Green buildings in the Philippines: An empirical assessment of the compliance to BERDE, LEED, and Quezon City Green Building Rating Systems

Date of Publication

2016

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Spec in Construction Technology & Management

Subject Categories

Civil Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Civil Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Jason Maximino C. Ongpeng

Defense Panel Member

Cheryl Lyne C. Roxas

Abstract/Summary

As industrialization occurs, more problems concerning the environment arise. Thus, international rating systems such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and systems such as the Building Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) and the Quezon City Green Building (QCGB) ordinance in the Philippines were set as guidelines to be followed for green building construction. A survey was conducted to allow the better understanding of the compliance of LEED, BERDE, and QC. This paper presents the land use & ecology, water, energy, indoor environment quality, materials, and innovation performance assessment results of the new construction accredited buildings in the Philippines. Using analytical hierarchy process, the study revealed that LEED sets higher standards compared to BERDE and QCGB as land use & ecology, energy, and indoor environment quality were considered to be of equal importance. Consequently, the main barrier that hinders LEED buildings on the certification process is the stringent regulations set by LEED. On the other hand, the main barrier for BERDE buildings was lack of resources.

Abstract Format

html

Note

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System. Building Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence. Quezon City Green Building.

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU18959

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

ix, 86 leaves : illustrations ; 30 cm.

Keywords

Sustainable buildings--Design and construction-- Standards

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