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Arch. Rowland
Agullana
of Cubesystem
You Say
You Want
A (Green)
Revolution
Lush and verdant, these facades invoke memories of
ivy crawling and spider-webbing across the sides of
your family home. They’re a slice of wilderness in the
heart of the city, a splash of viridian in the concrete
canyons of Makati, Taguig, and Quezon City. You
think of sustainable architecture, and this vision
immediately comes to mind.
Cover Story
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words by John Ravino Duanan
January - March 2018
What's Inside
Ar. Michael John V. Espiritu, ASLA and

CREARIS Environmental Design
Creating
Oasis
How will our cities adapt to rising demand of
nature? How can we build places that are more
just? It points the way toward creating healthy
and productive habitats for modern humans
whose features can reduce stress, enhance
creativity and clarity of thought, improve our
well-being and even expedite healing.
Spotlight
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words by Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz
Italpinas Development
Corporation
Development
of Secondary
Cities will be
the Future
of the
Philippines
As the future of the Philippines looks rosy
as the economy continues its growth,
IDC’s dedication to green living and
architectural design has earned it several
national and international recognition.
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Easy Ways
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Spotlight
Creating
Oasis
Architect Michael John V. Espiritu, ASLA and
CREARIS Environmental Design
Spotlight
words images
Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz CREARIS Environmental Design
Environmental Design, Landscape Architecture in particular,

is remaking itself. How will our cities adapt to rising demand
of nature? How can we build places that are more just? It
points the way toward creating healthy and productive
habitats for modern humans whose features can reduce
stress, enhance creativity and clarity of thought, improve our
well-being and even expedite healing. As the world popu-
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Established in 2009, CRÉARIS is a comprehensive design

consultancy firm that covers landscape architecture, master
planning, and environmental graphics. A play on the word
"créar", which is Spanish for create, its name represents the firm's
belief that quality of life can be uplifted through the design and
creation of meaningful places. CRÉARIS began its practice at full
stride. It has already compiled an impressive collection of projects
that ranges from suburban residential communities, high-rise
condominiums, and commercial centers.
At the core of CRÉARIS' studio is a highly collaborative

team of architects, landscape architects, graphic designers, and
environmental planners. They tackle each project with the aim
of improving the state of our built environments through fresh
and innovative solutions with their own process of planning
and design – listening and interacting with people, researching
and testing new materials, adopting and shaping classic and
new ideas to give form to their creations. In addition to valuing
creative thinking and professional expertise, CRÉARIS also place
a premium on technology, combining knowledge and talent with
the latest computer hardware and software specifically tailored to
our services.
CRÉARIS continues to disseminate a vision of excellence

and to forge relationships with their clients in tandem with
sustaining the environment.
Leading the Team
At the helm of CRÉARIS’ young and dynamic team is Founder

and Managing Director, Michael John V. Espiritu, ASLA. Educated
and trained in California and a full member of the American
Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Michael began his career
at the office of the late Emmet L. Wemple while completing his
Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly
Pomona, California where he graduated in 1994.
Michael continued his career in Hong Kong, China where his Project Name
immersion into the Asian culture, combined with his western Kasa Luntian
education and experience enabled him to develop a unique
Location
approach in tackling large, complex projects that require both Kasa Luntian, San Jose, Tagaytay, Cavite,
technical expertise and design innovation.  Inspired to rediscover Tagaytay, Cavite
his roots, Michael went back to the Philippines and obtained his
This leisure condominium neighborhood will be comprised
Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the University
of six low-rise buildings, with a central landscape area
of the Philippines, earning the Dean’s Medallion and placing with trails, a vegetable garden, coffee orchard, swimming
first in his class in 2007. Soon after, he topped the licensing board pools, and playground. Complementing this is a quaint
exams for Landscape Architecture. commercial village of organic bistros, specialty boutiques,
and coffee shops underneath towering Narra and Mango
trees. The terrain is gently undulating and drains onto a
As Managing Director of CREARIS, Michael brings with him creek that traverses the site. It is thickly vegetated with
nineteen years of experience and travels, and a passion to help a mix of native species such as the Tibig and introduced
improve the quality of the built environment in the Philippines. fruit trees. Much effort was made in preserving the natural
drainage ways and vegetation, with the buildings and
He strongly believes in designing in context, using the historical
roads gently treading over land.
and cultural milieu as his inspiration, and is equally passionate
about using sustainable approaches in design.
Spotlight
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Spotlight
How did CREARIS start? What is your overall objective and vision for the
company?
Ar. Michael John V. Espiritu: Firstly I wish to thank D+C Magazine for this honor of
an interview. It gives me once again the chance to talk about my life long’s passion –
Landscape Architecture.
“For more than fifteen years of practicing the art & science of landscape
Architecture and Planning in different offices, here and abroad, starting my own
office seemed a logical path if not a foregone conclusion at a crossroad in my
professional life. Against a backdrop of political uncertainties and economic
ambiguities but nonetheless brimming with informed confidence of my knowledge
and foresight of better times are around the corner, CREARIS was born in 2009.
Then and now, our overall objective and vision, is to help bring an awareness of
Project Name
the power and influence of Landscape Architecture in uplifting the overall quality of
The Bayleaf Hotel
human life through functional, creative, and innovative design solutions of the built
Location communities and environment that become truly livable and meaningful.
Muralla St, Intramuros,
Manila,
Approaching nine years since our founding, we continue to be challenged with
Metro Manila
our founding philosophy which governs each and every project we are fortunate to
The LPU Cavite campus, work on, which hopefully will guide and propel us to become one of the preeminent
with its distinctive Landscape Architecture firms in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia.“
architecture and
landscape design has
become a landmark in
Trece Martirez, Cavite. What is the most significant project that you have been involved with?
When seen from above, the How about the most challenging project?
siting and configuration
of the buildings and
open spaces resemble Ar. Espiritu: “All our projects regardless of size, type, or complexity are given equal
the shape of a bay leaf. significance and attention.
TVA&P, the architecture
firm who designed the
Of course there are also projects that stand out because of their size and
buildings wanted to honor
the founding family of magnitude. The preliminary Planning for the Metro Manila Bus Rapid Transit and
LPU by representing their Greenways Project with The Institute of Transportation and Development Policy
surname, Laurel, and (ITDP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) comes to the fore. CREARIS’ role
known locally as bay leaf.
was to assist in the Design of the Bikeway Routes that directly tie in with the BRT
system, creating a new intermodal transport network for greater Metro Manila.
This project is at once significant and important as a successful implementation,
could can finally help solve mitigate our burgeoning traffic woes. In tandem, it will
also promote bicycling as a safer transport mode that is healthy, convenient and
environmentally friendly. A master planned system of interconnected bicycle lanes
throughout greater Metro Manila would be highly desirable and achievable.
As for the most challenging project, it is oftentimes the ones that go beyond
our comfort zone as a design firm. It also goes hand in hand with our ability to
convey innovative ideas and convince our clients and team of consultants the value
of communication and working together as a unit to produce the best and ideal
solutions.
Currently we are an integral part of a voluntary multi-disciplinary team

working on the redevelopment of a marginalized community in Quezon City.
Working together with numerous stakeholders coupled with the fact that we are
working with a culturally diverse, densely populated community and with limited
funding makes this project an enormous challenge for us all. But by working closely
with the design team and the community, we are confident CREARIS can contribute
to these challenges.”
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Spotlight
Are there any future projects that you

are looking forward to?
Ar. Espiritu: “We always look forward to projects that directly

tackle our current social and environmental issues. Our dream
is to take part in the creation of more public open spaces in our
towns and cities and improve the quality of the ones we already
have.
We are looking beyond just parks, but also our protected

areas, heritage sites of cultural and natural significance,
waterfronts, streetscapes, and plazas. As landscape architects, we
made an oath to be stewards of land, and working more on these
Project Name types of projects leads towards this aspiration.”
Breeze Residences
Location
What important factors do you consider
6 Service Rd, Pasay, Metro Manila
in creating your works?
Breeze Residences is a 37-storey high-
rise residential tower that offers an Ar. Espiritu: “Many factors are considered for each project
unobstructed view of Manila Bay and its
commencing with getting to know the client, his vision, goals,
world famous sunsets. Located along
Roxas Boulevard in Manila, it is a stone’s budget, and objectives for the project. His track record, integrity of
throw away from landmarks such as completing projects, and overall commitment to quality of design
the World Trade Center, SM Mall of Asia, and project implementation. In this initial process the client also
and the CCP. Conveniently located
gets to know us.
at the ground floor are commercial
establishments that provide for the day to
day needs of the residents and guests. At An inventory of existing site conditions including
the 8th floor is the amenity landscape with environmental, cultural, and social factors for analysis and
it’s three swimming pools that wrap around
assessment, defining its opportunities and constraints, are all
the residential towers and vanish into the
Manila Bay horizon. Play areas and ample important determinants.
outdoor lounges provide spaces for social
activities amidst lush tropical landscaping. Based upon the factors above, CREARIS can now commence
with alternative planning and design concepts.“
Is there any CREARIS trademark feature that you always

incorporate in all of your projects?
Ar. Espiritu: “At the start, an open communication with the

client and his consulting team followed by a comprehensive
analysis and research of all relevant data give CREARIS a strong
foundation upon which we create informed alternative solutions.
Towards the end this process help CREARIS feature a discernible
quality of excellence in design and execution sustained by our
objectives of creating functional, innovative, and sustainable
projects.
It is not a conscious effort for us to have a trademark

feature in all our projects. However, if excellence in our projects
is a trademark, then repeat clients have discerned it and also
rewarded us new clients.“
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Project Name
Garden of Divine Word
Location
E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon City, Metro Manila
The Garden of Divine Word is a columbarium development located within the

