BERDE

BERDE Registration
Instructions
1. Download the Form – BERDE Registration.
2. Completely accomplish the form.
3. Save or export the accomplished form as Portable Document File (.pdf).
4. Prepare the supporting documents.
a. Organizational chart for the project,
b. Report on the regulatory compliance review for the project,
c. Plans and images reflecting the scope of the project, which must include:
i. Site development plan,
ii. Lot plan,
iii. Floor plans,
iv. Front elevation,
v. Longitudinal section, and
vi. Perspective image of the project.
d. Valid ID of Project Owner Authorized Representative,
e. BIR Form 2303 of the Project Owner,
f. BIR Form 2303 of the Representative Company – Optional, and
g. Project owner’s logo – Optional,
5. Submit the accomplished form and all supporting documents through email at
berde@philgbc.org.

By using and submitting this form and requirements for the registration, you are agreeing and
authorizing the PHILGBC to collect, store, and use your information included in this form and the
requirements for the BERDE Program, particularly for the registration of the project for BERDE
Certification.

Project Information
Project Name
     

Project Location
Building No., Lot No., Street
     
Barangay City/Municipality Province
                 
Region ZIP Code Country
                 
Zoning Classification
     

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Project Type
Select whether your project is a Building or Tenant. Under the project type, select the type of
development for your project and under what Stage you would like to be certified under.

Building
New construction – Stage 1 and Stage 2
Renovation – Stage 1 and Stage 2
Operations – Stage 3
Tenant
Fit-out – Stage 1 and Stage 2
Operations – Stage 3

Projects must be registered under the latest version of BERDE at the time of registration. The
project must complete the certification process while the version of the rating scheme is active.
Projects may not be certified under obsolete rating schemes.

Active rating schemes that may be used for certification are the current version and the previous
major version. For example, the active rating schemes are Version 3 to current Version 4.

If a new version for BERDE is officially released, the project owner may request to upgrade to the
new version. Projects are only upgraded to the current version of BERDE upon approval of the
request. The project may not be downgraded to older versions of BERDE.

Regulatory use of BERDE

Is the project mandated to undergo and successfully complete BERDE Certification?

Yes
No
Is the project seeking incentives through the use of BERDE Certification?

Yes
No

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Project Size
The total gross floor area (TGFA) of the project must include all areas that will be included in the
scope of the assessment and certification of the project. This should include the main and auxiliary
building areas, including open spaces, utilities, services, parking and enclosed driveways.

Only areas declared in the registration will be part of the scope of the assessment of the project.

Total Gross Floor Area in sqm.

     
Total Lot Area in sqm.
     
Number of Buildings
     
Number of Floors, if the project has multiple buildings and levels, please indicate per building or section of
the project, for example `Tower 1 – 20 floors, Tower 2 – 30 floors, Podium – 5 floors`.
     

Occupancy Classification
Choose all applicable occupancy classification for your project and indicate the specific use under the
column `Use`. For mixed-use developments, indicate the GFA of spaces with the related
classification.

Occupancy classification is based on Rule VII – Classification and General Requirements of all
Buildings by Use or Occupancy, Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation of P.D. No. 1096
(2004).
Classification

Classification

Use Use
Occupancy

Occupancy

indicate the specific use Gross Floor indicate the specific use Gross Floor
under the occupancy Area under the occupancy Area
classification for the in sqm. classification for the in sqm.
project project

A-1             F            

A-2             G-1            
B             G-2            
C-1             G-3            
C-2             G-4            
D-1             G-5            
D-2             H            
E-1             I            
E-2             J-1            
E-3             J-3            

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Project Schedule
Project Phase at the time of application
     

Completion Date
For new construction, renovation and fit-out projects, indicate the estimated date of completion of
the project. For operations projects, indicate the start date of operations of the project.

Day Month Year

     

Performance Period – For operations projects only

Indicate the Performance Period for the project. The Performance Period should be a minimum of
twelve (12) months for the implementation of BERDE in your project.

