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The BERDE Program was established and administered by the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC). The BERDE Green Building Rating System is the product of the BERDE Program. The BERDE Green Building Rating Schemes (GBRS), BERDE User Guides (User Guide) are documents developed under the system.

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Navigating this User Guide

This User Guide is a guidance document to support the implementation of the BERDE GBRS – New Construction – Version 2.2.0 for green buildings.

Who should use this User Guide?

This User Guide is developed for project owners, developers, architects, engineers, designers, and other members of BERDE-registered green building project teams.

How do I use the User Guide?

The information in this User Guide is presented in a clear and easily understandable manner using plane language.

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Printing the User Guide

The User Guide is distributed online to promote the use of less paper. However, you can print the User Guide if you need a copy of the document.

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Guidance Notes

Guidance Notes are included to provide additional information and assist you in implementing BERDE in your project.

About BERDE

This section provides a background on the BERDE Green Building Rating System.

About BERDE Certification

This section provides information on how you can get your project BERDE Certified, which includes information on the process, the ratings, and the minimum system requirements.

About BERDE GBRS – New Construction

This section provides information on the BERDE GBRS – New Construction, eligible projects for BERDE-NC, and validity of the certification under this scheme.

Rating Scheme

This section of the User Guide includes the categories and credits for the approved rating scheme for BERDE GBRS – New Construction – Version 2.2.0. To ensure consistency and clarity, each credit includes the following subsections:

• Purpose and intent,
• Requirements,
• Compliance – Stage 1,
• Compliance Requirements – Stage 1,
• Compliance – Stage 2, and
• Compliance Requirements – Stage 2.

To provide further guidance in implementing the credits, the following subsections were included in the related credits:

• Applicable laws, regulations, and mandatory standards,
• Applicable standards, and
• Terms and definitions.

Sample Credit

Name and number of the credit	LE-01 Land Reuse
Purpose and intent of the credit defines the intended sustainability objective or benefit of the credit.	Purpose and Intent This credit aims to: Discourage the use of greenfield or undeveloped green open spaces, natural habitat, or land used for food production or agriculture; and Promote the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield or previously developed land.
Projects must comply with provisions under Requirements to comply with the credit.	Requirements Requirements for this credit are the following: Conduct site assessment before implementing the project, which must include information on: Footprint of the previously developed building in the site, Previous use or type of building in the site, Period the land was previously used, and Site contamination; Construct the project on a previously developed land used for institutional, industrial, commercial or residential applications, for the last twenty (20) years, except for food production or agriculture uses; If land is contaminated, the project team must also: Implement the necessary land remediation measures based on the ASTM E1903-11 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process prior to the redevelopment of the site; and Conduct a final site assessment showing the conditions of the site after remediation measures.
Compliance outlines the necessary documents and the specific information they should contain that the project team must provide to show compliance with the Requirements for the credit. When applicable, Compliance and Compliance Requirements are divided into Stage 1 and Stage 2.	Compliance The project team must submit: Accomplished Template - Credit Submission with a narrative how the project complied with the requirements of the credit; Report on the initial site assessment, which should include information on: Footprint of the previously developed building in the site, Previous use or type of building in the site, Period the land was previously used, and Site contamination; Site plan showing: Total area of the previously developed land, and Building footprint of the project. If the land is contaminated, the project team must submit a report on the implemented land remediation measures, which should include: Summary of the strategies implemented for land remediation, Service contract for the implemented strategies for land remediation, and Test results of the land conditions after implementing the land remediation.
Compliance Requirements include the different points you may achieve depending on the your level of compliance for the credit.	Points Compliance Requirements 3 Submitted report on the initial site assessment of the project, site plan of the land indicating the area of the previously developed land and records of the constructed project on the site, and if the land was contaminated, report on the land remediation prior to the development of the project. 2 Submitted report on the initial site assessment of the project and site plan of the land indicating the area of the previously developed land. 1 Submitted report on the initial site assessment of the project.

Requirement levels

The requirements under BERDE and in the User Guide uses the following modals or auxiliary verbs to ensure clarity and consistency in writing and interpreting the requirements:

• Must refers to absolute requirements. Must and shall are equivalent in the use of these documents.

• Must not refers to absolute prohibitions. Must not and shall not are equivalent in the use of these documents.

• Should refers to provisions that are highly recommended. There may be valid reasons that these provisions are the most appropriate for the specific requirement. You must ensure that you have understood and carefully weighed if you will not follow these provisions, and that you have identified an alternative pathway in addressing these requirements.

• Should not refers to provisions that are discouraged. There may be valid reasons that these provisions are not recommended, however it may be acceptable or valid within certain conditions. You must ensure that you have understood the full implication of these provisions before implementing these requirements.

• May refers to provisions or information that are optional.

About BERDE

The Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) is a non-stock, non-profit organization that promotes the sharing of knowledge on green building practices to the industry to ensure a sustainable environment. In 2009, the PHILGBC established the BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence) Program to develop the Philippines’ own national voluntary green building rating system to facilitate greener building projects in the country.

What is BERDE?

The BERDE Green Building Rating System is a tool to assess, measure, monitor, and certify the performance of green building projects above and beyond existing national and local building and environmental laws, regulations, and mandatory standards.

BERDE is recognized by the Philippine government, through the Department of Energy (DOE), as the National Voluntary Green Building Rating System.

Who developed BERDE?

BERDE was developed by the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC). The DOE provided development and promotional support for the development of BERDE.

BERDE was developed in line with the Quality Assurance for Green Building Rating Tools (WorldGBC, 2013), the International Framework for Socio-Economic Factors for Green Building Rating Tools in Developing Countries (WorldGBC & GBCSA, 2013), and other best practices from international standards for standards development.

Tools and documents under the BERDE are drafted by the BERDE Committee, with support from the BERDE Program Secretariat, input from the PHILGBC General Membership, and final approval by the PHILGBC Board of Trustees. Interested external parties were provided opportunities to comment and provide their insight on the drafting of the BERDE GBRS as part of the development process.

The BERDE GBRS is administered by the PHILGBC under the BERDE Program.

Why should I use BERDE?

As a guidance tool

BERDE specifies current best practice. If you are a building professional, various BERDE Green Building Rating Schemes are made freely available for your use in designing, constructing and operating your projects in a resource-efficient, economically-viable, and socially-responsible manner.

As a credible marketing tool

Getting your projects BERDE-certified provides you with a positive marketing advantage.

Achieving a BERDE certification for your green building project lets your clients and the public know that your project is a better building in the market. The third-party assessment ensures that your project are assessed, rated, and certified in a credible and unbiased process.

BERDE also highlights your company’s sustainability initiatives. Achieving BERDE Certification provides a positive brand recognition for both your project and your company.

The PHILGBC provides additional marketing support by publishing your BERDE-certified project online, and providing opportunities for developing project case studies, hosting site tours and certificate presentation, and speaking opportunities in PHILGBC events.

As a transparency tool

BERDE enables you to exhibit the performance of your project to other parties in a credible manner. Your certified BERDE project allows you to showcase your leadership in sustainability through unbiased, balanced and impartial assessment and certification of your building performance. Certification under BERDE builds trust and confidence among your project stakeholders.

As a compliance and policy support tool

BERDE supports the sustainable development plans and programs of government. Increasing priority for green building and sustainable development by government requires you to be knowledgeable with current laws and regulations at the national and local levels.

At the national level, as the recognized as the National Voluntary Green Building Rating System by the Philippine government, several national agencies have been using BERDE as a guide in developing policies and programs for green building and sustainability for the building sector. At the local level, several local governments within the Philippines have incorporated BERDE as part of their policy to ensure the environmental performance of projects within their jurisdictions.

BERDE recognizes performance beyond existing environmental and building laws, regulations and standards. As a compliance tool, it supports you in complying with building and environmental laws and regulations.

How can I contribute to BERDE?

Comment on BERDE

We welcome your comments and insight to improve BERDE. Provide your comments via e-mail by following the commenting procedure:

1. Download the Form – Comment.
2. Provide your full name, position or designation, and the organization you are representing;
3. Clearly state your issue a specific section or credit:
   • State the specific section or credit you would like to improve;
   • Provide a clear statement summarizing your issue; and
   • Provide a brief discussion on the issue;
4. Clearly state your recommendation to improve the section or credit;
   • Provide the draft text for the revision of the section or credit;
   • Use plain language principles; and
   • Provide a brief discussion on the recommendation;
5. Write in the Subject line COMMENT: BERDE GBRS – New Construction – v2.0.0 – User Guide;
6. Submit your issue and recommendation to berde@philgbc.org.

Your comments will be received and logged by the BERDE Program Secretariat for the review and improvement of BERDE.

Host meetings

You can become a sponsor of the development of BERDE by providing support for meetings, workshops, and conferences. You can support the development activities of BERDE by sponsoring a BERDE Committee regular meeting, or the workshops or conference during the development cycle of BERDE.

Share datasets and case studies

You can support the research and development of BERDE by sharing datasets and case studies on your green building projects. One of the challenges in the development of BERDE is in identifying baselines and performance targets, and ensuring the tool is in line with current best practices in the industry.

We understand that there may be limitations when you share your proprietary information to the PHILGBC. This is why we commit to the proper handling, use, and storage of confidential information you share with the PHILGBC.

Become a member of the BERDE Committee

You can apply to become a member of the BERDE Committee. The BERDE Committee is the standing committee of the PHILGBC that focuses on the BERDE Program. Become a member by submitting a Letter of Expression of Interest through e-mail:

1. Write in the Subject line EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: BERDE Committee Membership;
2. Attach your signed Letter of Expression of Interest in portable document format (PDF);
   • Include your profile or curriculum vitae for your work experience and expertise;
   • State your commitment in dedicating time and attending all BERDE Committee meetings;
3. Send your letter to berde@philgbc.org.

Your application will be reviewed for the approval of the Board of Trustees. The applicants are vetted to ensure that the committee is well-represented and balanced among the different sectors of the building industry.

About BERDE Certification

What is BERDE Certification?

BERDE Certification is the formal assessment, rating, and certification process for projects of the BERDE Program. It is conducted in a third-party assessment process to ensure a credible, independent, impartial, and objective assessment, rating, and certification of projects under BERDE.

Only projects that complete the formal process, complies with all requirements, and receives at least the minimum rating for certification may claim as a BERDE Certified green building project.

Who will certify my project?

The PHILGBC will certify the project based on the outcomes from the assessments during the BERDE Certification process.

The PHILGBC or its authorized assessment body will facilitate and conduct the assessment, rating, and certification process. The PHILGBC builds trust and confidence in the system by managing and addressing conflicts of interests between the project, the project team, and the assessment team assigned for the project.

How can I get BERDE Certified?

The project must complete the BERDE Certification process, comply with all minimum system requirements, and achieve the minimum rating for certification.

What is the BERDE Certification process?

Projects must complete all three stages to receive a complete BERDE Certification. The process includes:

1. Registration
2. Stage 1
3. Stage 2

When certain conditions exist, you may file for appeal to achieve your target rating for the BERDE Certification of your project.

Registration

The project owner must review the eligibility of the project for the applicable BERDE GBRS, and compliance with the minimum system requirements.

The Registration process is completed once the project owner accepted and signed the proposal, and paid the registration fee and downpayment for your project.

Stage 1

Stage 1 focuses on the design of your new building project. The assessment team will review and assess the documentation submitted by the project, whether it satisfies the intent, requirements, and compliance requirements of the project team’s target credits.

The assessment team will issue an Assessment Report that will reflect the findings from the assessment, which may include the recommendation for the rating and certification of the project for Stage 1.

Stage 2

Stage 2 will focus on the construction of your new building project. During Stage 2, the assessment team will conduct an on-site assessment and documentation review of the implementation of design of the project. The assessment will be based on the target credits of the project team.

The assessment team will issue an Assessment Report that will reflect the findings from the assessment, which may include the recommendation for the rating and certification of the project.

Appeals

When certain conditions exist, the project team may file for appeal at each stage of the assessment.

How do I register for BERDE?

The project owner must register the project by following these procedures:

1. Download the Form – BERDE Registration;
2. Accomplish the Form – BERDE Registration and prepare the documents for the minimum system requirements; and
3. Submit the accomplished form and requirements through e-mail to berde@philgbc.org.

The PHILGBC will prepare and submit a BERDE Certification Proposal within seven (7) working days from the receipt of your accomplished Form – BERDE Registration, and the complete requirements.

What is the minimum rating for certification?

The minimum rating for certification is a BERDE 1-Star rating. The assessment team will be providing the recommendation for the rating of the project based on the outcomes of the assessment at each stage.

BERDE Rating

Rating		Score
★☆☆☆☆	1 Star	51 to 60	Minimum practice
★★☆☆☆	2 Stars	61 to 70	Good practice
★★★☆☆	3 Stars	71 to 80	Ideal performance
★★★★☆	4 Stars	81 to 90	Exemplar practice
★★★★★	5 Stars	91 and above	World class

Acceptable documents for BERDE Certification

Project teams must submit documented information to demonstrate how the project complies with their target credits. These documents allow the assessment team to assess, verify, and monitor the project’s performance based on valid, credible, and verifiable information.

It is the responsibility of the project team to prepare and submit documents that present valid, credible, and verifiable information about the project. The documents submitted by the project team will be reviewed by the assessment team and will be referenced in the Assessment Report, which is the basis for the rating and certification of the project.

Submit robust evidence demonstrating the compliance of the project with the target credits. Project teams must submit the identified documents under Compliance of each credit reflecting the information needed to show compliance to the credit. Documents under Compliance were identified to ensure that you are sufficiently guided on what information are

• Necessary to comply with the credit; and
• Appropriate and relevant to each Stage of assessment.

Use existing project files. You should use existing project files for the design, construction, and operations of the project. You are not required to create or prepare documents exclusive for BERDE. This will reduce the time and effort in preparing for the certification of the project.

