Southeast Asia Building – May-June 2018

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components (pre-fab) under approved
National Standards and the use of
more productive technologies to boost
productivity and speed up the building
process while reducing waste and
inconvenience to the community.
Mr William Lim shared his insights
on how art can be incorporated into
architecture to create refreshing and
captivating concepts to uplift the urban
landscape. He also produced examples of
how buildings can be transformed through
more creative use of space and resources.
He cited examples such as H Queen’s in
Hong Kong which was transformed into a
vertical art gallery.
Mr In Hark Park showcased the
different styles of Korean designers

over the years and how the past design

cultures have been adapted and passed

down to the present and future. The

accumulated design values over the years

have contributed much to the quality and

uniqueness of Korean interior design and

architecture. Their contribution was by way

of using various sustainable and natural

materials and how they are placed in

harmony with the natural environment to

create new living spaces and exceptional

city landscapes.

Mr Ryu Kosaka shared his thoughts on

exceptional designs and the inspirations

behind his exclusive award-winning works

in Japan and China - including the W Hotel

in Guangzhou. He also enlightened the

audience with his design philosophies and

approach to harmonise buildings with the

different cityscapes.

Mr Johnny Chiu drew attention to

the transformation of contemporary

design thinking and the importance of

relationship, concept, processes and

strategy in today’s design approach. He

also shared some of his experiences and

emphasised the application of science

and technology to enhance design, He

pointed out that good designers have to

be good communicators as well in order to

raise wider awareness of the importance

of design in our urban environment. Good

communications is also critical “because

the design environment is cross-

boundary, and cross-domain cooperation

is a trend.”

Manila, Philippines – On 17 November 2017,
members of the Philippine Green Building Council
(PHILGBC), guests and partners from industry and
government came together at the Isabela Ballroom
of Makati Shangri-La hotel to celebrate PHILGBC’s
10 years of market transformation.
Members of PHILGBC, organisations and
partners, who have been significant in the
advancement of green buildings in the country in
the past 10 years, were recognised during the event.
The gala event was a venue for a meaningful
exchange of ideas and learnings, and was a great
opportunity for business networking and fostering
relationships for the advancement of greener
buildings and green business agendas.
“I think this is the spirit of the Philippines, you
have such a power, you have such an inert spirit that
cannot be extinguished. And I think this is really
happening in the green building council. From seven
people to what we have tonight, I think it is fantastic
achievement. Let me congratulate you and let me wish
you to continue to do more good work and be one of
the shining light in the Asia Pacific and maybe in the
world,” remarked Mr Tai Lee Siang, World Green Building Council
Chairman, during the anniversary gala of the PHILGBC.
The Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) is a
multi-sectoral organisation, composed of organisations and
professionals from the various sectors related to the building
industry, including: building owners and developers, building
professionals and service providers, manufacturers and suppliers,
contractors and specialty trade contractors, academe, civil
society, and financial institutions. Its membership consists of
more than 300 corporations and hundreds of individuals that

PHILGBC celebrates 10 years of market transformation

are working together with the PHILGBC in advancing the green

building movement in the Philippines. The PHILGBC is the only

national Green Building Council in the Philippines recognised

by the World Green Building Council.

Witnessing the anniversary celebration were representatives

from National GBCs in the WorldGBC-Asia Pacific regional network

including the Green Building Council-Australia, Green Building

Council-Indonesia, Malaysian Green Building Confederation,

Taiwan Green Building Council, Singapore Green Building Council,

and the Indian Green Building Council.

From left to right: PHILGBC CEO Mr Christopher de la Cruz, WorldGBC Chairman Mr Tai Lee

Siang and PHILGBC Chairman Mr Ramon Rufino at the PHILGBC’s 10th year anniversary

gala at Makati Shangri-La in Makati City. Photo: © Philippine Green Building Council