CHAPTER I - FINAL - Cabajon
CHAPTER I - FINAL - Cabajon
CHAPTER I - FINAL - Cabajon
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A Dissertation
Presented to
The Faculty of the Graduate School
NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY
Dumaguete City
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In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Major in Technology Management
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In the recent years, sustainability concept has become the common interest of
numerous disciplines. The reason for this popularity is to perform the sustainable
or “green building” is the theory, where science and style of building designed and
construction, use and operation, as well as curtailing the harm done to the environment
To design, construct, operate and maintain buildings energy, water and new
materials are utilized as well as the amounts of waste causing the negative effects to
health and environment is generated. In order to limit these effects and design
environmentally sound and resources efficient buildings, “green building system” must
be introduced, clarified, understood and practice. This study aims to highlighting these
difficult and complex issues of sustainability which encompass the scope of almost every
management efficiency and site sustainability while minimizing the effects of buildings
It’s about time for the Philippines to promote the implementation or greener
measures to address climate change. The Philippines Green Building Code, a referral
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code to the National Building Code of the Philippines, rallies to lessen the impacts of
electricity and cost savings for buildings is imposed to applicable building performance
falling under certain gross floor area to deliver improved energy efficiency, water
efficiency, material sustainability, solid waste management, site sustainability and indoor
environmental quality.
Here in the City of Dumaguete, major infrastructures are concentrated in the city.
With the city’s developments, more and more infrastructure, educational, commercial,
and residential buildings are being built in the urban part of the city. As part of the
process, it has been practiced that one of the requirements to be able to start the
In this context, the researcher want to determine the level of awareness and the
The purpose of this study is to determine the level of awareness and the
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Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions:
terms of:
3. What is the level of awareness of the Green Building Code in Dumaguete City?
City?
5. Is there a significant relationship between the level of awareness and the level of
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Significance of the Study
This study aims to determine the level of awareness and the implementation of
green building code in Dumaguete City in accordance with the Philippine Green Building
Code, a referral code of the National Building Code (P.D. 1096) in terms of the following
quality.
Building Occupants. This study will ensure the occupants to lessen the impacts
Dumaguete City. The results of the study will measure the effectiveness of the
office of the building officials in the City of Dumaguete in reviewing the building permit
with the requirements of the Green Building Code and monitoring the building
performance implementation so that proper action will be taken and problems can be
addressed.
whether Dumaguete City is aware or not in the implementation of the green building code
buildings in Dumaguete City. The building and its assessment are limited only in terms of
its level of awareness and implementation of the Philippine Green Building Code
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according to the following performance standards such as: energy efficiency, water
efficiency, material sustainability, solid waste management, site sustainability and indoor
Definition of Terms
Commercial Buildings. According to Wikipedia, these are the buildings that are
used for commercial purposes, and that includes office buildings, warehouses, retail
In this study, these are the different commercial buildings that are being used as
place where people of different ages gain an education. Such institutions are preschools,
primary schools, secondary schools, and higher education. The institution can be public,
private or unconventional.
In this study, these are the different educational buildings that are being used as
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In this study, reducing consumption improves the energy efficiency of your home
thus saves money and helps the environment. It has a huge impact towards your bills and
adapting measures that promotes resource management efficiency and site sustainability
while minimizing the negative impact of buildings on human health and environment.
indoor environmental quality requires the adoption of efficient design and operation
practices that take into consideration to the building environment to improve occupant’s
In this study, it is the most simply described as the conditions inside the building.
It includes air quality, but also access to daylight and views, pleasant acoustic conditions,
sustainability governs all matters related to resource efficiency and material selection and
In this study, sustainable products are becomingly the accepted norm in the world
today and attract more interest than ever before. It is any material that can be put to
effective use by latter generations, which in turns refers to practices that benefit and
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Presidential Decree 1096. According to the Philippine Green Building Code, a
referral code of the National Building Code of the Philippines (P.D 1096). It is a uniform
In this study, these are the different residential buildings that are being used as the
In this study, the collecting, treating and disposing a solid material that is discarded
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practices that minimize the adverse impact of buildings and ecosystems and water
resources.
