Potentials of Green Building Industry in Mindanao, Philippines: An Overview (KEY IJP************412)

• Brayll B. Torrefiel

Abstract

This literature review examines the potentials of the green building industry in Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines. Mindanao is experiencing extensive urbanization, leading to a significant increase in residential and commercial building construction. However, some of the conventional building practices in the region may contribute negative environmental impacts. To address this, there is a growing need to adopt green building practices that minimize energy consumption and mitigate climate change effects through sustainable design, construction, operation, and demolition. The study discusses the current green building industry and the introduction of the Building Ecological Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) system, which provides a comprehensive mechanism for evaluating and certifying green building projects in the Philippines. Overall, the literature review underscores the potentials and significance of the green building industry in Mindanao as a sustainable response to climate change and environmental preservation.