EPD2: BERDE (Green Building Rating System User Guide)

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1. BERDE A tool to assess, measure, monitor and certify

the performance of projects above and beyond
existing national and local building and en-
vironmental laws, regulations and mandatory
standards.

2. BERDE The National Voluntary Green Building Rating

System by the Philippine government through
the Department of Energy (DOE).

3. B What organization developed the BERDE pro-

gram in the Philippines and who certifies
the project during the BERDE Certification
process?

A. Department of Energy (DOE)

B. Philippine Green Building Council
(PHILGBC)
C. Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR)
D. National Economic and Development Au-
thority (NEDA)

4. C Which government agency provided develop-

ment and promotional support for the BERDE
program?

A. Department of Environment and Natural

Resources (DENR)
B. Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH)
C. Department of Energy (DOE)
D. Department of Science and Technology
(DOST)

5. B BERDE's development incorporated best

practices from which of the following?

A. Local government ordinances

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B. International standards for standards devel-
opment
C. Philippine national laws
D. ASEAN environmental guidelines

6. BERDE Certification It is the formal assessment, rating, and cer-

tification process for projects of the BERDE
Program. It is conducted in a third-party as-
sessment process.

7. Step 1 - Design What are the 3 Life Cycle Stages?

Step 2 - Construction
Step 3 - Operations

8. Step 1 - Design (S1) What life cycle stage?

- Design and planning of new, renovation, or

fit-out projects
- Review documentation submitted by the pro-
ject team
- Planning the project's goals, outcomes, and
requirements

9. An Assessment Report with Outcome of each stages if completed:

a rating and certification
recommendation

10. 5 Years How long is the Stage 1 — Design certification

valid?

11. Step 2 - Construction (S2) What life cycle stage?

- Verifying the construction or implementation

of Stage 1 credits
- An on-site assessment
- Site preparation and construction activities
- Monitor construction progress and quality

12. A Can projects register directly for Stage 2

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A. No, they must complete Stage 1 first
B. Yes, they can register directly

13. 5 Years How long is the Stage 2 — Construction certi-

fication valid?

14. Step 3 - Operations (S3) What life cycle stage?

- Assessing and verifying policies and proce-

dures
- Managing building systems

15. B Can projects register directly for Stage 3 —

Operations certification?

A. No, they must complete Stage 2 first

B. Yes, they can register directly

16. B When does the commissioning process for the

building occur?

A. During Stage 1 — Design

B. During Stage 2 — Construction
C. During Stage 3 — Operations

17. A What stage involves meeting sustainability tar-

gets.

A. During Stage 1 — Design

B. During Stage 2 — Construction
C. During Stage 3 — Operations

18. 1. Building 2 Project Types:

2. Tenant
1. refer to the entire building's design and con-
struction managed by the project owner and
its project team.
2. refer to project areas owned or leased and
managed by the project owner within a build-
ing.
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19. 1 Star - 51% to 60% (Good BERDE Rating

practice)

2 Stars - 61% to 70% (Ideal

performance)

3 Stars - 71% to 80% (Exem-

plar performance)

4 Stars - 81% to 90% (Coun-

try leader)

5 Stars - 91% to 100% (World

class)

20. C What determines the available credits and

scores for certification in a project?

A. The life cycle stages

B. The life cycle stages, project types,
C. The life cycle stages, project types, and
occupancy types

21. 1. Office Occupancy Types in BERDE

2. Retail
3. Vertical Residential
4. Clustered Residential
5. Educational
6. Industrial
7. Healthcare

22. B ALL have certification stages of S1 and S2,

except:

A. Land Reuse
B. Landscape Management
C. Environmentally Critical Areas Protection
D. High Priority Site

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E. Vegetated Open Spaces Promotion
F. Heat Island Reduction

23. C ALL have certification stage of S3 only, except:

A. Landscape Management
B. Fuel Consumption Reduction
C. Green Building Professional

24. Minimum System Require- - Establish the basic requirements

ments (MSR) - Ensure that projects comply with relevant
building and environmental laws,
- Ensure that project teams have clear commit-
ments

25. T T/F: Projects applying for BERDE Certification

must comply with ALL Minimum System Re-
quirements to be awarded a rating for BERDE
Certification.

26. MSR-01 (Regulatory Com- Minimum System Requirements:

pliance)
MSR-02 (Distinct and Clear
Boundaries)
MSR-03 (Disclosure of Re-
source Performance Data)
MSR-04 (Initial Site Assess-
ment)
MSR-05 (Deconstruction
Waste Management)
MSR-06 (Construction Ac-
tivity Pollution Prevention
and Control)

27. MSR-01 (Regulatory Com- This requirement aims to ensure the project's
pliance) compliance with all building and environmen-
tal laws, regulations, and mandatory stan-
dards applicable to the project.

28.
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MSR-02 (Distinct and Clear This requirement aims to establish the scope
Boundaries) for BERDE Certification by clearly defining the
physical boundaries of the project.

29. MSR-03 (Disclosure of Re- This requirement aims to:

source Performance Data)
- Demonstrate the resource performance of
the project on energy, water and waste trans-
parently and credibly, leading to proper bench-
marking; and
- Validate the resource performance data

30. MSR-04 (Initial Site Assess- This requirement aims to:

ment)
- Assess the impacts of the project on the
project site and nearby communities;
- Identify existing ecological features within the
project site and its immediate surroundings;
- Evaluate potential risks and hazards prior to
construction; and
- Preserve, protect, and improve the project
site's and nearby communities' environmental
and social aspects.

31. MSR-05 (Deconstruction This requirement aims to:

Waste Management)
- Evaluate the potential waste generated by
deconstructing existing buildings and struc-
tures
- Reduce the waste generated from de-
constructing existing buildings and structures
within the project site.

32. MSR-06 (Construction Ac- This requirement aims to:

tivity Pollution Prevention
and Control) - Ensure proper waste management and pollu-
tion control are established and implemented
during the construction of the project
- Reduce the waste and pollution generated
during the construction of the project.
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33. D All MSR requires all stages, except

_____________ which requires S1 only:

A. MSR-01 (Regulatory Compliance)

B. MSR-02 (Distinct and Clear Boundaries)
C. MSR-03 (Disclosure of Resource Perfor-
mance Data)
D. MSR-04 (Initial Site Assessment)

34. Core Framework Defines the credits and requirements that are
essential in developing a green building pro-
ject

35. 1. Management (MN) 9 Core Frameworks of BERDE:

2. Sites and Community (SC)
3. Energy (EN) 1. MN
4. Water (WT) 2. SC
5. Materials and Circularity 3. EN
(MC) 4. WT
6. Health and Well-being 5. MC
(HW) 6. HW
7. Emissions (EM) 7. EM
8. Resiliency (RE) 8. RE
9. Socio-economic Opportu- 9. SE
nities (SE)

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