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PHILIPPINE GREEN
BUILDING CODE
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CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. Title
“Philippine Green Building Code” or “GB Code
SECTION 2. Policy
The state shall protect health, ecology,
environment, regulate buildings, and ensure sustainable
development.
SECTION 3. Objectives
The GB Code sets standards to enhance building
performance, resource management, and reduce climate
change impacts without added costs.
SECTION 4. Principles
Building professionals must ensure efficient
design and operation to address climate change and
enhance sustainability and occupant well-being.
SECTION 5. Definition of Terms
The words, terms, and phrases as used in this GB
Code shall have the meaning or definition indicated in the
National Building Code and Annex 1.
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CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 6. Green Building Concept

Green building promotes efficiency and
sustainability while reducing environmental and health
impacts.
SECTION 7. Approach
The GB Code follows an incremental approach,
periodically reviewed by DPWH to update technologies
and expand coverage.

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CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 8. Building Use/ Occupancy Coverage and

Application

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 9. Performance Standards
The GB Code shall be subjected to the following
performance standards:
1. Energy Efficiency
2. Water Efficiency
3. Material Sustainability
4. Solid Waste Management
5. Site Sustainability
6. Indoor Environmental Quality
SECTION 10. Energy Efficiency
1. Building Envelope
1.1. Air Tightness and Moisture Protection
1.2. Glass Properties

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10. Energy Efficiency
1. Building Envelope
1.1. Air Tightness and Moisture Protection
1.2. Glass Properties

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10. Energy Efficiency
2. Natural Ventilation
3. Building Envelope Color

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10. Energy Efficiency
4. Roof Insulation

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10. Energy Efficiency
5. Mechanical Systems
5.1 Air Conditioning System

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10. Energy Efficiency
5. Mechanical Systems
5.1 Air Conditioning System

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10. Energy Efficiency
5. Mechanical Systems
5.1 Air Conditioning System
5.2 Water Heating System

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10. Energy Efficiency
5. Mechanical Systems
5.1 Air Conditioning System
5.2 Water Heating System
5.3 Variable Speed Drives and High
Efficiency Motors

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10. Energy Efficiency
5. Mechanical Systems
5.1 Air Conditioning System
5.2 Water Heating System
5.3 Variable Speed Drives and High
Efficiency Motors
5.4 Enthalpy Recovery of Exhaust Air
6. Electrical Systems
6.1 Daylight Provisions
6.2 Daylight Controlled Lighting System
6.3 Lighting Power Density (LDP)

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 10. Energy Efficiency
5. Mechanical Systems
5.1 Air Conditioning System
5.2 Water Heating System
5.3 Variable Speed Drives and High
Efficiency Motors
5.4 Enthalpy Recovery of Exhaust Air
6. Electrical Systems
6.1 Daylight Provisions
6.2 Daylight Controlled Lighting System
6.3 Lighting Power Density (LDP)
6.4 Occupancy Sensors for Lighting
Control
6.5 Elevators and Escalators/ Moving
Ramps/ Walkways
6.6 Transformer
6.7 Overhead or Elevated Water Storage

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 11. Water Efficiency
1. Water Fixtures

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 11. Water Efficiency
1. Water Fixtures
2. Water Management
2.1 Rainwater Harvesting
2.2 Water Recycling
SECTION 12. Material Sustainability
1. Non- Toxic Materials

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 11. Water Efficiency
1. Water Fixtures
2. Water Management
2.1 Rainwater Harvesting
2.2 Water Recycling
SECTION 12. Material Sustainability
1. Non- Toxic Materials
SECTION 13. Solid Waste Management
1. Material Recovery Facility

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 11. Water Efficiency
1. Water Fixtures
2. Water Management
2.1 Rainwater Harvesting
2.2 Water Recycling
SECTION 12. Material Sustainability
1. Non- Toxic Materials
SECTION 13. Solid Waste Management
1. Material Recovery Facility
SECTION 14. Site Sustainability
1. Site/ Ground Preparation Earthworks
2. Open Space Utilization
SECTION 15. Indoor Environmental Quality
1. Minimum Fresh Air Rates