SVD Seminary in Quezon City. It is set within a centuries old garden and cemetery
sheltered by majestic narra and rain trees. The chapel, offices, and niches are
housed in a three-storey structure along the perimeter of the site, with corridors
that open onto the central garden. A statue of the Virgin Mary on an elevated
grotto overlooks the site, and is reached through a series of steps within the
terraced garden. The sound of a spring-fed cascading waterfall further enhances
the experience, eventually emptying into the lagoon that surrounds the outdoor
chapel.
Spotlight
In Philippine setting, what is most important factor to How important is it, in your view, to build green?
consider in landscape architecture?
Ar. Espiritu: “Building green, green buildings, and green
Ar. Espiritu: “The most important is to help educate and environments, have been the planning and design buzzwords for
disseminate the capability and value of the profession of landscape the past decades and continue to the present. An increased global
architecture. Landscape architects have the expertise for creative, awareness in all sectors, has been a boon to sustainable development.
functional, and sustainable solutions of our land environment. Our However, we have to be mindful of “greenwashing”, which is
broad education, knowledge, and experience of projects qualify us a marketing buzzword as well that coats products or services
to be the lead role of consultants among architects, engineers, and with misleading green labels. Too, we need not be over-reliant
planners. While Engineers lead in projects such as water bodies on certifications. There are situations wherein more sustainable
(lakes,rivers, streams), rehabilitation, stormwater management, solutions are called for, but are overruled because it does not comply
and streetscape design, Landscape Architects also provide myriad or does not earn points with the certification guidelines.
solutions among others, preservation, enhancement, sustainability,
aesthetic and functionality components.“
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Project Name
Marriott Hotel Clark
The Marriott Hotel Clark is located within

the Widus Hotel and Casino Complex
in Clark, Pampanga. It is the third of
three hotel towers that complement
the casino, and will become part of a
larger expansion that includes a new
casino wing, a fourth hotel tower, retail
center, and a water park. The Marriott
brand’s goal to create “Places full of
light, life, and energy where you can
work, play, mix & mingle, and connect &
relax” is achieved through amenities and
programs designed to provide a balance
of relaxation & refreshment with business
& recreation making guests desire to
stay, hesitate to leave, and want to return
again.
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Spotlight
Landscape architecture is a green profession and in our opinion,

no matter how you look at a particular project’s green compliance, it
cannot honestly be called green if there is no landscape. Oftentimes
the best solution is not to build at all, whether green or not. Leave
nature alone and let it take its course – e.g., protecting, preserving
and enhancing nature parks and wildlife.
But in today’s rapidly increasing global population in a

limited land, educating people and slowly but surely implementing
Project Name a thoughtful green revolution will help mitigate the waste and
Two Serendra deterioration of our world.“
Location
What piece of advice can you give to those who would like
1634, McKinley Pkwy, Taguig,
Metro Manila to pursue Landscape Architecture?
A development that prides itself with being Ar. Espiritu: “I wish to be able to speak to an audience of outgoing
60% green, Two Serendra has become the
high school seniors and incoming freshman students at Schools and
benchmark in residential development within
Bonifacio Global City. Four distinctive towers Universities to talk about a choice that’s not readily known.
make up Two Serendra, with each having
its own lifestyle concept. At the center of I would like to tell them all about the art and science of
everything are the leisure, party, bubbler, and
landscape architecture. I will tell them of an exciting relatively new
children’s pools surrounded by ample decking,
pavilions, and lush tropical planting. profession in the Philippines which has grown in leaps and bounds
in Europe and the US. I will tell them the broad and diverse projects
available to landscape architects, the great Landscape Architects,
current and past pioneers, their various work, influence and impact
to the world. From these gatherings I hope I will be able to generate
a great interest for the profession that would lead them to enrol.
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Spotlight
So, now you have decided in landscape

architecture. Research the schools and Universities
and inquire about their programs and curricula. Seek
out landscape architects in practice and in academia
including current students who have had at least a
couple of years in school. Pick their brains about their
studies and the profession. Don’t forget a great resource
as the internet. Here you can avail of audio-visual
presentations and seminars and view outstanding
projects all over. I would encourage also taking part in a
summer employment.
Pay for your own senior year tuition fees. Your

parents will love you dearly for it and you will learn
to appreciate the value of your education. Choose
your first job carefully because it will heavily
influence your career. I believe that after commiting
yourself to Landscape architecture, patience, hard
work, perseverance, humility and an open mind, the
Project Name
Venare at Nuvali profession will be very rewarding in so many ways.
Location And yes, eventually return the favor of being

Venare, Nuvali, Calamba, Philippines
a successful landscape architect. Disseminate, teach,
Epitomizing Nuvali’s vision of sustainable living, Venare practice the profession with a passion. And remember,
showcases 27.5 hectares of parks and open spaces that down the line be a mentor to young landscape
were conceptualized with the latest sustainable principles architects.“ D+C
in mind. Amounting to about 37% of the total land area,
Venare’s open spaces include a streetscape with generous
landscaped verges of walkways and bike lanes, a 2-hectare
central park, three satellite parks, and several pocket parks
and greenways. Sustainable storm water management was
central to the landscape design since the whole of Nuvali is
situated within the Laguna Lake watershed that currently
has less than 10% tree cover. Ornamental landscapes using
indigenous species are complemented with productive
orchards of tropical fruit bearing trees. Landscape amenities
include a botanical garden, vegetable garden, nursery, and
green house. Other outdoor amenities include cascading
adult swimming pools, children’s pool, soccer field, four play
areas, and two basketball courts.
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Ideas +
Inspiration words
IDr. Peaches de Guzman-Grey
EASY WAYS
TO GO GREEN
AT HOME Greening your home has a
lot of financial, health, and
environmental benefits. It
doesn’t require spending
a lot of money and getting
fancy gadgets. Here are some
simple ways on how to have an
environmentally responsible
home that saves you money,
promotes better health, and
saves the earth too!
Ideas + Inspiration
When building your home, go for bamboo

flooring as bamboo is the one of the
fastest growing plants in the world. It is
quicker to replenish than most timber
trees used as hardwood flooring.
Strategically place your windows to

Keep your home cool by overhauling your
let more natural light in. It is also best
roof. Dark colored roofs soak up heat thus
to open your windows to promote
making your home and its surroundings
cross-ventilation.
hotter. Better to go for white or reflective
roofs, or invest in installing solar panels on
your roof.
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Save energy by investing in Light-Emit-

ting Diode or LED lighting systems. LED
lights consume up to 90% less power,
and last up to 25 times longer than
incandescent lights. It is the most energy
and cost efficient type of light.
In the kitchen, do not let your fridge work

double time to keep cool. Place your
fridge away from sunlight, and as far away
as possible from your oven and stove. It is
also advisable to have about 7.6cm space
between the fridge and the wall to ensure
proper airflow.
Ideas + Inspiration
Use low-energy appliances and In the bathroom, turn off the water
energy-efficient cookware. Look for when not in use. Use a cup for
“energy star-qualified” appliances as gargling when brushing your teeth,
they use about 10%-50% less energy and a cup of warm water to rinse
that other models. For your cookware, your razor when shaving.
use glass or ceramic dishes in the
oven because they reduce the re-
quired cooking temperature, thereby
saving more energy.
To save on your water consumption, install a low flow

water closet, as flushing the toilets accounts for 30% of
total indoor water used. A low-flow showerhead will also
be helpful as a family of 4 can save as much as 160,000
liters of water annually.
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In the bedroom, sleep on organic sheets such as organic

cotton, or sustainable bamboo instead of cotton linens.
Cotton linens account for 25% of the world’s insecticide
use.
These tips may just be small things but

Place indoor plants to improve the
they can make a big difference. D+C
quality of air in your home.
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Design +
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Estan Cabigas
images
Italpinas Development Corporation
Italpinas Development Corporation
Development of
Secondary Cities
will be the Future
of the Philippines
The future of the
Philippines looks
rosy as the economy
continues its growth,
being the fastest not
only in the ASEAN
region but also in
the world. The World
Bank has forecast that
this will still continue
even till 2019, with
more than 6% growth
every year since 2013.
In 2016, growth was
6.8%, even surpassing
that of China.
Artistic rendering of
Miramonti Green Residences
Design + Construct Well
Artistic rendering of Miramonti

