Evaluation of the Green Building Criteria in the Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) Guideline through the Level of Importance of Sustainability Factors

From emissions to energy usage, the building sector has a substantial effect on the environment. Traditional buildings have been profoundly transformed by the sustainable construction movement. As a crucial component of the sustainable construction delivery system, sustainable/green building rating tools play a crucial role in incorporating sustainable concepts into the construction sector. The Philippine government recognized the National Voluntary Green Building Rating System, and numerous national agencies have used Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) to design green buildings and sustainability policies and initiatives for the building industry. BERDE is often applied to tenants, buildings, and districts; it addresses design, construction, and operation. Although BERGE has been recognized for more than a decade, local companies are still using other Green Building Rating Schemes (GBRS). This study aims to identify the sustainability factors affecting BERDE integrating design delivery to satisfy local environmental concerns. The ideas deemed required by many key stakeholders are recommended to be utilized as the foundation for the future development of the BERDE User Guide after assessing the data received via the questionnaire. As a result, the prioritization of some concepts over others is also recommended as it is deemed to be more suitable for usage for reviewing BERGE annually as identified, balanced, and realistic performance evaluation as a credible measurement of performance. Aside from sustainability goals, BERDE reforms include a clearer purpose for all credits and enhanced advice on how projects can comply with the various standards in the future.