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CHAPTER II
GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 11. Water Efficiency
1. Water Fixtures
2. Water Management
2.1 Rainwater Harvesting
2.2 Water Recycling
SECTION 12. Material Sustainability
1. Non- Toxic Materials
SECTION 13. Solid Waste Management
1. Material Recovery Facility
SECTION 14. Site Sustainability
1. Site/ Ground Preparation Earthworks
2. Open Space Utilization
SECTION 15. Indoor Environmental Quality
1. Minimum Fresh Air Rates
2. Designated Smoking Areas

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CHAPTER III
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
SECTION 16. Office Of The National Building Official
(NBCDO)
 Role of Secretary of DPWH:
1. Concurrently serves as National Building Official.
2. Regular Review of the GB Code every 3 years.
 NBCDO Responsibilities:
1. Serves as the center for developing & promoting
green buildings.
2. Act as the repository of green building resources.
3. Develop training modules & provide green
building education.
 Technical Working Group:
1. Convened to review & update the GB Code.
2. Focus on current & emerging trends in the
building industry.
SECTION 17. Technical Staff
 DPWH Secretary’s Authority:
1. Constitution of a professional staff with expertise
in green building.
2. Staff to include architects, engineers, and
technicians with specialized knowledge.

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CHAPTER III
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
SECTION 18. Professional and Technical Assistance
 TWG Leadership:
1. Executive Director of NBCDO chairs the Technical
Working Group.
 Consultants and Experts:
1. Engage Consultants, experts, and advisers as
needed, within available budget.
2. Consultants may come from government
agencies, private business, or professional
organizations.
 TWG Membership:
1. Includes representatives from government
agencies and professional organizations.

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CHAPTER IV
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
SECTION 19. Green Building Permit Process
1. Purpose of the Permit
2. Applicability
3. Requirements
3.1. Green Building Plan Submission
3.2. Documentation
3.3. Compliance Checklist
4. Review and Approval
4.1. Preliminary Review
4.2. Technical Evaluation
4.3. Approval Issuance
5. Post-Permit Compliance
5.1. Construction Monitoring
5.2. Post- Construction Verification
6. Penalties and Violations
7. Incentives

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CHAPTER V
FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 20. Separability Clause

Should any part or provision of the GB Code be
held unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court, the
other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected,
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 21. Effectivity
This GB Code shall take effect fifteen days after
its publication once a week for three consecutive weeks in
a newspaper of general circulation.
SECTION 22. Transitory Provision
Those projects with building designs and plans
that have already been prepared and signed by all duly
licensed design professionals shall be exempt from the
coverage, provided that all request for exemption shall be
filed with the Office of the Building Official within 30 days
after the effectivity of this Code.