In this study, it is the capacity to endure people, earth and money. It is the
requires the adoption of efficient practices, plan, design, materials, fixtures, equipment,
In this study, the role of water efficiency is the diversification of water in terms of
green building practices, portable water, gray water, black water, and processed water.
All of which provides different utilities in green building water efficiency processes.
importance to all because it deals with the survival of human species and almost every
living creature on the planet. Sustainable and eco-friendly architecture is one of the main
aims that human for creating a better life have made as the ultimate model for all their
activities. For this reason, moving toward a greener architecture is well-thought-out the
This complex subject has no straight forward solution, especially considering that
sustainability is a goal for all to reach as they continually strive to reach toward it. Green
green architecture helps to reduce pollution, conserve the natural resources and prevent
environmental degration. Economically, it reduces the amount of money that the building
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operations have to spend on water and energy and improves the productivity of those
using the facility. (Thomas, 2009) And socially, green buildings are meant to be beautiful
The buildings in which we live, work, and play protects us from nature’s
extremes, yet they also affect our health and environment in countless ways. As the
environmental impact of building becomes more apparent, a new field called “green
and using healthier and more resource – efficient models of construction, renovation,
harmful effects on human health and the environment. The “green” architect or designer
attempts to safeguard air, water, and earth by choosing eco-friendly building materials
This study focuses to determine the level awareness and the implementation of the
green building code in Dumaguete City. Based on the six parameters such as: energy
Building Code, a referral code of the National Building Code (P.D. 1096). The result of
this study will serve as basis for the implementation of the green building action plan in
Dumaguete City.
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF THE STUDY
Level of
Awareness
Philippine
Green Building Code
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Section 2 on Policy of the Philippines Green Building Code, states that “The state
shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balance and healthy economy in
accordance with the rhythm and harmony of nature against harmful effect of climate
change. It shall safeguard the environment, property, public health, in the interest of the
common good and general welfare consistent with the principles of sound environmental
management and control; and for this purpose, prescribes acceptable set of standard and
requirement for relevant building to regulate their location, site, planning, design, quality
Also in Section 3 on Objectives, states that “The Green Building Code seeks to
standards that will enhance sound environmental and resources management that will
counter the harmful gases responsible for the advance effect of climate change,
throughout the building’s life-cycle including efficient use of resource, site selection ,
significant increase in cost. This Green Building Code is set of regulation settings
On the other hand, the Philippine Green Building Code, Section 4 (4.1) on
managers and building owners involved in the planning, design, construction and
address the adverse effect of the climate change by ensuring that buildings are planned,
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designed, constructed, operated and maintained to the required efficiency level”. In
Section 4 (4.2): “Resources must be used efficiently to equitably meet the developmental
and environmental needs of the present and future generation”. Also, in Section 4 (4.3):
“Occupants of green buildings will benefit from improved indoor environmental quality,
efficiency and site sustainability while minimizing the negative impact of the buildings
on human health and the environment. This practice complements the conventional
Process, states that “The Office of the Building Official shall review the building permit
with the requirements of the Green Building Code and the various referral codes in
Energy Efficiency
The Energy efficiency in Europe study is part of the Odyssee project. It aims to
monitor energy efficiency progress and CO2- reduction for the EU-28 countries and
Norway, understand the energy demand trends to for European countries, compare the
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measuring the contribution of innovative energy efficiency and renewable technologies to
the Lisbon targets to make Europe more competitive and analyze and evaluate the
level. (www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/energy-effiiency-in-Europe-study)
Water Efficiency
London Metropolitan University has campuses in central and north London. The
university has made a commitment in reducing its environmental impact and its
Environmental Sustainability Team has established projects to address key areas- energy,
The university joined the Rippleffect to identify opportunities to reduce its water
use. The majority of its water consumption stems from washrooms (toilets, urinals and
hand washing). A Rippleffect site visits identified opportunities where some simple and
low cost measures could be implemented. As a direct result, the installation of passive
infrared (PIR) flush controls and adjusting the operating time of all percussion taps are
(www.wrap.org.uk/content/water-efficiency-case-study-london)
Material Sustainability
A sustainable product is one which protects the environment during its entire life.