List of acceptable documents

Document	Description
As-built plans	As-built plans must clearly indicate: Project name, Project owner’s name, Date, and Version of the document. As-built plans must be: Duly signed by the project owner, Duly signed by the relevant professional, and Duly signed and approved by the local building official. For projects in jurisdictions required to have a BERDE Certificate as a pre-requisite for applications for occupancy permits, as-plans must be: Duly signed by the relevant professional, and Submitted along with a letter of undertaking or affidavit confirming that the as-built plans submitted by the project team for BERDE are the same documents to be submitted to the local building official. As-built plans must be submitted during Stage 2.
Bill of materials	Bill of materials must reflect the materials and products specified for the project, and cost estimate for each material or product, duly signed by the relevant professional, and duly signed and approved by the project owner. Bill of materials must be submitted during Stage 1.
Certificates of compliance	Certificates of compliance may include ISO 14001 certification or products certification awarded by third-party certifying bodies. The certificate must reflect the standard used for the certification, name of the certifying body, date certified, and scope of the certification, duly signed by the authorized representative of the certifying body. Acceptable for Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Commissioning report	Commissioning reports must be prepared by third-party commissioning agents, duly signed by the commissioning agent, and duly accepted and signed by the project owner. The report must reflect the standards used, name of the commissioning agent who prepared the report, signature of the agent, scope of project or systems commissioned and tested, and results of the commissioning. Acceptable for Stage 2.
Communication records	Communication records must include the author’s name and role in the project, date of the document, and recipient’s name and role in the project. Communication records may include formal letters, memorandum, and e-mail correspondence from official corporate e-mail addresses. Acceptable for Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Delivery receipt	Delivery receipts must include the name and model of the specific product, technology or material, the number of delivered items, the name of the supplier, and date of delivery, duly signed by the supplier, and duly approved and signed by the project owner. Acceptable for Stage 2.
Installation records	Installation records may be submitted as supporting documents to show the receipt and installation of products, materials, or technologies in the project. The document must reflect the details of the installed item, date of installation, and name of the service provider or party that installed the item, duly signed by the installer, and duly approved and signed by the project owner. Acceptable supporting document for Stage 2.
Manufacturer’s specifications	Copy of the manufacturer’s specification, brochures, or product information documents may be submitted as supporting document for the project specifications. Acceptable supporting documents for Stage 1.
Minutes of meeting	Minutes of meetings must include the date, location, attendance list of the meeting, clear proceedings of the meeting, and agreed actions from the discussions. The attendance list must include the names, organization, and designation or roles in the project. Acceptable for Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Official receipts	Official receipts must reflect the product, material, technology, or service received and paid for the project, date, and name of supplier, duly signed by the authorized representative of the supplier. Acceptable for Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Organizational chart	The organizational chart must reflect the different members of the project team, the role of the member in the project, the name of the authorized representative of each member, and contact information. The organizational chart must be submitted during Registration.
Permits	Permits, clearances and issuances by national government agencies or the local government where the project is located must be duly signed by authorized representatives of the agency or department. Acceptable for Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Photographs	Photographs may be submitted as supporting documents to show current site conditions, or installation and implementation of the design or plans of the project. Acceptable supporting document for Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Plans	Plans must clearly indicate: Project name, Project owner’s name, Date, and Version of the document. Plans must be: Duly signed by the project owner, Duly signed by the relevant professional, and Duly signed and approved by the local building official. For projects in jurisdictions required to have a BERDE Certificate as a pre-requisite for applications for building permits, plans must be: Duly signed by the relevant professional, and Submitted along with a letter of undertaking or affidavit confirming that plans submitted by the project team for BERDE are the same documents to be submitted to the local building official. Plans must be submitted during Stage 1.
Policies	Documented policies must reflect the approved policy related to the project. Policies must be approved by top management of the project owner. Acceptable for Stage 1.
Procedures	Documented procedures and work instructions must reflect the specific processes,
Purchase order	Purchase orders must reflect the specific material, product or technology specified in the project, the number of items, date of the request, signature of the project owner, the name of the supplier, and receipt and signature of the supplier. Acceptable for Stage 1.
Service contract	Service contracts between the project owner and the service provider must reflect the scope of the service related to the credit, duly accepted and signed by the project owner and the service provider. Acceptable for Stage 1.
Specifications	Project specification documents must indicate the name of the project, date revision, and the materials, products, or technologies specified for the project, duly signed by the relevant professional, and duly approved and signed by the project owner. When submitting only a section of the specifications, provide the cover page of the specifications document and the section reflecting the information relevant to the credit. Specifications must be submitted during Stage 1.

What are the Minimum System Requirements?

Projects that are applying for BERDE Certification must comply with the following minimum system requirements:

• Compliance with building and environmental laws, regulations, and mandatory standards;
• Distinct and clear boundaries;
• Commitment to sharing resource data; and
• Initial site assessment.

Compliance with building and environmental laws, regulations, and mandatory standards

The project team must ensure that the project is complying with all applicable building and environmental laws, regulations, and mandatory standards. You must conduct a regulatory compliance review for the project to identify and assess compliance with the following:

• Relevant laws, regulations, and mandatory standards governing the practice of building design, construction, and operations;
• Relevant laws, regulations, and mandatory standards environmental requirements affecting the building performance; and
• Local ordinances applicable to the project.

During Stage 1, the project team must submit:

• Report on the regulatory compliance review for the project, which should include information on:
  • All applicable building and environmental laws, regulations for the project, and
  • Status of compliance of the project with the applicable regulations;
• Copy of the approved Building Permit issued by the local government where the project is located; and
• Permits and issuances by the national and local government to show compliance with all relevant building and environmental laws, regulations, and mandatory standards with regards to the design and planning of the project.

During Stage 2, the project team must submit:

• Copy of the approved Occupancy Permit issued by the local government where the project is located; and
• Permits and issuances by the national and local government to show compliance with all relevant building and environmental laws, regulations, and mandatory standards with regards to the construction of the project.

Distinct and clear boundaries

The project must be distinct and have clear boundaries. You must identify the scope of the project, including all areas where utilities and shared building systems are located.

During Registration, the project team submit plans showing clearly the boundaries of the project for certification, which should include:

• Site plan prepared by the project designers, and
• Lot plan issued by the local government.

The project team must also illustrate how shared building systems and utilities with other projects are dedicated for the use of the project.

Commitment to disclose resource performance data

The project owner must commit to disclose performance data on the use of energy, water, materials, and generated waste of the project. To ensure consistency in data, we recommend that project teams prepare data using the metric system.

During Stage 1, the project team must submit information on:

• Projected occupancy rates,
• Energy consumption rates in kilowatt-hour (kWh) based on the design,
• Water consumption rates in cubic meters (m³) based on the design,
• Projected waste generation in kilograms (kg), and
• Products, materials or equipment specified for the project.

During Stage 2, the project team must submit information on:

• Projected occupancy rates,
• Energy consumption rates based on the implemented energy-related strategies,
• Water consumption rates based on the implemented water-related strategies,
• Percentage of diverted waste during construction,
• Projected waste generation for the operations of the project,
• Products, materials or equipment used in the project.

Initial site assessment

Prior to application for BERDE Certification, the project team must conduct a site assessment prior to any construction activities to identify the following:

• Existing ecological features within and around the site, which should include information on:
  • Flora and fauna in the site, which may include:
    • Trees of significant ecological value,
    • Plants native to the site,
    • Existing adapted plants in the site, and
    • Existing animal species;
  • Natural watercourses,
  • Wetland areas,
  • Nearby bodies of water, and
  • Nearby protected areas;
• Previous developments in the site, which should include information on:
  • Footprint of the previous development in the site,
  • Previous use or type of building in the site,
  • Period the land was previously used, and
  • Existing site contamination;
• Rainfall and flood potential within and around the site;
• Potential hazard and risks related to construction activities of the project, which should include information on:
  • Stormwater flow,
  • Wind directions,
  • Dust generation,
  • Noise pollution, and
  • Traffic;
• Social and cultural value, which should include information on:
  • Heritage, historic, or cultural sites, structures, or properties within or around the site,
  • Heritage or cultural features of the community or town, and
  • Community programs on sustainability.

During Stage 1, the project team must submit a site assessment report.

Qualifications of a Management Representative

The project owner must assign a Management Representative (MR), who will serve as the official representative of the project owner, and must:

• Be employed by the project owner and part of the senior management;
• Coordinate and communicate with the certification manager for the process; and
• Provide timely decision making for the efficient implementation of the process.

About BERDE GBRS – New Construction

BERDE GBRS – New Construction (BERDE-NC) is the green building rating scheme developed for the design and construction of new building projects.

When should I use BERDE-NC?

Project eligible under BERDE-NC are:

• New building projects at the concept, design, or construction stages; or
• Newly constructed buildings completed within less than three (3) years from practical completion.

BERDE-NC was designed for application for whole building design and construction, including tenanted spaces. This rating scheme may not be applied to individual tenant spaces.

Until when is my certificate valid for?

Certification under BERDE-NC is valid for five (5) years.

Projects previously certified under BERDE-NC may renew certification under –

• BERDE GBRS – Renovations (BERDE-RN) if your project has undergone any major renovation to the building envelope, building systems, or a total redesign of the building; or
• BERDE GBRS – Operations (BERDE-OP) if your project has improved its operations with minimal retrofitting.

Scoring and Rating

The points for BERDE-NC is distributed among the different categories

Category	Available Points
Energy Efficiency and Conservation	16
Water Efficiency and Conservation	14
Waste Management	10
Management	4
Use of Land and Ecology	16
Green Materials	8
Transportation	14
Indoor Environment Quality	10
Emissions	8
Total	100

Your project must achieve a 51 points to receive the minimum rating. See BERDE Rating

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

EN-01 Energy Consumption Reduction

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• reduce the energy consumption of the project through energy efficiency and conservation strategies; and
• reduce the overall energy demand of the project.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Prepare the energy base case of the project:
   • Identify the energy-consuming systems in the design of the project, which should include:
     • heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC),
     • pumps,
     • lighting,
     • small power,
     • fans,
     • elevators, and
     • escalators;
   • Identify the energy consumption rate of each energy-consuming system in the design in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) (Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, 2009);
   • For energy-consuming systems not reflected in PEC, identify the reference standard and the energy consumption rate of each identified system; and
   • Calculate the peak energy consumption in kilowatt-hour per square meter per person (kWh/m²/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Identify the target percentage of energy consumption reduction for the project;
3. Prepare the energy design case of the project:
   • Identify the energy efficiency and conservation strategies in the design of the project, which should include:
     • energy-efficient HVAC,
     • energy-efficient lighting,
     • energy-efficient building envelope,
     • co-generation,
     • maximizing natural ventilation,
     • maximizing daylighting, and
     • on-site renewable energy generation;
   • Use the energy consumption rate of each identified energy efficiency and conservation strategy for the energy design case of the project;
   • Calculate the potential peak energy consumption based on an 8-hour shift; and
   • Calculate the potential percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case;
4. Implement the design case in the design and construction of the project to achieve the calculated percentage of energy consumption reduction.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Energy base case report, which should include:
  • list of identified energy-consuming systems in the design of the project,
  • energy consumption rates in accordance with PEC,
  • for energy-consuming systems not reflected in PEC, the project team must also submit:
    • relevant sections of the identified reference standard, and
    • energy consumption rate of each identified system;
  • information on the projected occupancy rates, and
  • calculation of the peak energy consumption based on an 8-hour shift;
• Energy design case report, which should include:
  • relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the identified energy efficiency and conservation strategies,
  • schedule of loads providing information on the energy consumption rates of the identified energy efficiency and conservation strategies,
  • electrical plans providing information on the location of electrical equipment and devices,
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak energy consumption based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the target percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case.

Points	Compliance Requirements
6	Submitted an energy base case report, and an energy design case report proving a target energy consumption reduction of thirty-five percent (35%) or more.
4	Submitted an energy base case report, and an energy design case report proving a target energy consumption reduction of twenty-five percent (25%) to less than thirty-five percent (<35%).
2	Submitted an energy base case report, and an energy design case report proving a target energy consumption reduction of fifteen percent (15%) to less than twenty-five percent (<25%).
1	Submitted an energy base case report, and an energy design case report.
0	Submitted an energy base case report.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the implementation of the identified energy efficiency and conservation strategies, which should include:
  • relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the implemented energy efficiency and conservation strategies,
  • schedule of loads providing information on the energy consumption rates of the implemented energy efficiency and conservation strategies, and
  • as-built electrical plans providing information on the location of electrical equipment and devices;
• Report on the calculation of the potential energy consumption reduction based on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak energy consumption based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the potential percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
6	Submitted report on the implementation of the identified energy efficiency and conservation strategies, report on the calculations proving a potential energy consumption reduction of thirty-five percent (35%) or more, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.
4	Submitted report on the implementation of the identified energy efficiency and conservation strategies, report on the calculations proving a potential energy consumption reduction of twenty-five percent (25%) to less than thirty-five percent (<35%), and project documentation on the implemented strategies.
2	Submitted report on the implementation of the identified energy efficiency and conservation strategies, report on the calculations proving a potential energy consumption reduction of fifteen percent (15%) to less than twenty-five percent (<25%), and project documentation on the implemented strategies.
1	Submitted report on the implementation of the identified energy efficiency and conservation strategies, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

EN-02 Energy Monitoring

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• measure and monitor the energy consumption in the project; and
• improve the management of energy-consuming systems in the project by promoting proper monitoring through the installation of energy meters.

Corrigendum

1. Identify the energy meters to be installed in the project:
• Monitor the total energy consumption of the project, whether by area or by system,
• Clearly identify the scope of each meter that accounts for the total energy consumption of the project, and
• Identify the location of the meters easily accessible for reading and maintenance;

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.1.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 29 June 2018.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify the energy meters to be installed in the project:
   • Monitor the total energy consumption for the whole building,
   • Clearly identify the scope of each meter, and
   • Install meters easily accessible for reading and maintenance;
2. Establish policies and procedures for monitoring the energy consumption of the project, which must include:
   • energy meter reading,
   • recording and documentation,
   • calibration and maintenance of each energy meter in accordance with the manufacturer’s calibration schedule; and
   • regular reporting of energy consumption to the project owners;
3. Install the energy meters to monitor the total energy consumption of the project.

If there is a building automation system (BAS) in the project, connect the energy meters to the BAS.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and schedules of energy meters, which must include information on:
  • scope of each energy meter, and
  • location of each energy meter;
• Policies and procedures for monitoring the energy consumption of the project, which must include:
  • method and schedule for energy meter reading,
  • method for recording and calibration,
  • calibration and maintenance of each energy meter in accordance with the manufacturer’s calibration schedule,
  • method and schedule on reporting the energy consumption of the project to the project owners, and
  • responsible parties to implement the established policies and procedures.

If there is a BAS, the project team must also submit relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on how the energy meters will be connected to the BAS.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of energy meters that account for the monitoring of the total energy consumption of the project, and policies and procedures for monitoring the energy consumption of the project.
1	Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of energy meters.
0	Submitted relevant sections of plans providing information on the main energy meter.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of energy meters, which must include information on:
  • scope of each meter, and
  • location of each energy meter;
• Project documentation on the installation of the energy meters, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of energy meters that account for the monitoring of the total energy consumption of the project, and project documentation on the installation of the energy meters.
1	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of energy meters, and project documentation on the installation of the energy meters.
0	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans providing information on the main energy meter.

EN-03 Natural Ventilation

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• maximize the use of natural ventilation to cool interior spaces; and
• reduce the overall energy demand of the project from cooling.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Prepare the energy base case of the project for cooling:
   • Identify the energy consumption rate of each cooling system in the design in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) (IIEE, 2017);
   • For cooling systems not reflected in PEC, identify the reference standard and the energy consumption rate of each identified system; and
   • Calculate the peak energy consumption for cooling in kilowatt-hour per square meter per person (kWh/m²/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Prepare the energy design case of the project for cooling integrating natural ventilation:
   • Design at least fifty percent (50%) of all regularly occupied spaces into naturally ventilated spaces in compliance with the CIBSE Applications Manual AM10 — Natural Ventilation in Non-domestic Buildings (AM10) (Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, 2015);
   • Identify the total area of naturally ventilated spaces in the design of the project;
   • Calculate the potential peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour shift; and
   • Calculate the potential percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case for cooling;
3. Implement the design case in the design and construction of the project to achieve the calculated percentage of energy consumption reduction for cooling.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Energy base case report for cooling, which should include:
  • energy consumption rates in accordance with PEC,
  • for cooling systems not reflected in PEC, the project team must also submit:
    • relevant sections of the identified reference standard, and
    • energy consumption rate of each identified cooling system;
  • information on the projected occupancy rates, and
  • calculation of the peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour shift;
• Energy design case report for cooling, which should include:
  • relevant sections of plans and specifications, which must include information on:
    • total gross floor area (TGFA) of regularly occupied spaces,
    • TGFA of naturally ventilated spaces,
    • location of regularly occupied spaces, and
    • location of naturally ventilated spaces;
  • calculation of the percentage of naturally ventilated spaces compared to the regularly occupied spaces,
  • report on the compliance with AM10 for the natural ventilation in the project, which should include:
    • calculation of the ventilation rates in cubic meter per second per person (m³/sec/person),
    • location of the openings to achieve the desired flow based on the desired flow rates, and
    • specification of the control system to maintain the required flow rates under varying weather and occupancy conditions;
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the target percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case for cooling.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted energy base case report for cooling, and energy design case report for cooling proving that sixty percent (60%) or more of regularly occupied spaces in the project are naturally ventilated spaces.
1	Submitted energy base case report for cooling, and energy design case report for cooling proving that fifty percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of regularly occupied spaces in the project are naturally ventilated spaces.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the integration of natural ventilation in the project, which should include:
  • relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications, which must include information on:
    • TGFA of regularly occupied spaces,
    • TGFA of naturally ventilated spaces,
    • location of regularly occupied spaces, and
    • location of naturally ventilated spaces;
  • calculation of the percentage of naturally ventilated spaces compared to the regularly occupied spaces,
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the potential percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case for cooling;
• Project documentation on the integration of natural ventilation, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted report on the integration of natural ventilation proving that sixty percent (60%) or more of regularly occupied spaces in the project are naturally ventilated spaces, and project documentation on the integration of natural ventilation.
1	Submitted report on the integration of natural ventilation proving that fifty percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of regularly occupied spaces in the project are naturally ventilated spaces, and project documentation on the integration of natural ventilation.