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Accredited Professional Organizations (APO) - professional organizations accredited
by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC)
Addition - any new construction which increases the height and / or floor area of
existing buildings / structures
Air Conditioning - the process of treating air so as to control simultaneously its
temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and distribution to meet the requirements of
conditioned space
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) - trade association
representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment within the global
industry7
Alteration - works in buildings / structures involving changes in the materials used,
partitioning, location / size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment
but does not increase the building height and/or floor area
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) - global society founded in 1894, advancing human well-being through
sustainable technology for the built environment with focus on building systems, energy
efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry
Applicable Provision – any requirement that relates to a given condition
Building Owners and Managers Association of the Philippines (BOMAP) - helps
members ensure tenants’ satisfaction, maximize profits, and enhance asset values for
building owners and investors through market intelligence, education, networking, and
government advocacy
British thermal unit (Btu) - amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of
one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit
Building Official (BO) - the Executive Officer of the Office of the Building Official (OBO)
appointed by the Secretary
Building Permit - document issued by the Building Official (BO) to an owner / applicant
to proceed with the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation,
conversion, repair, moving, demolition or other work activity of a specific
project/building/structure or portions thereof after the accompanying principal plans,
specifications and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized application are
found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the NBC and its Implementing
Rules and Regulations (IRR).
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Building Related Illness (BRI) - diagnosable illness whose cause and symptoms can
be directly attributed to a specific pollutant source within a building
Car, elevator – the load-carrying unit including its platform, enclosure and door or gate
Clerestory - high windows above eye level
Climate Change - refers to any significant change in measures of climate, such as
temperature, precipitation, or wind, lasting for an extended period
Climate Change Commission (CCC) - the lead policy-making body of the government
tasked to coordinate, monitor and evaluate programs and action plans on climate
change
Coefficient of Performance (COP) - ratio of heating or cooling provided to electrical
energy consumed where higher COPs equate to lower operating costs
Common Area - part of the building premises is used by the occupants, owners,
tenants or other building users of which the landlord retains control and is responsible to
maintain in a reasonably safe condition that includes spaces such as lobby, corridor,
hallway, toilet, elevator or stairway
Compostable waste - mixture of various organic substances that can be placed into a
composition of decaying biodegradable materials which eventually turns into a nutrient-
rich material, used for fertilizing soil
Construction - all on-site work done in the site preparation, excavation, foundation,
assembly of all the components and installation of utilities, machineries and equipment
of buildings / structures
Conversion - change in the use or occupancy of buildings / structures or any portion/s
thereof, which has different requirements
Daylight - the natural light of day, which is a combination of all direct and indirect
sunlight during the daytime
Daylight Zone - area substantially illuminated by daylight consistently receiving
significant quantities of daylight during the day (ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2010 energy standard)
Demolition - systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in
part
Department - the Department of Public Works and Highways
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Department of Energy (DOE) - the executive department of the Philippine Government
responsible for preparing, integrating, coordinating, supervising and controlling all plans,
programs, projects and activities of the Government relative to energy exploration,
development, utilization, distribution and conservation
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - the executive
department of the Philippine Government responsible for supervising and managing the
different programs and implementing rules governing the use and development of the
country's natural resources
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) - the executive department of
the Philippine Government responsible for promoting peace and order, ensuring public
safety and strengthening local government capability aimed towards the effective
delivery of basic services to the citizenry
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - executive department of the
Philippine Government that functions as the engineering and construction arm of the
Government tasked to continuously develop its technology for the purpose of ensuring
the safety of all infrastructure facilities and securing for all public works and highways
the highest efficiency and quality in construction
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - the executive department of the
Philippine Government responsible for the coordination of science and technology-
related projects in the Philippines and to formulate policies and projects in the fields of
science and technology in support of national development
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - the executive department of the Philippine
Government tasked to expand Philippine trade, industries and investments as the
means to generate jobs and raise incomes for Filipinos
Door assembly - unit composed of a group of parts or components which make up a
closure for an opening to control passageway through a wall which consists of the
following parts: door; hinges; locking device or devices; operation contacts (such as
handles, knobs, push plates); miscellaneous hardware and closures; the frame,
including the head, threshold and jambs plus the anchorage devices
Elevator - a hoisting and lowering mechanism other than a dumbwaiter or freight
elevator which is designed to carry passanger or authorized personnel, in a protected
enclosure (elevator car) which moves along fixed guides in a vertical direction serving
two or more fixed landings/ floors on a hoistway.
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) - energy efficiency rating for room air conditioners that
lists how many Btu per hour are used for each watt of power it draws
Enthalpy Recovery Wheel – an energy recovery device that transfers outgoing
temperature and humidity to the incoming outdoor air
