Green Products
The lobby became the venue of a mini exhibits with products from the following participating suppliers:
CW Home Depot
Roca
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- Water saving bathroom fixtures and fittings
La Farge
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- Green Roofing Technology
Emerald Pipes
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- Rain water harvesting system
Biowood
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- Composite wood products
Vaztech
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- Polished Concrete
The suppliers were also given the privilege to discuss in detail, the benefits of their product to the environment.
The main highlight of the afternoon was the presentation given by the Corinthian's very own Past Chapter President and Past District Director Ar. Ma. Gabriel Angelo B. Cascante, introducing the Corinthian Architects to Green Architecture with "BERDE 101".
The talk started with the Philippine climate and the impacts of climate change. Today, the country is experiencing its catastrophic effects like, water scarcity, sea level rise, and coral reef bleaching to name a few. What's alarming to know is that buildings are the biggest contributor of carbon emissions and green house gasses.
We are challenged as architects to adapt instead "A Climate for Change". Instead of just focusing on the 3 general design considerations which are Cost, Schedule and Quality, we must now look into Human Health, Safety and Comfort and most importantly Ecology.
The presentation continued with the introduction of Green Buildings and how countries around the world are adapting Green Building Rating System. In the Philippines, we have BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design System) as certified by the Philippine Green Building Council.
The rating system in itself provides detailed design considerations to make structures ecologically friendly. Corresponding points are given for every compliance to the different criteria.
An example of the first BERDE compliant government building was presented showcasing the the many ecologically friendly design solutions. This is the LLDA Head Office designed by Ecotektonika Inc. and on its final stage of construction awaiting certification.
Truly, the chapter is privileged to have in its roster advocates of Green Building and Design.
The talk started with the Philippine climate and the impacts of climate change. Today, the country is experiencing its catastrophic effects like, water scarcity, sea level rise, and coral reef bleaching to name a few. What's alarming to know is that buildings are the biggest contributor of carbon emissions and green house gasses.
We are challenged as architects to adapt instead "A Climate for Change". Instead of just focusing on the 3 general design considerations which are Cost, Schedule and Quality, we must now look into Human Health, Safety and Comfort and most importantly Ecology.
The presentation continued with the introduction of Green Buildings and how countries around the world are adapting Green Building Rating System. In the Philippines, we have BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design System) as certified by the Philippine Green Building Council.
The rating system in itself provides detailed design considerations to make structures ecologically friendly. Corresponding points are given for every compliance to the different criteria.
An example of the first BERDE compliant government building was presented showcasing the the many ecologically friendly design solutions. This is the LLDA Head Office designed by Ecotektonika Inc. and on its final stage of construction awaiting certification.
Truly, the chapter is privileged to have in its roster advocates of Green Building and Design.