Start Month, Year

     
End Month, Year
     

Schedule of Activities
Kick-off Meeting
The Kick-off Meeting must be scheduled within one (1) month from the registration date. Hosted
by the PHILGBC through a conference call, the meting must be scheduled for a minimum of one (1)
hour and a maximum of two (2) hours, during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PHT, UTC +8)

Target Kick-off Meeting Date Day Month Year Proposed Time must be during office hours
           

Assessment Activities
Stage 1 Certification – For new construction, renovation or fit-out projects only
Round 1 Submissioni Day Month Year Round 2 Submissionii Day Month Year
           
Stage 2 Certification – For new construction, renovation or fit-out projects only
Round 1 Submission Day Month Year Round 2 Submission Day Month Year
           
On-site Assessmentiii
     
Stage 3 Certification – For operations projects only
Round 1 Submission Day Month Year Round 2 Submission Day Month Year
           
On-site Assessment
     

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Technical Project Description
Provide a brief technical description about the project.

How would you describe the location of the project?

What are the boundaries of the lot? How is the project accessed by users? Are there notable
landmarks and key establishments near the project? Are there specific heritage considerations for the
community? Are there specific building or environmental regulations for the location of the project?
Are there critical or notable biological features in the lot and its immediate surrounding, such as
natural vegetation, wildlife and water courses?

     

What is the general description of the project?

What is the intended use of the project? Who are the intended end-user for the project? What are
the key architectural features of the project? How would you describe the building envelope, façade
and roofing of the project?

     

How would you describe the spaces and utilities in the project?
What are the uses of the different spaces in the project? What is the general layout or design for the
spaces? How would you describe the common spaces in the project? How would you describe the
utilities for the project, including energy, water, waste, sanitation and parking facilities?

     

What are the remarkable green building features of the project?

What are the outstanding and remarkable green building features of the project? What are key
environmental, social and economic sustainability targets and strategies for the project?

     

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Project Image
Submit a copy of a perspective image or actual photograph of the project. Submit a high resolution
image of the project in PNG file format (.png). See the Privacy Options section for details on the use
of the image.

Filename
     

Target Rating
What is the target rating for the project?

5-Star Rating
4-Star Rating
3-Star Rating
2-Star Rating
1-Star Rating

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Project Owner
Company Name
     

Mailing Address
Building No., Lot No., Street
     
Barangay City/Municipality Province
                 
Region ZIP Code Country
                 

Contact Information
Phone Number Include country and area codes
(     )      
Mobile Number
(     )      

PHILGBC Membership
Are you a PHILGBC Member? PHILGBC Membership Number
Yes No      

Tax Identification Number (TIN) for the issuance of invoices and official receipts
Submit a copy of the BIR Form 2303 of the Project Owner.
     

Company Logo – Optional

Submit a copy of the company logo of the project owner, which will be used in the promotional
materials of BERDE. Submit a high resolution image of the project in PNG file format (.png). See the
Privacy Options section for details on the use of the image.

FILENAME
     

Authorized Representative
The Authorized Representative for the Project Owner must be the top management or chief executive.
Please submit a copy of the valid ID of Authorized Representative.

First Name Middle Name Last Name

                 
Designation Position or Job Title
     
Phone Number Include Country and area code
(     )      
Email Address
     

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Representative Company – Optional
If another party will be paying the certification fees on behalf of the Project Owner, please fill
out the following information as the Representative Company. If not applicable, move to next section
`Project Team`.

Company Name
     

Relation to the Project Owner

Parent Company
Subsidiary
Project Manager
Project’s General Contractor
Others, please specify      

Mailing Address
Building No., Lot No., Street
     
Barangay City/Municipality Province
                 
Region ZIP Code Country
                 

Contact Information
Phone Number Include country and area codes
(     )      
Mobile Number
(     )      

PHILGBC Membership
Are you a PHILGBC Member? PHILGBC Membership Number
Yes No      

TIN Number for the issuance of invoices and official receipts

Submit a copy of the BIR Form 2303 of the Project Owner.
     

Authorized Representative
The Authorized Representative for the Representative Company must be the top management or
chief executive.

First Name Middle Name Last Name

                 
Designation Position or Job Title
     
Phone Number Include country and area codes
(     )      
Email Address
     

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For the Representative Company
Please select this option if the Representative Company will be executing the project,
including the payment of fees and undergoing the BERDE Certification process. If the project
successfully completes the BERDE Certification process, I am aware that the certificates for
the project will be issued to the Project Owner.

           
Representative Company Signature over Printed Name and Designation Date

For the Project Owner

Please select this option to agree and signify that you are aware that the project is being
registered for and will be undergoing the BERDE Certification process. This is to authorize
the Representative Company to pay the related fees and process the BERDE Certification for
the project on behalf of the Project Owner.