Green Residences
“We are seeing a transformation to a stronger, This is a highly encouraging development Fortunately, while Metro Manila continues
more developed economy,” said Frederic Neu- considering that the country has always been to heat up, many of the Philippines’s secondary
mann, co-head of Asian economic research at HSBC labeled as the ‘sick man of Asia.’ A World Bank and even tertiary cities are growing fast. The trend
Holdings Plc in Hong Kong, based on a report from study in 2015 on East Asia’s changing urban now is to develop these cities to mitigate the flow
Bloomberg. “Recent administrations worked hard landscape identifies Manila as one of the region’s of more migrants and workers from the provinc-
to ensure macroeconomic stability which serves as largest and densest megacities. The study identifies es to Metro Manila. The regional cities of Cebu,
its anchor.” the Manila Urban Area as contributing around 50% Cagayan de Oro and Davao has for some time have
of the Philippines’s gross domestic product. This become alternative areas of expansion not only
The economic resurgence started during the
is an agglomeration of not only Metro Manila but for local businesses but multi national as well. The
administration of President Benigno Aquino in
also the urban areas of surrounding provinces that emergence of BPO companies setting shop even
2010. Revenues were raised, corruption curbed and
identifies the urban footprint at around 1,300 sq km. in cities like Dumaguete, Iloilo and Naga attests to
the country’s first investment grade credit ratings
the viability of these smaller urban areas. Perhaps
upgrade bagged. With this momentum, the Asian This comes at a cost. The traffic and pollution
what it lacks in population and size compared to
Development Bank has forecast that at the end of situation in Metro Manila is horrendous. A Japan
the national capital is compensated with a better
this decade, the Philippines will have achieved an International Cooperation Agency study found
way of life without the traffic and pollution but
upper middle class income economy with the per that Metro Manila is losing as much as 3 billion
still enjoying the amenities and lifestyle of highly
capita income hitting $4,126, almost at par with pesos per day due to traffic. The global firm, Boston
urbanized cities.
China, Malaysia and Thailand. Consulting Group, in a recently released study last
November found in a survey, sponsored by ride
sharing company Uber, that Metro Manila has the
third worst traffic in Southeast Asia. This doesn’t
augur well if the country wants to continue its
growth momentum.
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Project Name
Miramonti
Green
Residences
Miramonti is a mixed-use devel-
opment set against the dramatic
backdrop of majestic Mt. Makiling
in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Located
in the south of Metro Manila, Sto.
Tomas is easy accessible from South
Luzon Expressway and surrounded
with Light Industry and Science
Park III. Miramonti will guarantee
its residents a fresh urban setting
away from the busy environment in
the metro.
Miramonti Green Residences
Passive Green
Design IN PERFECT HARMONY WITH NATURE
Shading Ventilation Solar Panels

Inputting the exact coordinates of Mira- Further studies have determined from Rooftop solar panels generate energy for
monti’s location on the earth surface, IDC which direction the prevalent winds blow. use in all common areas, contributing
accurately models the angle and direction The shape and orientation of the building clean electricity for lighting, elevators, pool
of the sun’s rays through each day of the is then designed to maximise natural equipment, and other functions. This use
calendar year. With this data, precise ventilation. This effect is accentuated of solar power decreases dependence on
dimensions for the unit’s external balconies within the building itself as internal ducts electricity bought from the grid and creates
are generated, assuring optimum shading channel airflow to achieve natural cooling. savings for the community. The total area
of the building’s surface to allow natural This reduces the frequency of air-condi- of the solar panels will be around 900 sqm.
light while minimizing heat from direct rays. tioning use, and creates savings for each and it will produce around 120,000 kw/h per
The use of flower planters provides and household. year of clean energy.
additional cooling and shading effect.
Fitness Gym
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Unit Bathroom
“Our DNA is Italian, and we are

known for our tradition of fine design
and capability. Our design skills,
together with our understanding of
the Filipino culture and taste make us
unique in the Philippine Real Estate
Artistic rendering of industry. This is the reason behind the
Living Room
fast growth of the company. In IDC,
we believe that green buildings should
not be expensive, they should be acces-
sible in terms of price and location.”
- Architect Nati
This is the reason why Italpinas Develop-

ment Corporation (IDC) has chosen a different
tact. The company, founded by Italian green
architect, Architect Romolo Nati and environ-
mental lawyer, Atty. Jose Leviste is a design
driven developer of sustainable properties in
the Philippines’s emerging cities. Rather than
compete in well served areas, IDC has chosen
the first mover strategy, targeting cities with
significant growth prospects and robust demo-
graphic profiles.
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Project Name
Primavera
Residences
Primavera Residences is a
twin-tower, mixed-use develop-
ment located in Pueblo de Oro
Business Park, one of the booming
districts in the city of Cagayan de
Oro. It is also an eco-friendly, Ital-
ian-inspired property constructed
along the principles of sustainable
architecture, such as generating
its own energy, minimizing power
usage, and maximizing natural
light and ventilation.In 2015,
Primavera Residences was given
the EDGE (Excellence Design for
Greater Efficiencies) certification
awarded by International Finance
Corporation as the first completed
condominium project in East Asia.
Actual photo of
Primavera Residences Building
Roof level hot Roof shadowing

air expulsion PV panels
Apartment
cross
ventilation
Outdoor
Apartments natural Cooler air
cross ventilation warm air chimney
fluxes outlet
Facade
Shadowing
System Underground air-path
for air cooling
High efficiency
air conditioning
Heavy During the hottest

weight hours of the day
massive the sun's radiations
External
structures don't hit the window
air inject
surfaces directly.
The Shelters, which
surround the entire
facade of the building,
protect the window
surfaces producing
shadows on them.
Thus the internal
unit temperature
Passive green energy strategies decreases.
Actual photo of
Unit Living Room
Actual photo of Actual photo of

Inner Courtyard Swimming Pool
The city of Cagayan de Oro is the gateway of North

Mindanao and is one of the fastest growing cities in the
country. With its promising future, IDC has built Primavera
Residences, its first flagship project in 2010 followed by Pri-
mavera City in 2016. The former consists of residential condos
in two towers while the latter, to be constructed in phases,
with the first one as a mixed used condominium, the second
a potential BPO development and the last one envisioned to
host a branded hotel and luxury apartments.
Closer to Metro Manila, IDC has started the develop-

ment of its Miramonti property in Sto Tomas, Batangas, the
new beltway of economic growth between highly urbanized
Metro Manila and the port of Batangas connected by a world
class expressway. The project is a mixed used residential-com-
mercial development.
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Project Name
Primavera City
Primavera City is the follow-up
project after the success of
Primavera Residences by Italpinas
Development Corporation. It is a
seven-tower mixed-use development
with residential, office, parking and
commercial spaces. Some of its first
class amenities will be a sky garden,
and a swimming pool on the roof
deck. Primavera City is the winner of
Best Mixed-use Development in the
Philippines 2017.
Primavera City
PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS STACK EFFECTS IMPROVE

NATURAL VENTILATION
NATURAL VENTILATION
SHADOW CHIMNEY EFFECTS

LOUVERS INCREASE THE VENTILATION
DECREASE THE CONSUMPTION
Energy Savings Natural Ventilation
STANDARD PROJECT APARTMENT THE REVOLUTIONARY CHARACTERISTIC

• Total cooling energy consumption 231 k\Nh/sqm Maximize passive effects for low energy consumption.
• Service hotwater (electric boiler) 137 k\Nh/sqm The building shape increases the ventilation and decreases the energy use.
• Lighting an appliances 28 k\Nh/sqm • Breeze hitting the facade
• Balcony shadowing windows
Total Energy Consumption 396 kwh/sqm • Blinds cooling facade
• Inner courtyard acting as a chimney
REFERENCE CASE PROJECT APARTMENT 1400

• Total cooling energy consumption 167 Kwh/sqm 1200
• Energy saving contribution 1000
• Bioclimatic passive cooling strategies 64 Kwh/sqm 800
• High efficient equipments 23 Kwh/sqm 600
• Photovoltaic panels energy contribution 24 Kwh/sqm 400
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Total Energy Consumption 285 kwh/sqm JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Artistic rendering Artistic rendering

of Unit Bathroom of Lobby
IDC’s dedication to green living and

architectural design has earned it several national
and international recognition. For its Primavera
projects, it has garnered awards from ‘Highly
Commended’ – Best Condo Development
(Southeast Asia Property Award, Singapore, 2011),
‘Winner’ – Best Mixed Used Development (PH)
(International Property Award, KL, 2015), ‘Win-
ner’ – Leadership in Green Building (Philippine
Green Building Council Award, Manila, 2016),
to ‘Winner’ – Best Mixed Use Development (PH)
(International Property Award, KL, 2017) plus
four more distinctions.
Through intensive data gathering on the

