o delivery receipts, and
o installation records.

Submitted list of green products and materials used, report on the calculations
proving the procurement of green materials for fifty percent (50%) or more of total
5
actual costs of materials in the project, and project documentation on the purchase
of products.
proving the procurement of green materials for forty percent (40%) to less than fifty
3
percent (<50%) of total actual costs of materials in the project, and project
documentation on the purchase of products.
proving the procurement of green materials for thirty percent (30%) to less than
2
forty percent (<40%) of total actual costs of materials in the project, and project
proving the procurement of green materials for twenty percent (20%) to less than
1
thirty percent (<30%) of total actual costs of materials in the project, and project

6.2. MT-02 USE OF LOCAL MATERIALS
This credit aims to
• lessen the environmental impacts by considering the distance from where the materials are
manufactured; and
• strengthen local business by supporting locally-manufactured materials.
6.2.2. Requirements
1. Identify sources of locally-manufactured materials for the project, which must be
o manufactured within 160 kilometers (160 km) from the project,
o materials permanently installed in the project; and
2. Procure at least ten percent (10%) locally-manufactured materials based on the total costs of
materials for the project.
6.2.3. Compliance
6.2.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied
• List of identified locally-manufactured products for the project, which should include:
o product name,
o product type,
o cost of the product,
o manufacturers' names, and
o distance of the manufacturer from the project site;
• Specifications of the identified locally-manufactured products;
• Report on the calculations of the total percentage of locally-manufactured products

procured in the project; and
• Communication with the project team, external contractors, suppliers and users of the
project on the procurement of locally-manufactured products.

Submitted report on the list and specifications of the identified locally-

manufactured products, and report on the calculations of the total percentage of
3 locally-manufactured products and used locally-manufactured building materials
and products in the project within 100-kilometer distance radius from the project
site.

2 locally-manufactured products and used locally-manufactured building materials
and products in the project within 130-kilometer distance radius from the project
site.

1
locally-manufactured products and used local building materials and products in
the project within 160-kilometer distance from the project site.
6.2.3.2. Stage 2
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission, which should include:
• List of identified locally-manufactured products for the project, which should include:
o product name,
o product type,
o cost of the product,
o manufacturers' names, and
o distance of the manufacturer from the project site;
• Report on the calculations of the total percentage of locally-manufactured products used in

the project; and
o purchase orders,
o photographs;
• Communication with the project team, external contractors, suppliers and users of the
project on the procurement of locally-manufactured products.
Submitted report on the list and specifications of the used locally-manufactured

products, report on the calculations of the total percentage of the used locally-
3 manufactured products, and project documentation of the procured locally-
manufactured building materials and products in the project within 100-kilometer
distance radius from the project site.

2 manufactured products, and project documentation of the procured locally-
manufactured building materials and products in the project within 130-kilometer
distance radius from the project site.

1 manufactured products, and project documentation of the procured local building
materials and products in the project within 160-kilometer distance from the
project site.

7. TRANSPORTATION
7.1. TR-01 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ASSESSMENT
This credit aims to support project owners' decision making in effective site selection
considering the impact of the project to local traffic.
7.1.2. Requirements
Requirement for this credit is to conduct a transportation impact assessment (TIA), which
must include information on the following:
• Transportation facilities, which must include
o transportation demand for the users of the project,
o available facilities for private vehicles,
o available public transportation amenities,
o available bicycle rider amenities,
o location of available parking facilities for private vehicles,
o location of available public transportation amenities, and
o location of available bicycle rider amenities;
• Parking, which must include
o peak average parking demand based on an 8-hour shift,
o minimum parking spaces as required by Presidential Decree No. 1096 — National

Building Code of the Philippines or relevant local ordinances,
o location of parking spaces within and around the project site,
o preferred parking spaces for persons with disability (PWDs) and fuel-efficient and
low-emitting vehicles, and
o bicycle parking spaces within and around the project site;
• Circulation, which must include
o traffic flow within the project site, and
o traffic flow within the neighborhood;
• Pedestrian mobility, which must include
o existing pathways through the project site, such as
▪ covered walkways,

▪ pedestrian lanes,
▪ sidewalks,
▪ arcades, and
▪ access through the buildings;
o existing pathways to and from the project site, such as
▪ covered walkways,
▪ pedestrian lanes,
▪ sidewalks,
▪ overpasses,
▪ underpasses,
▪ bridges,
▪ arcades, and
▪ access through other buildings;
o accessibility for PWDs;
• Recommendations to reduce the negative impact of the project to local traffic.
7.1.3. Compliance
7.1.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the TIA, which must include information on:
o transportation facilities,
o parking,
o circulation,
o pedestrian mobility, and
o recommendations to reduce the negative impact of the project to local traffic.
Submitted report on the TIA with recommendations to reduce the negative impact
2
of the project to local traffic.
1 Submitted report on the TIA.