           
Project Owner Signature over Printed Name and Designation Date

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Project Team
Management Representative
The Management Representative (MR) must be duly authorized by the project owner to render
approvals and decisions as expeditiously as necessary to ensure the orderly and efficient process of
the certification of the project.

The MR must be employed and part of the senior management of the project owner. Access to
the project files and all official communications will be provided only to the MR and the GBP.

First Name Middle Name Last Name

                 
Designation Position or Job Title
     

Mailing Address
Building No., Lot No., Street
     
Barangay City/Municipality Province
                 
Region ZIP Code Country
                 

Contact Information
Phone Number Include country and area codes
(     )      
Mobile Number
(     )      
Email Address
     

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Privacy Statement
The PHILGBC is collecting your information for the purposes of registration for the BERDE
Certification , and the BERDE Program. By using and submitting this form, you are agreeing and
authorizing the PHILGBC to collect, store, and use your personal information included in this form for
the BERDE Program.

You may contact the BERDE Program Secretariat through e-mail at berde@philgbc.org to see, copy,
or correct the information submitted here. In addition, you may send an e-mail to lodge a related
complaint or withdraw your consent.

           
Management Representative Signature over Printed Name and Designation Date

Authorization

Please select this option if agree and authorize the MR for coordinating and rendering
approvals and decisions for the project owner as expeditiously as necessary to ensure the
orderly and efficient progress of the certification of the project.

           
Project Owner Signature over Printed Name and Designation Date

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Green Building Professional – Optional
The PHILGBC highly recommends that you engage a Green Building Professional (GBP) to support
your processing of the BERDE Certification for your project. If you have a Green Building
Professional (GBP) in your project team, you may authorize the GBP to coordinate and facilitate the
BERDE Certification for the project.

Access to the project files and all official communications will be provided only to the MR and the
GBP.

First Name Middle Name Last Name

                 
Company Name
     
Designation Position or Job Title
     

Mailing Address
Building No., Lot No., Street
     
Barangay City/Municipality Province
                 
Region ZIP Code Country
                 

Contact Information
Phone Number Include country and area codes
(     )      
Mobile Number
(     )      
Email Address
     

GBP Qualifications
If the GBP is a Certified BERDE Professional (CBP), indicate the CBP Number and Certification Date.
Do not fill out `Training Institution` and `Certification Body` sections. If the GBP is not a CBP, answer
all fields.

CBP or Certification Number

     
Certification Date
     

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Training Institution – For non-CBPs only
Training Institution’s Name

     

Mailing Address
Building No., Lot No., Street
     
Barangay City/Municipality Province
                 
Region ZIP Code Country
                 

Contact Information
Phone Number Include country and area codes
(     )      
Email Address
     

Certification Body – For non-CBPs only

Certification Body’s Name

     

Mailing Address
Building No., Lot No., Street
     
Barangay City/Municipality Province
                 
Region ZIP Code Country
                 

Contact Information
Phone Number Include country and area codes
(     )      
Email Address
     

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Privacy Statement
The PHILGBC is collecting your information for the purposes of registration for the BERDE
Certification , and the BERDE Program. By using and submitting this form, you are agreeing and
authorizing the PHILGBC to collect, store, and use your personal information included in this form for
the BERDE Program.

You may contact the BERDE Program Secretariat through e-mail at berde@philgbc.org to see, copy,
or correct the information submitted here. In addition, you may send an e-mail to lodge a related
complaint or withdraw your consent.

           
Green Building Professional Signature over Printed Name and Designation Date

Authorization

Please select this option if agree and authorize the GBP access to project files, and
coordinate and facilitate the BERDE Certification process for the project.

           
Project Owner Signature over Printed Name and Designation Date

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Project Team
Identify the members of the project team for the project, brief description of their roles and responsibilities, company names and key contact person for the
team member for the project. You may use the pre-identified roles in this form, or use the blank rows to indicate roles specific for your project.

Submit an organizational chart as supporting document.