Artistic rendering project area and use of parametric software
of Unit Living Room to assess the best form of a structure based on
several environmental factors, IDC has come up
with projects that are green and sustainable that
will eventually provide not only big savings to
owners but a plus for the environment as well.
For this, IDC has the distinction of being the First
Completed Condominium Project in East Asia
to be given an EDGE (Excellence in Design For
Greater Efficiencies) Certificate, a green building
rating system developed by the International
Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank.
These recognitions prove IDC’s commitment to
deliver truly sustainable projects. D+C
To know more about IDC’s green and sustainable

projects in Cagayan de Oro City and Sto Tomas,
Batangas, visit www.italpinas.com
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Arch. Rowland
Agullana and
The Imperative
of Sustainable
Architecture
CUBESYSTEM
Cover Story
You see them in a lot of urban spaces nowadays. Lush and verdant, these facades invoke
memories of ivy crawling and spider-webbing across the sides of your family home.
words images
They’re a slice of wilderness in the heart of the city, a splash of viridian in the concrete
John Duanan Cubesystem canyons of Makati, Taguig, and Quezon City. You think of sustainable architecture, and
this vision immediately comes to mind.
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hese structures are unpretentiously known as
‘green walls.’ A green wall is a wall partially or
completely covered with greenery that includes
a growing medium, such as soil or a substrate.
To preserve freshness, most feature an
integrated water delivery system. A testament
to modern sustainable engineering, green walls
pull double duty as decoration and temperature regulator.
The Podium green wall is the largest constructive

undertaking of its kind in the Philippines. To mark the
revitalization of a well-traveled and established mall,
the Podium decided to opt out of the gray drabness that
characterizes most malls in the city. Thus, the green wall
was born. Comprising of 65,000 separate plants across 2,700
square meters, the green wall immediately draws your eye.
It’s as if the forest has reclaimed a spot in Ortigas. Varying
hues of green and purple create a quilt of nature’s beauty
to draw the eyes of motorists and pedestrians. Of course,
there are explicit considerations to accomplish such a feat.
And there was one man who made this vertical garden
possible. His name is Architect Rowland Agullana of
Cubesystem/Green Cube. You Got a Real Solution
An architect by trade, but a landscape designer by Arch. Rowland runs me through the highlights of
experience, Arch. Rowland is a man who understands the constructing the Podium green wall, focusing on certain
relationship between the natural and artificial. Fresh from challenges and the design solutions he and his team
architecture school, he was mentored by the esteemed have come up with. The first was providing that many
landscape architect Efren Aurelio. Despite his credentials, plants. 65,000 is a whole lot of plants. Most nurseries
he is still a stickler for the fine print. During our interview, don’t carry that many, so Cubesystem had to paint their
Arch. Rowland attests he is not a landscape architect, thumbs green and cultivate that number themselves.
“Essentially, I cannot design landscape, so now what I “We had to grow them by the thousand, by hand.” Arch.
do is more of construction.” Having worked a myriad Rowland shares. To fulfill the needs of the client and to
of construction projects in Singapore, Arch. Rowland’s closely curate the quality and health of the green wall
oeuvre runs the gamut from landscape master planning to components, Cubesystem keeps an offsite nursing facility
residential condominiums. His stint in Singapore—a place to propagate the flora that they need.
he describes as the “hub for sustainable architecture”—
Instead of soil, the green wall uses a substitute
helped him discover his calling. Arch. Rowland recalls
composed of peat moss, pumice stone, coco peat, and
constructing his first green wall and green. “We had some
recycled coffee grounds. “You can actually use coffee
successes, and we had some failures, but afterwards, we
grounds for 20% of the plant media.” Arch. Rowland
perfected our system.” He now brings his system to the
has done his research: as coffee grounds decompose,
Philippines in an effort to minimize the footprint of our
they release nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and
building stock.
other minerals that support plant growth. For a lot of
cafes, used coffee grounds are just another bag in their
biodegradable garbage pile. For plants, however, they are
essentially a superfood.
Another concern was the structural system. The

entire irrigation grid is automated and can function at
the tap of a smartphone screen. When more area-specific
care is required, like pruning or rearrangement, windows
allow access for more delicate work. To ensure the safety
of mallgoers and pedestrians, Arch. Rowland with his
team of engineers had to compute the structural design to
determine the best structural solution. “One square meter
is 60 kilos,” he shared, stating the necessity of a sturdy
and fool-proof structural make-up.
Cover Story
CUBESYSTEM TEAM is a group of

dynamic Architects, designers,
engineers, sales & marketing
bonded together to spearhead
design solutions for building
sustainability
But the most difficult problem he and his team faced was the market’s acceptability.
While green walls are still new and exciting in this country, many contractors are still
feeling out the steps. Arch. Rowland insists that a willingness to learn is integral, “You
can’t just buy plants somewhere and stick them on a wall.
Installing a green wall has numerous benefits. Aside from the overall aesthetic
effect, the photosynthesis from the multitude of plants can produce enough oxygen for
17 people every 24 hours. The green wall can reduce ambient temperature, thus reducing
the costs and carbon footprint of air-conditioning. It also reduces the ‘heat island effect’,
a phenomenon caused by light and heat bouncing off the glass windows of skyscrapers.
The ‘heat island’ is responsible for warm days and even hotter nights due to the walls
retaining the morning heat. Green walls absorb the heat, greatly minimizing the impact of
this effect. The foliage blocks most of the noise pollution from the honking cars outside.
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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
OF POTS
NIGHT SCENE
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BOTANIKA RESIDENCES
ARTIFICIAL GREENWALLS ARTIFICIAL GREENWALL - supply &
installation of artificial potted plants
When designers dreams of having
an indoor or outdoor greenwall
that has site limitations whether
there's not enough sunlight,
no water & electrical supply,
budget constraints, we give
them a greenwall that has very
minimal maintenance and even
weather tested for outdoor use.
Artificial greenwalls serves as
a compliment to nature, it is not
created to replace nature. It gives
the same "BIOPHILIA" as natural
greenwall would.
SCAPE AT MACAPAGAL
ARTIFICIAL GREENWALL - supply &
installation of artificial greenwall
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CLINIC AT
PAGADIAN CITY
ARTIFICIAL GREENWALL
- supply & installation of
artificial plants at signage
COVENT GARDEN SHOWROOM

ARTIFICIAL GREENWALL - supply &
installation of artificial greenwall
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SHANGRI-LA MALL
EDSA
ARTIFICIAL GREENWALL (top) -
supply & installation of artificial
plants at planter box
GREENWALL - revamping of
existing outdoor landscape, supply
and installation of shrubs
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ROBINSON CEBU
ARTIFICIAL GREENWALL - supply and
installation of artificial greenwall, the
largest installation of artificial greenwall in
the Philippines
GREENWALL (top) - supply of pots, auto-

irrigation system and plant medias
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GREENWALLS
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
GREENWALL - supply and
installation of pots, plant
media and shrubs.
MARRIOTT HOTEL
MANILA
GREENWALL - supply and
installation of pots, auto-
irrigation system, plant
media and shrubs
CHANGI AIRPORT T4
SINGAPORE
GREENWALL - done our
urban greenery partner
Uniseal Singapore.
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We All Want to Change the World
Green walls are one of the more recognizable examples of the

sustainable architecture movement. But what exactly is sustainable
architecture? One can argue it’s the art of retrofitting plants on a roof
to promote better air circulation and insulation. Or maybe the science
of aligning your building just at the right angle to catch the light
as a way to minimize lighting costs. According to Arch. Rowland,
however, sustainable architecture is much more than simply
concessions to be kinder to the environment.
“Sustainability’s meaning is very deep. In simple terms, it’s

building something in which nature will not be compromised.” It’s
simple, but not easy. The very definition of sustainability completely
opposes the practice of architecture, where nature has to frequently
yield to cheap and environmentally harmful building decisions. To
ease this dissonance, Arch. Rowland insists that sustainability should
be more than a trend. “It should be a part of the system. Just because According to the report Arch. Rowland cited, the largest
it’s popular nowadays, we should ask why are we even doing this? contributor to climate change is carbon fuel emissions. This should
What is the purpose of this? Is this just aesthetics?” not come as a surprise even to the most rabid of skeptics—smoke
from cars and other industries are the biggest contributors to climate
To fully illustrate the extent of his environmental advocacy,
change. However, abatement of carbon emissions beyond “business
Arch. Rowland was armed with graphs, presentations, and the kind
as usual” shows that building insulation are measures that can best
of confident rhetoric reserved for the truly passionate. “Architects
improve energy efficiency. But if you stop and think about it, it makes
have a critical role in preventing climate change. According to the
a brutalist sort of sense. Buildings utilize numerous air-conditioning
2007 McKinsey report, the cheapest way that could impact climate
systems to cope with the sweltering heat, contributing to massive
change is through the building industry.” Since the industrial
carbon emissions. These, in turn, play a factor in the greenhouse
revolution, carbon emissions been ratcheting upwards instead of
effect, which raises ambient temperate significantly and further
going through previously recorded warming-cooling seasons. Arch.
necessitates the need for air-conditioning. It’s a tragic cycle, but
Rowland scoffs at the recent crop of climate change skeptics. In
Arch. Rowland believes that green walls and similar sustainable
the face of overwhelming statistics and massive shifts in weather
movements such as rainwater-harvesting, green roofs, and recycled
patterns, there should be no doubt: climate change is real, and we as a
materials can break that, “Architects must be educated. [Sustainable
people need to do something about it before it’s too late.
architecture] should be put into the system.”
But sustainable architecture cannot be truly ‘sustained’

without government intervention, according to Arch. Rowland. He
described Singapore’s massive push towards green architecture,
“[The Singaporean government] will subsidize for half of your total
expenses. And they will give you tax incentives.” Since this kind of
architectural crusade is still fairly new on our shores, Arch. Rowland
hopes that when the government does its part, all the architecture
firms will follow. “It has to be compulsory.” Arch. Rowland shares
his dream for Manila to be a garden city, flourishing with flora and
bustling with progress. He understands the pursuit of a better world
is bigger than himself, “Eventually, if I’m going to die, I want my
legacy to be pushing the boundaries of green architecture. This green
wall [I’m building] will last longer than my life if it’s fully automated.
I will pass this on to next generations.”
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ASYA OFFICE
GREENWALL - the 1st of its kind,
a medley of real plants, preserved
moss, artificial plants and
artificial moss.
Cover Story
It’s Gonna Be Alright
For Arch. Rowland and Cubesystem, the Podium green

