Green developer turns over office units amid pandemic

CEBU, Philippines —  Green building developer Arthaland is set to turn over office units of Phase 1 of the Cebu Exchange this month, as originally scheduled, amid the ongoing major health crisis.

Construction is in full swing, ensuring stringent health and safety protocols. Those involved in the construction activities are tested upon entry to the construction site and remain within the construction area under very strict protocols and they are provided onsite lodging accommodations during their entire scheduled work period.

“We look forward to becoming an integral part of the vibrant Cebu community. During these trying times, we hope Cebu Exchange makes a strong case for the need for more sustainable developments,” noted Jaime C. Gonzalez, Vice Chairman and President of Arthaland.

Arthaland, recently topped off the largest multi-certified green office in the Philippines in Cebu—the Cebu Exchange, the largest multi-certified green office tower in the Philippines with approximately 11 hectares of gross floor area.

The country’s foremost developer of sustainable and green properties, recently celebrated a significant milestone with the structural topping-off of Cebu Exchange, the largest multi-certified green office tower in the Philippines with approximately 11 hectares of gross floor area.

The event, which was well-attended remotely and broadcasted over social media and video conferencing, was the first virtual topping-off ceremony by a real estate developer in the country.

Strategically located at the gateway of the Cebu IT Park in Cebu City, which is fast emerging as one of the top IT-BPO destinations in the world, the Cebu Exchange is envisioned to have a well-balanced business ecosystem. It will include the latest sustainable building features, green amenities and a diverse retail mix where businesses and individuals can thrive in harmony.

A few notable sustainable features of this unique development will include improved indoor air quality, building envelope optimization, and a 100 percent renewable energy source for power.

The vast green open spaces in this single tower amount to over 2,600 square meters and are the result of its terrace garden, sky park, and penthouse deck areas which will spread across its various zones. It will use native and endemic plant species for landscaping and it will feature a potager garden with organically grown vegetables and herbs which are highly in demand these days as well as several well-designed interactive leisure spaces. The building will have its own independent greywater recycling system and materials recovery facility (MRF) integrated into it.

The Cebu Exchange will prioritize low emission building materials, low voltage lighting, water-saving plumbing systems, and energy-saving air-conditioning systems.

“In addition to our unwavering commitment to these sustainable features, we continue to deliver projects on time and with the highest standards for excellence in design and quality,” added Gonzalez.

Cebu Exchange is on-track to be a multi-certified development, having already been Pre-Certified Gold for USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®).

It is also registered under PhilGBC’s Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE), the IFC World Bank’s Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE®), and IWBI’s WELL™ Building Standard certifications.

It was awarded Best Office High Rise Development in the 2019 Japan International Property Awards, Best Commercial Landscape Architectural Design at the 2019 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, and as the Best Office Development in the Philippines 2018 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards.

Arthaland has made its mark in the Philippine real estate industry by pioneering the development and management of exceptional best-in-class properties that adhere to international and local standards for premium green projects.