EN-04 Use of Renewables

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to reduce negative environmental impact by using renewable energy for the project.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Prepare the energy base case of the project:
   • If the project pursued EN-01 Energy Consumption Reduction, use the energy base case report; or
   • If the project did not pursue EN-01, prepare the energy base case of the project:
     • Identify the energy-consuming systems in the design of the project, which should include:
       • heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC),
       • pumps,
       • lighting,
       • small power,
       • fans,
       • elevators, and
       • escalators;
     • Identify the energy consumption rate of each energy-consuming system in the design in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) (IIEE, 2017);
     • For energy-consuming systems not reflected in PEC, identify the reference standard and the energy consumption rate of each identified system; and
     • Calculate the peak energy consumption in kilowatt-hour per square meter per person (kWh/m²/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Utilize on- or off-site renewable energy to accommodate the total energy demand of the project:
   • If the project owner intends to utilize on-site renewable energy, the project team must
     • identify the appropriate renewable energy system for the project, which may be powered by:
       • biomass,
       • geothermal energy,
       • solar energy,
       • hydropower,
       • ocean energy, or
       • wind power;
     • install the identified renewable energy system on site to offset the total energy demand of the project by at least five percent (5%);
   • If the project owner intends to utilize off-site renewable energy, the project team must contract with a registered renewable energy supplier to supply renewable energy for 100% of the energy demand of the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit; and
• Energy base case report;
  • If the project pursued EN-01, the project team must submit the energy base case report; or
  • If the project did not pursue EN-01, the project team must submit an energy base case report, which should include:
    • list of identified energy-consuming systems in the design of the project,
    • energy consumption rates in accordance with PEC,
    • for energy-consuming systems not reflected in PEC, the project team must also submit:
      • relevant sections of the identified reference standard, and
      • energy consumption rate of each identified system;
    • information on the projected occupancy rates, and
    • calculation of the peak energy consumption based on an 8-hour shift.

If the project owner intends to utilize on-site renewable energy, the project team must also submit:

• Feasibility report on the identified on-site renewable energy system, which should include:
  • information on the renewable energy resource for the on-site renewable energy system,
  • technical specifications of the on-site renewable energy system providing information on the energy output generation of the renewable energy system,
  • calculation of the potential energy supply to be generated by the renewable energy system, and
  • calculation of the potential energy offset to the total energy demand of the project based on the energy base case;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified on-site renewable energy system, which must include information on:
  • technical specifications of the on-site renewable energy system, and
  • location of the renewable energy system in the project site;
• Service contract with a registered supplier of renewable energy system proving intent of utilizing on-site renewable energy in the project for at least five (5) years.

If the project owner intends to utilize off-site renewable energy, the project team must also submit project documentation proving intent of utilizing off-site renewable energy for 100% of the total energy demand of the project, which should include:

• approved proposal signed by the project owner on the purchase of renewable energy from a registered renewable energy supplier to supply 100% of the energy demand of the project for at least five (5) years; and
• minutes of meetings providing information on the discussions of the project owner and the registered renewable energy supplier on the purchase and supply of renewable energy for 100% of the energy demand of the project.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted project documentation proving intent of utilizing off-site renewable energy for 100% of the total energy demand of the project for at least five (5) years.
2	Submitted feasibility report proving a potential energy offset of ten percent (10%) or more to the total energy demand of the project, relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified on-site renewable energy system, and service contract proving intent of utilizing on-site renewable energy for at least five (5) years.
1	Submitted feasibility report proving a potential energy offset of five percent (5%) to less than ten percent (10%) to the total energy demand of the project, relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified on-site renewable energy system, and service contract proving intent of utilizing on-site renewable energy for at least five (5) years.

Stage 2

The project team must submit an accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:

• changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
• narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit.

If the project owner utilized on-site renewable energy for the project, the project team must also submit:

• Report on the calculation of the potential energy offset to the total energy demand of the project based on the energy base case;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the installed on-site renewable energy system, which must include information on:
  • technical specifications of the on-site renewable energy system, and
  • location of the renewable energy system in the project site;
• Project documentation on the installation of the on-site renewable energy system, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports,
  • service contracts for the permanent installation of the renewable energy system, and
  • photographs.

If the project owner utilized off-site renewable energy for the project, the project team must also submit the supply contract between the project owner and the registered renewable energy supplier on the supply of renewable energy for 100% of the energy demand of the project for at least five (5) years.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted supply contract between the project owner and the registered renewable energy supplier on the supply of renewable energy for 100% of the energy demand of the project for at least five (5) years.
2	Submitted report on the calculation proving a potential energy offset of ten percent (10%) or more to the total energy demand of the project, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the installed on-site renewable energy system, and project documentation on the permanent installation of the on-site renewable energy system.
1	Submitted report on the calculation proving a potential energy offset of five percent (5%) to less than ten percent (10%) to the total energy demand of the project, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the installed on-site renewable energy system, and project documentation on the permanent installation of the on-site renewable energy system.

EN-05 Energy-Efficient Lighting

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• reduce the energy consumption of the project through the procurement and use of energy-efficient lighting; and
• reduce the overall energy demand of the project from lighting.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Prepare the energy base case of the project for lighting:
   • Identify the energy consumption rate of each lighting system in the design in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) (IIEE, 2017);
   • For lighting systems not reflected in PEC, identify the reference standard and the energy consumption rate of each identified system; and
   • Calculate the peak energy consumption for lighting in kilowatt-hour per square meter per person (kWh/m²/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Prepare the energy design case of the project for lighting integrating energy-efficient lighting:
   • Identify the maximum allowable average building lighting power density (LPD) in watts per square meter (W/m²) for the project in accordance with Tables 11 and 12. Maximum Allowed LPD, Philippine Green Building Code (Department of Public Works and Highways, 2015);
   • Identify the appropriate energy-efficient luminaires for each regularly occupied space in the project, which should comply with
     • a minimum luminous efficacy of 80 lumens per watt (80 lm/W),
     • the minimum standards for lighting design under the Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of Buildings (Department of Energy, 2008), and
     • the relevant Philippine National Standards (PNS) for lighting products;
   • Calculate the potential peak energy consumption for lighting based on an 8-hour shift; and
   • Calculate the potential percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case for lighting.
3. Install appropriate energy-efficient luminaires in all regularly occupied spaces of the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Energy base case report for lighting, which should include:
  • energy consumption rates in accordance with PEC,
  • for lighting systems not reflected in PEC, the project team must also submit:
    • relevant sections of the identified reference standard, and
    • energy consumption rate of each identified lighting system;
  • information on the projected occupancy rates, and
  • calculation of the peak energy consumption for lighting based on an 8-hour shift;
• Energy design case report for lighting, which should include:
  • electrical plan providing information on the lighting layout of the project;
  • calculation of the average building LPD based on the identified luminaires, which must include information on:
    • list of all spaces in the project,
    • area of each space,
    • types of luminaire identified for each space,
    • rated power in watts (W) of each type of luminaire identified for each space,
    • total number of each type of luminaire identified for each space,
    • computation of the total power of the lighting system for each space,
    • calculation of the average LPD for each space;
  • lighting schedule, which should include:
    • types of luminaire identified for the project,
    • rated power of each type of luminaire,
    • luminous efficacy of each type of luminaire,
    • applicable PNS to the identified lighting products, and
    • certification for the compliance of the identified lighting products with the applicable PNS;
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for lighting based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the target percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case for lighting.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted energy base case report for lighting and energy design case report for lighting proving intent of installing appropriate energy-efficient luminaires in all regularly occupied spaces of the project, which complies with relevant standards for lighting design and lighting products.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the integration of energy-efficient lighting in the project, which should include:
  • as-built electrical plan providing information on the lighting layout of the project;
  • calculation of the average building LPD based on the installed luminaires, which must include information on:
    • list of all spaces in the project,
    • area of each space,
    • types of luminaire installed in each space,
    • rated power of each type of luminaire installed in each space,
    • total number of each type of luminaire installed in each space,
    • computation of the total power of the lighting system for each space,
    • calculation of the average LPD for each space;
  • as-built lighting schedule, which should include:
    • types of luminaire installed in the project,
    • rated power of each type of luminaire,
    • luminous efficacy of each type of luminaire,
    • applicable PNS of the installed lighting products, and
    • certification for the compliance of the installed lighting products with the applicable PNS;
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for lighting based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the potential percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case for lighting;
• Project documentation on the integration of energy-efficient lighting, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records, and
  • photographs.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted report on the integration of energy-efficient lighting proving installation of appropriate luminaires in all regularly occupied spaces of the project, which complies with relevant standards for lighting design and lighting products.

EN-06 Energy-Efficient Building Envelope

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• reduce cooling requirements of projects by reducing heat gain into all interior spaces; and
• reduce cooling requirements of projects by ensuring low air filtration in air-conditioned spaces.

Requirement

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Design the building envelope of the project in compliance with the following:
   • Table E1. Building Envelope Requirements for Climate Zone 1 (A, B), ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2014 — Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings (ASHRAE, 2014) for the heat transfer properties of the building envelope;
   • Section 5. Building Envelope, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 — Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings (ASHRAE, 2016) for the air tightness of air-conditioned spaces, which must not exceed the average air leakage rate of 2 L/s-m² at 75 Pascals (75 Pa), and must be tested in accordance with
     • ASTM Standard E779-10(2018) — Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization (ASTM International, 2018), or
     • an equivalent methodology for testing the air tightness of air-conditioned spaces in the project;
   • Section 5. Overall Thermal Transfer Value of Building Envelope, Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of Buildings (DOE, 2008) for buildings with a total cooling load of 175 kilowatts (175 kW) or more, which must not exceed
     • the maximum permissible overall thermal transfer value (OTTV) of 45 watts per square meter (45 W/m²), and
     • the maximum thermal transmittance value (U-value) for roofs in Table 5.3. Maximum U-Value for Roof;
2. Calculate the OTTV of the project; and
3. Implement the applicable design in the construction of the project to achieve the calculated OTTV.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified materials for the building envelope, which should include:
  • details of gaskets, weather-stripping, door bottom sweeps and seals within and around window and door assemblies identified for the project;
  • exterior insulation for moisture protection on the surface of the project’s façade;
  • schedule of façade materials, which must include information on:
    • type of materials to be used for the walls of the project, and
    • U-value of each type;
  • schedule of fenestrations, which must include information on:
    • type of fenestrations identified for the project,
    • solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of each type,
    • visible light transmittance (VLT) of each type, and
    • U-value of each type;
  • schedule of roofing materials, which must include information on:
    • type of roofs identified for the project, and
    • U-value of each type;
• Report on the calculation of the OTTV of the project based on the plans, specifications and schedules of the identified materials.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the design and identified materials for the building envelope of the project, and report on the calculation of the OTTV of the project based on the identified materials in compliance with the requirements for an energy-efficient building envelope.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the installed materials for the building envelope, which should include:
  • details of gaskets, weather-stripping, door bottom sweeps and seals within and around window and door assemblies installed for the project;
  • exterior insulation for moisture protection on the surface of the project’s façade;
  • schedule of façade materials, which must include information on:
    • type of materials used for the walls of the project, and
    • U-value of each type, and
    • manufacturer’s specifications on the installed materials;
  • schedule of fenestrations, which must include information on:
    • type of fenestrations installed for the project,
    • SHGC of each type,
    • VLT of each type,
    • U-value of each type, and
    • manufacturer’s specifications on the installed materials;
  • schedule of roofing materials, which must include information on:
    • type of roofs installed for the project,
    • U-value of each type, and
    • manufacturer’s specifications on the installed materials;
• Project documentation on the implementation of the design of the building envelope, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records, and
  • service contracts;
• Testing report on the air tightness of air-conditioned spaces in the project, which should include:
  • testing methodology, and
  • results of testing.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the installed materials for the building envelope of the project, project documentation on the implementation of the design of the building envelope, and testing report on the air tightness of air-conditioned spaces in the project in compliance with the requirements for an energy-efficient building envelope.

EN-07 Energy-Efficient Air-Conditioning System

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• reduce the energy consumption of the project through the procurement and use of energy-efficient air-conditioning systems; and
• reduce the overall energy demand of the project from cooling.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Prepare the energy base case of the project for cooling:
   • If the project pursued EN-03 Natural Ventilation, use the energy base case report for cooling; or
   • If the project did not pursue EN-03, prepare the energy base case of the project for cooling:
     • Identify the energy consumption rate of each cooling system in the design in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) (IIEE, 2017);
     • For cooling systems not reflected in PEC, identify the reference standard and the energy consumption rate of each identified system; and
     • Calculate the peak energy consumption for cooling in kilowatt-hour per square meter per person (kWh/m²/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Prepare the energy design case of the project for cooling integrating energy-efficient air-conditioning systems:
   • Identify the appropriate energy-efficient air-conditioning system for the project, which complies with the minimum efficiency requirements in accordance with Table 7. Electrically Operated Unitary Air Conditioners and Condensing Units, and Table 8. Water Chiller Packages – Minimum Efficiency Requirements, Philippine Green Building Code (DPWH, 2015);
   • Calculate the potential peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour shift; and
   • Calculate the potential percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case for cooling;
3. Install appropriate energy-efficient air-conditioning systems in the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Energy base case report for cooling;
  • If the project pursued EN-03, the project team must submit the energy base case report for cooling; or
  • If the project did not pursue EN-03, the project team must submit an energy base case report for cooling, which should include:
    • energy consumption rates in accordance with PEC,
    • for cooling systems not reflected in PEC, the project team must also submit:
      • relevant sections of the identified reference standard, and
      • energy consumption rate of each identified cooling system;
    • information on the projected occupancy rates, and
    • calculation of the peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour shift;
• Energy design case report for cooling, which should include:
  • electrical plan providing information on the identified air-conditioning system,
  • specifications of the identified air-conditioning systems, which must include information on:
    • types of identified air-conditioning system,
    • capacity of each type of identified air-conditioning system,
    • minimum efficiency required for each type of identified air-conditioning system, and
    • energy efficiency ratio (EER) of each type of identified air-conditioning system;
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the target percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case for cooling.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted energy base case report for cooling and energy design case report for cooling proving intent of installing appropriate energy-efficient air-conditioning systems in the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the integration of energy-efficient air-conditioning system in the project, which should include:
  • as-built electrical plan providing information on the installed air-conditioning system,
  • specifications of the installed air-conditioning systems, which must include information on:
    • types of installed air-conditioning system,
    • capacity of each type of installed air-conditioning system,
    • minimum efficiency required for each type of installed air-conditioning system, and
    • actual EER of each type of identified air-conditioning system based on the manufacturer’s specification;
  • manufacturer’s specification of the installed air-conditioning system,
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for cooling based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the potential percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the energy base case for cooling;
• Project documentation on the integration of energy-efficient air-conditioning systems, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted report on the integration of energy-efficient air-conditioning system proving installation of appropriate air-conditioning systems in the project.

