~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~GB Code~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

CHAPTER II. GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

Section 9. Performance Standards *summary
The GB Code shall be subject to the following performance standards:
9.1 Energy Efficiency
9.2 Water Efficiency
9.3 Material Sustainability
9.4 Solid Waste Management
9.5 Site Sustainability
9.6 Indoor Environmental Quality

Section 10. Energy Efficiency *concept or research or sdp. explain

Energy efficiency requires the adoption of efficient practices, designs, methods and technologies that
reduce energy consumption resulting in cost savings.

10.1 BUILDING ENVELOPE *elev code

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

10.1.2 Glass Properties *kung san kita glass

a. General
Compared to wall assemblies, glazing transfers more heat and hence, it is ideal to reduce the
amount of glazing with respect to the wall in order to reduce internal heat gains.
The requirement of Window to Wall Ratio (WWR) needs to be balanced with the amount of
daylight coming through the glazed area.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is used to determine the amount of solar heat admitted through
the glass divided by the total solar radiation incident on the glass.
Visible light Transmittance (VLT) is used to determine the amount of light transmitted through the
glass.
c. Requirements
WWR shall be balanced with SHGC to maintain flexibility in design. To further describe, the higher
the designed building WWR, the lower the required SHGC in glass windows shall be and vise-versa.
This does not however, remove the option for building owners to apply windows with low SHGC for
building with low WWR.
i. The size of the opening (with or without glass) shall be in accordance with the NBC.
For each WWR value, the SHGC and VLT shall be in accordance with Table 2.

SHGC limits can be adjusted by multiplying it with the correction factors summarized in the
following tables, using the formula:
SHGCadj = f x SHGC
where:
SHGCadj is the adjusted solar heat gain coefficient limit for windows with external shading
SHGC f is the solar heat gain coefficient
f is the SHGC correction factor for the external shading
ii. For intermediate values of D/H or D/W the lower figure of correction factor should be used as
stated in Tables 3 and 4.
iii. D is the depth of the shading device as projected from the building exterior wall and H or W is the
height or distance of the bottom sill of the window from the bottom of the shading device as
shown in Figure 1.
iv. Shading which is not attached to windows or placed on a wall with no window should not be
counted.

10.2 NATURAL VENTILATION *elev or section

a. General
This measure will give building occupants the flexibility and opportunity to use natural ventilation for
free cooling and fresh air in regularly occupied spaces. This measure will limit the tendency to create
glass- sealed box type buildings. Size of each room and space shall be consistent with the occupancy
load of the NBC.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
i. Operable windows or balcony door shall be provided in regularly occupied spaces. The size of the
opening shall be equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the floor area of regularly occupied spaces.
ii. All operable windows shall be provided with safety features for protection against strong winds, water
penetration and protection for building occupants including child safety and security.

10.3 BUILDING ENVELOPE COLOR *Pick and decide on the color to show in research and sdp code
a. General
Light-colored building envelope, especially the roof areas which are the most vulnerable, can reduce
heat transfer from the outside to the inside of the building by having surfaces with high Solar
Reflectance Index (SRI).
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
Building metal roof surfaces shall either be colored white or have a minimum SRI of 70. See Table 5.

10.4 ROOF INSULATION *Section or sdp

a. General
Insulation can help reduce heat gain in a building thus improving thermal comfort, acoustic quality
and reducing the load on the air conditioning system.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
Buildings shall be provided with roof insulation so that the average thermal resistance value (RValue) of
the roof is at least R-8. See Annex 4 (Insulation R-Value).
For Insulating Values of Common Building Materials see Annex 3

10.5 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

10.5.1 Air Conditioning System *Computation ulit lol, code for AHU
a. General
Air conditioning typically accounts for more than fifty percent (50%) of total electricity costs in a
centrally air-conditioned building. Hence, the efficiency of an air conditioning system is of prime
importance. The heart of the air conditioning system is the cooling system, typically chillers in large
buildings and is important to procure an efficient cooling system.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
The cooling equipment shall meet or exceed the minimum efficiency requirements as indicated in
Tables 7 and 8.

10.6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS *elev or section

10.6.1 Daylight Provision
a. General
Building should be planned and designed to maximize the use of natural light so to reduce the use of
artificial illumination.
b. Applicability.
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1. For residential
condominiums, it does not apply to individual dwelling units.
c. Requirements.
All regularly occupied spaces inside the building shall have a view of any combination of the following
features that can allow daylight into the room space:
i. Window
ii. Light shelf
iii. Clerestory
iv. Skylight
v. Light monitor / light scoop
vi. Other devices that can allow daylight inside
d. Exceptions
Spaces where daylight access hinders its intended function are exempt from this provision with
justification for exemption.