7.2. TR-02 PROXIMITY TO KEY ESTABLISHMENTS
This credit aims to
• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic congestion; and
• reduce the need of using transportation by selecting a site within proximity to basic needs
of users.
7.2.2. Requirements
1. Conduct a site assessment to identify the key establishments near the project. Key
establishments provide the basic needs for the users of the project, which should include:
o banks,
o childcare and educational facilities, such as
▪ daycare centers,
▪ libraries, and
▪ schools;
o commercial facilities, such as
▪ laundry or dry cleaners, and
▪ parlor or barber shops;
o community facilities and barangay halls,
o health facilities, such as
▪ health centers, and
▪ medical or dental offices, but not exclusively aesthetic services;
o stores and markets, such as
▪ convenience stores, sari-sari stores or groceries,
▪ hardware stores, and
▪ supermarkets or wet markets;
o places of worship,
o public parks and open spaces,
o public utilities, such as
▪ fire stations, and

▪ police stations;
o post offices,
o recreation and fitness facilities, such as
▪ fitness centers and gyms,
▪ sports facilities, and
▪ theaters or movie houses;
o residential areas,
o restaurants, karinderya, or turo-turo;
2. Select a site with access to key establishments within a 250-meter radius from the project.
The key establishments must have proper access for the users of the project.
7.2.3. Compliance
7.2.3.1. Stage 1
• List of key establishments, which must include information on:
o name of the establishment,
o contact information,
o type of service provided,
o photographs of the façade of the establishment;
• Site map of the location of the project, which must include information on:
o location of the establishments;
o routes from the project to the establishments; and
o distance measured from the project to each identified establishment.
Submitted a report on the list of key establishments, and a site map proving that
2 the constructed project is within the proximity of ten (10) or more key
establishments.
Submitted a report on the list of key establishments, and a site map proving that
1 the constructed project is within the proximity of five (5) to nine (9) key
establishments.

7.3. TR-03 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS
This credit aims to
• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic congestion by promoting
the use of public transportation to the users of the project; and
• support project owners in effective site selection.
7.3.2. Requirements
1. Conduct a site assessment on the available public transportation from the project, which
should include:
o types of public transportation,
o transportation routes, and
o public transportation time tables;
2. Locate the project in a site with access to public transportation. The project must be
walking distance from either of the following:
o Existing or currently planned and funded commuter rail or light rail within 500
meters (500 m) walking distance,
o Bus stop for at least two (2) public, campus or private bus lines within 500 meters
(500 m) walking distance,
o Stop for at least two (2) Asian utility vehicle (AUV) or public utility vehicle (PUV)
routes within 250 meters (250 m) walking distance, or
o If the project is in a remote area, a shuttle service provided for the users of the
project that travels to any public transportation stations, terminal or stops.
7.3.3. Compliance
7.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Site assessment report on the available public transportation from the project, which must
o types of available public transportation,
o public transportation routes,

o public transportation time tables, and
o distance of the station, terminal or stops from the project;
o location of the public transportation stations, terminals or stops accessible to the

users of the project,
o paths and distances from the project to the public transportation stations, terminals
or stops, and
o photographs of the public transportation stations, terminals or stops.
Submitted a site assessment report on the available public transportation from the
2 project, and a site map proving that the project has access to two (2) identified
public transportation.
Submitted a site assessment report on the available public transportation from the
1 project, and a site map proving that the project has access to one (1) identified
public transportation.

7.4. TR-04 PARKING
This credit aims to
• reduce the negative environmental impact of the project by reducing hardscaping;
• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic congestion by discouraging
the use of private vehicles; and
• reduce the use of fossil fuels by discouraging the use of private vehicles.
7.4.2. Requirements
1. Identify the required total number of parking spaces based on the Presidential Decree No. 1096
— National Building Code of the Philippines, or through local ordinances or regulations that
specify parking requirements, whichever is more stringent;
2. Calculate the required number of parking spaces for the project; and
3. Construct the parking area and do not exceed the required number of parking spaces for the
project.
7.4.3. Compliance
7.4.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the total number of
parking spaces for the project; and
• Report on the calculations and assumptions to determine the minimum total number of
parking spaces for the project, which should include:
o total number of parking spaces required by law for the project, and
o total number of parking spaces designed for the project.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the parking spaces for the
project, and report on the calculations proving that the project complied with the
2
required total number of parking spaces and does not exceed the minimum required
number of parking spaces.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications on the parking spaces for
1
the project, and report on the calculations proving that the project complied with

the required total number of parking spaces and exceeded the minimum required
number of parking spaces by less than three percent (<3%).
7.4.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the total
number of parking spaces for the project; and
• Project documentation on the construction of the parking area, which should include:
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the parking

spaces for the project, and report on the calculations proving that the project
2
complied with the required total number of parking spaces and did not exceed the
minimum required number of parking spaces.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the parking

spaces for the project, and report on the calculations proving that the project
1
complied with the required total number of parking spaces and exceeded the
minimum required number of parking spaces by less than three percent (<3%).

7.5. TR-05 FUEL-EFFICIENT AND LOW-EMITTING VEHICLES
This credit aims to
• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution; and
• reduce the use of fossil fuels by promoting the use of fuel-efficient and low-emitting
vehicles.
7.5.2. Requirements
1. Establish preferred parking for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles. Preferred parking
must be the nearest parking spaces to a building entrance, and must be reserved exclusively
for the following fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles:
o Hybrid vehicles,
o Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered vehicles,
o Compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles,
o Electric-powered vehicles,
o Vehicles used for carpooling and vanpooling, and
o Top ten (10) vehicles per fuel type with the highest fuel economy rating based on the
latest DOE Fuel Economy Run;
2. Provide preferred parking spaces for at least three percent (3%) of the total vehicle parking
capacity that are reserved exclusively for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles; and
3. Provide incentives for the users of preferred parking spaces, which may include:
o free use of the parking spaces, or
o valet services.
7.5.3. Compliance
7.5.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified preferred parking spaces,
which must include information on:
o number of preferred parking spaces, and