EN-08 Building Automation System

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to monitor and control the energy-consuming systems in the project using automation system.

Requirements

Requirement for this credit is to connect the energy meters to the building automation system (BAS), which should include:

• automatic controls, and
• performance monitoring.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the BAS, which must include information on:
  • scope of each energy meter, and
  • location of each energy meter;
  • connection of each energy meter to the BAS,
  • automatic controls, and
  • performance monitoring;
• Service contract with a supplier of BAS proving intent of using BAS in the project for at least five (5) years.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the BAS, and service contract proving intent of using BAS for at least (5) years.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the BAS, which must include information on:
  • scope of each energy meter, and
  • location of each energy meter;
  • connection of each energy meter to the BAS,
  • automatic controls, and
  • performance monitoring;
• Project documentation on the installation of the BAS, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the BAS, and project documentation on the installation of the BAS.

Water Efficiency and Conservation

WT-01 Water Consumption Reduction

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• reduce the potable water consumption of the project through water efficiency and conservation strategies; and
• reduce the overall potable water demand of the project.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Prepare the water base case of the project:
   • Identify the water-consuming systems in the design of the project, which should include:
     • mechanical equipment,
     • plumbing fixtures, including
       • faucets,
       • showers,
       • urinals, and
       • water closets;
     • recycled water system,
     • rainwater collection system, and
     • other water-consuming appliances, such as
       • dishwashers, and
       • washing machines;
   • Identify the water consumption rate of each water-consuming system in the design in accordance with the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines (RNPCP) (National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines, 2000);
   • For water-consuming systems not reflected in RNPCP, identify the reference standard and the water consumption rate of each identified system; and
   • Calculate the peak potable water consumption in cubic meters per square meter per person (m³/m²/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Identify the target percentage of potable water consumption reduction for the project;
3. Prepare the water design case of the project:
   • Identify the water efficiency and conservation strategies in the design of the project, which should include:
     • water-efficient mechanical equipment,
     • water-efficient plumbing fixtures,
     • recycled water system,
     • rainwater collection system, and
     • water-efficient appliances;
   • Use the water consumption rate of each identified water efficiency and conservation strategy for the water design case of the project;
   • Calculate the potential peak potable water consumption based on an 8-hour shift; and
   • Calculate the potential percentage of potable water consumption reduction compared to the water base case;
4. Implement the design case in the design and construction of the project to achieve the calculated percentage of potable water consumption reduction.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Water base case report, which should include:
  • list of identified water-consuming systems in the design of the project,
  • water consumption rates in accordance with RNPCP,
  • for water-consuming systems not reflected in RNPCP, the project team must also submit:
    • relevant sections of the identified reference standard, and
    • water consumption rate of each identified system;
  • information on the projected occupancy rates, and
  • calculation of the peak potable water consumption based on an 8-hour shift;
• Water design case report, which should include:
  • relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies,
  • schedule of loads providing information on the water consumption rates of the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies,
  • plumbing and piping layout providing information on the location of the identified equipment and fixtures,
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the target percentage of potable water consumption reduction compared to the water base case.

Points	Compliance Requirements
6	Submitted a water base case report, and a water design case report proving a target potable water consumption reduction of fifty percent (50%) or more.
4	Submitted a water base case report, and a water design case report proving a target potable water consumption reduction of forty percent (40%) to less than fifty percent (<50%).
2	Submitted a water base case report, and a water design case report proving a target potable water consumption reduction of thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%).
1	Submitted a water base case report, and a water design case report.
0	Submitted a water base case report.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the implementation of the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies, which should include:
  • relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the implemented water efficiency and conservation strategies,
  • technical specifications providing information on the water consumption rates of the implemented water efficiency and conservation strategies, and
  • as-built plumbing and piping layout providing information on the location of the installed equipment and fixtures;
• Report on the calculation of the potential potable water consumption reduction based on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the potential percentage of potable water consumption reduction compared to the water base case;
• Project documentation on the implementation of strategies, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
6	Submitted report on the implementation of the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies, report on the calculations proving a potential potable water consumption reduction of fifty percent (50%) or more, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.
4	Submitted report on the implementation of the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies, report on the calculations proving a potential potable water consumption reduction of forty percent (40%) to less than fifty percent (<50%), and project documentation on the implemented strategies.
2	Submitted report on the implementation of the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies, report on the calculations proving a potential potable water consumption reduction of thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%), and project documentation on the implemented strategies.
1	Submitted report on the implementation of the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

WT-02 Water Monitoring

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• measure and monitor the potable water consumption in the project; and
• improve the management of water-consuming systems in the project by promoting proper monitoring through the installation of water meters.

Corrigendum

1. Identify the water meters to be installed in the project:
• Monitor the total potable water consumption of the project, whether by area or by system,
• Clearly identify the scope of each meter that accounts for the total potable water consumption of the project, and
• Identify the location of the meters easily accessible for reading and maintenance;

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.1.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 29 June 2018.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify the water meters to be installed in the project:
   • Monitor the total water consumption for the whole building,
   • Clearly identify the scope of each meter, and
   • Install meters easily accessible for reading and maintenance;
2. Establish policies and procedures for monitoring the potable water consumption of the project, which must include:
   • water meter reading,
   • recording and documentation,
   • calibration and maintenance of each water meter in accordance with the manufacturer’s calibration schedule; and
   • regular reporting of potable water consumption to the project owners;
3. Install the water meters to monitor the total potable water consumption of the project.

If there is a building automation system (BAS) in the project, connect the water meters to the BAS.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and schedules of water meters, which must include information on:
  • scope of each water meter, and
  • location of each water meter;
• Policies and procedures for monitoring the potable water consumption of the project, which must include:
  • method and schedule for water meter reading,
  • method for recording and calibration,
  • calibration and maintenance of each water meter in accordance with the manufacturer’s calibration schedule,
  • method and schedule on reporting the potable water consumption of the project to the project owners, and
  • responsible parties to implement the established policies and procedures.

If there is a BAS, the project team must also submit relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on how the water meters will be connected to the BAS.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of water meters that account for the monitoring of the total potable water consumption of the project, and policies and procedures for monitoring the potable water consumption of the project.
1	Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of water meters.
0	Submitted relevant sections of plans providing information on the main water meter.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of water meters, which must include information on:
  • scope of each meter, and
  • location of each water meter;
• Project documentation on the installation of the water meters, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of water meters that account for the monitoring of the total potable water consumption of the project, and project documentation on the installation of the water meters.
1	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of water meters, and project documentation on the installation of the water meters.
0	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans providing information on the main water meter.

WT-03 Efficient Landscape Irrigation

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• reduce the potable water consumption of the project through efficient landscape irrigation; and
• reduce the overall potable water demand of the project from landscape irrigation.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Prepare the water base case of the project for irrigation:
   • Identify the water demand for irrigation based on the existing landscape features in the project;
   • Identify the water consumption rate of each irrigation system in the design in accordance with
   • the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines (RNPCP) (NAMPAP, 2000);
   • For irrigation systems not reflected in RNPCP, identify the reference standard and the water consumption rate of each identified system; and
   • Calculate the peak potable water consumption for irrigation in cubic meters per square meter per person (m³/m²/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Prepare the water design case of the project for irrigation:
   • Identify the water efficiency and conservation strategies for irrigation in the design of the project, which should include:
     • rainwater harvesting,
     • wastewater recycling,
     • automatic irrigation controls, and
     • use of plant species that require less or no irrigation;
   • Use the water consumption rate of each identified water efficiency and conservation strategy for the water design case of the project for irrigation;
   • Calculate the potential peak potable water consumption for irrigation based on an 8-hour shift; and
   • Calculate the potential percentage of potable water consumption reduction compared to the water base case for irrigation;
3. Implement the design case in the design and construction of the project to achieve the calculated percentage of potable water consumption for irrigation.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Water base case report for irrigation, which should include:
  • water demand for irrigation based on the existing landscape features in the project;
  • water consumption rates in accordance with RNPCP,
  • for irrigation systems not reflected in RNPCP, the project team must also submit:
    • relevant sections of the identified reference standard, and
    • water consumption rate of each identified system;
  • information on the projected occupancy rates, and
  • calculation of the peak potable water consumption for irrigation based on an 8-hour shift;
• Water design case report for irrigation, which should include:
  • relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies for irrigation,
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption for irrigation based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the target percentage of potable water consumption reduction compared to the water base case for irrigation.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted a water base case report for irrigation and a water design case report proving that the landscaping of the project will not use potable water.
1	Submitted a water base case report for irrigation and a water design case report for irrigation proving a target potable water consumption reduction of fifty percent (50%) or more.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the implementation of the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies for irrigation, which should include:
  • Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the implemented water efficiency and conservation strategies for irrigation, and
  • Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented landscaping design;
• Report on the calculation of the potential potable water consumption reduction for irrigation based on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption for based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the potential percentage of potable water consumption reduction compared to the water base case for irrigation;
• Project documentation on the implementation of strategies, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted report on the implementation of the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies for irrigation proving that the landscaping of the project does not use potable water, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.
1	Submitted report on the implementation of the identified water efficiency and conservation strategies for irrigation, report on the calculation proving a potential potable water consumption reduction for irrigation of fifty percent (50%) or more, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

WT-04 Effluent Quality Monitoring

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to reduce the negative impact to the local environment by effectively managing the quality of effluent discharge of the project.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify the minimum effluent standards appropriate for each body of water in the project in accordance with Section 7. General Effluent Standards, DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-08 — Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016 (Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 2016);
2. Connect to an existing sewage treatment plant (STP) or identify effluent treatment strategies to ensure good effluent quality in the project.
3. Implement the identified strategies to manage the effluent quality of the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit; and
• Policy for the target effluent standards of the project that complies with the minimum required effluent levels.

If the project has access to an STP, the project team must also submit relevant sections of plans and specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, which must include information on:

• location of the STP,
• location of existing sewer lines, and
• location of the tapping point or the sampling point.

If the project has no access to an STP, the project team must also submit relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified effluent treatment strategies.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	If the project has access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, and policy for the target effluent standards of the project that ensures the highest effluent standards.
3	If the project has no access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified effluent treatment strategies, and policy for the target effluent standards of the project that ensures the highest effluent standards.
1	If the project has access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, and policy for the target effluent standards of the project that complies with the minimum required effluent standards.
1	If the project has no access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified effluent treatment strategies, and policy for the target effluent standards of the project that complies with the minimum required effluent standards.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Policy for the target effluent standards of the project that complies with the minimum required effluent levels; and
• Project documentation on the implementation of strategies, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

If the project has access to an STP, the project team must also submit relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, which must include information on:

• location of the STP,
• location of existing sewer lines, and
• location of the tapping point or the sampling point.

If the project has no access to an STP, the project team must also submit relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented effluent treatment strategies.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	If the project has access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, project documentation on the connection to an STP, and policy for the target effluent standards of the project that ensures the highest effluent standards.
3	If the project has no access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented effluent treatment strategies, project documentation on the implementation of strategies, and policy for the target effluent standards of the project that ensures the highest effluent standards.
1	If the project has access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, project documentation on the connection to an STP, and policy for the target effluent standards of the project that complies with the minimum required effluent standards.
1	If the project has no access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented effluent treatment strategies, project documentation on the implementation of strategies, and policy for the target effluent standards of the project that complies with the minimum required effluent standards.

Waste Management

WS-01 Construction Waste Diversion

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• ensure the effective management of waste;
• divert waste from landfills; and
• reduce waste produced in the project.

Corrigendum

3. Establish a waste management system for the project, which should include:
• strategies to divert waste from landfill during construction, which may include:
• reusing materials on site or in other sites,
• reducing overall construction waste generation, or
• recycling;
• procedures for the implementation of the identified strategies during construction,
• communication with the project team, external contractors and suppliers for the waste management system of the project,
• calculation of the potential peak construction waste generation based on an 8-hour shift, and
• calculation of the potential percentage of construction waste diversion compared to the construction waste base case;

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.2.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 31 August 2018.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Prepare the construction waste base case of the project:
   • Identify the potential sources and amount of waste generation in the project during construction, and
   • Calculate the peak construction waste generation in kilograms per square meter per person (kg/m²/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Identify the target percentage of construction waste diversion for the project;
3. Establish a waste management system for the project, which should include:
   • strategies to divert waste from landfill during construction, which may include:
     • reusing materials on site or in other sites,
     • reducing overall construction waste generation, or
     • recycling;
   • procedures for the implementation of the identified strategies during construction, and
   • communication with the project team, external contractors and suppliers for the waste management system of the project;
4. Implement the identified strategies to divert waste from landfill during construction; and
5. Calculate the percentage of construction waste diversion compared to the construction waste base case.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Construction waste base case report, which should include:
  • sources of waste during the construction of the project,
  • projected amount of generated waste for each identified source during construction,
  • information on the projected occupancy rates, and
  • calculation of the peak construction waste generation based on an 8-hour shift;
• Waste management system, which should include:
  • identified strategies to divert waste from landfill during construction,
  • procedures for the implementation of the identified strategies during construction,
  • communication with the project team, external contractors and suppliers for the waste management system of the project,
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the potential peak construction waste generation based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the target percentage of construction waste diversion compared to the construction waste base case.

Points	Compliance Requirements
6	Submitted construction waste base case report, a waste management system proving a target construction waste diversion of eighty percent (80%) or more.
4	Submitted construction waste base case report, a waste management system proving a target construction waste diversion of sixty percent (60%) to eighty percent (<80%).
2	Submitted construction waste base case report, a waste management system proving a target construction waste diversion of forty percent (40%) to sixty percent (<60%).
1	Submitted a construction waste base case report, and a waste management system for the project.
0	Submitted a construction waste base case report.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Project documentation on the implementation of the waste management system, which should include:
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • monitoring reports,
  • logs of generated construction waste,
  • photographs providing information on the collection, transportation, disposal and other processes in the waste management system, and
  • communication with the project team, external contractors and suppliers for the waste management system of the project;
• Report on the calculation of the construction waste diversion based on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • information on the computed occupancy rates,
  • calculation of the peak construction waste generation based on an 8-hour shift, and
  • calculation of the percentage of construction waste diversion compared to the construction waste base case.

Points	Compliance Requirements
6	Submitted project documentation on the implementation of the waste management system, and report on the calculations proving a construction waste diversion of eighty percent (80%) or more.
4	Submitted project documentation on the implementation of the waste management system, and report on the calculations proving a construction waste diversion of sixty percent (60%) to eighty percent (<80%).
2	Submitted project documentation on the implementation of the waste management system, and report on the calculations proving a construction waste diversion of forty percent (40%) to sixty percent (<60%).
1	Submitted project documentation on the implementation of the waste management system.

