Anchored on its core value of malasakit, DATEM commits to best practices in green building initiatives in pursuit of sustainability.

A testament to its commitment to the green movement is an impressive roster of green building projects in the Philippines that have achieved certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC).

8 Campus Place

8 Campus PlacePark Ave., McKinley Hill, Taguig
LEED v3.0 Gold Certification – September 2014

Developed by Megaworld Corporation, 8 Campus Place is the very first building to be certified under the LEED rating system. It consists of three towers at six storeys each and features office spaces ideal for Business Process Outsourcing firms.

Green Building features:

  • Reduced number of parking spaces to encourage building occupants to use public transportation
  • Accommodations for bicycle storage
  • Shower facilities for individuals who take a more sustainable commute to work
  • Provision of water-efficient plumbing fixtures that decrease water use by 45%
  • Exterior landscape designed to use no potable water for irrigating plants and vegetation
  • Use of double-glazed, double low-e windows to maximize natural ventilation and natural daylight with minimum heat gain
  • Use of construction materials with more than 30% recycled content
  • Use of locally available materials in over 30% of its requirements
  • Provision of CO2 sensors to ensure delivery of fresh air into the living spaces
  • Use of low-VOC paints and sealants

Arya Residences

Arya ResidencesLot 4-1 McKinley Parkway, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
LEED v2.2 Gold Certification – August 2016
BERDE v1.1.0 4-Star Certification – September 2018

Arya Residences is a two-tower residential development by ArthaLand Corporation. Tower 1 and Tower 2 consist of 40 and 45 storeys, respectively, both of which feature residential units, amenities, retail spaces, and basement parking levels. It is the first residential development with a dual green building certification (BERDE New Construction 1v1.1.0 for Residential Development and the LEED rating system)

Green Building features:

  • Proximity to hospitals, institutions, and commercial and business areas
  • Provision of bicycle racks to encourage cycling
  • Use of double-glazed, double low-e windows to maximize natural ventilation and natural daylight with minimum heat gain
  • Employment of low-flow, low-flush fixtures that decrease water consumption by 40%
  • Provision of dual piping for irrigation and flushing
  • Use of local vegetation that require minimal maintenance and water usage
  • Use of low-VOC paints and sealants
  • Use of high-quality eco-friendly sustainable materials
  • Use of low-energy-consumption appliances and systems, such as energy-efficient air-conditioners that reduce energy demand by at least 14%

Botanika Nature Residences Phase 1

Botanika Nature ResidencesLaguna Heights Drive, Alabang,  Muntinlupa
BERDE v1.1.0 4-Star Certification

This is the first of a three-phase mid-rise condominium development that consists of 12 storeys of residential units with two penthouse levels and to basement parking levels.

Green Building Features:

  • 100% of indoor spaces with access to natural ventilation
  • 70% of total area is vegetated, with minimum use of potable water for irrigation
  • paint finishes are water-based acrylic with low-VOC
  • Diverted 84% of total generated wastes from landfill disposal through on-site recycling/reuse during construction

Menarco Tower

MENARCO TOWER32nd St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
LEED v3.0 Gold Certification
WELL Certification with Waloff Score of 98/100

Menarco Tower is a commercial building developed by Menarco Development Corporation. It features 22 storeys of office space and 10 levels of parking.

Green Building features:

  • Use of air-conditioners that provide pre-filtered air
  • Use of double-glazed windows to maximize natural ventilation and natural daylight
  • 2.8 m floor-to-ceiling height
  • Healthy options in the food halls
  • Landscaped terracing
  • 24/7 access to ambulances

The Brilliance Center

11th Ave. cor. 40th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
LEED v4.0 Certification

The Brilliance Center is a 15-storey office building, with seven storeys of office spaces, five parking levels, and a retail area on the ground floor.

Green Building features:

  • Located in a highly dense area and within walking distance to major establishments
  • Use of low-e glazed windows to maximize natural ventilation and natural daylight with minimum heat gain
  • Use of low-VOC paints
  • Use of rainwater harvesting system to reduce potable water consumption

The Mind Museum

The Mind Museum
JY Campos Park, 3rd Ave., Bonifacio Global City
LEED v2.2 Gold Certification – November 2012

Located in Bonifacio Global City, The Mind Museum is a state-of-the-art science museum developed by Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. The first of its kind in the country, it is three storeys high and is home to galleries, exhibitions, and displays that feature opportunities for discovery and interactive educational experiences.

Green Building features:

  • Solar reflective exterior
  • Natural wind ventilation
  • Rainwater flow drainage
  • Vegetated deck floor to reduce heat island effect

Unilab Corporate Center Phase 1

UNILAB CORPORATE CENTERUnited St., Mandaluyong
LEED v3.0 Gold Certification – June 2015

Unilab Corporate Center Phase 1 is a four-storey office building developed by United Laboratories, Inc.

Green Building features:

  • Proximity to hospitals, institutions, and commercial and business areas
  • Use of low-e glazed windows to maximize natural ventilation and natural daylight
  • Employment of low-flow, low-flush fixtures that decrease water consumption by 40%
  • Vegetated open space to reduce heat island effect
  • Use of local vegetation that require minimal maintenance and water usage
  • Use of low-VOC paints and sealants
  • Use of high-quality eco-friendly sustainable materials

Unilab Corporate Center Phase 2

Unilab Corporate Center Phase 2United St., Mandaluyong
LEED v3.0 Gold Certification – June 2015

Unilab Corporate Center Phase 2 is a five-storey office building developed by United Laboratories, Inc.

Green Building features:

  • Proximity to hospitals, institutions, and commercial and business areas
  • Use of low-e glazed windows to maximize natural ventilation and natural daylight
  • Employment of low-flow, low-flush fixtures that decrease water consumption by 40%
  • Vegetated open space to reduce heat island effect
  • Use of local vegetation that require minimal maintenance and water usage
  • Use of low-VOC paints and sealants
  • Use of high-quality eco-friendly sustainable materials