10.6.2 Daylight Controlled Lighting System *floor plan, elev or section

a. General
Building interior perimeter zones exposed to daylight generally do not require artificial lighting
during the day. However, sub-optimal design and operation of the building results in use of artificial
lighting when not required.
Photoelectric sensors connected to luminaires help in dimming or switching off lamps that do not
require to be operated due to presence of adequate daylight.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as stated in Table 1. For residential condominiums,
this applies only to common indoor areas with access to daylight.
c. Requirements
Applicable buildings shall comply with the following:
i. Lighting fixtures within the daylight zone shall be controlled with photoelectric sensors with an
auto on-off basis or continual dimming. The photoelectric sensor shall be located approximately
at half (1⁄2) the depth of daylight zone.
ii. If occupancy sensors are installed in the daylight zone, the occupancy sensor shall override the
photoelectric sensor during non-occupancy period.
d. Exceptions
Installed lighting fixtures within the day-lit zones are exempt from using photoelectric sensor if this
hinders its intended function, with justification for exemption.

10.6.3 Lighting Power Density (LPD) *pwede for stadium area

a. General
Limitation of LPD will help to design the lighting system in the most efficient way and reduce the
lighting and cooling in the building. The maximum allowed LPD for each space type is specified in
Table 11.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
All applicable building types shall comply with the LPD limits in the 2010 PSVARE Standards, as shown
in Table 11.
Table 11 Maximum Allowed LPD *4
Source 2010 PSVARE Standards
*4 Above requirement excludes parking and exterior lighting (see Table 12)
Table 12. Maximum Allowed LPD
Source : ASHRAE - IESNA 90.1
d. Exceptions
There are no exceptions to this provision.

10.6.5 Elevators and Escalators / Moving Ramps / Walkways *sa floor plan or section
a. General
Escalators / Moving Ramp / Walkway must be fitted with controls to automatically reduce speed or
stop when no traffic is detected. Elevators must be fitted with mechanisms to reduce energy
demand.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
Applicable buildings shall comply with the following:
i. Escalators / Moving Ramps / Walkways
• Escalators / Moving Ramps / Walkways shall be fitted with automated controls to reduce to a
slower speed when no activity has been detected for a maximum period of one and a half (1-
1/2) minutes and duration may be adjusted depending on the demand.
• The escalator / moving ramp / walkway shall automatically be put on a standby mode when no
activity has been detected for a maximum period of five (5) minutes and duration may be
adjusted depending on the demand.
• These escalators / moving ramps / walkways shall be designed with energy efficient soft start
technology. Activation of reduced speed, power off and power on modes shall be done through
sensors installed in the top or bottom landing areas.
ii. Elevators *dunno if need
• Elevators shall be provided with controls to reduce the energy demand. To meet this
requirement, the following features must be incorporated:
- Use of Alternating Current (AC) Variable Voltage and Variable Frequency (VVVF) drives on
non-hydraulic elevators
- Use of energy efficient lighting and display lighting in the elevator car shall have an average
lamp efficacy, across all fittings in the car, of more than 55 lumens / watt
- Lighting shall switch off after the elevator has been inactive for a maximum period of five (5)
minutes
- The elevators shall operate in a stand-by condition during off-peak periods

11.2 WATER MANAGEMENT *If possible to implement

11.2.1 Rainwater Harvesting
a. General
Rainwater is one of the purest sources of water available. Rainwater from roofs and hardscape must
be collected and reused for non- potable purposes.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
i. Minimum storage tanks size (in cu.m) shall be calculated by dividing the building footprint area by
75.
ii. Collected water shall be used for non-potable purposes such as toilet flushing, irrigation and
cooling towers.

11.2.2 Water Recycling *Put code in water pump room

a. General
Recycled water from Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) shall be reused for non-potable purposes.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
The recycled water produced on site shall be reused for non-potable purposes such as toilet flushing,
irrigation and cooling towers, through a distinct and separate piping system from the potable water
supply system.
d. Exceptions
Buildings with no dedicated STP are exempted from this requirement.

Section 12. MATERIAL SUSTAINABILITY *somewhere in elevations or section

Material Sustainability governs all matters related to resource efficiency and material selection and use
with the least impact on the environment.
12.1 Non-Toxic Materials
a. General
Non-Toxic building materials refer to building materials without hazardous
or toxic chemicals that could cause Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and eventually lead to Building
Related Illness (BRI).
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
i. Paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants used indoors or non- ventilated areas shall not contain
Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC) or should be within levels tolerable to humans as specified in Table 14.
ii. Composite wood shall not have urea formaldehyde content.
iii. All other materials containing chemicals used in construction shall not compromise and be
deleterious to the health and safety of the workers and occupants of the building.
iv. Specifications shall comply with the allowable VOC limits as stated in Table 14 with Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from supplier and other certification to justify the compliance of the
material.