WS-02 Materials Recovery Facility

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• ensure the effective management of waste; and
• reduce the burden for an additional infrastructure for waste by properly managing waste from the source.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Prepare the waste base case for the construction and operations of the project:
   • Identify the potential sources and amount of waste generation in the project during construction and operations, and
   • Calculate the peak waste generation in kilograms per square meter per person (kg/m²/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Design a materials recovery facility (MRF) for the construction and operations of the project. The MRF must comply with the following:
   • Clearly mark the areas for segregated waste, which should include:
     • biodegradable waste,
     • non-biodegradable waste, and
     • recyclable waste;
   • Allocate adequate space to store the projected amount of waste generation during the construction and operations of the project, with the following minimum space:
     • For projects with a TGFA of less than 5000 m², the MRF must have 2 m² of net floor for each 1000 m² TGFA of the project;
     • For projects with a TGFA of more than or equal to 5000 m², the MRF must have
       • a minimum of 10 m² of net floor, and
       • where catering is provided, an additional of 2 m² of net floor for each 1000 m² TGFA of the project;
   • Locate within the project site; and
   • Provide with sufficient access for waste collection vehicles;
3. Establish policies and procedures on the use of the MRF for the construction and operations of the project:
   • If the project pursued WS-01 Construction Waste Diversion, use the established waste management system; or
   • If the project did not pursue WS-01, establish policies and procedures on the use of the MRF for the construction and operations of the project, which should include waste management procedures for
     • segregating,
     • collecting,
     • handling, and
     • disposal of waste;
4. Construct the designed MRF in the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Waste base case report, which should include:
  • sources of waste during the construction and operations of the project,
  • projected amount of generated waste for each identified source during construction and operations,
  • information on the projected occupancy rates, and
  • calculation of the peak waste generation based on an 8-hour shift;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the MRF, which must include information on:
  • areas for different types of waste,
  • minimum required area of the MRF,
  • total area of the MRF,
  • location of the MRF, and
  • access of waste collection vehicles to the MRF;
• Policies and procedures on the use of the MRF for the construction and operations of the project;
  • If the project pursued WS-01, the project team must submit the established waste management system; or
  • If the project did not pursue WS-01, the project team must submit policies and procedures on the use of the MRF for the construction and operations of the project, which should include waste management procedures for
    • segregating,
    • collecting,
    • handling, and
    • disposal of waste.

Points	Compliance Requirements
4	Submitted a waste base case report, relevant sections of plans and specifications of the MRF, and policies and procedures on the use of the MRF for the construction and operations of the project.
2	Submitted a waste base case report, and relevant sections of plans and specifications of the MRF.
1	Submitted a waste base case report.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Project documentation on the construction of the MRF, which should include:
  • relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the MRF, which must include information on:
    • areas for different types of waste,
    • total area of the MRF,
    • location of the MRF, and
    • access of waste collection vehicles to the MRF;
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs;
• Communication with the project team and external contractors on the use of the MRF;
• Project documentation on the use of MRF during construction, which should include:
  • monitoring reports,
  • logs of generated construction waste,
  • photographs, and
  • communication with the project team and external contractors on the procedures for the use of the MRF during construction.

Points	Compliance Requirements
4	Submitted project documentation on the construction of the MRF, communication with the project team and external contractors on the use of the MRF, and project documentation on the use of the MRF during construction.
2	Submitted project documentation on the construction of the MRF, and communication with the project team and external contractors on the use of the MRF.
1	Submitted project documentation on the construction of the MRF.

Management

MN-01 Green Building Professional

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to ensure the efficient delivery of the application and certification process for projects with the support of a Green Building Professional.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify a Green Building Professional (GBP) for the project that has the following qualifications:
   • For Certified BERDE Professionals (CBP), the professional must
     • undergone and completed the BERDE Professional Basic Training Course,
     • passed the qualifying examination for CBPs, and
     • be in good standing;
   • For GBP under different certification programs, the professional must
     • be certified or licensed as a GBP under a certification program for professionals by a member National Green Building Council (NGBC) of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), or
     • be certified or licensed as a GBP by a training institution that complies with ISO 17021 — Conformity Assessment – Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems;
2. Employ a GBP specifically for the project for at least the duration and completion of the BERDE Certification process.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project owner must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Green Building Professional, and
• Service contract of the employed GBP with the scope for at least the duration and completion of the BERDE Certification process of the project.

Points	Compliance Requirement
2	Submitted the service contract of the employed GBP with the scope for at least the duration and completion of the BERDE Certification process of the project.

MN-02 Stakeholder Consultation

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• support project owners in developing inclusive and functional projects through consultations with materially-affected stakeholders; and
• engage the community in developing projects that addresses the socio-economic needs of the community.

Corrigendum

2. Conduct stakeholder consultations prior to finalizing the designs for the project, which should include discussions on the
• background of the project and its features,
• opportunities and potential risks of the project to the materially-affected stakeholders, and
• social, economic and environmental sustainability strategies related to the project that address the concerns of the materially-affected stakeholders;
3. Document the proceedings of the stakeholder consultations and how the outcomes of the consultations will be incorporated in the project.

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.1.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 29 June 2018.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify the materially-affected stakeholder for the project, which should include representatives from the
   • local community,
   • members of the project team,
   • clients and investors, or
   • potential users of the project; and
2. Conduct stakeholder consultations prior to finalizing the designs for the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project owner must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project team complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the stakeholder consultations, which should include:
  • list of stakeholders consulted,
  • agenda of the consultations,
  • minutes of the consultations, and
  • recommendations from the stakeholders;
• Report on how the outcomes of the consultations will be incorporated in the project.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted a report on the stakeholder consultations, and report on how the outcomes of the consultations will be incorporated in the project.

MN-03 Design Charrette

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to support the project team in identifying the most cost-effective and sustainable strategies for the design, construction and operations of the project.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Conduct regular design charrettes with the relevant members of the project team; and
2. Communicate the target credits and requirements for the project to the project team.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project owner must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • summary of the design charrettes, and
  • narrative how the project team complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the design charrettes, which should include:
  • attendance list of each charrettes,
  • agenda of each charrettes, and
  • minutes of each charrettes.

Point	Compliance Requirement
1	Submitted a report on the design charrettes conducted together with the relevant members of the project team to finalize the design and guide the construction of the project.

Use of Land and Ecology

LE-01 Land Reuse

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• discourage the use of greenfield, or undeveloped open space, natural habitat or land used for food production or agriculture; and
• promote the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield, or previously developed land.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Conduct a site assessment before constructing the project, which must include information on:
   • footprint of the previously developed building in the project site,
   • previous use or type of building in the project site,
   • period when the land was previously used, and
   • contaminations in the project site;
2. Construct the project on a previously developed land, which was used for institutional, industrial, commercial or residential applications for the last twenty (20) years, except for land used for food production or agriculture.

If the land is contaminated, additional requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Implement the necessary land remediation measures based on ASTM E1903-11 — Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process (ASTM International, 2011) prior to the redevelopment of the site; and
2. Conduct a final site assessment providing information on the conditions of the site after implementing the necessary land remediation measures.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Initial site assessment report, which must include information on:
  • footprint of the previously developed building in the project site,
  • previous use or type of building in the project site,
  • period when the land was previously used, and
  • contaminations in the project site;
• Project documentation on the previously constructed project in the project site; and
• Site plan, which must include information on:
  • total area of the previously developed land, and
  • building footprint of the project.

If the land is contaminated, the project team must also submit a report on the implemented land remediation measures, which should include:

• summary of the implemented land remediation measures,
• service contracts of the implemented land remediation measures, and
• test results providing information on the conditions of the site after implementing the necessary land remediation measures.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	If the land is contaminated, Submitted an initial site assessment report for the project, site plan of the project, and report on the implemented land remediation measures before constructing the project.
2	Submitted an initial site assessment report for the project, and site plan of the project.
1	Submitted an initial site assessment report for the project.

LE-02 Protection of Ecological Features

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to protect and preserve the ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings.

Corrigendum

1. Identify strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, including:
• erosion brought by stormwater,
• construction wastewater runoff,
• construction-related sediments reaching receiving watercourse, and
• air pollution brought by dust and particulate matters;
2. Conduct a site assessment to identify existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings, including:
• trees of significant ecological value, as declared by the Forest Management Bureau (FMB),
• natural watercourse, and
• wetland areas;
3. Implement the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution.

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.2.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 31 August 2018.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Implement strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, including:
   • erosion brought by stormwater,
   • construction wastewater runoff,
   • construction-related sediments reaching receiving watercourse, and
   • air pollution brought by dust and particulate matters;
2. Conduct a site assessment to identify existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings, including:
   • trees of significant ecological value, as declared by the Forest Management Bureau (FMB),
   • natural watercourse, and
   • wetland areas.

If there are existing ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings, additional requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify appropriate strategies to protect the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings;
2. Establish policies and procedures to continuously protect the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings during and after the construction of the project;
3. Implement the identified strategies before any preliminary site construction or preparation works, including site clearing and constructing temporary site facilities, and until the completion of the project; and
4. Conduct a site assessment on the implementation of the identified strategies after construction of the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, which should include:
  • relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution,
  • policies and procedures to prevent erosion and air pollution,
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts,
  • service contracts, and
  • communication with the project team on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution;
• Site assessment report providing information on the identified existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings.

If there are existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings, the project team must also submit:

• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to protect the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings; and
• Policies and procedures to continuously protect the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings after the construction of the project.

If there are no existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings, the project team must also submit a duly signed report from a licensed environmental planner or landscape architect certifying that there are no existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, site assessment report providing information on the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings, and duly signed report from a licensed environmental planner or landscape architect certifying that there are no existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings.
2	Submitted project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, site assessment report providing information on the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings, relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to protect the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings, and policies and procedures to continuously protect the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings after the construction of the project.
1	Submitted project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, and site assessment report providing information on the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, which should include:
  • relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution,
  • report on the implementation of the policies and procedures to prevent erosion and air pollution,
  • monitoring reports,
  • photographs, and
  • communication with the project team on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution.

If there are existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings, the project team must also submit:

• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented strategies to protect the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings;
• Site assessment report confirming that the identified existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings were effectively protected during the construction of the project; and
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to protect the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts,
  • monitoring reports, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, and duly signed report from a licensed environmental planner or landscape architect certifying that there are no existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings.
2	Submitted project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented strategies to protect the existing critical ecological features with in the project site and its immediate surroundings, and site assessment report confirming that the identified existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surrounding were effectively protected during the construction of the project.
1	Submitted project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution.

LE-03 Improvement of Ecological Features

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• improve or restore the ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings; and
• contribute to the improvement of the local biodiversity.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution:
   • If the project pursued LE-02 Protection of Ecological Features, use the project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution; or
   • If the project did not pursue LE-02, identify strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution. including:
     • erosion brought by stormwater,
     • construction wastewater runoff,
     • construction-related sediments reaching receiving watercourse, and
     • air pollution brought by dust and particulate matters;
2. Identify strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site, such as:
   • using native plant species,
   • rehabilitating natural watercourses and wetland areas, or
   • integrating of green roofs and green walls;
3. Implement the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, and to improve the ecological features within the project site.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution:
  • If the project pursued LE-02, the project team must submit the project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution; or
  • If the project did not pursue LE-02, the project team must submit a project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, which should include:
    • relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution,
    • policies and procedures to prevent erosion and air pollution,
    • purchase orders,
    • official receipts,
    • service contracts, and
    • communication with the project team on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution;
• Project documentation on the identified strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site, which should include:
  • target improvements on the ecological features within the project site,
  • relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site, and
  • established policies and procedures to improve the ecological features within the project site.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, and project documentation providing information on three (3) identified strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site.
2	Submitted project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, and project documentation providing information on two (2) identified strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site.
1	Submitted project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, and project documentation providing information on one (1) identified strategy to improve the ecological features within the project site.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution:
  • If the project pursued LE-02, the project team must submit the project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution; or
  • If the project did not pursue LE-02, the project team must submit a project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, which should include:
    • relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution,
    • report on the implementation of the policies and procedures to prevent erosion and air pollution,
    • monitoring reports,
    • photographs, and
    • communication with the project team on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site, which should include:
  • relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site,
  • report on the implementation of the established policies and procedures to improve the ecological features within the project site,
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, and project documentation providing information on three (3) implemented strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site.
2	Submitted project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, and project documentation providing information on two (2) implemented strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site.
1	Submitted project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, and project documentation providing information on one (1) implemented strategy to improve the ecological features within the project site.

LE-04 Promotion of Open Spaces

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to improve the local biodiversity by providing a high ratio of vegetated open space in the project.

Corrigendum

Requirement for this credit is to develop at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total lot area as vegetated open space. The vegetated open space must

• be accessible to the users of the project; and
• include more than one (1) native plant species that benefit or contribute to the local biodiversity. Turf grass is not considered as a vegetated open space.

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.2.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 31 August 2018.

Requirements

Requirement for this credit is to develop at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total lot area as vegetated open space. The vegetated open space must

• be accessible to the users of the project; and
• include more than one (1) native or adaptive plant species that benefit or contribute to the local biodiversity. Turf grass is not considered as a vegetated open space.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Site plan, which must include information on:
  • total lot area of the project,
  • location of the vegetated open space,
  • total area of the vegetated open space,
  • access to the vegetated open space for the users of the project;
• Landscape plan, which must include information on:
  • types of native plants designed for the vegetated open space, and
  • location of the native plants in the project;
• Report on the calculations of the required vegetated open space designed for the project.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted site plan, landscape plan, and report on the calculations proving that the designed vegetated open space is fifty-five percent (55%) or more compared to the total lot area of the project.
2	Submitted site plan, landscape plan, and report on the calculations proving that the designed vegetated open space is forty percent (40%) to less than fifty-five percent (<55%) compared to the total lot area of the project.
1	Submitted site plan, landscape plan, and report on the calculations proving that the designed vegetated open space is twenty-five percent (25%) to less than forty percent (<40%) compared to the total lot area of the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• As-built site plan, which must include information on:
  • total lot area of the project,
  • location of the vegetated open space,
  • total area of the vegetated open space,
  • access to the vegetated open space for the users of the project;
• As-built landscape plan, which must include information on:
  • types of native plants designed for the vegetated open space, and
  • location of the native plants in the project;
• Report on the calculations of the required vegetated open space developed for the project; and
• Project documentation on the development of the vegetated open spaces, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted as-built site plan, as-built landscape plan, and report on the calculations proving that the developed vegetated open space is fifty-five percent (55%) or more compared to the total lot area of the project.
2	Submitted as-built site plan, as-built landscape plan, and report on the calculations proving that the developed vegetated open space is forty percent (40%) to less than fifty-five percent (<55%) compared to the total lot area of the project.
1	Submitted as-built site plan, as-built landscape plan, and report on the calculations proving that the developed vegetated open space is twenty-five percent (25%) to less than forty percent (<40%) compared to the total lot area of the project.

LE-05 Heat Island Reduction

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to minimize the contribution of the project in increasing the temperature of the immediate microclimate of the site.

Corrigendum

2. Implement appropriate strategies to reduce heat absorption for at least fifty percent (50%) of all horizontal surfaces in the project site, including landscapes, hardscapes, and roofing. Functional and usable spaces, such as helipads, recreational courts, and areas covered by equipment and solar panels are excluded from the calculations.

