Ayala Land’s 752-hectare Vermosa estate in Cavite has earned the BERDE 5-Star Certification under BERDE Districts from the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC). The award recognises the site’s sustainable master planning, including the 143-hectare North Central Business District, which features 19 hectares of green space. Features include pedestrian infrastructure, cycle paths, greywater systems and climate-resilient engineering.
Samsung C&T Corporation has secured official technical certification from the Korea Concrete Institute for its precast concrete beam-column dry connection method. The assembly system eliminates internal load-bearing columns to support the company’s Next Home spatial layout while achieving high-level seismic resistance. By using engineered steel brackets and bolts, the dry joint method speeds up on-site construction and strengthens structural safety for high-rise residential developments.
Ayala Land Offices’ One Ayala East and West Towers in Makati City have achieved LEED Gold certification for their 74,531-square-meter commercial space. Alongside the South Tower, all three buildings have also secured EDGE Zero Carbon status via 100% renewable energy use and efficiency measures, offering global tenants premium office space aligned with strict corporate ESG targets.
The Green Building Initiative has launched Ascent Building Certification for the UK and EU markets. This science-based system evaluates sustainability and resilience across global commercial property portfolios. Building on the success of Green Globes, it provides a transparent framework. The certification helps investors achieve measurable ESG performance while adapting to local regulations and environmental standards across all building lifecycle phases.