That is, from the moment the raw materials are extracted from the source to the time the
final product is disposed of, there must be no permanent damage caused to the
environment.
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a resource is used up at the same speed that it is renewed. Wood is a sustainable resource
when the trees are harvested at the same rate as new trees are planted, the key is to use
this resource wisely. Selecting wood from responsibly managed forests, substituting
engineered wood and alternative materials where appropriate, reusing salvaged wood,
and minimizing waste, so the process is slowed down and gives the trees time to mature.
(www.metroplan-ecofriendly.co.uk/suetainable-materials)
Improper disposal of municipal solid waste can create unsanitary conditions, and
these conditions in turn can lead to pollution of the environment and to outbreaks of
vector-borne disease that is, diseases spread by rodents and insects. The task of solid
waste management present complex technical challenges. They also pose a wide variety
of administrative, economic and social problems that must be managed and solved.
(www.britannica.com/technology/solid -waste-management)
Site Sustainability
For people, sustainability is the potential for long term maintenance of well-being,
which has ecological, economic, political and cultural dimensions. In ecology, the word
describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. Sustainability
(www.slideshare.net/sustainable-design-site-analysis)
Conditions inside the building that includes air quality, access to daylight and
views, pleasant acoustic conditions and occupants control over lighting and thermal
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comfort. A green building should really take a whole building approach when designing
sustainable living. A building that uses low emitting materials, increases ventilation, has
air monitoring, efficient systems are better poised to achieved better indoor air quality
and access to day light views. In order to achieve these goals, green building
professionals will consider green cleaning, indoor air quality testing, interior design,
carpeting, flooring, furniture, daylighting systems, lighting controls, low emitting paints
quality)
A commercial building is a building that is used for commercial use. Types are
commercial zoning, and have the authority to designate any zoned area as such.
Examples of commercial buildings are as follows: banks, bars, pub, coffee house,
convention center, forum, gas station, hotel, market house, night club, shops, shopping
blocks, asylum, condominium, duplex, house, nursing home, townhouse and villa.
union, school, library, museum, gallery, amphitheater, concert hall, cinema, and open
house. Examples of government buildings are capitol, city hall, consulate, court house,
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embassy, fire station, meeting house, moot hall, palace, parliament, police station, post
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/commercial-building)
In the study of D.M. Aquino et al. (2012) on the relative importance of green
building attributes in Philippine urban setting using analytical hierarchy process. In this
present study, the researcher also relates the importance of green building by energy and
atmosphere, water efficiency and sustainable sites where the most important green
The study of H. Gervasio et al. (2014) they focused on the evaluation of life cycle
impacts of building in the early stages of design on the reason that early stages of design
have the higher influence on the life cycle performance of the building. This study is
related to the present study as the latter likewise looks into the early stages of design as
Ayininuola and Olalusi (2005) revealed that all parties in the building industry:
would reduce the problem identified to the minimum. This study is related to the present
study as the latter likewise looks into the causes of building failures and revealed the
same results. Observance of Building Codes with the help of professional associations
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Cao et al. (2015) investigated 106 projects involving the use of building
information modeling (BIM), this proper examines the current BIM practices in China,
and assesses how various practices alter their effectiveness. In this present study, the
Also the study of Ahn and Pearce (2007) on the green luxury: a case study of two
green hotels. This study adopted a case study approach to identify and analyze green
design and construction practice that create a green and luxurious environment without
damaging the hotels financial position or strength. In this present study, the researcher
consideration throughout the design, construction, operation, the end of life cycle
processes that make up a buildings life, the built environment, its resources, the people
Another study of Kurolve et al. (2018) on the design for green lean building
module production. This case study with a start-up company producing building modules
while aiming for lean and sustainable production. In this present study, the researcher
practice of adopting measures that promote resource management efficiency and site
sustainability while minimizing the negative impact of buildings to human and the
environment.
Green building research – current status and future agenda: A review (Zue et al.