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.1.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 29 June 2018.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify appropriate strategies to reduce heat absorption in the project, which should include:
   • vegetated open spaces,
   • green roofs and green walls,
   • open-grid pavement systems with vegetation for hardscapes,
   • shaded hardscapes using trees, vegetation, or placing under roof structures, or
   • roofing materials and shading structures having the following specifications:
     • Roof pitch less than 15° must have
       • an initial solar reflectance index (SRI) more than 82, or
       • a three-year SRI more than 64;
     • Roof pitch more than 15° must have
       • an initial SRI more than 39, or
       • a three-year SRI more than 34;
2. Implement appropriate strategies to reduce heat absorption for at least fifty percent (50%) of all horizontal surfaces in the project site, including landscapes, hardscapes, and roofing.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies to reduce heat absorption, which must include information on:
  • total site area,
  • identified strategies to reduce heat absorption for the project, and
  • SRI values of roofing materials and shading structures;
• Report on the calculations of the total horizontal surfaces with potentially reduced heat absorption.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies to reduce heat absorption, and report on the calculations proving that the total horizontal surfaces with potentially reduced heat absorption is seventy percent (70%) or more based on the identified strategies.
2	Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies to reduce heat absorption, and report on the calculations proving that the total horizontal surfaces with potentially reduced heat absorption is sixty percent (60%) to seventy percent (<70%) based on the identified strategies.
1	Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies to reduce heat absorption, and report on the calculations proving that the total horizontal surfaces with potentially reduced heat absorption is fifty percent (50%) to sixty percent (<60%) based on the identified strategies.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies to reduce heat absorption, which must include information on:
  • total site area,
  • implemented strategies to reduce heat absorption for the project, and
  • SRI values of roofing materials and shading structures;
• Report on the calculations of the total horizontal surfaces with reduced heat absorption;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to reduce heat absorption, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies to reduce heat absorption, report on the calculations proving that the total horizontal surfaces with reduced heat absorption is seventy percent (70%) or more based on the implemented strategies, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.
2	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies to reduce heat absorption, report on the calculations proving that the total horizontal surfaces with reduced heat absorption is sixty percent (60%) to seventy percent (<70%) based on the implemented strategies, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.
1	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies to reduce heat absorption, report on the calculations proving that the total horizontal surfaces with reduced heat absorption is fifty percent (50%) to sixty percent (<60%) based on the implemented strategies, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

LE-06 Flood Risk Minimization

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• reduce the risk of flooding; and
• reduce the negative impact of flooding to the project.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Conduct a site assessment on the flood risk in the project site; and
2. Locate the project in a low flood risk area.

If the project is located in a flood-prone area, additional requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify appropriate adaptive measures to minimize the flood risk in the project, which may include:
   • raising the main floor level at least 0.60 meters above the highest elevation of flood level,
   • providing elevated bridges and walkways,
   • providing standby inflatable rafts in case of emergencies, or
   • establishing policies and procedures for evacuation and rescue operations;
2. Implement the identified appropriate adaptive measures to minimize the flood risk in the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit; and
• Flood risk assessment report providing information on the highest flood level of the project site based on the information from the local government, the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), or the DENR.

If the project is located in a flood-prone area, the project team must also submit:

• Relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified appropriate adaptive measures to minimize the flood risk in the project, which must include information on:
  • identified appropriate adaptive measures to minimize flood risk,
  • identified strategies for evacuation and rescue operations, and
  • height of the highest elevation of flood level in the project site;
• Policies and procedures for evacuation and rescue operations.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted flood risk assessment report proving that the project is located in a low flood risk area.
2	If the project is located in a flood-prone area, submitted a flood risk assessment report, and relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified appropriate adaptive measures to minimize the flood risk in the project, and policies and procedures for evacuation and rescue operations.
1	Submitted a flood risk assessment report.

Stage 2

The project team must submit an accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:

• changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
• narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit.

If the project is located in a flood-prone area, the project team must also submit:

• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented appropriate adaptive measures to minimize the flood risk in the project, which must include information on:
  • implemented appropriate adaptive measures to minimize flood risk,
  • implemented strategies for evacuation and rescue operations, and
  • height of the highest elevation of flood level in the project site;
• Project documentation on the implemented appropriate adaptive measures to minimize flood risk, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted a flood risk assessment report proving that the project is located in a low flood risk area during Stage 1.
2	If the project is located in a flood-prone area, submitted a flood risk assessment report during Stage 1, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented appropriate adaptive measures to minimize the flood risk in the project, and project documentation on the implemented appropriate adaptive measures to minimize flood risk.
1	Submitted a flood risk assessment report during Stage 1.

Green Materials

MT-01 Green Procurement

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to lessen the environmental impact of the project when procuring products.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify materials with less environmental impacts, which must be products that are certified as
   • materials with recycled content,
   • non-hazardous materials,
   • materials with low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content,
   • certified wood under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) or the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and
   • eco-labeled products under the National Ecolabelling Program – Green Choice Philippines or equivalent labeling program under the Global Eco-Labelling Network (GEN);
2. Procure at least twenty percent (20%) materials with less environmental impacts based on the total costs of materials for the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• List of materials identified for the project, which should include:
  • product type,
  • product name,
  • product cost, and
  • relevant standards, certification or qualification;
• Report on the calculations of the percentage of green materials compared to the total budgeted costs of materials identified for the project.

Points	Compliance Requirements
5	Submitted list of materials identified for the project, and report on the calculations proving the use of green materials for fifty percent (50%) or more of total budgeted costs of materials for the project.
3	Submitted list of materials identified for the project, and report on the calculations proving the use of green materials for forty percent (40%) to less than fifty percent (<50%) of total budgeted costs of materials for the project.
2	Submitted list of materials identified for the project, and report on the calculations proving the use of green materials for thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%) of total budgeted costs of the materials for the project.
1	Submitted list of materials identified for the project, and report on the calculations proving the use of green materials for twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty percent (<30%) of total budgeted costs of the materials for the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• List of all relevant products and materials used in the project, which should include:
  • product type,
  • product name,
  • product cost, and
  • relevant standards, certification or qualification;
• Report on the calculations of the percentage of procured green materials compared to the total actual costs of materials used in the project; and
• Project documentation on the purchase of products, which should include:
  • product certificates,
  • material safety data sheets,
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts, and
  • installation records.

Points	Compliance Requirements
5	Submitted list of green products and materials used, report on the calculations proving the procurement of green materials for fifty percent (50%) or more of total actual costs of materials in the project, and project documentation on the purchase of products.
3	Submitted list of green products and materials used, report on the calculations proving the procurement of green materials for forty percent (40%) to less than fifty percent (<50%) of total actual costs of materials in the project, and project documentation on the purchase of products.
2	Submitted list of green products and materials used, report on the calculations proving the procurement of green materials for thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%) of total actual costs of materials in the project, and project documentation on the purchase of products.
1	Submitted list of green products and materials used, report on the calculations proving the procurement of green materials for twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty percent (<30%) of total actual costs of materials in the project, and project documentation on the purchase of products.

MT-02 Use of Local Materials

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• lessen the environmental impacts by considering the distance from where the materials are manufactured; and
• strengthen local business by supporting locally-manufactured materials.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify sources of locally-manufactured materials for the project, which must be
   • manufactured within 160 kilometers (160 km) from the project,
   • materials permanently installed in the project; and
2. Procure at least ten percent (10%) locally-manufactured materials based on the total costs of materials for the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• List of identified locally-manufactured products for the project, which should include:
  • product name,
  • product type,
  • cost of the product,
  • manufacturers’ names, and
  • distance of the manufacturer from the project site;
• Specifications of the identified locally-manufactured products;
• Report on the calculations of the total percentage of locally-manufactured products procured in the project; and
• Communication with the project team, external contractors, suppliers and users of the project on the procurement of locally-manufactured products.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted report on the list and specifications of the identified locally-manufactured products, and report on the calculations of the total percentage of locally-manufactured products and used locally-manufactured building materials and products in the project within 100-kilometer distance radius from the project site.
2	Submitted report on the list and specifications of the identified locally-manufactured products, and report on the calculations of the total percentage of locally-manufactured products and used locally-manufactured building materials and products in the project within 130-kilometer distance radius from the project site.
1	Submitted report on the list and specifications of the identified locally-manufactured products, and report on the calculations of the total percentage of locally-manufactured products and used local building materials and products in the project within 160-kilometer distance from the project site.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• List of identified locally-manufactured products for the project, which should include:
  • product name,
  • product type,
  • cost of the product,
  • manufacturers’ names, and
  • distance of the manufacturer from the project site;
• Report on the calculations of the total percentage of locally-manufactured products used in the project; and
• Project documentation on the purchase of products, which should include:
  • product certificates,
  • material safety data sheets,
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • installation records, and
  • photographs;
• Communication with the project team, external contractors, suppliers and users of the project on the procurement of locally-manufactured products.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted report on the list and specifications of the used locally-manufactured products, report on the calculations of the total percentage of the used locally-manufactured products, and project documentation of the procured locally-manufactured building materials and products in the project within 100-kilometer distance radius from the project site.
2	Submitted report on the list and specifications of the used locally-manufactured products, report on the calculations of the total percentage of the used locally-manufactured products, and project documentation of the procured locally-manufactured building materials and products in the project within 130-kilometer distance radius from the project site.
1	Submitted report on the list and specifications of the used locally-manufactured products, report on the calculations of the total percentage of the used locally-manufactured products, and project documentation of the procured local building materials and products in the project within 160-kilometer distance from the project site.

Transportation

TR-01 Transportation Impact Assessment

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to support project owners’ decision making in effective site selection considering the impact of the project to local traffic.

Corrigendum

Requirement for this credit is to conduct a transportation impact assessment (TIA), which must include information on the following:

• Transportation facilities, which must include:
• transportation demand for the users of the project,
• available facilities for private vehicles,
• available public transportation amenities,
• available bicycle rider amenities,
• location of available parking facilities for private vehicles,
• location of available public transportation amenities, and
• location of available bicycle rider amenities;
• Parking, which must include:
• peak average parking demand based on an 8-hour shift,
• minimum parking spaces as required by the Presidential Decree No. 1096 — National Building Code of the Philippines or relevant local ordinances,
• location of parking spaces within and around the project site,
• preferred parking spaces for persons with disability (PWDs) and fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles, and
• bicycle parking spaces within and around the project site;
• Circulation, which must include:
• traffic flow within the project site, and
• traffic flow within the neighborhood;
• Pedestrian mobility, which must include:
• existing pathways through the project site, such as
• covered walkways,
• pedestrian lanes,
• sidewalks,
• arcades, and
• access through the buildings;
• existing pathways to and from the project site, such as
• covered walkways,
• pedestrian lanes,
• sidewalks,
• overpasses,
• underpasses,
• bridges,
• arcades, and
• access through other buildings;
• accessibility for PWDs;
• Recommendations to reduce the negative impact of the project to local traffic.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit; and
• Report on the TIA, which must include information on:
• transportation facilities,
• parking,
• circulation,
• pedestrian mobility, and
• recommendations to reduce the negative impact of the project to local traffic.

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.1.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 29 June 2018.

Requirements

Requirement for this credit is to conduct a transportation impact assessment (TIA), which should include information on:

• available transportation facilities for public transportation, bicycles and pedestrians within the vicinity of the project;
• traffic safety;
• site circulation and parking,;
• projected transportation demand for the users of the project;
• neighborhood traffic and parking management; and
• improvements for transportation and access to the users of the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the TIA, which should include:
  • available transportation facilities for public transportation, bicycles and pedestrians within the vicinity of the project;
  • traffic safety;
  • site circulation and parking,;
  • projected transportation demand for the users of the project;
  • neighborhood traffic and parking management; and
  • improvements for transportation and access to the users of the project.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted report on the TIA with recommendations to reduce the negative impact of the project to local traffic.
1	Submitted report on the TIA.

TR-02 Proximity to Key Establishments

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic congestion; and
• reduce the need of using transportation by selecting a site within proximity to basic needs of users.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Conduct a site assessment to identify the key establishments near the project. Key establishments provide the basic needs for the users of the project, which should include:
   • banks,
   • childcare and educational facilities, such as
     • daycare centers,
     • libraries, and
     • schools;
   • commercial facilities, such as
     • laundry or dry cleaners, and
     • parlor or barber shops;
   • community facilities and barangay halls,
   • health facilities, such as
     • health centers, and
     • medical or dental offices, but not exclusively aesthetic services;
   • stores and markets, such as
     • convenience stores, sari-sari stores or groceries,
     • hardware stores, and
     • supermarkets or wet markets;
   • places of worship,
   • public parks and open spaces,
   • public utilities, such as
     • fire stations, and
     • police stations;
   • post offices,
   • recreation and fitness facilities, such as
     • fitness centers and gyms,
     • sports facilities, and
     • theaters or movie houses;
   • residential areas,
   • restaurants, karinderya, or turo-turo;
2. Select a site with access to key establishments within a 250-meter radius from the project. The key establishments must have proper access for the users of the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• List of key establishments, which must include information on:
  • name of the establishment,
  • contact information,
  • type of service provided,
  • photographs of the façade of the establishment;
• Site map of the location of the project, which must include information on:
  • location of the establishments;
  • routes from the project to the establishments; and
  • distance measured from the project to each identified establishment.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted a report on the list of key establishments, and a site map proving that the constructed project is within the proximity of ten (10) or more key establishments.
1	Submitted a report on the list of key establishments, and a site map proving that the constructed project is within the proximity of five (5) to nine (9) key establishments.

TR-03 Public Transportation Access

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic congestion by promoting the use of public transportation to the users of the project; and
• support project owners in effective site selection.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Conduct a site assessment on the available public transportation from the project, which should include:
   • types of public transportation,
   • transportation routes, and
   • public transportation time tables;
2. Locate the project in a site with access to public transportation. The project must be walking distance from either of the following:
   • Existing or currently planned and funded commuter rail or light rail within 500 meters (500 m) walking distance,
   • Bus stop for at least two (2) public, campus or private bus lines within 500 meters (500 m) walking distance,
   • Stop for at least two (2) Asian utility vehicle (AUV) or public utility vehicle (PUV) routes within 250 meters (250 m) walking distance, or
   • If the project is in a remote area, a shuttle service provided for the users of the project that travels to any public transportation stations, terminal or stops.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Site assessment report on the available public transportation from the project, which must include information on:
  • types of available public transportation,
  • public transportation routes,
  • public transportation time tables, and
  • distance of the station, terminal or stops from the project;
• Site map of the location of the project, which must include information on:
  • location of the public transportation stations, terminals or stops accessible to the users of the project,
  • paths and distances from the project to the public transportation stations, terminals or stops, and
  • photographs of the public transportation stations, terminals or stops.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted a site assessment report on the available public transportation from the project, and a site map proving that the project has access to two (2) identified public transportation.
1	Submitted a site assessment report on the available public transportation from the project, and a site map proving that the project has access to one (1) identified public transportation.

TR-04 Parking

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• reduce the negative environmental impact of the project by reducing hardscaping;
• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic congestion by discouraging the use of private vehicles; and
• reduce the use of fossil fuels by discouraging the use of private vehicles.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify the required total number of parking spaces based on the Presidential Decree No. 1096 — National Building Code of the Philippines, or through local ordinances or regulations that specify parking requirements, whichever is more stringent;
2. Calculate the required number of parking spaces for the project; and
3. Construct the parking area and do not exceed the required number of parking spaces for the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the total number of parking spaces for the project; and
• Report on the calculations and assumptions to determine the minimum total number of parking spaces for the project, which should include:
  • total number of parking spaces required by law for the project, and
  • total number of parking spaces designed for the project.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the parking spaces for the project, and report on the calculations proving that the project complied with the required total number of parking spaces and does not exceed the minimum required number of parking spaces.
1	Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications on the parking spaces for the project, and report on the calculations proving that the project complied with the required total number of parking spaces and exceeded the minimum required number of parking spaces by less than three percent (<3%).