Roles And
Roles Company Name Contact Person Designation Contact Number Email Address
Responsibilities

Project Owner Owner and primary Use section.

authority of the
Project.
Management Duly authorized Use Management Representative section.
Representative representative of
the project owner to
provide approvals
for the BERDE
Certification of the
project
Green Building Authorized to Use Green Building Professional section.
Professional coordinate and
prepare
documentation for
submission for
assessments.
Project Manager                                    
General Contractor                                    
Architect                                    
Structural Engineer                                    
Mechanical                                    
Engineer
Electrical Engineer                                    

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 Roles And
Roles Company Name Contact Person Designation Contact Number Email Address
Responsibilities

Plumbing                                    

Sanitary                                    
Building Manager                                    
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         

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Minimum System Requirements
The project must show compliance with the following requirements before registering for BERDE
Certification.

1. MSR-01 Regulatory compliance

Comply with all applicable building and environmental laws, regulations and mandatory
standards.
Have you conducted a compliance assessment of your project with all relevant building and
environmental laws, regulations, and mandatory standards applicable to the project?
Yes
No

Submit a report on the regulatory compliance review for the project, which should include
information on:

 All applicable building and environmental laws, regulations for the project, and
 Status of compliance of the project with the applicable regulations..

FILENAME
     
2. MSR-02 Distinct and clear boundaries
Declare the distinct and clear boundaries for the project.
You must declare if the project will be sharing facilities and utilities as a part of a larger project
development, estate, or campus. Use the Error: Reference source not found section.

Does your project have distinct and clear boundaries?

Yes
No

Submit a copy supporting documents that reflect the scope of the project.
a. Site development plan,
b. Lot plan,
c. Floor plans,
d. Front elevation,
e. Longitudinal section, and
f. Perspective image of the project.

FILENAMES
     

3. MSR-03 Disclosure of resource performance

Commit to sharing resource data.
All information on the project submitted for BERDE Certification will be held in confidence by
the certification body only for the purposes of the certification. Projects applying for BERDE
Certification must submit energy consumption data, water consumption data, and waste and
materials data.

Do you commit to sharing energy, water, materials, and waste data from your project?

Yes
No

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Privacy Options
Please select the options that applies to the consent you are providing the PHILGBC in the usage,
storage and retention of your data. PHILGBC ensures the proper handling of confidential information
for projects.

You are allowing the PHILGBC to collect, use, store and retain your data, which includes:

Managing your project data in local and online servers and databases of the PHILGBC;
Using your data to send you information on the status of the BERDE Certification for the
project;
Displaying your project name, project image or photo, project owner name, project owner’s
logo, project location, registration date, and certification awarded in promotional materials,
public announcements or mentions in articles or posts in:
 Social media,
 Official website,
 Press releases,
 Report and documentation, and
 Physical promotional materials;
Using your data and including your project name, project image or photo, project owner
name, project owner’s logo, project location, registration date, and certification awarded in
materials for education and training;
Using your data in communicating activities and impacts of the PHILGBC to partners and
other interested parties in reputable external materials and channels in promoting BERDE
and green building;
Using your contact information to send you information on activities and programs of the
PHILGBC and its partners;
Continuously using, storing and retaining your project information until you formally withdraw
your consent, at which time you accept that the PHILGBC can no longer withdraw or stop the
use of past materials where your data were used.

You may contact the BERDE Program Secretariat through e-mail at berde@philgbc.org to see, copy,
or correct the information submitted here. In addition, you may send an e-mail to lodge a related
complaint or withdraw your consent.

           
Project Owner Signature over Printed Name and Designation Date

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Commitment Statement
Please confirm the following by selecting the commitment statements.

I confirm that all information in this application are true, complete and correct.

I commit to complying with the requirements and completing the BERDE Certification
process.

I recognize the goal of the certification is to measure the environmental, economic and social
performance of our project, above and beyond building and environmental laws, regulations,
and mandatory standards.

I commit to ensure that the project complies with the applicable laws, regulations, local
ordinances, and mandatory standards that directly affect the design, construction, and
operations of the project.

           
Project Owner Signature over Printed Name and Designation Date

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i
You must identify your target date for the complete documentation for the Round 1 Submission for each stage of
certification for your Project. The Assessment Team will only proceed with the assessment upon notification of the
complete submission from the Project Owner.
ii
You must identify your target date for the complete documentation for the Round 2 Submission for each stage of
certification for your Project. However, Round 2 will only be conducted if necessary.
iii
On-site Assessment must be scheduled within ten (10) working days from the Round 1 Submission.