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Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) - secondhand smoke consisting of airborne
particles emitted from the burning end of cigarettes, pipes, and cigars, exhaled by
smokers containing about 4,000 compounds, up to 50 of which are known to cause
cancer
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) - national authority in the Philippines that
sets air and water quality standards and monitors ambient and point source pollutants
Escalator – a power driven, inclined, continuous stairway for raising or lowering
passengers
Executive Director - the executive officer or head of the NBCDO
Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines (GEP) - accredited professional organization
of Geodetic Engineers composed of technically competent engineers with a high degree
of integrity, moral standards and professionalism and at pace with modern geodetic
engineering technologies
Government Agency - refers to any of the various units of the government including a
department, bureau, office, instrumentality, or government owned or controlled
corporation
Harmonics - increased heating in equipment and conductors, the reduction of which is
desirable
Hazardous – anything that involves risk or danger to the safety and welfare of the
public
Heat Island Effect (HIE) - describes built up areas that are hotter than nearby rural
areas
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - system that helps maintain good
indoor air quality through adequate ventilation with filtration and provide thermal comfort
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) – a non-profit learned
society whose mission is to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those
with lighting knowledge and translating that knowledge into actions that would benefit
the public
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) - rules and regulations necessary in the
implementation of the provisions of GB Code
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) - conditions inside the building that includes air
quality, access to daylight and views, pleasant acoustic conditions, and occupant
control over lighting and thermal comfort
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Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) - the integrated
accredited professional organization of professional electronics engineers, electronics
engineers and electronics technicians, whose objective is to promote, through scientific
inquiry and study the advancement of electronics in theory and practice, and its
application to allied fields of engineering and to human needs
Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE) - the accredited
organization of Electrical Engineers that aims to instill excellence to Electrical Engineers
and to give contribution to the development of the Philippines
Joint - a space between the adjacent surfaces of two bodies joined and held together
Light Monitor - raised structure running along the ridge of a double-pitched roof, with
its own roof running parallel with the main roof
Light Scoop - south-facing skylight, that uses tilted panels of transparent glass to
strategically bring daylight into an interior space.
Light Shelf - a horizontal surface that reflects daylight deep into a building, placed
above eye-level with high-reflectance upper surfaces, which reflect daylight onto the
ceiling and deeper into the space
Lighting Power Density (LPD) - amount of electric lighting, usually measured in watts
per square foot, being used to illuminate a given space
Material Recovery Facility (MRF) - a facility designed to receive, sort, process, and
store compostable and recyclable materials efficiently and in an environmentally sound
manner
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - data providing procedures for handling or
working with a material or product in a safe manner, which includes information such as
physical data, toxicity, health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, disposal, protective
equipment and spill handling procedures
Mixed Occupancy - enclosed structure with two or more primary usages and where at
least two of these primary usages fall into different classification of use
Moving Ramp / Walkway – a type of horizontal passenger-carrying device on which
passengers stand or walk, with its surface remaining parallel to its direction of motion is
uninterrupted
National Building Code (NBC) – P.D. 1096 is a uniform building code in the
Philippines which embodies up-to-date and modern technical knowledge on building
design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance
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National Building Code Development Office (NBCDO) - created through DPWH
Department Order, assist the Secretary in the administration and enforcement of the
provisions of the GB Code and its IRR
Non-recyclable Waste - not able to be processed or treated for reuse in some form
Office of the Building Official (OBO) - the office authorized to enforce the provisions
of NBC and its IRR in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions made
pursuant thereto
Operable Window - a window unit with one or more sections that can be opened for
ventilation
Overall Thermal Transfer Value - (OTTV) measure of the energy consumption of a
building envelope
Outside Supply Air (OSA) - air containing at least the minimum volume of outside air
filtered and conditioned to the required temperature and humidity
Parking, Covered - parking under roof that does not contribute to the heat island effect
Parking, Open - parking structure with wall openings open to the atmosphere,
distributed over 40 percent of the building perimeter or uniformly over two opposing
sides to provide ventilation
Philippine Association of Building Administrators (PABA) – a non-profit
organization for Building Administrators and Property Managers
Philippine Association of Building Officials (PABO) – association of Building
Officials in the Philippines
Philippine Association of Landscape Architects (PALA) - the integrated and
accredited organization of landscape architecture professionals responsible for the
advancement of the profession as an instrument of service in improving the quality of
life within a better natural and built environment
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) - a professional organization for civil
engineers in the Philippines formed by merging two separate organizations of civil
engineers: one group working from government sector and the second group working in
the private sector
Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) - a national organization of
professionally trained planners who will make an advancement in the studies of
environmental planning in the best interest of the nation
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Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) – the accredited professional
organization of Interior Designers creating platforms for learning and sustainable
creativity, adhering to international standards while preserving the Filipino heritage
Philippine National Standards (PNS) - documents established by consensus through
technical committees and approved by the Department of Trade and Industry Bureau of
Product Standards that ensures desirable characteristics of products and services such