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the total number of parking spaces for the project; and
• Project documentation on the construction of the parking area, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the parking spaces for the project, and report on the calculations proving that the project complied with the required total number of parking spaces and did not exceed the minimum required number of parking spaces.
1	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the parking spaces for the project, and report on the calculations proving that the project complied with the required total number of parking spaces and exceeded the minimum required number of parking spaces by less than three percent (<3%).

TR-05 Fuel-Efficient and Low-Emitting Vehicles

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution; and
• reduce the use of fossil fuels by promoting the use of fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles.

Corrigendum

1. Establish preferred parking for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles. Preferred parking must be the nearest parking spaces to a building entrance, and must be reserved exclusively for the following fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles:
• Hybrid vehicles,
• Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered vehicles,
• Compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles,
• Electric-powered vehicles,
• Vehicles used for carpooling and vanpooling, and
• Top ten (10) vehicles per fuel type with the highest fuel economy rating based on the latest DOE Fuel Economy Run;
2. Provide preferred parking spaces for at least three percent (3%) of the total vehicle parking capacity that are reserved exclusively for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles; and
3. Provide incentives for the users of preferred parking spaces, which may include:
• free use of the parking spaces, or
• valet services.

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.1.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 29 June 2018.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Establish preferred parking that are reserved and dedicated for the use of fuel efficient and low-emitting vehicles, which should include:
   • Hybrid vehicles,
   • Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered vehicles,
   • Compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles,
   • Electric-powered vehicles, and
   • Vehicles used for carpooling and vanpooling;
2. Provide preferred parking for at least three percent (3%) of the total vehicle parking capacity dedicated for the use of fuel-efficient and low emitting vehicles; and
3. Provide incentives for the users of preferred parking spaces, which may include:
   • providing the most accessible parking space to building entrances,
   • free use of the parking spaces, or
   • providing valet services.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified preferred parking spaces, which must include information on:
  • number of preferred parking spaces, and
  • location of the preferred parking spaces;
• Report on the calculations of the number of preferred parking spaces based on the total vehicle parking capacity of the project; and
• Policies and procedures on the incentives for the users of preferred parking spaces.

Point

Compliance Requirements

1

Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified preferred parking spaces, report on the calculations proving that the identified preferred parking spaces reserved exclusively for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles are at least three percent (3%) of the total vehicle parking capacity of the project, and policies and procedures on the incentives for the users of the preferred parking spaces.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the established preferred parking spaces, which must include information on:
  • number of preferred parking spaces, and
  • location of the preferred parking spaces;
• Report on the calculations of the number of preferred parking spaces based on the total vehicle parking capacity of the project;
• Policies and procedures on the incentives for the users of preferred parking spaces;
• Project documentation on the established preferred parking spaces, which should include:
  • official receipts or sales invoices, and
  • photographs of the preferred parking spaces.

Point

Compliance Requirements

1

Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the established preferred parking spaces, and report on the calculations proving that the established preferred parking spaces reserved exclusively for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles are at least three percent (3%) of the total vehicle parking capacity of the project, policies and procedures on the incentives for the users of the preferred parking spaces, and project documentation on the established preferred parking spaces.

TR-06 Public Access

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic congestion;
• reduce the need of using transportation; and
• contribute on improving pedestrian mobility within the community.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify shortest and most effective pathways through the project to improve pedestrian mobility within the community;
2. Identify strategies for public access, which should include:
   • providing pathways with direct access to public pathways, public sidewalks, bicycle lanes, off-site public transportation stations terminals or stops, or off-site parking facility, and
   • providing signages or wayfinding through the project to off-site public amenities;
3. Implement the identified strategies for public access.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the initial assessment for public access, which should include:
  • identified pathways through the project, and
  • narrative on how the identified pathways contribute on improving pedestrian mobility within the community;
• Site plan providing information on the pathways for pedestrian mobility through the project or the project site.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted report on the initial assessment for public access, and site plan providing information on the pathways for pedestrian mobility through the project or the project site.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• As-built site plan providing information on the pathways for pedestrian mobility through the project or the site; and
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies for public access, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted as-built site plan providing information on the pathways for pedestrian mobility through the project or the project site, and project documentation on the implemented strategies for public access.

TR-07 Bicycle Rider Amenities

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic congestion;
• reduce the use of fossil fuel by promoting the use of bicycles; and
• promote healthy lifestyle through cycling.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Design secure and effective bicycle parking slots or storage for the users of the project, which must be
   • within 200 meters (200 m) from the building entrance,
   • one (1) bicycle parking slot or storage per user for at least three percent (3%) of the total users of leasable spaces of the project, and
   • minimum of four (4) bicycle parking slots or storage;
2. Design shower stalls and changing rooms in the project, which must be
   • within 50 meters (50 m) from the bicycle parking area accessible by all bicycle parking users at any time,
   • one (1) shower stall per ten (10) bicycle parking slots or storage,
   • minimum of one (1) shower stall, and
   • each shower stall must have an adjacent changing room;
3. Construct bicycle parking slots or storage, shower stalls and changing rooms for the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the calculation of the required number of bicycle rider amenities for the project, which should include:
  • information on the projected occupancy rates of leasable spaces,
  • number of designed bicycle parking slots or storage, and
  • number of designed shower stalls and changing rooms;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the designed bicycle rider amenities, which must include information on:
  • design of the bicycle parking slots or storage,
  • security feature of the designed bicycle parking slots or storage,
  • design of the shower stalls and changing rooms,
  • location of the bicycle parking slots or storage, and
  • location of the shower stalls and changing rooms.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted a report on the calculation proving that the number of designed bicycle parking slots or storage is five percent (5%) or more of the total users of leasable spaces of the project, and relevant sections of plans and specifications of the designed bicycle rider amenities.
1	Submitted a report on the calculation proving that the number of designed bicycle parking slots or storage is three percent (3%) to less than five percent (<5%) of the total users of leasable spaces of the project, and relevant sections of plans and specifications of the designed bicycle rider amenities.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the calculation of the required number of bicycle rider amenities for the project, which should include:
  • information on the computed occupancy rates of leasable spaces,
  • number of constructed bicycle parking slots or storage, and
  • number of constructed shower stalls and changing rooms;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the constructed bicycle rider amenities, which must include information on:
  • design of the bicycle parking slots or storage,
  • security feature of the constructed bicycle parking slots or storage,
  • design of the shower stalls and changing rooms,
  • location of the bicycle parking slots or storage,
  • location of shower stalls and changing rooms;
• Project documentation on the constructed bicycle rider amenities, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted a report on the calculation proving that the number of constructed bicycle parking slots or storage is five percent (5%) or more of the total users of leasable spaces of the project, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the constructed bicycle rider amenities, and project documentation on the constructed bicycle rider amenities.
1	Submitted a report on the calculation proving that the number of constructed bicycle parking slots or storage is three percent (3%) to less than five percent (<5%) of the total users of leasable spaces of the project, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the constructed bicycle rider amenities, and project documentation on the constructed bicycle rider amenities.

TR-08 Contribution to Public Transportation Amenities

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution and traffic congestion by promoting the use of public transportation to the users of the project.

Requirement

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify the available public transportation accessible to the users of the project;
2. Identify appropriate public transportation amenities for the users of the project, which may include:
   • covered walkways connecting building entrances to the public transportation waiting areas,
   • covered waiting areas for public utility vehicles (PUVs), or
   • terminals for PUVs and Asian utility vehicles (AUVs), and
   • stations for public transportation routes accessible to the users of the project; and
3. Implement and maintain the identified public transportation amenities.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Site map of the location of the project, which must include information on:
  • types of available public transportation,
  • location of the public transportation stations, terminals or stops accessible to the users of the project,
  • location of existing public transportation waiting areas, and
  • paths and distances from the project to the public transportation stations, terminals or stops;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified public transportation amenities for the users of the project, which must include information on:
  • design of the public transportation amenities,
  • location of the public transportation amenities, and
  • access from the project to the identified public transportation amenities.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted a site map providing information on the available public transportation from the project, and relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on two (2) identified public transportation amenities for the users of the project.
1	Submitted a site map providing information on the available public transportation from the project, and relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on one (1) identified public transportation amenity for the users of the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the constructed public transportation amenities for the users of the project, which must include information on:
  • design of the public transportation amenities,
  • location of the public transportation amenities, and
  • access from the project to the constructed public transportation amenities;
• Project documentation on the constructed public transportation amenities, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoice,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted a site map providing information on the available public transportation from the project, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on two (2) constructed public transportation amenities for the users of the project, and project documentation on the constructed public transportation amenities.
1	Submitted a site map providing information on the available public transportation from the project, and relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on one (1) constructed public transportation amenity for the users of the project, and project documentation on the constructed public transportation amenity.

Indoor Environment Quality

EQ-01 Lighting Level and Control

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to ensure the productivity, comfort and wellbeing of users through effective lighting levels and adaptive controls.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Design all indoor spaces of the project in accordance with the minimum illuminance levels of the following:
   • Occupational Safety and Health Standards (as Amended, 1989) (Department of Labor and Employment, 1978),
   • DOLE Department Order No. 13, Series of 1998 — Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry, (DOLE, 1998), and
   • Table 3.1. Recommended Design Illuminance Levels, Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of Buildings (DOE, 2008);
2. Identify lighting controls and dimmers to enable users to adjust the lighting levels based on
   • individual tasks, comfort or needs, and
   • zoning for shared spaces, which should include:
     • presentation rooms or projection walls,
     • grouping of four (4) workstations or less,
     • hallways and walkways, and
     • areas near windows or openings with daylighting;
3. Implement the identified strategies for effective lighting levels and adaptive controls.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit; and
• Report on the identified lighting levels and controls for all indoor spaces of the project, which should include:
  • relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified lighting levels for the project, which must include information on:
    • list of all spaces in the project,
    • all spaces exposed to daylighting,
    • identified illuminance level for each space in accordance with relevant standards,
    • types of luminaire identified for each space,
  • electrical plan providing information on the lighting layout of the project; and
  • schedule of lighting controls and dimmers, which should include:
    • type or function of each lighting control,
    • zoning of each lighting control, and
    • location of each lighting control.

Point	Compliance Requirement
1	Submitted a report on the identified lighting levels and controls for all indoor spaces of the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the implemented lighting levels and controls for all indoor spaces of the project, which should include:
  • relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented lighting levels for the project, which must include information on:
    • list of all spaces in the project,
    • all spaces exposed to daylighting,
    • implemented illuminance level for each space in accordance with relevant standards,
    • types of luminaire installed in each space;
  • electrical lighting layout plan which includes the location of each luminaire; and
  • as-built schedule of lighting controls and dimmers, which should include:
    • type or function of each lighting control,
    • zoning of each lighting control, and
    • location of each lighting control;
• Project documentation on the implemented lighting levels and controls, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted a report on the implemented lighting levels and controls for all indoor spaces of the project and project documentation on the implemented lighting levels and controls.

EQ-02 Thermal Comfort

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to ensure the productivity, comfort and wellbeing of users through appropriate thermal levels.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify the cooling load requirements of all regularly occupied spaces of the project in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 55-2013 — Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy (ASHRAE, 2013);
2. Identify strategies to maintain appropriate thermal levels in the project, which may include:
   • maximizing and maintaining natural ventilation, and
   • providing controls for air-conditioning at the area, zone or individual user level;
3. Implement the identified strategies to maintain appropriate thermal levels in the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the evaluation of the thermal levels in the design of the project, which should include:
  • thermal modeling proving that the thermal levels in the project are within the required limits, or
  • calculations proving that the thermal levels in the project are within the required limits;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the thermal controls, which must include information on:
  • required thermal levels for each location or task, as identified in the thermal modeling or calculations,
  • location of the thermal control system of the project,
  • type or function of each thermal control,
  • scope of each thermal control, and
  • location or task for each thermal control.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted a report on the evaluation of the thermal levels in the design of the project, and relevant sections of plans and specifications of the thermal controls to ensure appropriate thermal levels in the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the thermal controls, which must include information on:
  • location of the thermal control system of the project,
  • type or function of each thermal control,
  • scope of each thermal control, and
  • location or task for each thermal control;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records, and
  • photographs.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the thermal controls to ensure appropriate thermal levels in the project, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

EQ-03 Acoustic Comfort

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to ensure the productivity, comfort and wellbeing of users through appropriate acoustic levels.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify the maximum allowable noise levels for all indoor spaces in the project in accordance with Table 13. Maximum Allowable Noise Levels in General Areas, Chapter XIX. Nuisance and Offensive Trades and Occupations, Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (Department of Health, 1998);
2. Identify strategies to ensure that all indoor spaces in the project comply with the identified acoustic requirements;
3. Implement the identified strategies to ensure appropriate acoustic levels in the project; and
4. Measure the noise levels in the project,
   • in at least ten percent (10%) of all indoor spaces, which should be
     • a representative of the different types of indoor space in the project, and
     • in at least four (4) separate rooms that have the highest potential exposure to noise, such as rooms facing a busy street or rooms adjacent to a machine room;
   • using a standard sound level meter, which complies with the ANSI Standard S1.4-1974 — Specification for Sound Level Meters (ANSI, 1974) or other specification accepted by the DENR.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the assessment of the acoustic requirements of the project, which should include:
  • list of all spaces in the project,
  • function of each space,
  • location of the potential noise sources within and outside of the project,
  • noise level of the potential noise sources within and outside of the project, and
  • maximum allowable noise level for each space;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to ensure compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted a report on the assessment of the acoustic requirements of the project, and relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies to ensure compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project, which should include:
  • list of all spaces in the project,
  • function of each space,
  • location of the potential noise sources within and outside of the project, and
  • noise level of the potential noise sources within and outside of the project;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented strategies to ensure compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records, and
  • photographs;
• Testing report on the noise levels in the project, which should include:
  • testing methodology, and
  • results of the testing.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted a report on the compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the identified strategies to ensure compliance with the acoustic requirements of the project, project documentation on the implemented strategies, and testing report on the noise levels in the project.