2013) this paper reports a critical review of the existing body of knowledge of researchers
related to green building. In this study, the researchers identified the effects of climate
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Green jobs mapping study in the Philippines: An overview based on initial desk
research/ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. (Bangkok: ILO, 2014). This desk
research has started the preliminary basis for further mapping research on green jobs in
the Philippines. After establishing terms of linkage between environment and economy,
economic sectors and industries have been proposed for further characterization on green
jobs, and the conduct of establishment surveys. In this present study, the researcher
through green building, different construction industries can indicate the possible range
In Green Building 101, (The Philippines Star, 2014) the Green Building
movement originated from the energy crises in the United State in the 1970s. Green
economic, and social aspects of building. This is according to the United State Office of
the Federal Environmental Executive. In this present study, the researchers abide by the
environment.
2016) states that it is not sufficient to create a home that is simply green. Beyond Green,
the tagline adopted by the SBIC, helps convey the commitment to designing and building
high performance homes. In this present study, the researcher as the latter likewise looks
into a true green home that acknowledges the importance of all building element, from
implementation. The aim of this study is to identify the barrier preventing the
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certification of green building in their operational stages. Initially, commonly used
international green building rating tools were identified and analyzed on the evaluation
criteria. In this present study, the researcher used the Green Building Code for the
analysis by Chen et al. (2017) states a systematic review of the existing literature on
green building assessment method through comparative analysis is carried out in this
paper. In this present study, the GB code was used by the researcher as a useful reference
for industry practitioners and academics who are interested in the development of green
building- evidence from Malaysia. This research evaluates the actual economic
performance of a green building in use in term of energy consumption and examines how
different scenarios for energy price inflation would affect the cost of saving associated
with reduced energy consumption in the building throughout its whole life cycle. In this
present study, the researcher used GB Code for the following performance standards
management, site sustainability and indoor environmental quality to ensure quality and
sustainable buildings.
The study of Abdullah et al. (2019) on indoor air quality assessment for a multi-
story university of building in Malaysia. This study aims to assess the IAQ in a university
office building. The level of contaminated indoor air is examined, the significant causes
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recommendation to improve the existing condition has been proposed. In this present
study, the researcher relates that the indoor air quality (IAQ) in office buildings should be
assessed for public health concerns as it relates to work performance and productivity.
indoor environmental quality on building occupants in South Africa. This research sets
out to address, through questionnaire survey in South Africa, what constitutes the
quality (IEQ) on the building occupants. In this present study, the researcher as the latter
likewise looks that (IEQ) is important to the health, comfort, and well-being of building
occupants. However, green building investors (owners) are not only concerned about
reducing the negative impact of their buildings on the environment, but also about the
potentially negative impact of green building can have on their employee’s productivity.
income single-family housing. This study used a mixed-method approach to evaluate the
attached family houses in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. The findings of this study could
help governments implement green shadowing for public-housing and also renovate
existing houses using the same principles. In this present study, the researcher relates that
there is empirical evidence in the literature about the indoor environmental quality
The study of Anderson (2019) on energy use excellence and the building
envelope. This study will explore various components of the building envelope and
discuss ways to achieve optimal energy use. Recently we have realized the importance of
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the building envelope in this endeavor by increasing the performance of the heating,
cooling, lighting, and ventilation systems we used. In this present study, the researcher
relates that the spaces within a building are created to support the purpose and programs
of that building. It is the envelope made up of the walls, windows, doors, roofs, skylights,
and the floor that protect and shelter those program and purposes.