o location of the preferred parking spaces;
• Report on the calculations of the number of preferred parking spaces based on the total
vehicle parking capacity of the project; and
• Policies and procedures on the incentives for the users of preferred parking spaces.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified preferred

parking spaces, report on the calculations proving that the identified preferred
parking spaces reserved exclusively for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles are at
1
least three percent (3%) of the total vehicle parking capacity of the project, and
policies and procedures on the incentives for the users of the preferred parking
spaces.
7.5.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the established preferred parking
spaces, which must include information on:
o number of preferred parking spaces, and
o location of the preferred parking spaces;
• Report on the calculations of the number of preferred parking spaces based on the total
vehicle parking capacity of the project;
• Policies and procedures on the incentives for the users of preferred parking spaces;
• Project documentation on the established preferred parking spaces, which should include:
o official receipts or sales invoices, and
o photographs of the preferred parking spaces.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the established

preferred parking spaces, and report on the calculations proving that the established
preferred parking spaces reserved exclusively for fuel-efficient and low-emitting
1 vehicles are at least three percent (3%) of the total vehicle parking capacity of the
project, policies and procedures on the incentives for the users of the preferred
parking spaces, and project documentation on the established preferred parking
spaces.

7.6. TR-06 PUBLIC ACCESS
This credit aims to
• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic congestion;
• reduce the need of using transportation; and
• contribute on improving pedestrian mobility within the community.
7.6.2. Requirements
1. Identify shortest and most effective pathways through the project to improve pedestrian
mobility within the community;
2. Identify strategies for public access, which should include:
o providing pathways with direct access to public pathways, public sidewalks, bicycle
lanes, off-site public transportation stations terminals or stops, or off-site parking
facility, and
o providing signages or wayfinding through the project to off-site public amenities;
3. Implement the identified strategies for public access.
7.6.3. Compliance
7.6.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the initial assessment for public access, which should include:
o identified pathways through the project, and
o narrative on how the identified pathways contribute on improving pedestrian

mobility within the community;
• Site plan providing information on the pathways for pedestrian mobility through the
project or the project site.
Submitted report on the initial assessment for public access, and site plan providing
1 information on the pathways for pedestrian mobility through the project or the
project site.

7.6.3.2. Stage 2
• As-built site plan providing information on the pathways for pedestrian mobility through
the project or the site; and
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies for public access, which should
include:
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted as-built site plan providing information on the pathways for pedestrian
1 mobility through the project or the project site, and project documentation on the
implemented strategies for public access.

7.7. TR-07 BICYCLE RIDER AMENITIES
This credit aims to
• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic congestion;
• reduce the use of fossil fuel by promoting the use of bicycles; and
• promote healthy lifestyle through cycling.
7.7.2. Requirements
1. Design secure and effective bicycle parking slots or storage for the users of the project,
which must be
o within 200 meters (200 m) from the building entrance,
o one (1) bicycle parking slot or storage per user for at least three percent (3%) of the
total users of leasable spaces of the project, and
o minimum of four (4) bicycle parking slots or storage;
2. Design shower stalls and changing rooms in the project, which must be
o within 50 meters (50 m) from the bicycle parking area accessible by all bicycle
parking users at any time,
o one (1) shower stall per ten (10) bicycle parking slots or storage,
o minimum of one (1) shower stall, and
o each shower stall must have an adjacent changing room;
3. Construct bicycle parking slots or storage, shower stalls and changing rooms for the project.
7.7.3. Compliance
7.7.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the calculation of the required number of bicycle rider amenities for the project,
o information on the projected occupancy rates of leasable spaces,
o number of designed bicycle parking slots or storage, and
o number of designed shower stalls and changing rooms;

• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the designed bicycle rider amenities, which
o design of the bicycle parking slots or storage,
o security feature of the designed bicycle parking slots or storage,
o design of the shower stalls and changing rooms,
o location of the bicycle parking slots or storage, and
o location of the shower stalls and changing rooms.
Submitted a report on the calculation proving that the number of designed bicycle
parking slots or storage is five percent (5%) or more of the total users of leasable
2
spaces of the project, and relevant sections of plans and specifications of the
designed bicycle rider amenities.
Submitted a report on the calculation proving that the number of designed bicycle
parking slots or storage is three percent (3%) to less than five percent (<5%) of the
1
total users of leasable spaces of the project, and relevant sections of plans and
specifications of the designed bicycle rider amenities.
7.7.3.2. Stage 2
• Report on the calculation of the required number of bicycle rider amenities for the project,
o information on the computed occupancy rates of leasable spaces,
o number of constructed bicycle parking slots or storage, and
o number of constructed shower stalls and changing rooms;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the constructed bicycle rider
amenities, which must include information on:
o design of the bicycle parking slots or storage,
o security feature of the constructed bicycle parking slots or storage,
o design of the shower stalls and changing rooms,
o location of the bicycle parking slots or storage,
o location of shower stalls and changing rooms;

• Project documentation on the constructed bicycle rider amenities, which should include:
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted a report on the calculation proving that the number of constructed

bicycle parking slots or storage is five percent (5%) or more of the total users of
2 leasable spaces of the project, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications
of the constructed bicycle rider amenities, and project documentation on the
constructed bicycle rider amenities.
Submitted a report on the calculation proving that the number of constructed

bicycle parking slots or storage is three percent (3%) to less than five percent (<5%)
1 of the total users of leasable spaces of the project, relevant sections of as-built plans
and specifications of the constructed bicycle rider amenities, and project
documentation on the constructed bicycle rider amenities.

