The Official Blogsite of UAP Manila Corinthian Chapter

The Official Blogsite of UAP Manila Corinthian Chapter

Sunday, September 7, 2014

2nd GMM: Corinthian KKK, Luntian 0.1, Arkitektura at Teknolohiyang Makakalikasan


The United Architects of the Philippines Manila Corinthian Chapter recently held its 2nd General Membership Meeting last August 30, 2014 at the Makati Events Hall of CW Home Depot.  As part of its thrust for the fiscal year encouraging architect to be Environmentally Conscious, the August activity focused on Green Technology and Green Products.

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.


UAP Manila Corinthian Chapter supports
Building Green 2014
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