EQ-04 Visual Comfort

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to ensure the productivity, comfort and wellbeing of users by maximizing daylighting and providing outdoor views.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Design at least fifty percent (50%) of all regularly occupied spaces with access to daylighting;
2. Design at least seventy-five percent (75%) of all regularly occupied spaces with access to outdoor views; and
3. Implement the design to ensure visual comfort for the users of the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans of all regularly occupied spaces in the project, which must include information on:
  • list of all regularly occupied spaces in the project,
  • function of each space, and
  • floor area of each space;
• For daylighting, plans or models, which must include information on:
  • all spaces with access to daylighting, and
  • openings allowing daylight inside indoor spaces, and
  • total floor area of regularly occupied spaces with access to daylighting;
• For outdoor views, plans or models, which must include information on:
  • maximum sight lines relative to normal working positions,
  • potential views from each space, such as the sky or landscaping, and
  • total floor area of regularly occupied spaces with access to outdoor views;
• Report on the calculations of the percentage of regularly occupied spaces with access to daylighting and outdoor views.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted relevant sections of plans of all regularly occupied spaces, plans or models for daylighting and outdoor views, and report on the calculations proving sixty percent (60%) or more of regularly occupied spaces have access to daylighting, and eighty-five percent (85%) or more of regularly occupied spaces have direct outdoor views.
1	Submitted relevant sections of plans of all regularly occupied spaces, plans or models for daylighting and outdoor views, and report on the calculations proving fifty percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of regularly occupied spaces have access to daylighting, and seventy-five percent (75%) to less than eighty-five percent (<85%) of regularly occupied spaces have direct outdoor views.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans of all regularly occupied spaces in the project, which must include information on:
  • list of all regularly occupied spaces in the project,
  • function of each space, and
  • floor area of each space;
• For daylighting, as-built plans or models, which must include information on:
  • all spaces with access to daylighting, and
  • openings allowing daylight inside indoor spaces, and
  • total floor area of regularly occupied spaces with access to daylighting;
• For outdoor views, as-built plans or models, which must include information on:
  • maximum sight lines relative to normal working positions,
  • potential views from each space, such as the sky or landscaping, and
  • total floor area of regularly occupied spaces with access to outdoor views;
• Report on the calculations of the percentage of regularly occupied spaces with access to daylighting and outdoor views.
• Project documentation on the implemented design, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans of all regularly occupied spaces, as-built plans or models for daylighting and outdoor views, report on the calculations proving sixty percent (60%) or more of regularly occupied spaces have access to daylighting, and eighty-five percent (85%) or more of regularly occupied spaces have direct outdoor views, and project documentation on the implemented design.
1	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans of all regularly occupied spaces, as-built plans or models for daylighting and outdoor views, report on the calculations proving fifty percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of regularly occupied spaces have access to daylighting, and seventy-five percent (75%) to less than eighty-five percent (<85%) of regularly occupied spaces have direct outdoor views, and project documentation on the implemented design.

EQ-05 Glare Control

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• ensure the productivity, comfort and wellbeing of users by minimizing glare by avoiding contrasts on ceiling, wall and floor surfaces; and
• ensure the productivity, comfort and wellbeing of users by allowing users to control glare by providing adequate means of control relative to the glare source.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Install a user-controlled shading system to all windows, glazed doors and roof lights in all regularly occupied spaces of the project; and
2. Comply with the corresponding surface reflectance values in Table 3.3. Recommended Room Surface Reflectances, Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of Buildings (DOE, 2008);
3. Implement the identified strategies for glare control.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications for glare control, which must include information on:
  • sizes of openings for each windows, glazed doors and roof lights,
  • design of the identified user-controlled shading system, and
  • location of the identified user-controlled shading system for all windows, glazed doors and roof lights.

Point	Compliance Requirement
1	Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the identified user-controlled shading system for the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which must include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications for glare control, which must include information on:
  • sizes of openings for each windows, glazed doors and roof lights,
  • design of the installed user-controlled shading system, and
  • location of the installed user-controlled shading system for all windows, glazed doors and roof lights;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the installed user-controlled shading system for the project, project documentation on the implemented strategies.

EQ-06 Indoor Air Quality

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• ensure the health and wellbeing of users by maintaining a healthy indoor environment in the project; and
• reduce the health risks due to poor indoor air quality.

Corrigendum

1. Identify strategies to ensure good indoor air quality, which must include:
• complying with Table 16. Minimum Ventilation Rates in Breathing Zones, Philippine Green Building Code (DPWH, 2015),
• installing air intakes away from the sources of external pollution with a minimum separation distance in accordance with Table 5.5.1. Air Intake Minimum Separation Distance, ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016 — Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (ASHRAE, 2016), and
• providing a ten-meter (10 m) distance between the air intakes and the exhaust of the HVAC system;
2. Identify strategies to ensure a smoke-free environment in the project in accordance with Executive Order No. 26, Series of 2017 — Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-Free Environments in Public and Enclosed Spaces;

If there will be a designated smoking area (DSA) in the project, the DSA must be located with a minimum of ten meters (10 m) from the following:
• Entrances,
• Exits,
• Air intakes, and
• Places where people pass and congregate;


3. Assess the compliance of the project with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016; and
4. Implement the identified strategies for indoor air quality.

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.1.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 29 June 2018.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify strategies to ensure indoor air quality, which must include:
   • Compliance with Table 16. Minimum Ventilation Rates in Breathing Zones, Philippine Green Building Code (DPWH, 2015),
   • Prohibiting smoking in the project in accordance to Executive Order No. 26, Series of 2017 — Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-Free Environments in Public and Enclosed Spaces,
   • Placing air intakes twenty meters (20 m) beyond sources of external pollution, and
   • Providing a ten-meter (10 m) distance between intake and exhaust of the project’s HVAC system;
2. Assess the compliance of the project with ASHRAE No. 62.1-2016 — Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality; and
3. Implement the established strategies.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Schedule of ventilation rates, which must include information on:
  • list of all spaces in the project,
  • minimum people outdoor air rate in cubic meter per hour per person (m³/h/person) for each space,
  • minimum area outdoor air rate in cubic meter per hour per square meter (m³/h/m²), and
  • maximum occupancy density;
• Report on the assessment of the indoor air requirements of the project, which should include:
  • list of identified sources of external pollution in the project,
  • compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016, and
  • requirements for air intakes and exhausts;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications to ensure good indoor air quality, which must include information on:
  • separation distances of air intakes from the identified sources of external pollution, and
  • distances of the air intakes and the exhaust of the HVAC system;
• Report on the identified strategies to ensure a smoke-free environment, which should include:
  • relevant sections of plans and specifications of the DSA in the project, and
  • policy on prohibiting smoking in the common areas of the project.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted schedule of ventilation rates, report on the assessment of the indoor air requirements of the project, relevant sections of plans and specifications to ensure good indoor air quality, and report on the identified strategies to ensure a smoke-free environment in the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the compliance with the indoor air requirements of the project, which should include:
  • list of identified sources of external pollution in the project, and
  • compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications to ensure good indoor air quality, which must include information on:
  • separation distances of air intakes from the identified sources of external pollution, and
  • distances of the air intakes and the exhaust of the HVAC system;
• Report on the implemented strategies to ensure a smoke-free environment, which should include:
  • relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the DSA in the project, and
  • policy on prohibiting smoking in the common areas of the project;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted report on the compliance with the indoor air requirements of the project, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications to ensure good indoor air quality, report on the implemented strategies to ensure a smoke-free environment in the project, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

EQ-07 Microbial Contamination Prevention

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• ensure the health and wellbeing of users by maintaining a healthy indoor environment in the project; and
• reduce the risk of disease caused by microbes and outdoor pollutants contaminating the indoor environment.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Design the project ensuring that there are no microbial growth in all duct and water systems;
2. Provide entryway mats, carpets or grilles in all public entrances to prevent outdoor pollutants entering indoor spaces, which must be
   • mounted on the floor with a length of at least three (3) meters traveling at the building entrance and a width of at least the same as the width of the building entrance,
   • installed indoors or outdoors contiguously or in parts, and
   • maintained and cleaned regularly to dispose trapped pollutants;
3. Implement the identified strategies to prevent microbial contamination.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to prevent microbial growth in all duct and water systems;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the entryway mats, carpets or grilles, which must include information on:
  • location and size of all entryways, and
  • design of the mats, carpets or grilles to prevent outdoor pollutants entering indoor spaces.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to prevent microbial growth in all duct and water systems, and prevent outdoor pollutants entering the indoor spaces of the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented strategies to prevent microbial growth and outdoor pollutants entering indoor spaces, which must include information on:
  • mitigation measures for microbial growth and periodic maintenance of ducts and water systems, and
  • permanent entryway systems to prevent outdoor pollutants entering indoor spaces;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to prevent microbial growth in all duct and water systems, and prevent outdoor pollutants entering the indoor spaces of the project, and project documentation on the implemented strategies.

EQ-08 Low VOC Materials

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to ensure the health and wellbeing of users by maintaining a healthy indoor environment through the use of non-toxic materials.

Corrigendum

1. Identify materials with low volatile organic compound (VOC) content in accordance with the following standards:
• Rule 1113. Architectural Coatings, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule Book (SCAQMD, 2016), and
• Rule 1168. Adhesive and Sealant Applications, SCAQMD Rule Book (SCAQMD, 2017);

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.1.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 29 June 2018.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify materials with low volatile organic compound (VOC) content in accordance with Table 14. VOC Limits, Philippine Green Building Code (DPWH, 2015); and
2. Use low VOC materials and products for at least sixty percent (60%) of the total indoor materials based on the costs of the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the list of all relevant products and materials identified for the project, which should include:
  • product type,
  • product name,
  • allowable VOC content for the product type, and
  • actual VOC content;
• Report on the calculations of the total percentage of identified low VOC products and materials based on the budgeted costs of the project; and
• Communication with the project team and suppliers on the requirements for low VOC for products and materials.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted report on the list of all relevant products and materials identified for the project, and report on calculations proving at least sixty percent (60%) low VOC products and materials were identified for the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the list of all relevant products and materials used for the project, which should include:
  • product type,
  • product name,
  • allowable VOC content for the product type, and
  • actual VOC content;
• Report on the calculations of the total percentage of used low VOC products and materials based on the actual costs of the project; and
• Project documentation on the purchase of products, which should include:
  • relevant sections of the technical specifications of the equipment,
  • product certificates,
  • material safety data sheets,
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

Point	Compliance Requirements
1	Submitted report on the list of all relevant products and materials used for the project, and report on calculations proving at least sixty percent (60%) low VOC products and materials were used for the project.

Emissions

EM-01 Greenhouse Gas Projection

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to contribute to the research and benchmarking of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of building projects.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify a methodology for the GHG inventory of the project. The GHG inventory must be a projection of the GHG emissions of the project for its first year of operations; and
2. Implement the GHG inventory for the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a summary outcomes of the GHG inventory for the project;
• Report on the GHG inventory for the project, which should include:
  • methodology for the GHG inventory,
  • outcomes of the GHG inventory,
  • recommendations to reduce the projected GHG emissions of the project.

Points	Compliance Requirements
2	Submitted a report on GHG inventory providing information on the methodology and outcomes, and recommendations to reduce the projected GHG emissions of the project.
1	Submitted a report on GHG inventory providing information on the methodology and outcomes.

EM-02 Refrigerants

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• reduce the depletion of the ozone layer; and
• reduce the negative environmental impact of the project caused by the use of refrigerants.

Corrigendum

If the project will use refrigerants, requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify refrigerants that have no ozone depleting substances (ODS) based on DENR Administrative Order No. 2013-25 — Revised Regulations on the Chemical Control Order for Ozone Depleting Substances (DENR, 2013);
2. Establish policies and procedures on the use of non-ODS refrigerants for the project;
3. Identify strategies to continuously monitor, detect and contain refrigerant leakages; and
4. Implement the identified strategies for refrigerants.

Changes in the requirements are based on BERDE-NC Version 2.1.0 as approved by the BERDE Committee last 29 June 2018.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

If the project will use refrigerants, requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify refrigerants that have no ozone depleting substances (ODS);
2. Establish policies and procedures to only use non-ODS refrigerants in the project;
3. Implement established strategies; and
4. Establish strategies to continuously monitor, detect and contain refrigerant leakages.

If the project will not use refrigerants, requirement for this credit is to confirm the absence of refrigerants in the project.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit an accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit.

If the project will use refrigerants, the project team must also submit:

• Relevant sections of specifications of the identified equipment and the refrigerant used for each system,
• Building commissioning plan identifying the equipment that use refrigerants,
• Policies and procedures on the use of non-ODS refrigerants for the project, which must include:
  • communicating the policies and procedures to the project team, external contractors, service providers and users of the project,
  • monitoring the implementation of the established policies and procedures, and
  • responsible parties to implement the established policies and procedures;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the leak detection system for the project; and
• Communication with the project team, external contractors, service providers and users of the project on the implementation of the identified strategies.

If the project will not use refrigerants, the project team must also submit:

• Certification from the manufacturer proving that the identified system for the project does not require the use of refrigerants; and
• Specifications proving that the identified system does not require the use of refrigerants to cool the project.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted certification proving that the identified system does not require the use of refrigerants, and specifications proving that the identified system does not require the use of refrigerants to cool the project.
3	Submitted relevant sections of specifications proving the use of non-ODS refrigerants, policies and procedures on use non-ODS refrigerants, and relevant sections of plans and specifications of the leak detection system.
1	Submitted relevant sections of specifications proving the use of non-ODS refrigerants, and policies and procedures on use non-ODS refrigerants.

Stage 2

The project team must submit an accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:

• changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
• narrative how the project complied with the requirements of the credit.

If the project is using refrigerants, the project team must also submit:

• Relevant sections of specifications of the installed equipment and the refrigerant used for each system; and
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports, and
  • service contracts.

If the project implemented a leak detection system, the project team must also submit:

• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the leak detection system for the project,
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include:
  • purchase orders
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs.

If the project is not using refrigerants, the project team must also submit:

• Certification from the manufacturer proving that the installed system for the project does not require the use of refrigerants; and
• Specifications proving that the installed system does not require the use of refrigerants to cool the project.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted certification proving that the installed system does not require the use of refrigerants, and specifications proving that the installed system does not require the use of refrigerants to cool the project.
3	Submitted relevant sections of specifications proving the use of non-ODS refrigerants, and relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the leak detection system.
1	Submitted relevant sections of specifications proving the use of non-ODS refrigerants.

EM-03 Emission Control

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• provide and implement measures to mediate the emissions from projects; and
• reduce the negative environmental impact of the project by reducing the emissions from equipment.

Requirements

Requirements for this credit are the following:

1. Identify the required emission levels for the project in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749 — Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and its implementing rules and regulations; and
2. Establish an emission control plan, which should include:
   • applicable standards for emissions based on source in the project,
   • strategies to mitigate emissions applicable to the source in the project,
   • procedures on the proper maintenance of equipment and emission control systems, and
   • procedures on the periodic emission testing of equipment.

Compliance

Stage 1

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the identified emission sources in the design of the project, which should include:
  • list of emission sources in the design of the project, and
  • applicable air quality levels based on the source;
• Emission control plan, which should include:
  • relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified strategies to mitigate emissions applicable to the identified source,
  • schedule of maintenance,
  • maintenance procedure,
  • schedule of periodic emission testing of equipment,
  • communicating the policies and procedures to the project team, external contractors, service providers and users of the project,
  • monitoring of implementation of the established policies and procedures, and
  • responsible parties to implement the established policies and procedures;
• Communication with the project team, external contractors, service providers and users of the project on the implementation of the identified strategies.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted report on the identified emission sources in the design of the project, and an emission control plan.
1	Submitted report on the identified emission sources in the design of the project.

Stage 2

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
  • changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
  • narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Project documentation on the implemented emission control plan, which should include:
  • relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the implemented strategies to mitigate emissions applicable to the identified source,
  • purchase orders,
  • official receipts or sales invoices,
  • delivery receipts,
  • installation records,
  • commissioning reports,
  • service contracts, and
  • photographs;
• Permit to Operate for Air Pollution Source Installations, which must include information on:
  • emission sources installed in the project, and
  • air quality data compliant with applicable air quality levels based on the source.

Points	Compliance Requirements
3	Submitted project documentation on the implemented emission control plan, and Permit to Operate for Air Pollution Source Installations compliant with the applicable air quality levels based on the source.
1	Submitted project documentation on the implemented emission control plan.