7.8. TR-08 CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AMENITIES
This credit aims to lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic
congestion by promoting the use of public transportation to the users of the project.
7.8.2. Requirements
1. Identify the available public transportation accessible to the users of the project;
2. Identify appropriate public transportation amenities for the users of the project, which may
include:
o covered walkways connecting building entrances to the public transportation

waiting areas,
o covered waiting areas for public utility vehicles (PUVs), or
o terminals for PUVs and Asian utility vehicles (AUVs), and
o stations for public transportation routes accessible to the users of the project; and
3. Implement and maintain the identified public transportation amenities.
7.8.3. Compliance
7.8.3.1. Stage 1
o types of available public transportation,
o location of the public transportation stations, terminals or stops accessible to the

users of the project,
o location of existing public transportation waiting areas, and
o paths and distances from the project to the public transportation stations, terminals
or stops;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified public transportation

amenities for the users of the project, which must include information on:
o design of the public transportation amenities,
o location of the public transportation amenities, and

o access from the project to the identified public transportation amenities.
Submitted a site map providing information on the available public transportation

from the project, and relevant sections of plans and specifications providing
2
information on two (2) identified public transportation amenities for the users of
the project.

from the project, and relevant sections of plans and specifications providing
1
information on one (1) identified public transportation amenity for the users of the
project.
7.8.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the constructed public

transportation amenities for the users of the project, which must include information on:
o design of the public transportation amenities,
o location of the public transportation amenities, and
o access from the project to the constructed public transportation amenities;
• Project documentation on the constructed public transportation amenities, which should

include:
o purchase orders,
o official receipts or sales invoice,
o photographs.

from the project, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing
2 information on two (2) constructed public transportation amenities for the users of
the project, and project documentation on the constructed public transportation
amenities.

1
from the project, and relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing

information on one (1) constructed public transportation amenity for the users of
the project, and project documentation on the constructed public transportation
amenity.

8. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
8.1. EQ-01 LIGHTING LEVEL AND CONTROL
This credit aims to ensure the productivity, comfort and wellbeing of users through
effective lighting levels and adaptive controls.
8.1.2. Requirements
1. Design all indoor spaces of the project in accordance with the minimum illuminance levels
of the following:
o Occupational Safety and Health Standards (as Amended, 1989) (Department of Labor and
Employment, 1978),
o DOLE Department Order No. 13, Series of 1998 — Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety
and Health in the Construction Industry, (DOLE, 1998), and
o Table 3.1. Recommended Design Illuminance Levels, Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design
of Buildings (DOE, 2008);
2. Identify lighting controls and dimmers to enable users to adjust the lighting levels based on
o individual tasks, comfort or needs, and
o zoning for shared spaces, which should include:
▪ presentation rooms or projection walls,
▪ grouping of four (4) workstations or less,
▪ hallways and walkways, and
▪ areas near windows or openings with daylighting;
3. Implement the identified strategies for effective lighting levels and adaptive controls.
8.1.3. Compliance
8.1.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the identified lighting levels and controls for all indoor spaces of the project,
o relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified lighting levels for the
project, which must include information on:
▪ all spaces exposed to daylighting,
▪ identified illuminance level for each space in accordance with relevant

standards,
▪ types of luminaire identified for each space,
o electrical plan providing information on the lighting layout of the project; and
o schedule of lighting controls and dimmers, which should include:
▪ type or function of each lighting control,
▪ zoning of each lighting control, and
▪ location of each lighting control.
Submitted a report on the identified lighting levels and controls for all indoor spaces
1
of the project.
8.1.3.2. Stage 2
• Report on the implemented lighting levels and controls for all indoor spaces of the project,
o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented lighting

levels for the project, which must include information on:
▪ all spaces exposed to daylighting,
▪ implemented illuminance level for each space in accordance with relevant

standards,
▪ types of luminaire installed in each space;
o electrical lighting layout plan which includes the location of each lighting fixture;
and
o as-built schedule of lighting controls and dimmers, which should include:
▪ type or function of each lighting control,

▪ zoning of each lighting control, and
▪ location of each lighting control;
• Project documentation on the implemented lighting levels and controls, which should
include:
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted a report on the implemented lighting levels and controls for all indoor
1 spaces of the project and project documentation on the implemented lighting levels
and controls.

8.2. EQ-02 THERMAL COMFORT
appropriate thermal levels.
8.2.2. Requirements
1. Identify the cooling load requirements of all regularly occupied spaces of the project in
accordance with ASHRAE Standard 55-2013 — Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human
Occupancy (ASHRAE, 2013);
2. Identify strategies to maintain appropriate thermal levels in the project, which may include:
o maximizing and maintaining natural ventilation, and
o providing controls for air-conditioning at the area, zone or individual user level;
3. Implement the identified strategies to maintain appropriate thermal levels in the project.
8.2.3. Compliance
8.2.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the evaluation of the thermal levels in the design of the project, which should
include:
o thermal modeling proving that the thermal levels in the project are within the
required limits, or
o calculations proving that the thermal levels in the project are within the required
limits;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the thermal controls, which must include
information on:
o required thermal levels for each location or task, as identified in the thermal
modeling or calculations,
o location of the thermal control system of the project,
o type or function of each thermal control,
o scope of each thermal control, and
o location or task for each thermal control.

