The Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) Program was created by PHILGBC as an appropriate response to the Philippine building industry’s need to proactively address the negative impacts of climate change in the property sector. BERDE isthe Philippines’ version of a national green building rating system
The BERDE Green Building Rating System is developed under the BERDE Program. It is a tool to measure, verify and monitor performance of buildings above and beyond existing mandatory building and environmental regulations and standards
Compared to the LEED system, BERDE answers to the ecological needs of the Philippine environment.
Philippine Green Building Council (PhilGBC) is a non-profit organization that promotes sharing of knowledge on green building practices aligned with global initiatives for sustainable built environment.
DMCI HOMES is a proud member of PhilGBC. Before acquiring membership status in PhilGBC and even without formal green certifications, DMCI Homes’ residential projects satisfied many requirements prescribed by eco certifications. Its pioneering resort-inspired developments have a natural affinity for green and sustainable design: atrium gardens, wide open spaces, lush landscaping, natural lighting and ventilation achieved via Lumiventt technology.