green installations. This paper aims to analyze the methods of combining the two
installation concept made out of interactive modular system unites all the knowledge into
a new, living, dynamic, interactive structures whose inspiration is taken from nature
while using biomimicry as main principle for its development. In this present study, the
involving architecture, art, interior and landscape design, botany, geometry, mechanical,
and electrical engineering, leading towards new research directions and innovative
Study of Basu et al. (2019) on the performance indicators for energy efficiency
retrofitting in multifamily residential buildings. The goal of this research is to support the
knowledge concensus energy efficiency retrofit planning. This research substantiates the
Indicators (EnPIs). In this present study, the researcher relates the energy performance of
an existing building and the amount of energy consumed to meet various needs
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associated with the standardized use of a building and is reflected in one or more
implications for green building and energy policy. This paper presents a study that
compares the energy model predictions with actual energy performance of three LEED
factors for these issues and provides insights to impress green building policy and
practices. In this study, the researcher relates that many university campuses are working
toward their sustainable goals by adopting energy or green building policies, which
requires Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for new
society member work. It’s mission to advance the art of furniture making by inspiring
creativity, promoting excellence and fostering an understanding of this art and its place in
enrichment of members and the public. The Furniture Society champions excellence,
relates that when it comes to woodworking and working with our hands, we are
Also another study of Eksi et al. (2019) on effect of substrate depth and type on
plant growth for extensive green roofs in a Mediterranean climate. Although numerous
examples of green roofs can be found in Turkey, limited research has been conducted on
plant material and substrate type in this climate. They both likely would require
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supplemental irrigation to be acceptable for green roofs in Istanbul or locations with a
similar climate. Information gained can be utilized by green roof professionals in the
Istanbul region and in other parts of the world with a similar climate. In this present
study, the researchers relates that both plants and substrate are very important
components in green roof design, and it is essential to determine the proper substrates and
façade for educational buildings. This paper proposes a curtain wall system for
educational buildings. The transformation mechanism and the details of the wall’s
components, along with the construction plans and materials used are presented. It is
argued that the proposed design can respond properly to architectural principles of
educational buildings in terms of form and function, while also respecting the varying
needs of users and environmental sustainability. In this present study, the researcher
Based on the study of Gargolells et al. (2009) on a methodology for predicting the
this present study, the researcher will also consider their angle of building assessment as
Also the study of Gorgolewski (2006) on learning how buildings work is crucial
to better green design. This paper reviews some of the recent initiatives to establish better
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feedback mechanisms. Building designers need for better feedback on how well their
buildings work. Existing buildings offer a wealth of opportunities for designers to learn,
buildings develop and change overtime, and user expectations offers designers the
opportunity to learn from existing buildings. In this present study, the researcher also
relates that there is a particular need to understand whether claimed “green buildings”
really do meet the needs of occupants and reduce their environmental impacts.
alternatives. Research at the University of Florida shows the benefit-cost of several water
markets. The region reveals that water suppliers are providing conservation incentives to
demands of population and economic growth. In this present study, the researcher also
relates a methodology wherein the water supplies can create “optimal” market-based
incentives for consumer investment in water saving measures that maximize water use
In the study of Habibi (2019) on design concepts for the integration of bamboo in
contemporary vernacular architecture. This paper aims to discuss the role of bamboo in
investigations of structural and sustainability benefits and to highlight the key research
ideas that are important for industrialized production and cultural systems. Also to
demonstrate approaches for using bamboo as a structural materials for low-income and
affordable housing. Bamboo housing can improve the financial stability and economic
sustainability of low-income families. In this present study, the researcher relates review
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of examples of vernacular architecture and building elements and then highlights the
The study of Haselbach et al. (2006) on the construction and the environment:
research foci for a sustainable future. A research from both the construction and the
built environment with the natural environment to develop research foci for a sustainable
future. In this present study, the researcher should embrace substantial collaboration
efforts between the social, physical and applied sciences and engineering communities, as
well as the construction industry, government and private agencies and regulatory
communities to develop methods that reduce negative interactions and promote positive
ones.
improvements for sustainable construction. This paper defines an emerging research and
education programs called the Lean and Green Initiative. Focused on understanding all
value, and reduce cost. In this present study, the researcher also relates the demand of
significant trend in the building industry. An increased emphasis must be placed on the
Horsley et al. (2016) on three bays estuary (barnstable, cape cod) watershed
restoration plan: a green infrastructure approach. The paper focuses on the Three Bays
estuary on Cape Cod to illustrate the benefits and potential of green infrastructure
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technologies. It is a representative example of implementation of the broader Cape Cod
project designed to provide a pathway for the fifteen towns of Cape Cod top achieve
compliance with Section 208 of the Clean Water Act. This assessment is supported by
more recent empirical water quality data collected within the embayment. In this present
study, the researcher as the latten likewise looks an approach described as “non-
traditional” for restoring water quality and ecosystem services that have been degraded as
infrastructure.
development studies. This research presents the current research trends in the discipline
by analyzing the publications in ten major international journals from 2007 to 2016.