Submitted a report on the evaluation of the thermal levels in the design of the
1 project, and relevant sections of plans and specifications of the thermal controls to
ensure appropriate thermal levels in the project.
8.2.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the thermal controls, which must
o location of the thermal control system of the project,
o type or function of each thermal control,
o scope of each thermal control, and
o location or task for each thermal control;
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the thermal

1 controls to ensure appropriate thermal levels in the project, and project

8.3. EQ-03 ACOUSTIC COMFORT
appropriate acoustic levels.
8.3.2. Requirements
1. Identify the maximum allowable noise levels for all indoor spaces in the project in
accordance with Table 13. Maximum Allowable Noise Levels in General Areas, Chapter XIX.
Nuisance and Offensive Trades and Occupations, Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Code on
Sanitation of the Philippines (Department of Health, 1998);
2. Identify strategies to ensure that all indoor spaces in the project comply with the identified
acoustic requirements;
3. Implement the identified strategies to ensure appropriate acoustic levels in the project; and
4. Measure the noise levels in the project,
o in at least ten percent (10%) of all indoor spaces, which should be
▪ a representative of the different types of indoor space in the project, and
▪ in at least four (4) separate rooms that have the highest potential exposure to
noise, such as rooms facing a busy street or rooms adjacent to a machine
room;
o using a standard sound level meter, which complies with the ANSI Standard S1.4-1974
— Specification for Sound Level Meters (ANSI, 1974) or other specification accepted by
the DENR.
8.3.3. Compliance
8.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the assessment of the acoustic requirements of the project, which should include:
o list of all spaces in the project,
o function of each space,
o location of the potential noise sources within and outside of the project,
o noise level of the potential noise sources within and outside of the project, and
o maximum allowable noise level for each space;

• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to ensure
compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project.
Submitted a report on the assessment of the acoustic requirements of the project,

1 and relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies to ensure
compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project.
8.3.3.2. Stage 2
• Report on the compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project, which should
include:
o function of each space,
o location of the potential noise sources within and outside of the project, and
o noise level of the potential noise sources within and outside of the project;

ensure compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project;
o purchase orders,
o photographs;
• Testing report on the noise levels in the project, which should include:
o testing methodology, and
o results of the testing.
Submitted a report on the compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project,
1 relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the identified strategies to
ensure compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project, project

documentation on the implemented strategies, and testing report on the noise levels
in the project.

8.4. EQ-04 VISUAL COMFORT
This credit aims to ensure the productivity, comfort and wellbeing of users by maximizing
daylighting and providing outdoor views.
8.4.2. Requirements
1. Design at least fifty percent (50%) of all regularly occupied spaces with access to daylighting;
2. Design at least seventy-five percent (75%) of all regularly occupied spaces with access to
outdoor views; and
3. Implement the design to ensure visual comfort for the users of the project.
8.4.3. Compliance
8.4.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans of all regularly occupied spaces in the project, which must include
information on:
o list of all regularly occupied spaces in the project,
o function of each space, and
o floor area of each space;
• For daylighting, plans or models, which must include information on:
o all spaces with access to daylighting, and
o openings allowing daylight inside indoor spaces, and
o total floor area of regularly occupied spaces with access to daylighting;
• For outdoor views, plans or models, which must include information on:
o maximum sight lines relative to normal working positions,
o potential views from each space, such as the sky or landscaping, and
o total floor area of regularly occupied spaces with access to outdoor views;
• Report on the calculations of the percentage of regularly occupied spaces with access to
daylighting and outdoor views.

Submitted relevant sections of plans of all regularly occupied spaces, plans or

models for daylighting and outdoor views, and report on the calculations proving
2 sixty percent (60%) or more of regularly occupied spaces have access to daylighting,
and eighty-five percent (85%) or more of regularly occupied spaces have direct
outdoor views.
Submitted relevant sections of plans of all regularly occupied spaces, plans or

models for daylighting and outdoor views, and report on the calculations proving
1 fifty percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of regularly occupied spaces
have access to daylighting, and seventy-five percent (75%) to less than eighty-five
percent (<85%) of regularly occupied spaces have direct outdoor views.
8.4.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans of all regularly occupied spaces in the project, which must
o list of all regularly occupied spaces in the project,
o function of each space, and
o floor area of each space;
• For daylighting, as-built plans or models, which must include information on:
o all spaces with access to daylighting, and
o openings allowing daylight inside indoor spaces, and
o total floor area of regularly occupied spaces with access to daylighting;
• For outdoor views, as-built plans or models, which must include information on:
o maximum sight lines relative to normal working positions,
o potential views from each space, such as the sky or landscaping, and
o total floor area of regularly occupied spaces with access to outdoor views;
• Report on the calculations of the percentage of regularly occupied spaces with access to
daylighting and outdoor views.
• Project documentation on the implemented design, which should include:
o purchase orders,

o official receipts or sales invoices, and
o photographs.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans of all regularly occupied spaces, as-
built plans or models for daylighting and outdoor views, report on the calculations
2 proving sixty percent (60%) or more of regularly occupied spaces have access to
daylighting, and eighty-five percent (85%) or more of regularly occupied spaces have
direct outdoor views, and project documentation on the implemented design.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans of all regularly occupied spaces, as-
built plans or models for daylighting and outdoor views, report on the calculations
proving fifty percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of regularly occupied
1
spaces have access to daylighting, and seventy-five percent (75%) to less than eighty-
five percent (<85%) of regularly occupied spaces have direct outdoor views, and
project documentation on the implemented design.