as quality, environmental friendliness, safety, reliability, efficiency and interchangeability
Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) – the organization of
Mechanical Engineers in the Philippines uniting and enjoining the mechanical engineers
in the pursuit of further professional growth and to uplift the profession
Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers (PSSE) - the only professional organization
of Sanitary Engineers in the Philippines accredited by PRC and soon to be renamed to
Philippine Society of Environmental and Sanitary Engineers, Inc. (PSEnSE)
Philippine Society of Ventilating Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers
(PSVARE) - is a duly registered non-stock, non-profit organization, the members of
which are consultants, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers who are all involved in the
practice of air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration systems
Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) - the instrument of the Filipino people in
securing for the nation a reliable, trustworthy and progressive system of determining the
competence of professionals by credible and valid licensure examinations and
standards of professional practice that are globally recognized
Photoelectric Sensor - a device used to detect the distance, absence, or presence of
an object by using a light transmitter, often infrared and a photoelectric receiver
R-Value - resistance value or the capacity to resist heat loss or its thermal resistance
Recyclable Waste - an item or material capable of being used again
Referral Codes – the applicable provisions of the various agency and technical
professional codes supplementary to the NBC and GB Code
Regularly Occupied Space - areas where one or more individuals normally spend time
(more than one hour per person per day on average) seated or standing as they work,
study, or perform other focused activities inside a building
Renovation - any physical change made on buildings/structures to increase the value,
quality, and/or to improve the aesthetic
Repair - remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of building /
structure to restore to its original condition
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Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) - energy efficiency rating for central air
conditioners
Secretary - head or chief executive officer of the DPWH
Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) - an industrial structure designed to
remove biological or chemical waste products from water, thereby permitting the treated
water to be used for other purposes
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) - Building whose occupants experience acute health
and/or comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent therein, but where no
specific illness or cause can be identified
Smoking Area - a designated area in which smoking is permitted
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) - fraction of solar gain admitted through a
window, expressed as a number between 0 and 1
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) - a measure of a material’s ability to reflect heat with
white or light colors having high reflectance and dark or black surfaces with low or little
reflectance thereby having higher temperatures
Special Waste - a class of waste that has unique regulatory requirements with potential
environmental impacts that needs to be managed to minimize the risk of harm to the
environment and human health
Staff - personnel of the NBCDO
Storey – portion of a building/structure included between the uppermost surface (or
finish level) of any floor and the uppermost surface (or finish level) of the next floor
above or below it. If the uppermost surface (or finish level) of a floor/level above the
uppermost surface (or finish level) of a basement, cellar or unused under-floor space is
more than 3.60 meters above established grade as defined herein at any point, such
basement, cellar or unused under-floor space shall be considered a storey.
Sun breaker - feature of a building commonly used as external shading devices, which
reduces heat gain within that building by deflecting solar rays to reduce energy cooling
loads
Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) - the total floor space within the main auxiliary
buildings primarily consisting of the GFA and all other enclosed support areas together
with all other usable horizontal areas/surfaces above and below established grade level
that are all physically attached to the building/s which shall consists of the following:
Covered areas used for parking and driveways, services and utilities.
Toxic Materials - substances that may cause harm to an individual if it enters the body
through inhalation, skin contactor ingestion
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U-Value - describes how well a building element conducts heat, measuring the rate of
heat transfer through a building element over a given area, under standardized
conditions
United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) - the Integrated and Accredited
Professional Organization of Architects in the Philippines responsible in the
improvement and sustainability of the quality of built environment
Unity Power Factor - power factor of 1.0 obtained when current and voltage are in
phase, as in a circuit containing only resistance or in a reactive circuit at resonance.
Unpaved Surface Area (USA) - the portion of the lot that shall remain unpaved and
reserved for softscaping / planting; expressed as a percentage (%) of the Total Lot Area
or TLA and may be combined with the Impervious Surface Area (ISA) to satisfy the
Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL), i.e., the total open space requirement for each
type of use or occupancy
Urea formaldehyde - combination of urea and formaldehyde used in some glues and
adhesives, particularly in composite wood products, emitting formaldehyde at room
temperature, which is a toxic and possibly carcinogenic gas
Variable Speed Drive (VSD) - a piece of equipment that regulates the speed and
rotational force, or torque output, of an electric motor.
Variable-Voltage and Variable-Frequency (VVVF) - employs frequency inverter
technology which regulates input voltage and frequency throughout the journey, drawing
much less current during acceleration and deceleration
Ventilation – process of supplying or removing air by natural or mechanical means to
or from any space.
Visible Transmittance (Tvis) - the ratio of total transmitted light to total incident light
with the higher value allowing more incident light to pass through the glazing
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) - organic chemicals with have a high vapor
pressure at ordinary room temperature that are dangerous to human health or cause
harm to the environment
Weather-Stripping - narrow piece of material, such as plastic, rubber, felt, or metal,
installed around doors and windows to protect an interior from external extremes in
temperature.
Window assembly - a unit, which includes a window and the anchorage between the
window and the wall
Window to Wall Ratio (WWR) - ratio of the total area of a building facade, which is
occupied by windows (glass area and frame)
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