wall is an important step towards their dream of a truly
sustainable Philippines. Arch. Rowland has his sights
trained on bigger game: city planning. “I’m working on
bigger developments. It’s hard to bring green roofs, green
walls, and other sustainable items, because most of the
buildings are already built.” With Arch. Rowland at the
helm, one can imagine how much the skyline and cloud
cover of Manila will change. “If we can have all of these
items (i.e. rainwater harvesting for irrigation, recycled paper
to prevent flooding, reclaimed wood for construction) at the
beginning of the development phase of a bigger city—like
Clark Green City—then they will be even more fruitful.
Because you can use them to benefit the city.”
Sustainable architecture should not be the future of

architecture—it must be the present. Preserving the beauty
and habitability of our Earth must be our top priority. The
mission of Arch. Rowland and Cubesystem is more than
just a reiteration of their goals, it is a clarion call. Through
Cubesystem’s structural solutions and Arch. Rowland’s
educating, they hope to spark a revolution of environmental
accountability in the architectural world. For them,
sustainability is more than just a movement, it’s a state of
mind. D+C
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DESIGNER PLANTS
Aside from greenwalls, CUBESYSTEM also

revolutionize the way of housing indoor and
outdoor plants through sculptural designer
planters which carries a story of each specific
project. Some designs are complex but
complimentary to each space, sophisticated in
form, contemporary or very clean modern lines
contrasting with the soft lush green and elegant
textures of the selected plants.
SHANGRI-LA MALL -
design and build of indoor
planters with real plants
Cover Story
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DESIGNER PLANTS
Luxurious private
condominium in Makati
Cover Story
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OZEN RESORT,
MALDIVES
MASTERPLAN - The design
of the resort uses plants
that are available within the
region to help reduce Carbon
Footprint.
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Ultra Hue
PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra
Violet is Pantone Color of
the Year for 2018
Pantone, the famed pioneer and provider of the design world’s color
language standards and digital solutions, announced PANTONE
18-3838, Ultra Violet, as the Color of 2018. A dramatically provocative
blue-based purple shade, Ultra Violet communicates originality,
ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us towards the future.
Naturally contemplative and royal, this year’s color seeks to

inspire the desire to pursue a world beyond our own. It suggests the
mysteries of the cosmos, from the vast and limitless night sky, to
all the possibilities of our beautiful and complex world. According
to Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color
Institute, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come
as it “explores new technologies and the greater galaxy, to artistic
PANTONE® expression and spiritual reflection.”
18-3838 TCX
Mixed with other colors from recent years, Ultra Violet easily
Ultra Violet cross over fashion, beauty, product and graphic design applications.
Trends+ Stories
Ultra Violet in Fashion
Various shades of purples have long been symbolic of counterculture,

unconventionality, and artistic brilliance. The world saw how famous musical icons
like Prince, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix brought shades of Ultra Violet to the
forefront of pop culture as personal expressions of individuality. Nuanced and full
of emotion, the depth of this color symbolizes experimentation and non-conformity,
spurring people to imagine their unique mark on the world, and push boundaries
through creative outlets.
Ultra Violet also lends itself to unique color combinations in fashion and is
easier to pair with all colors. Coupled with golds or other metallics, Ultra Violet adds
luxury and dazzle to any ensemble; combined with greens or greys, this mysterious
color evokes natural elegance. In accessories, Ultra Violet reflects the complexities of
natural gems, textures, and florals.
Ultra Violet in Home Décor Ultra Violet in Graphic Design
In interiors, Ultra Violet transform the space into doors to the cosmos. Ultra Violet On the palette for every design medium, purple shades
makes a statement in any space, whether it’s one of tradition and elegance or complements and emboldens every other color, adding
unexpected boldness. Adding iridescence and lightness, Ultra Violet can call attention complexity and mystery. As seen in packaging and graphic
via a stark wall art, a tufted couch, or a striking piece of art. In hospitality, we are seeing design by forward-looking brands in the CPG, luxury, and
purples like Ultra Violet take center stage in interior spaces as large and small hotels beauty worlds, this color reflects our desire for uniqueness
harness color and design to entice travelers and stay relevant. and originality through its multi-dimensional feeling. D+C
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What’s inside the

World’s Best Airport?
Explore Singapore Changi Airport:
An Airport worthy of being a Destination in Itself
Singapore’s main airport is an experience not to be missed, and there are too many reasons why it’s consistently
ranked as the best in the world. Changi Airport combines outstanding functionality with modern interior design
and architecture.
Travellers know how this little country nurtures such massive diversity of culture and how it celebrates both
treasures of the past and the innovation of the future. With a record 13.11 million international visitors in 2016,
representing 8.8 per cent growth, Singapore remains a top global destination for both leisure and business.
May it be a vacation or just a few-hour layover, air travellers won’t need to go out of their way to experience
the multitude of shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences that Singapore can offer. Upon arrival, the
airport itself is worthy of being a destination in itself.
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Singapore Changi Airport
Located on a 13-square-kilometre (5.0 sq mi) site in Changi, at the eastern end of

Singapore, Changi Airport is the primary civilian airport for Singapore. It is one of the
largest transportation hubs in Southeast Asia and is one of the world's busiest airports
by international passenger and cargo traffic.
Changi Airport has four main passenger terminals arranged in an elongated

inverted 'U' shape. Currently, the airport has a designed total annual handling capacity
of 66 million passengers.
The future Terminal 5 is set to be one of the largest airport terminals in the world.
Together with Terminals 1 to 4, Changi Airport will have the ability to handle 135
million passengers per annum. The project includes the implementation of a three-
runway system at Changi Airport, as well as the development of cargo complexes
and other supporting aviation and ground transport infrastructure. It will be built on
reclaimed land to the east of the present terminals. The entire project is scheduled for
completion in the late 2020s.
Jewel Changi Airport, set to open in early 2019, is a multi-use structure

interconnecting Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Part of this project will help expand Terminal 1 to
handle 28 million passengers per year.
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Jewel Changi
Airport cross
section through
retail and
gardens
World’s Best Airport
Changi Airport has been voted the World's Best Mr Lee Seow Hiang, CEO of Changi Mr Edward Plaisted said: "To be voted the
Airport by air travellers at the 2017 World Airport Airport Group, received the Skytrax World's Best world's Best Airport for the fifth consecutive
Awards for the fifth year in a row. Changi Airport Airport Award from Mr Edward Plaisted, CEO year is a remarkable achievement for Changi
clinched the top spot this year ahead of Tokyo's of Skytrax, at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Airport, and underlines the airport's popularity
Haneda Airport and South Korea's Incheon Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on March 14, 2017. with international air travellers. Changi Airport
International Airport. In all, this is the eighth continues to innovate product and service
Mr Lee Seow Hiang said: "Winning the
time that Changi Airport has picked up this top facilities for customers, and is making the travel
Skytrax World's Best Airport Award for the fifth
international title at the World Airport Awards experience at the airport enjoyable and relaxing.
consecutive year is immense encouragement to
since it was introduced in 2000. This award is very much a collective recognition
our 50,000-strong airport community at Changi
for all staff at the airport who contribute to the
The 2017 SkyTrax World Airport Awards Airport, every one of whom is passionate
success of Changi Airport operations."
are based on 13.82 million customer nominations about delivering the most memorable airport
across 105 nationalities of air travellers, with 550 experience to our passengers.” Changi Airport was also recognized as
airports worldwide taking part. The SkyTrax having the world's best airport leisure amenities,
"This recognition affirms our service belief
World Airport Survey describes itself as a quality a title it has held since 2009. It was also awarded
which we have held steadfast all these years -
benchmark for the world airport industry. The the title of "Best Airport in Asia."
putting passengers at the heart of all we do.
survey evaluates customer satisfaction across
While we expand our facilities to serve more
various key performance indicators for airport
passengers in the coming years, we will continue
service and product - from check-in, arrivals,
to work closely with all our airport partners to
transfers, shopping, security and immigration,
further enhance the Changi Experience." continued
through to departure at the gate. next spread
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Kinetic Rain
Made of 1,216 bronze droplets, the two Kinetic Rain sculptures
in Terminal 1 are the latest addition to Changi Airport’s
collection of art installations and displays. Measuring 9.8
metres by 4 metres, each sculpture can form 16 different
shapes ranging from abstract art forms to recognisable
patterns including an aeroplane, a hot air balloon, a kite and
even a dragon. The design element in each shape shows the
movement of flight through slow, fluid movements.
Cactus Garden
The Cactus Garden features more than 100 species of cacti and arid
plants from the deserts and dry areas of Asia, Africa and America.
This roof garden is a popular place for visitors to stretch out and bask
in the sun. With a bar within the garden, you can enjoy a drink or two
as you relax.
Notable plants featured in the garden include various forms of