8.5. EQ-05 GLARE CONTROL
This credit aims to
• ensure the productivity, comfort and wellbeing of users by minimizing glare by avoiding
contrasts on ceiling, wall and floor surfaces; and
• ensure the productivity, comfort and wellbeing of users by allowing users to control glare by
providing adequate means of control relative to the glare source.
8.5.2. Requirements
1. Install a user-controlled shading system to all windows, glazed doors and roof lights in all
regularly occupied spaces of the project; and
2. Comply with the corresponding surface reflectance values in Table 3.3. Recommended Room
Surface Reflectances, Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of Buildings (DOE, 2008);
3. Implement the identified strategies for glare control.
8.5.3. Compliance
8.5.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, with a narrative on how the project complied
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications for glare control, which must include
information on:
o sizes of openings for each windows, glazed doors and roof lights,
o design of the identified user-controlled shading system, and
o location of the identified user-controlled shading system for all windows, glazed
doors and roof lights.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the

1
identified user-controlled shading system for the project.
8.5.3.2. Stage 2
• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which must include:

• Relevant sections of plans and specifications for glare control, which must include
information on:
o sizes of openings for each windows, glazed doors and roof lights,
o design of the installed user-controlled shading system, and
o location of the installed user-controlled shading system for all windows, glazed
doors and roof lights;
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing

1 information on the installed user-controlled shading system for the project, project

8.6. EQ-06 INDOOR AIR QUALITY
This credit aims to
• ensure the health and wellbeing of users by maintaining a healthy indoor environment in
the project; and
• reduce the health risks due to poor indoor air quality.
8.6.2. Requirements
1. Identify strategies to ensure good indoor air quality, which must include:
o complying with Table 16. Minimum Ventilation Rates in Breathing Zones, Philippine Green
Building Code (DPWH, 2015),
o installing air intakes away from the sources of external pollution with a minimum
separation distance in accordance with Table 5.5.1. Air Intake Minimum Separation
Distance, ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016 — Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
Quality (ASHRAE, 2016), and
o providing a ten-meter (10 m) distance between the air intakes and the exhaust of the
HVAC system;
2. Identify strategies to ensure a smoke-free environment in the project in accordance

with Executive Order No. 26, Series of 2017 — Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-Free
Environments in Public and Enclosed Spaces;
o If there will be a designated smoking area (DSA) in the project, the DSA must be
located with a minimum of ten meters (10 m) from the following:
▪ Entrances,
▪ Exits,
▪ Air intakes, and
▪ Places where people pass or congregate;
3. Assess the compliance of the project with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016; and
4. Implement the identified strategies for indoor air quality.
8.6.3. Compliance
8.6.3.1. Stage 1
• Schedule of ventilation rates, which must include information on:
o minimum people outdoor air rate in cubic meter per hour per person (m3/h/person)
for each space,
o minimum area outdoor air rate in cubic meter per hour per square meter (m3/h/m2),
and
o maximum occupancy density;
• Report on the assessment of the indoor air requirements of the project, which should
include:
o list of identified sources of external pollution in the project,
o compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016, and
o requirements for air intakes and exhausts;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications to ensure good indoor air quality, which must
o separation distances of air intakes from the identified sources of external pollution,
and
o distances of the air intakes and the exhaust of the HVAC system;
• Report on the identified strategies to ensure a smoke-free environment, which should

include:
o relevant sections of plans and specifications of the DSA in the project, and
o policy on prohibiting smoking in the common areas of the project.
Submitted schedule of ventilation rates, report on the assessment of the indoor air
requirements of the project, relevant sections of plans and specifications to ensure
2
good indoor air quality, and report on the identified strategies to ensure a smoke-
free environment in the project.
8.6.3.2. Stage 2
• Report on the compliance with the indoor air requirements of the project, which should
include:

o list of identified sources of external pollution in the project, and
o compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications to ensure good indoor air quality,
which must include information on:
o separation distances of air intakes from the identified sources of external pollution,
and
o distances of the air intakes and the exhaust of the HVAC system;
• Report on the implemented strategies to ensure a smoke-free environment, which should

include:
o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the DSA in the project, and
o policy on prohibiting smoking in the common areas of the project;
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted report on the compliance with the indoor air requirements of the
project, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications to ensure good indoor
2 air quality, report on the implemented strategies to ensure a smoke-free
environment in the project, and project documentation on the implemented
strategies.

8.7. EQ-07 MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION PREVENTION
This credit aims to
• ensure the health and wellbeing of users by maintaining a healthy indoor environment in
the project; and
• reduce the risk of disease caused by microbes and outdoor pollutants contaminating the
indoor environment.
8.7.2. Requirements
1. Design the project ensuring that there are no microbial growth in all duct and water
systems;
2. Provide entryway mats, carpets or grilles in all public entrances to prevent outdoor
pollutants entering indoor spaces, which must be
o mounted on the floor with a length of at least three (3) meters traveling at the
building entrance and a width of at least the same as the width of the building
entrance,
o installed indoors or outdoors contiguously or in parts, and
o maintained and cleaned regularly to dispose trapped pollutants;
3. Implement the identified strategies to prevent microbial contamination.
8.7.3. Compliance
8.7.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to prevent microbial
growth in all duct and water systems;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the entryway mats, carpets or grilles, which
o location and size of all entryways, and
o design of the mats, carpets or grilles to prevent outdoor pollutants entering indoor
spaces.

Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to

1 prevent microbial growth in all duct and water systems, and prevent outdoor
pollutants entering the indoor spaces of the project.
8.7.3.2. Stage 2

prevent microbial growth and outdoor pollutants entering indoor spaces, which must
o mitigation measures for microbial growth and periodic maintenance of ducts and
water systems, and
o permanent entryway systems to prevent outdoor pollutants entering indoor spaces;
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to

prevent microbial growth in all duct and water systems, and prevent outdoor
1
pollutants entering the indoor spaces of the project, and project documentation on
the implemented strategies.

8.8. EQ-08 LOW VOC MATERIALS
This credit aims to ensure the health and wellbeing of users by maintaining a healthy indoor
environment through the use of non-toxic materials.
8.8.2. Requirements
1. Identify materials with low volatile organic compound (VOC) content in accordance with
the following standards:
o Rule 1113. Architectural Coatings, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
Rule Book (SCAQMD, 2016);
o Rule 1168. Adhesive and Sealant Applications, SCAQMD Rule Book (SCAQMD, 2017), and
2. Use low VOC materials and products for at least sixty percent (60%) of the total indoor
materials based on the costs of the project.
8.8.3. Compliance
8.8.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the list of all relevant products and materials identified for the project, which
should include:
o product type,
o product name,
o allowable VOC content for the product type, and
o actual VOC content;
• Report on the calculations of the total percentage of identified low VOC products and
materials based on the budgeted costs of the project; and
• Communication with the project team and suppliers on the requirements for low VOC for
products and materials.
Submitted report on the list of all relevant products and materials identified for the
1 project, and report on calculations proving at least sixty percent (60%) low VOC
products and materials were identified for the project.

8.8.3.2. Stage 2
• Report on the list of all relevant products and materials used for the project, which should
include:
o product type,
o product name,
o allowable VOC content for the product type, and
o actual VOC content;
• Report on the calculations of the total percentage of used low VOC products and materials
based on the actual costs of the project; and
o relevant sections of the technical specifications of the equipment,
o purchase orders,
o photographs.
Submitted report on the list of all relevant products and materials used for the
1 project, and report on calculations proving at least sixty percent (60%) low VOC
products and materials were used for the project.

9. EMISSIONS
9.1. EM-01 GREENHOUSE GAS PROJECTION
This credit aims to contribute to the research and benchmarking of greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions of building projects.
9.1.2. Requirements
1. Identify a methodology for the GHG inventory of the project. The GHG inventory must be
a projection of the GHG emissions of the project for its first year of operations; and
2. Implement the GHG inventory for the project.
9.1.3. Compliance
9.1.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a summary outcome of the GHG inventory
for the project;
• Report on the GHG inventory for the project, which should include:
o methodology for the GHG inventory,
o outcomes of the GHG inventory,
o recommendations to reduce the projected GHG emissions of the project.
Submitted a report on GHG inventory providing information on the methodology

2 and outcomes, and recommendations to reduce the projected GHG emissions of the
project.
Submitted a report on GHG inventory providing information on the methodology

1
and outcomes.

9.2. EM-02 REFRIGERANTS
This credit aims to
• reduce the depletion of the ozone layer; and
• reduce the negative environmental impact of the project caused by the use of refrigerants.
9.2.2. Requirements
If the project will use refrigerants, requirements for this credit are the following:
1. Identify refrigerants that have no ozone depleting substances (ODS) based on DENR
Administrative Order No. 2013-25 — Revised Regulations on the Chemical Control Order for Ozone
Depleting Substances (DENR, 2013);
2. Establish policies and procedures on the use of non-ODS refrigerants for the project;
3. Identify strategies to continuously monitor, detect and contain refrigerant leakages; and
4. Implement the identified strategies for refrigerants.
If the project will not use refrigerants, requirements for this credit is to confirm the absence
of refrigerants in the project.
9.2.3. Compliance
9.2.3.1. Stage 1
The project team must submit an accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative
on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit.
If the project will use refrigerants, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections of specifications of the identified equipment and the refrigerant used for
each system,
• Building commissioning plan identifying the equipment that use refrigerants,
• Policies and procedures on the use of non-ODS refrigerants for the project, which must
include:
o communicating the policies and procedures to the project team, external

contractors, service providers and users of the project,
o monitoring the implementation of the established policies and procedures, and
o responsible parties to implement the established policies and procedures;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the leak detection system for the project;
and

• Communication with the project team, external contractors, service providers and users of
the project on the implementation of the identified strategies.
If the project will not use refrigerants, the project team must also submit:
• Certification from the manufacturer proving that the identified system for the project does
not require the use of refrigerants; and
• Specifications proving that the identified system does not require the use of refrigerants to
cool the project.
Submitted certification proving that the identified system does not require the use
3 of refrigerants, and specifications proving that the identified system does not
require the use of refrigerants to cool the project.
Submitted relevant sections of specifications proving the use of non-ODS

3 refrigerants, policies and procedures on use non-ODS refrigerants, and relevant
sections of plans and specifications of the leak detection system.