Further definitions for research relating to green building are suggested for the areas
and retrofitting of existing buildings. In this present study, the researcher relates that
green building development will continue to be an important research area and more
construction practices in Kuwait. The research presented in this paper measures the
industry’s perceptions about the sustainable design and construction practices in Kuwait.
A synthesized list of sustainable design and construction principles were developed from
the six most common rating systems globally that are currently being used in the Arab
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region. In this present study, the researcher as the latter likewise looks that this study
provides a benchmark, indicating a lack of shared viewpoints and illustrates the need for
more common objectives and the need for training among design and construction
The study of Kensek et al. (2016) on green building and biodiversity: facilitating
bird friendly design with building information models. They developed a software-
assisted approach to characterize whether a proposed building design would earn a point
for the LEED Pilot Credit 55: Avoiding Bird Collisions. The approach depends on
parameters that incorporate assessments of bird treat for facade materials, analyzes
building geometry relative to materials, and processes user input on building operation to
produce the assessment. In this present study, the researcher relates the green buildings
should respect nature and endeavor to mitigate harmful effects to the environment and
occupants. This is often interpreted as creating suitable sites, consuming less energy and
Also the study of Kim et al. (2017) on communication turns green construction
planning into reality. This paper presents the evaluation results on how sustainability
projects by providing that communicating sustainability goals with them is vital for
decision-making during the construction stage of the project. In this present study, the
researcher relates that successful implementation of sustainability goals not only provides
economic benefits from fully exploiting life-cycle costs but also holds the promise of
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The study of Lee et al. (2019) on the green standard for energy and environmental
design (g-seed) for multi-family housing rating system in Korea: a review of evaluating
practices and suggestions for improvement. This study focuses on the (G-SEED) system
criteria with those of other major building environmental assessment systems. They
introduce and examine the G-SEED system by addressing the Korean context and local
needs to understand the forces between globalization and localization. In this present
study, the researcher also relates that sustainability is an important objectives for
architecture as building contribute significantly to the quality of the environment. For this
reason, various building environmental assessment systems have been developed and
In the study of Lee et al. (2015) on passive design techniques applied to green
buildings as an aesthetic and spatial design concept. This study aims to elucidate the
sustainable development has been dealt with in earnest in the construction field since the
practices, countries around the world have been implementing various green building
certification standards, such as LEED, GBCC, CASBEE, and BREEAM. In this present
study, the researcher as the latter likewise looks the emergence of environmental
problems as major social issues throughout the word has prompted sustainable
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Another study of Liu et al. (2011) on structural performance assessment and
control of super tall buildings during construction. In this present study, the researcher
stages.
The study of Luca et al. (2017) on green building materials: a review of state of
the art studies of innovative materials. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of the
sustainable materials that reduce the production of pollutants. It is recognized that the
present study, the researcher as the latter likewise looks that the growing importance of
benchmark against which to measure the future changes in the industry over time.
plants to North American green roofs. The North American design community typically
regards green roofs as inhospitable environments for native plants due to the
and wind exposure. Consequently, green roofs are often planted with an industry-
standard palette of non-native Sedum and Phedimus species that are adept at withstanding
stress, but lack biodiversity and visual interest and offer little food or shelter to native
birds and insects. In this present study, the researcher relates that regionally specific
reference of plant communities that thrive in similarly harsh growing conditions can
positively influence green roof design and consequently provide ecosystem services,
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contribute to habitat conservation, and increase human exposure to the beauty and
impacts and effective measures of green office buildings: a life cycle approach. This
research presents a green office building in Beijing, China, was analyzed by life cycle
assessment to quantify its energy use and evaluate the environmental impacts in each life
cycle stage. Sensitivity analysis shows that electricity conservation is more effective than
study, the researcher as the latter likewise looks that the last few decades have witnessed
a rapid development of green buildings in China especially this office sector. The Life
Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach has potential to weigh the benefits and costs
floor area ratio bonus for residential green building in China. In order to ensure the
feasibility of a reward quota, residential buildings that met the requirements for energy
efficiency during the official assessment in Ningbo in 2014 were selected as research
objects. In this present study, the researcher as the latter likewise looks that a carbon
emission-based method is proposed for measuring the reward quota associated with floor
area ratio and recommendations as given for development using green building.