Cycads – a tenacious survivor of the dinosaur era – and other surreal
plants like the Golden Barrel Cactus, Oldman Cactus and the giant
Ponytail trees. Visitors to the garden can also see edible Apple
Cactus (Cereus spp) and Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia spp) and other
economically important arid plants from different parts of the world.
Enchanted Garden
Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi
Be captivated by this interactive and decorative Enchanted Garden as it "magically" comes to life with sight
Take a dip in this rooftop pool. Located at Aerotel
and sound while you weave through the garden. Motion sensors trigger sounds of nature and blooming
Airport Transit Hotel at Terminal 1, there's also a
flowers while fibre-optic and LED lighting, embedded in the undulating pathways, form a fascinating carpet
jacuzzi, poolside bar and shower facilities. Travellers
of sparkling lights. Evoking a Shangri-La-like atmosphere, the centrepiece of the garden comprises of four
are invited to relax and enjoy these facilities while
giant glass bouquet sculptures decorated with a mosaic of reflective and shimmering stained-glass. Nestled
waiting for their next flight.
within these glass bouquets are a dazzling variety of freshly-cut flowers and soft ferns.
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Orchid Garden
The Orchid Garden features more than 700 orchids of
30 species grouped by their various colours and shapes,
representing the 4 elements of nature – Earth, Water, Fire
and Air. White orchids displayed with floating glass bubbles
represent 'Air', while rare brown and green orchids displayed
with tree root sculptures represent 'Earth'. Floral columns
simulating giant candles represent 'Fire' while clustered blue
and violet orchids represent the 'Water' element.
Sunflower Garden Petalclouds

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the shopping and The centerpiece of T4, Petalclouds, is a grand-
dining areas of the Transit Hall, is the Sunflower garden. The scale kinetic sculpture. It consists of six structures
garden features several varieties of sunflowers grown in Changi suspended 200m across the Central Galleria
Airport's very own nursery. Catch a healthy dose of Vitamin D and it can be seen from the Departure Check-in
with the bright sunflowers by day or see the garden transformed Hall, Transit Area and Arrival Hall. Its movement
with special lighting by night. Admire the majestic view of the is synchronised to animated lighting and music.
runway and aircraft parking bays from this rooftop haven. Petalclouds is a complex amalgamation of art,
music and science and delivers an enthralling and
magical experience to its audience.
Steel in Bloom
Steel in Bloom explores the interactions of
humans with Nature. The garden’s 6m-high
centrepiece features intricate botanical
motifs modelled in steel. This structure is
juxtaposed with plants that have inspired
its design, creating a sense of contrast
in harmony. Enhanced by bright, multi-
coloured lighting, this display is perfect for
photographs and selfies.
Butterfly Garden
The world's first Butterfly Garden in
an airport is designed as a tropical
butterfly habitat with a profusion of
flowering plants, lush greenery and
a 6 metre grotto-waterfall. You will
see about 1,000 tropical butterflies
Immersive Wall
from as many as 40 species during
the different seasons of the year. Located at the Centralised Security area,
Educational corners and individual the LED display entertains passengers
enclosures let you witness the waiting at the security screening queues.
breeding and feeding of butterflies This 70m by 5m LED display showcases
at close range. Singapore’s skyline and Changi‘s
connectivity to ASEAN destinations.
The Travelling Family

“The Travelling Family” is
an aluminum sculpture by
renowned Swiss artist, Kurt
Lawrence Metzler. Mr Metzler
is well-known for combining
elements of the figurative and
abstract to create opinionated
sculptures depicting everyday
life such as reading, doing
business or people travelling.#
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Changi’s Newest Terminal
The airport's fourth terminal (T4) is promising The focal point of the airport, visible from
passengers an improved travel experience with both floors, is a hypnotic installation of six
the innovative use of technology and an interior kinetic sculptures by Germany's ART+COM
that embraces a boutique approach. Studios, which span 200 meters at the center of
the terminal.
The new terminal features start-to-end
self-service systems, allowing travellers to check Called Petalclouds, it's inspired by the
in, deposit their baggage and even go through petals of Singapore's national flower, the
immigration via automated systems. orchid. The artwork will provide a one-hour
choreographed "ballet" on a loop, moving gently
From a 70-meter-long LED screen keeping
to a classical tune composed by award-winning
you occupied with beautiful visuals while you're
composer Olafur Arnalds.
passing through passport control and security,
to colorful funky chairs, T4 is aiming to make The petal theme resonates throughout the
transiting through the terminal surprisingly fun. terminal, from the skylight to the marble flooring,
carpet, air-con binnacles and even the dustbins
Every traveller will surely be in owe to see
and fire extinguishers, and other artworks are
amazing little robot "housekeepers" roaming
peppered throughout, "all curated around the
the lounge, dog-shaped chairs, and a "heritage"
theme of flight and travel," explains Daniel Foo,
zone featuring the architectural evolution of
who was part of the Changi team selecting the art.
Singapore's traditional shop houses (from the
1800s to the 1950s).
Changi Airport's Terminal 4, which opened State-of-the-Art Technology

on October 31, 2017 welcomed its first arriving
The new terminal is utilizing serious technologies
and departing flights operated by Cathay Pacific
to offer a faster end-to-end travel approach,
- CX659 from Hong Kong arrived at 5.40am and
offering passengers a choice of self-service
CX650 departed Singapore for Hong Kong at
options. Passengers will be able to check in at a
6.50am.
kiosk and print their luggage tags electronically
The construction of T4 involved two through a facial recognition system that bypasses The Slide at T3
multi-storey car parks that will provide 1,700 the need for manual identity checks. Race down The Slide@T3, Singapore's tallest
parking spaces, a two-storey taxi holding area, as slide and the world's tallest slide in an airport. At
For travellers using T4, moving through 12 metres high (4 storeys tall), scream your way
well as three vehicular and pedestrian bridges.
the departure gate will now be a centralized down while reaching speeds of up to 6 metres per
A 68-metre high ramp control tower has also second.
experience with an automated two-in-one
been built to enhance air traffic controllers’
approach (boarding card and passport check in
management of aircraft movements in the apron Free Singapore Tour
one go).
and taxiways around the terminal, the airport You may just be passing through this tiny
said. Since the terminal was completed last The final security check should also prove island-state, but let Singapore’s sights and
December, more than 100 trials involving 2,500 sounds, colours and beats, energy and electricity
faster, with passengers no longer needing to
captivate you on the Free Singapore Tour. If you
airport staff and 1,500 volunteers have been remove electronic equipment from their bags have at least 5.5 hours (or at least 6 hours for City
conducted, to ensure that opening day goes on thanks to the use of CT scanners -- a first in an Sights Tour) to spare till your connecting flight,
without a hitch. airport. join one of our free 2.5 hours guided tours with 2
short stopovers. The Heritage Tour runs 4 times
At 225,000 sqm, Terminal 4 is only about The final boarding will also take place daily and the City Sights Tour runs 2 times daily.
half the size of Terminal 3, making it Changi through automated gates equipped with the
Airport's smallest terminal. But it will be able to facial recognition system. Movie Theatre
handle 16 million passengers a year - about 70 If you have time to spare at Changi Airport, you
per cent of T3's handling capacity. The opening of This end-to-end automated approach will don't have to worry about a lack of entertainment.
not only help expedite the flow of passengers Die-hard movie fans will find the Movie Theatres
Terminal 4 could boost Changi’s total passenger
in Terminals 2 & 3 the best place to spend their
capacity to around 85 million per year by 2020, through the terminal with improved efficiency,
time when transiting at Changi Airport. You can
up from 58.7 million last year. Changi Airport but will also help alleviate the city-state's enjoy movies of different genres at both Terminal
said that it is on course to handle a record 60 manpower shortage. 2 and Terminal 3. These screenings are available
free-of-charge for your viewing pleasure and
million passengers this year. When Terminal 5
Over the long term, Changi Airport expects these entertainment hubs are open 24 hours daily.
opens in the late-2020s, the airport is expected
20% manpower savings with this automated
to be able to handle up to 135 million travellers
approach. D+C
per year.
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words
Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz
Making the Making the Switch to LED
The global discussion on energy-efficient
Switch to LED:
lighting has moved governments, including the
Philippines, to craft legislation to limit energy
consumption and carbon emissions, both of which
Energy-Efficient
are heavily impacted by lighting decisions.
The Green Building Code (GB Code)
Lighting for a
for example, a Referral Code of the National
Building Code (Presidential Decree No. 1096), was
launched on June 25, 2015 by the Department of
Brighter Sustainable Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to protect

the people from the harmful effects of climate
change. It seeks to improve the efficiency of
Future building performance through a framework of

standards that will enhance sound environmental
and resource management to counter harmful
gases throughout the building’s life cycle. The
With our today’s life full of demands, we cannot deny the fact that having a
framework includes efficient use of materials,
good source of light in every household or business is no longer a luxury, rather
such as lighting and wiring fixtures, site selection,
a necessity. Proper and sufficient lighting spells a whole world of difference in
planning, design, construction, use, occupancy,
many areas of our lives and its role in communities - from streets and public
operation, and maintenance, without significant
places to every home - only continues to evolve as urbanization continues to
increase in cost.
advance as well.
Consequently, this increasing awareness
Lighting a home or a commercial space, however, is not as cheap as one about climate change, as well as the rise of energy
might think. For instance, on average, lighting accounts for 20 to 30 percent of a demand brought by the rapid pace of urbanization,
Philippine household’s monthly electric bill. We also spend millions of money on have paved the way for the growing adoption of
lighting equipment alone. Further, according to the International Energy Agency, sustainable and environment-friendly initiatives.
of all the energy consumed worldwide, about a fifth (19 percent) comes from In the field of lighting, the world is slowly
lighting, accounting for about 1.9 billion tons of carbon emissions every year. beginning to make the switch to adopting the
This number is about 70 percent equivalent to the emissions of passenger cars LED technology, though the use of old lighting
globally. technology, such as incandescent bulbs and
compact fluorescent lamps, is still predominant in
These figures indicate not only the level of energy consumption attributed several countries, including the Philippines.
to inefficient lighting, but also the amount of opportunity we have through cost-
effective and energy-efficient lighting solutions, to counter the negative effects,
we as consumers, have brought to the environment.
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OMNI LED Globe Lamps

