Top RP architects get greener

MANILA, Philippines - They may already be going green – but the best of them are always on the lookout for something greener.

Amid a growing consciousness for environmental sustainability, BCI Asia, the leading provider of construction information in Asia-Pacific in cooperation with Pacific Paints (Boysen) Philippines, recognized the 10 most active architectural firms in the Philippines. Held at the Renaissance Makati City Hotel, the event was attended by 180 senior representatives of the building and property development industries.

“The top 10 architecture firms turn the corporate objectives of clients into buildings that work for today’s environment,” said Thor Kerr BCI Asia Managing Director. “These firms deliver projects efficiently while accounting for rapidly changing economic circumstances and consumer preferences. In this year’s portfolios, we see a shift towards green building design.”

The BCI Asia Top 10 Awards for 2009 were presented to ASYA (Albert S. Yu & Associates) Design Partner, Casas + Architects, GF & Partners Architects, G & W Architects, Engineers, Project Development Consultants, Jonathan O. Gan + Associates, Jose Siao Ling & Associates, Palafox Associates, Pimentel Rodriguez Simbulan & Partners (PRSP), R. Villarosa Architects, WV Coscolluela & Associates. The portfolios of these elite architecture firms contain USD 3.8 billion worth of properties scheduled to start construction in Philippines this year.