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Green Building Requirements

The document outlines green building requirements related to energy efficiency, air tightness, moisture protection, water efficiency, rainwater harvesting, water recycling, material sustainability, solid waste management, site sustainability, natural ventilation and more. Key requirements include adopting efficient practices to reduce energy and water consumption; ensuring air tightness and moisture protection in building envelopes; calculating minimum rainwater storage tank sizes based on building footprint; providing separate piping systems for recycled water; establishing a material recovery facility to segregate waste; implementing erosion control and stormwater management plans; and providing operable windows or doors equal to 10% of floor area in regularly occupied spaces. Exceptions are made for unairconditioned buildings and spaces.

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Green Building Requirements

The document outlines green building requirements related to energy efficiency, air tightness, moisture protection, water efficiency, rainwater harvesting, water recycling, material sustainability, solid waste management, site sustainability, natural ventilation and more. Key requirements include adopting efficient practices to reduce energy and water consumption; ensuring air tightness and moisture protection in building envelopes; calculating minimum rainwater storage tank sizes based on building footprint; providing separate piping systems for recycled water; establishing a material recovery facility to segregate waste; implementing erosion control and stormwater management plans; and providing operable windows or doors equal to 10% of floor area in regularly occupied spaces. Exceptions are made for unairconditioned buildings and spaces.

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GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Energy efficiency requires the adoption of efficient practices, designs, methods and technologies
that reduce energy consumption resulting in cost savings.
Air Tightness and Moisture Protection
General- As the humidity levels are very high in the Philippines, the unwanted infiltration
and humidity ingress into the spaces can cause additional load on the air conditioning
system and a detrimental 6 impact on air quality. Buildings must be planned and designed
with specific details to ensure that air tightness is maximized. Details should precisely
include joints, service entry points, windows and doors. The implementation of these
measures requires only increased attention to the construction details and it can be
implemented at practically no cost.
Requirements- Buildings shall be planned and designed with: i. complete gaskets,
weather-stripping, door bottom sweeps and seals within and around window and door
assemblies’ ii. Moisture protection on the surface of the external façade to reduce vapor
or moisture migration from external spaces d. Exceptions Buildings and spaces without
provisions for air conditioning systems are exempt.

WATER EFFICIENCY
Water efficiency requires the adoption of efficient practices, plan, design, materials, fixtures,
equipment and methods that reduce water consumption resulting in cost savings.
Rainwater Harvesting
General- Rainwater is one of the purest sources of water available. Rainwater from roofs
and hardscape must be collected and reused for non- potable purposes.
Requirements- i. Minimum storage tanks size (in cu.m) shall be calculated by dividing
the building footprint area by 75. ii. Collected water shall be used for non-potable
purposes such as toilet flushing, irrigation and cooling towers.
Water Recycling
General- Recycled water from Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) shall be reused for non-
potable purposes
Requirements- The recycled water produced on site shall be reused for non-potable
purposes such as toilet flushing, irrigation and cooling towers, through a distinct and
separate piping system from the potable water supply system.
MATERIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Material Sustainability governs all matters related to resource efficiency and material selection
and use with the least impact on the environment.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT


Efficient waste management requires the adoption of efficient waste management practices and
use of eco-friendly materials.
Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
General- MRF shall be provided for the collection and segregation of solid waste
materials.
Requirements- MRF shall be fully enclosed and easily accessible from within the
building and from the outside for easy collection of waste. Solid waste containers shall be
provided for at least four (4) types of wastes: - compostable (biodegradable) - non-
recyclable (to be disposed off in the landfill) - recyclable (paper, cardboard, plastic,
metal, wood, etc.) - special waste
Section 14.
SITE SUSTAINABILITY
Site sustainability requires the adoption of planning, design, construction and operation practices
that minimize the adverse impact of buildings on ecosystems and water resources.
14.1 Site / Ground Preparation and Earthworks
a. General Site clearing, grading and excavation shall be planned at the start of construction to
mitigate pollution caused by erosion and sedimentation taking into consideration existing
endemic foliage as regulated by the DENR. All existing utilities and water bodies and
waterways, shall be protected and shall not be disturbed.
b. Applicability This measure applies to all building occupancies
c. Requirements Measures for site protection shall be in place before the start of construction. i.
Building site erosion and sedimentation control plan that outlines measures to be applied to
prevent soil that can run-off at the natural bodies of water, causing water pollution. ii. Additional
measures to mitigate the effect of pollution and safety on construction conforming to Rule XI of
the NBC iii. Storm water collection management plan iv. Structures or facilities for storm water
collection

NATURAL VENTILATION
General
This measure will give building occupants the flexibility and opportunity to use natural
ventilation for free cooling and fresh air in regularly occupied spaces. This measure will limit the
tendency to create glass- sealed box type buildings. Size of each room and space shall be
consistent with the occupancy load of the NBC.
Requirements
i. Operable windows or balcony door shall be provided in regularly occupied spaces. The size of
the opening shall be equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the floor area of regularly occupied
spaces.

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