Ideal options for illuminating wide spaces,
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The use of Light Emitting Diodes, or more

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For consumers, it means lower costs and better
quality of light, while for the environment, it
means lower emissions of unwanted substances.
LED lighting delivers on CO2 emission reduction
targets by up to 1400 million tons per year, by
replacing a uniform approach to lighting with
tailored technology that is fit for use and cuts
unnecessary energy consumption. Switching
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savings of up to 50 percent but also improves
lighting quality and mitigates environmental
impact by reducing energy usage, as well as
greenhouse gas emissions.
LED also allows for flexibility in lighting

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Also, unlike its predecessors, LED light

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President Rodrigo Duterte has envisioned

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Topcon and
Bentley Systems
announce kick-off of
Constructioneering
Academy
Topcon Positioning Group and Bentley
Systems announce the kick-off date of their
collaborative Constructioneering Academy
initiative. The first session is scheduled for
February 13, 2018 in Livermore, California.
Topcon and Bentley have joined efforts

to provide opportunities designed to allow
construction industry professionals to learn
best practices in constructioneering, a process of
managing and integrating survey, engineering,
and construction data, to streamline construction
workflows and improve project delivery.“The
courses are designed in a dialogue format to
allow Topcon and Bentley personnel to interact
directly with attendees to cater the experience
for their specific questions and demands,”
said Ron Oberlander, senior director of Topcon
Professional Services. “The future of construction
automation continues to move forward with
constructioneering digital workflows, which make
the work of surveyors, engineers, and construction
professionals automated, continuous, and
continuously more valuable, throughout project
lifecycles and beyond completion.”
Trends+ Stories
Constructioneering Academy
OBJECTIVES COURSE
• Optimize digital insights to improve project outcomes • Pursuing and Winning Civil Design Build Projects
• Advance constructioneering technology, methods, • Capturing site and existing facility information
and best practices • Developing Concepts and Estimates for client proposals
• Streamline asset lifecycle workflows, by integrating • Designing for Construction
surveying, engineering and construction data • Executing the design in the field
• Create knowledgeable constructioneering leaders • Executing the design with Machine Control
• Transform design-build performance, enhancing • Monitoring construction performance and progress
project efficiency and reducing costs • Turning over as-built records
Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in

“Topcon and Bentley’s federated constructioneering technologies enable firms Livermore, California, U.S. (topconpositioning.
to gain unprecedented digital visibility and insights into their project outcomes, as com). Its European head office is in Capelle a/d
compared to traditional construction workflows. Attendees of our Constructioneering IJssel, the Netherlands. Topcon Positioning
Academy will learn how their organizations can improve project delivery by leveraging Group designs, manufactures and distributes
constructioneering technology, methods, and best practices to execute their projects more precision measurement and workflow solutions
efficiently, monitor construction performance and progress, and reduce project costs,” said for the global construction, geospatial and
Vinayak Trivedi, Bentley Institute vice president. agriculture markets. Its brands include Topcon,
Sokkia, Tierra, Digi-Star, RDS Technology, and
The Constructioneering Academy will continue with additional sessions throughout NORAC. Topcon Corporation (topcon.com),
learning centers located worldwide designed to reach industry professionals with hands- founded in 1932, is traded on the Tokyo Stock
on training in real-world scenarios and workflows. D+C Exchange (7732).
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Myanmar's Historic
Secretariat Building
to be Restored by
Pomeroy Studio
Award-winning Singapore-based Interdisciplinary sustainable
design firm Pomeroy Studio have been appointed to restore
The Secretariat building in Yangon - one of the largest Colonial
buildings in Southeast Asia. Their multiple appointment for
conservation architecture, interior design, landscape design,
lighting, wayfinding and branding will see the sensitive
restoration of the abandoned 120-year-old former colonial
government office - turning it into a cultural complex containing
museums, galleries, cultural event spaces, lounges and offices for
creative industries. These functions will be complimented by an
array of heritage, retail, and food and beverage spaces set within
lush, landscaped gardens.
The Secretariat is recognised as one of Yangon's most

important heritage buildings, and has been the scene
of the most defining moments of Myanmar's modern
history. This includes the assassination of General Aung
San, which paved the country's path to independence.
Restoring this grand colonial building to its former glory
and reinvigorating its internal spaces with a programme
of arts-related functions, seeks to both preserve Yangon's
cultural past, and cultivate Myanmar's creative future"
said Prof. Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy
Studio.
The Secretariat complex occupies approximately 16

acres in the South of Yangon, and was designed by British
architect Henry Hoyne-Fox (1855-1905) as the epicentre of
Rangoon (present day Yangon), the first South-East Asian
garden city. Work started in 1890 on the central building,
with the Eastern, Western and Northern wings added in continued
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The restoration of one

of the most important
buildings in Myanmar,
The Secretariat, reflects
a drive to preserve
heritage buildings in the
face of rapid economic
development
The project will see one

of the largest Colonial
buildings in Southeast
Asia restored to its former
glory and adaptively
re-used as a cultural
complex
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Pomeroy Studio is an award-winning international team of designers and thought leaders of sustainable built environments.
The studio comprises of master planners, landscape architects, architects, interior and graphic designers, as well as
sustainability consultants and academics. The studio is led by Prof. Jason Pomeroy, the award-winning architect, academic,
author and TV personality at the forefront of the sustainable built environment agenda. www.pomeroystudio.sg
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However, an Earthquake in 1930 laid Burmese culture was brought further The history of Myanmar in one
many of the Secretariat's iconic features, into the interior spaces by reinterpreting building
including its turrets and central dome, 'Pan Se Myo' (ten traditional arts), that range
The Secretariat holds a unique place in
to waste, and the building was left to from stone carving through to lacquerware.
Myanmar's history, being the location for
fall into disrepair post-independence. These techniques sought to sensitively
some of the most important moments
The restoration forms part of the Yangon complement the original shell and core
in its colonial, independence and post-
Heritage Trust's aim to restore and of the 19th century building whilst also
independence history. Fully completed
preserve the city's architectural heritage in employing local craftsmen and their skills.
in 1905, The Secretariat was the centre of
the face of break-neck development and
British colonial administration in Burma,
modernisation, a heritage that is deemed of
and was the pre-eminent structure
world importance. Environmental rehabilitation
associated with the government during
Colonial Rangoon was once heralded as this period. The building was also the
Asia's first garden city; yet urbanisation place where Myanmar's first steps towards
Restoration and Reinterpretation
has seen the gradual erosion of green open independence happened. The diarchy
Pomeroy Studio are working with spaces in modern Yangon. Pomeroy Studio (Legislative Council) was established at The
heritage and conservation expert Prof. were also appointed for landscape design Secretariat in 1923, giving Burma a limited
Luigi Croce, of Architetti Croce, who has with a particular emphasis on rehabilitating measure of self-rule. It was the location
worked closely with Pomeroy Studio in the greenery and restoring the parklands, where Burma formally separated from India
design and research projects in Europe quadrangle and grand lawns to their in 1937, and where the largest anti-colonial
and Asia. The Padova, Italy-based firm original condition. student demonstration at the time occurred
are taking a careful restorative approach in 1938.
The cultural celebration of Martyrs'
that seeks to preserve the exterior and key
Day through a central memorial, coupled After the Second World War,
internal areas of historical significance and
with sensitive lighting will be the focal point independence negotiations began, and by
reinstate the original building's details that
of the new landscaped quadrangle, which 1947 an agreement had been reached with
were of architectural merit. The extensive
will provide a welcome respite from the the then independence leader, General
settlement, an earthquake and the general
busy and bustling city outside of its walls, Aung San. On 19 July 1947, however, Aung
dilapidation that took place over decades
and thus create a much-needed green open San and eight other cabinet members
of neglect presents acute challenges in the
space for the south of Yangon. were assassinated in the west range of The
restoration.
Secretariat, a murder that has since been
Given that the buildings themselves commemorated every year on 'Martyrs'
A counterpoint to the restoration
were designed before the advent of Day'. Independence from Britain was
of the British colonial structure was the
electricity, the original high ceilings and finally marked in the quadrangle of The
careful reinterpretation of Burmese cultural
large windows / skylights will continue to Secretariat complex's main courtyard in
elements. A striking feature is the new
optimise natural light and ventilation, with 1948, a key event in Burmese and British
roof structure that caps a lofty cylindrical
the careful use of new smart technologies history. It continued to be the centre of post-
atrium space, replete with grand wrought
and modern conveniences to enhance independence governmental administration
- iron staircase, which was once crowned
the user experience and, reduce overall until the capital was relocated from Yangon
by a heavy brick dome. Given settlement
energy and water consumption. Locally to Naypyidaw in 2005.
and structural issues, a lightweight and
sourced materials, crafted locally and expert
sustainable solution was needed. Pomeroy
supervision by restoration experts from
studio thus created a unique reinterpretation
Italy seeks to further ensure the overall
of the 'Pathein' (Traditional Burmese Anticipated completion is 2019.
sustainability of the development.
Umbrella) that sought to perform the very
same tasks of counteracting direct glare
from the sun; protection from the rain and
acting as a heat vent - albeit at building
scale.
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Industry
News
Be Inspired
Awards 2017
Bentley Systems, Inc. on Advancing the
World’s Infrastructures
BIM Advancements in Reality Modeling
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for
Winner
CEDD-AECOM-The Earth Solutions – advancing infrastructure, honors the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure
Development of Anderson Road Quarry Site design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Around the world, engineers, architects,
Hong Kong and contractors are using Bentley’s software solutions to accelerate project delivery and improve asset
performance for the infrastructure that sustains our economy and our environment.
Industry News
BIM Advancements in Utilities and