Section 13. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT *lagay sa floor plan garbage disposal room
Efficient waste management requires the adoption of efficient waste management practices and use of
eco-friendly materials.
13.1 Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
a. General
MRF shall be provided for the collection and segregation of solid waste materials
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
i. Buildings shall be provided with a minimum area for MRF as specified in Table 15.
ii. MRF shall be fully enclosed and easily accessible from within the building and from the outside
for easy collection of waste.
iii. Solid waste containers shall be provided for at least four (4) types of wastes:
- compostable (biodegradable)
- non-recyclable (to be disposed off in the landfill)
- recyclable (paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, wood, etc.)
- special waste
iv. For hospitals, isolated bins for hazardous wastes shall be provided to avoid contamination.
d. Exceptions
There are no exceptions to this provision.

Section 14. SITE SUSTAINABILITY *SDP code

Site sustainability requires the adoption of planning, design, construction and operation practices that
minimize the adverse impact of buildings on ecosystems and water resources.
14.1 Site / Ground Preparation and Earthworks
a. General
Site clearing, grading and excavation shall be planned at the start of construction to mitigate
pollution caused by erosion and sedimentation taking into consideration existing endemic foliage as
regulated by the DENR.
All existing utilities and water bodies and waterways, shall be protected and shall not be disturbed.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
Measures for site protection shall be in place before the start of construction.
i. Building site erosion and sedimentation control plan that outlines measures to be applied
to prevent soil that can run-off at the natural bodies of water, causing water pollution.
ii. Additional measures to mitigate the effect of pollution and safety on construction
conforming to Rule XI of the NBC
iii. Storm water collection management plan
iv. Structures or facilities for storm water collection
d. Exceptions
There are no exceptions to this provision.

14.2 Open Space Utilization *sdp or fp code

a. General
The inclusion of green areas or landscaped areas for indigenous or adaptable species of grass, shrubs
and trees will help in providing more permeable surface for the building development’s open space
and thus allow the re-charging of natural ground water reservoir, control storm water surface run- off,
cool the building surroundings, and provide indoor to outdoor connectivity for the building
occupants.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the required Unpaved Surface Area (USA), as required in Rule VII
and VIII of the NBC, shall be vegetated with indigenous and adaptable species.
d. Exceptions
There are no exceptions to this provision.

Section 15. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY *floor plan code

Indoor Environmental Quality requires the adoption of efficient design and operation practices that take
into consideration the building environment to improve occupant health, productivity and safety.
15.1 Minimum Fresh Air Rates
a. General
The building indoor environment can contain more contaminants many times over than the outside.
Various studies have shown that indoor air contaminants can cause health disorders, through
symptoms of SBS and BRI. The introduction and application of minimum fresh air rates will maintain
acceptable indoor air quality thru the constant replacement of indoor air in buildings.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all buildings occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
Compliance to the minimum fresh air rates provided in the latest Philippine Society of Ventilating,
Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers (PSVARE) Standards. See Table 16.
d. Exceptions
There are no exceptions to this provision.

15.2 Designated Smoking Area <3 <3 <3 fp code either ilagay sa kasuloksulukan na medyo tabi sa
maintenance/utilities or adjacent or nearby CR
a. General
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) is one of the leading causes of respiratory illnesses in building
occupants. RA 9211, the Tobacco Regulations Act, restricts tobacco smoking in public spaces and the
prescription of designated smoking areas inside buildings.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all buildings occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
i. If smoking is banned within the building and property premises, “NO SMOKING” signs in
compliance with the RA 9514 (Fire Code of the Philippines 2008), shall be posted in conspicuous
areas of the building and property premises to remind building occupants of the policy.
ii.If smoking is only allowed outdoors, designated smoking areas shall be naturally ventilated,
outside of the building shell and away from building entrances, windows and outside supply air
(OSA) intakes by at least ten (10) meters.
iii.If smoking is allowed indoors, designated smoking areas shall be provided, partitioned from the
rest of the indoor areas. Partitions shall be from floor to soffit of the next floor or roof structure.
Enclosed smoking areas shall be equipped with adequate exhaust system with exhaust rate in
accordance with the latest PSVARE Standards. Exhaust shall directly vent out to the outside of the
building and away from any building openings or air intakes.
iv.Doors and windows of enclosed smoking area shall always be closed and well sealed. Negative
pressure within is recommended to prevent smoke infiltration to adjacent spaces.