performed between simulation and observation: a case of Virginia, United States. The
green building technologies by comparing energy use from real-world observations and
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energy modeling. In this present study, the researcher relates that home energy efficiency
environment tax rules and incentives new directions in teaching and research. This article
explains the principles of good tax policy, provides an example of their application and
makes several suggestion of how this type of analysis can be incorporated into any
classroom learning on green building topics. In this present study, the researcher as the
latter likewise looks that this exercise is not only for students with tax knowledge, but
Also another study of Okita et al. (2018) on effect of green roof age on runoff
water quality in Portland, Oregon. This study evaluated the water quality of storm water
runoff from a regular (non-vegetated) roof, a green roof installed 6 months previously,
and a green roof installed 6 years ago in Portland, Oregon. As green roofs age, water
retention decreases and phosphorus leaching increases during the dry season. In this
present study, the researcher relates that green roofs have become a common method to
increase water retention on-site in urban areas. However, the long term water quality
certification programs for residential green building. The purpose of this paper is to show
that consideration of the use phase is inconsistent with the impacts associated with it.
However, while these certification provide a useful framework for practices related to
buildings and their systems, a documentary analysis shows that they do not adequately
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take into account the use phase of residential buildings. In this present study, the
researcher relates that the building industry is associated with general environmental
impacts. Considering the total building lifecycle, the use phase has a strong influence on
The study of Perlmann et al. (2014) on hazard recognition and risk perception in
hazards and to perceive and assess risk in an essential skills for maintaining safe
condition on their construction sites. In this present study, the researcher aims to develop
an action plan which relates with Perlmann’s study as both aim for the maintenance of
Also the study of Rokde et al. (2019) on the green status of fire stations in the
United States: an analysis of LEED - NC v3. This paper aims to analyze 95 certified fire
stations under the LEED-NC 2009 version (v3) that are located in the United States. A
scorecard analysis (credits and points) of public data available serve as the foundation to
describe the status of the green design and construction of these fire stations. The
for the design and construction phases of green fire stations. In this present study, the
researcher relates that fire protection is an essential public service but also one of the
costliest ones. Considerable resources are devoted to fire protection including equipment,
staff, training, and the facilities to house them. To limit the cost of operating a fire
systems such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system
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Another study of Ryan (2018) on green infrastructure planning on campus: case
have begun to engage students in sustainability challenges facing their own campuses.
The Journal of Green Building showcases these projects in the New Directions in
Teaching and Research section of the journal. This article will highlight a course at the
planning projects for the campus. In this present study, the researcher relates that college
The study of Santi et al. (2019) on vertical turf for green facades: a vertical
greenery modular system integrated to the building envelope. This paper provides an
analysis of a technique based on the installation of plant bearing modular panels with turf
on substructures also provided with a micro irrigation system, which allows the
integrated with other materials, since the panel comes perfectly planted on site. In this
requirements from the building processes, to have an authentic vertical garden with
different kinds of plants where nature dictates the rules, and aims to achieve the
climate zones. This research aims in developing and innovative methodology and the
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climate responsive building skins in able to respond dynamically to environmental
conditions changing over the time. This methodology called Adaptive Building and Skin
finding method, which supports the architects and engineers in the building’s design
processes resulting in buildings with optimized energy performance and a high level of
indoor and outdoor comfort under changing environmental conditions. In this present
study, the researcher relates the innovativeness of AB&S lies in the fact that it includes
the entire design process and considers several internal and external inputs to find the
using a minimum cost concept. This research presents a method for determining the
minimum project cost of green building developments. The actual degree of project costs
differences also depends on additional factors, material and equipment selection and
LEED consultant expertise. In this present study, the researcher relates that green
buildings are known for yielding a better indoor habitat, saving energy and protecting the
environment. However, they require greater investment than conventional buildings. The
Also another study of Taemthong et al. (2019) on teaching how to use a repetitive
scheduling method when planning a green condominium building. This paper presents a
case study wherein a Critical Path Method (CPM) diagram in transformed into a
Repetitive Scheduling Method (RSM) schedule for use in the construction of a green
condominium. RSM is the most suitable tool for planning repetitive projects like
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utilizes uninterrupted flow of resource concept in order to eliminate manpower-related
resource wastage. In this present study, the researcher relates the use of methodology in
management program can learn on how to create an RSM schedule to be applied to a real
project.
developed a knowledge base for tropical vertical greenery systems, irrigation systems and
the biophysical characteristics of plants. The suitability for various plant characteristics
has been identified to help potential users while considering vertical greenery system
irrigation systems. In this present study, the researcher relates mainly focus on the
for investments in green building. Purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast of four
methods of economic analysis to support green building decisions, and to identify the
strengths, weaknesses, data requirements, and research needs associated with each other.