1
refrigerants, and policies and procedures on use non-ODS refrigerants.
9.2.3.2. Stage 2
The project team must submit an accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should
include:
• narrative how the project complied with the requirements of the credit.
If the project is using refrigerants, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections of specifications of the installed equipment and the refrigerant used for
each system; and
o purchase orders,
o commissioning reports, and
o service contracts.
If the project implemented a leak detection system, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the leak detection system for the
project,

o purchase orders
o photographs.
If the project is not using refrigerants, the project team must also submit:
• Certification from the manufacturer proving that the installed system for the project does
not require the use of refrigerants; and
• Specifications proving that the installed system does not require the use of refrigerants to
cool the project.
Submitted certification proving that the installed system does not require the use of
3 refrigerants, and specifications proving that the installed system does not require
the use of refrigerants to cool the project.

3 refrigerants, and relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the leak
detection system.

1
refrigerants.

9.3. EM-03 EMISSION CONTROL
This credit aims to
• provide and implement measures to mediate the emissions from projects; and
• reduce the negative environmental impact of the project by reducing the emissions from
equipment.
9.3.2. Requirements
1. Identify the required emission levels for the project in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749
— Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and its implementing rules and regulations; and
2. Establish an emission control plan, which should include:
o applicable standards for emissions based on source in the project,
o strategies to mitigate emissions applicable to the source in the project,
o procedures on the proper maintenance of equipment and emission control systems,

and
o procedures on the periodic emission testing of equipment.
9.3.3. Compliance
9.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the identified emission sources in the design of the project, which should include:
o list of emission sources in the design of the project, and
o applicable air quality levels based on the source;
• Emission control plan, which should include:
o relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to mitigate

emissions applicable to the identified source,
o schedule of maintenance,
o maintenance procedure,
o schedule of periodic emission testing of equipment,

o communicating the policies and procedures to the project team, external
contractors, service providers and users of the project,
o monitoring of implementation of the established policies and procedures, and
o responsible parties to implement the established policies and procedures;
• Communication with the project team, external contractors, service providers and users of
the project on the implementation of the identified strategies.
Submitted report on the identified emission sources in the design of the project,
3
and an emission control plan.
1 Submitted report on the identified emission sources in the design of the project.
9.3.3.2. Stage 2
• Project documentation on the implemented emission control plan, which should include:
o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented strategies

to mitigate emissions applicable to the identified source,
o purchase orders,
o photographs;
• Permit to Operate for Air Pollution Source Installations, which must include information on:
o emission sources installed in the project, and
o air quality data compliant with applicable air quality levels based on the source.

Submitted project documentation on the implemented emission control plan,

3 and Permit to Operate for Air Pollution Source Installations compliant with the
applicable air quality levels based on the source.
1 Submitted project documentation on the implemented emission control plan.


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BERDE GBRS – NEW CONSTRUCTION

Official Release, 31 August 2018

BERDE GBRS – New Construction – Version 2.2.0

BERDE GBRS – New Construction – Version 2.2.0

o Change in the credit Protection of Ecological Features. Under Requirements, allowed

o Changes in the credit Energy Consumption Reduction include the following:

▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “energy conservation and efficiency” to

1. changed “IIEE” to “Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the

2. changed “consumption rate” to “energy consumption rate”, and

3. changed “percentage of potential energy consumption reduction” to

▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, included “information on the computed

BERDE GBRS – New Construction – Version 2.2.0

o Changes in the credit Natural Ventilation include the following:

1. included the design requirements for naturally ventilated spaces to

2. changed “CIBSE” to “Chartered Institute of Building Services

3. changed “percentage of potential energy consumption reduction” to

▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance,

1. included “report on the compliance with AM10” in the energy design

2. included “calculation of the percentage of designed naturally

▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, included “calculation of the percentage of

o Changes in the credit Use of Renewables include the following:

▪ Changed “licensed renewable retail energy supplier” to “registered renewable

▪ Changed “renewable energy technology” to “renewable energy system”;

▪ Changed “energy source” to “renewable energy resource”;

▪ Changed “renewable technology supplier” to “registered supplier of

▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “environmental impact” to “negative

▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, changed “certification for purchase of 100%

o Changes in the credit Energy-Efficient Lighting include the following:

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▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “… from the use of energy-efficient

▪ Under Requirements, removed the reference tables for the maximum

▪ Under Stage 1 and Stage 2 Compliance, included “information on the

o Changes in the credit Energy-Efficient Building Envelope include the following:

▪ Changed “U-factor” to “U-value”;

1. changed “… with an average air leakage of 2 L/s-m2 at 75 Pa in

2. removed the reference table for the maximum thermal transmittance

▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, included relevant information on the testing

o Changes in the credit Energy-Efficient Air-Conditioning System include the following:

▪ Under Requirements, changed “percentage of potential energy consumption

▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance, changed “energy efficiency rating” to “energy

▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “water conservation and efficiency” to

1. changed “Plumbing Code” to “RNPCP”, and

2. changed “percentage of potential potable water consumption

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▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, included “information on the computed

o Changes in the credit Efficient Landscape Irrigation include the following:

1. changed “Plumbing Code” to “RNPCP”, and

2. included “use of the water consumption rate of each identified water

▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance,

1. changed “water consumption rates for landscape features of the

2. included “relevant sections of plans and specifications providing

▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance, included “information on the computed

o Changes in the credit Effluent Quality Monitoring include the following:

▪ Under Purpose and Intent, changed “impact” to “negative impact”;

▪ Under Requirements, changed “implement effluent treatment strategies” to

▪ Under Stage 1 Compliance,

2. changed “existing sewer lines” to “location of existing sewer lines”,

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▪ Under Stage 2 Compliance,