The features are representative of the types of challenges building developers and
designers face. The more advanced financial calculations provide essential information
for overcoming financial obstacles such as split incentives or excessively high hurdle
rates for green investments. This study is related to the present study as the latter likewise
that green building movement is growing rapidly. Also economic analysis of financial,
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other tangible, and intangible costs and benefits can help to sustain the movement
overtime.
design to building users? a survey study of a LED – certified building. This study focuses
on the sustainable communication and education that a green building should provide.
Studies investigating the benefits of green buildings can be approached by the affordance
theory. The perceived properties of a thing that determine how it could possibly be used.
In this present study, the researcher relates that the communication of green design to
users with different spatial preferences remains a future research focus. Further studies on
the innovative use of green buildings design are effective communicators are needed to
Another study of Zuo et al. (2016) on green building rating for office buildings-
lessons learned. This research focuses on the challenges and barriers in obtaining GBCA
adopting these tools to showcase their efforts in sustainable development. The findings
provide useful inputs to the development of the next generation of green building rating
tools. In this present study, the researcher as the latter likewise looks that office building
various rating tools have been developed to foster green office building development.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The research design, the research location, the choice of the respondents of the
study, the data gathering procedure, the research instrument, and the statistical tool used
Research Design
The descriptive survey method was used with the questionnaires from the Green
Building Code as the main tool in gathering the important data and information. The
study determined the level of awareness and the level of implementation of Green
Building Code from the different educational, commercial and residential buildings in
Dumaguete City based on the six parameters as stated in the statement of the problem,
Research Location
This study was conducted in Dumaguete City, Province of Negros Oriental. And
boasts its distinction as a “City of Gentle People”. Dumaguete is the 3rd class city in the
universities and a number of other colleges where students of the province converge to
enroll for tertiary education. The city is also a popular educational destination for
Europeans, because of easy access from Cebu City in Central Visayas. Also Dumaguete
is listed 5th in Forbes Magazine’s “7 Best Places to Retire Around the World”. The
has named the city as the “Best Place to Retire in the Philippine for 2018“
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DumagueteCity).
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Research Respondents
There were 165 buildings from the different establishments who were involved of
this study. This study determined the level of awareness and the implementation of Green
Building Code in Dumaguete City. The respondents were the educational, commercial
The commercial buildings are the banks, bars, pubs, coffee houses, convention
centers, forums, gas stations, hotels, market houses, night clubs, shops, shopping malls,
The occupants of the different buildings involved in the study were identified
through the telephone directory of Dumaguete City. Name of the buildings were
indicated with the corresponding proprietor or owner of the buildings involved in the
study. Verification was done through letters and actual visitation of the buildings. The
researcher also checked the addresses of the different buildings involved in the study.
questionnaires based from the performance standards of the Philippine Green Building
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Code as his references. Oral explanation about the questionnaires were included to
reinforce the written instructions on how to answer the different items found in the
questionnaire. From the above procedure, the researcher arrived at significant findings
and conclusions. Recommendations were also formulated wherein the researcher may
determine whether they adopt the level of awareness and implementation of the Green
Research Instrument
The data gathering instrument used in this study was a set of questionnaires
developed by the researcher in order to obtain the necessary information needed in the
study using the six parameters of the Philippine Green Building Code for the educational,
standards namely: energy efficiency, water efficiency, material sustainability, solid waste
Weighted mean. This was employed to determine the level of awareness and the
the product of the weighted scale and the frequency of each scale divided by the total
Σ WX
Weighed Mean = __________
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Where:
Σ = Summation
In the computation of the weighted mean, the following numerical range of value
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