Industrial Asset Performance
Winner
BP – Khazzan Central Information Store
Khazzan Field, Block 61, Ad Dhahirah Governorate, Oman
BIM Advancements in Project Delivery
Winner
Mott MacDonald and the Costain,
VINCI Construction Grands Projets, Bachy
Soletanche Joint Venture –
East Section of the Thames Tideway Tunnel –
London, England, United Kingdom
Bentley users leverage information mobility across

disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to
deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions
encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling,
ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects,
and Asset Wise operations services to achieve intelligent
infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional
services and comprehensive managed services.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Bentley Systems is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania,
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, is an software development United States, but has development, sales and other departments
company that develops, manufactures, licenses, sells and in over 50 countries. Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than
supports computer software and services for the design, 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million
construction, and operation of infrastructure. The company’s in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1
software serves the building, plant, civil, and geospatial markets billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and
operations. Their software products are used to design, engineer, With their broad product range, strong global presence,
build, and operate large constructed assets such as roadways, and pronounced emphasis on its commitment, Bentley is much
railways, bridges, buildings, industrial plants, power plants, and more than a software company as they are engaged functioning
utility networks. The company re-invests 20% of their revenues members of the global community. Bentley’s successes are
in research and development. determined by the skills, dedication, and involvement of
extraordinary Bentley colleagues around the world.
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BIM Advancements in
Municipal Operations
The Year in Infrastructure 2017 Conference
Winner
The Year in Infrastructure Conference is Bentley’s annual global gathering of Huadong Engineering
leading professionals in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and Corporation Limited,
PowerChina – Application
operations. It features a series of presentations and interactive workshops
of BIM Strategy for
exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they are Shenzhen Qianhai
shaping the future of infrastructure project delivery and asset performance. Municipal Infrastructure –
Shenzhen City, Guangdong
Province, China
The Year in Infrastructure 2017 Conference was held from October 10-12
in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, one of
the most iconic buildings in Asia. The structural design of Marina Bay Sands
was done by Arup and was Bentley’s 2010 Be Inspired Award winner for
Innovation in Structural Engineering.
This year’s conference included several forums like The Buildings and
Campuses Forum, The Digital Cities Forum, The Industrial Forum, The Rail
and Transit Forum, The Roads and Bridges Forum, The Utilities and Water
Forum, and the Alliance Partner Pavilion and Sessions.
There are some meetings, as well, which are by invitation only like The
Project Delivery Summit, The Infrastructure Asset Performance Summit, and
the The CIO Summit. Pre-conference Learning Academies were also held
which includes BIM Advancement, Construction, and Reality Modeling.
The Year in Infrastructure 2017 Conference was supported by its

Platinum Sponsor, Microsoft and Gold Sponsors like ARC Advisory Group,
BNP Media, Engineering News-Record, Informed Infrastructure, New Civil
Engineer, PennEnergy, Reliabilityweb.com, SPAR 3D, and Water & Wastewater
International.
Be Inspired Awards 2017
The annual Be Inspired Awards, a competition recognizing BIM

advancements in infrastructure, is an integral part of The Year in Infrastructure
Conference, which brings together infrastructure professionals and members of
the media from around the globe to share innovative practices in infrastructure
project design, engineering, construction, and operations.
Since 2004, the Be Inspired Awards program has showcased excellence

and innovation in the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure
projects around the world. The Be Inspired Awards program is unique – the
only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in
categories covered, encompassing all types of infrastructure projects. The
program has recognized more than 3,000 of the world’s most outstanding
infrastructure advancements. In the awards program, which is open to all users
of Bentley software, independent panels of industry experts select finalists for
BIM Advancements in
each category.
Construction
For the 2017 Be Inspired Awards program, ten independent jury panels Winner
comprising distinguished industry experts selected the 51 finalists from more Morphosis – Bloomberg
Center Project – New York,
than 400 nominations submitted by organizations in more than 50 countries.
New York, United States
Bentley acknowledged 17 Be Inspired Awards winners and six Special

Recognition Awards winners.
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Be Inspired Awards
Winners for 2017
BIM Advancements in
BIM Advancements in Bridges Construction
winner Long Jian Road & Bridge Co., Ltd. Heihe-Blagoveshchensk Heilongjiang River (Amur River)
Winner
Road Bridge Project Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province, China Leighton Asia – Hong Kong
finalists AECOM for Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge New Haven, Connecticut, United States Boundary Crossing Facilities,
Arcadis-WSP/PB Joint Venture for Citylink Tulla Widening Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
– Hong Kong
BIM Advancements in Buildings and Campuses

winner Morphosis – Bloomberg Center Project New York, New York, United States
finalists Shalom Baranes Associates – Cannon House Office Building Renewal Washington, District of Columbia, USA
WSP – 1 Blackfriars, London London, England, United Kingdom
BIM Advancements in Construction

winner Leighton Asia – Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Hong Kong
finalists China Construction Sixth Engineering Division, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin Tianhe-Cloud Building Engineering Technology Co., Ltd.
Sanya New Airport Reclamation Project, Sanya, Hainan, China
JMC2 – Heaven Sent Simi Valley, California, United States
BIM Advancements in Environmental Engineering

winner NJS Engineers India Pvt. Ltd. – JICA Assisted Ganga Action Plan II Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
finalists Raymond Vogel Landschaften AG – New Landscape for New Hydropower Plant in Hagneck Hagneck, Canton Bern, Switzerland
Stream Environment Sdn. Bhd. – Automated Waste Collection System for Changi Airport Terminal 4 Singapore
Industry News
BIM Advancements in Manufacturing

winner Satria Technologies Sdn. Bhd. – Sustainable Solutions for Control & Protection Systems Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
finalists CPC Corporation, Taiwan – Talin No.12 Topping Unit Project Kaohsiung, Taiwan
PJSC Giprotyumenneftegaz – Central Production Facility, Novoportovskoye Field Tyumen Region, Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District, Russia
BIM Advancements in Mining and Offshore Engineering

winner Offshore Oil Engineering Company Limited – Field Jacket Design and Development of ‘Fixed Offshore Structure Design Tool’ Tianjin, China
finalists AMEC Foster Wheeler – Gruyere Project South Dorothy Hills, Western Australia, Australia
Volgogradnefteproekt, LLC – Design of Electro-Technical Solutions and Systems for Control of the Conductor Supported Platform of Filanovsky Field Caspian Sea, Russia
BIM Advancements in Municipal Operations

winner Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited, PowerChina – Application of BIM Strategy for Shenzhen Qianhai Municipal Infrastructure Shenzhen City, China
finalists AAM Group – Creating Singapore's National 3D Map Using Mobile Mapping Singapore
Tianjin Municipal Engineering Design & Research Institute – Construction and Design General Contracting of Retrofit Project Sanya, Hainan Province, China
BIM Advancements in Power Generation

winner China Water Resource Pearl River Planning Surveying & Designing Co., Ltd. – Wugachong Reservoir Project in Pu’an County of Guizhou Province –
Pu'an County, Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China
finalists COBA – Engineering and Environmental Consultants – Kholombidzo Hydro Power Electric Plant District of Blantyre, Malawi
PowerChina ZhongNan Engineering Corporation Limited – Digital Delivery of Qiongzhong Pumped Storage Power Station Qiongzhong County, Hainan Province, China
BIM Advancements in Project Delivery

winner Mott MacDonald and the Costain, VINCI Construction Grands Projets, Bachy Soletanche Joint Venture – East Section of the Thames Tideway Tunnel
London, England, United Kingdom
finalists A Natural Gas Company – Implementation of a Comprehensive Technical Records & Information Management Program Powered by ProjectWise Canada
Ghafari Associates, LLC – General Motors Productivity Improvement Program Various Locations, Michigan, United States
BIM Advancements in
Mining and Offshore
Engineering
Winner
Offshore Oil
Engineering Company
Limited – Field
Jacket Design and
Development of ‘Fixed
Offshore Structure
Design Tool’ – Tianjin,
China
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BIM Advancements in Rail and Transit

winner Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn. Bhd. – Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Project - Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya Line
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
finalists China Railway Eryuan Engineering Group Co. Ltd.; Yungui Railway Yunnan Co. Ltd. – Application of BIM Strategy for Dali to Ruili Railway Project
Baoshan, Yunnan Province, China
Jacobs/Zephyr UAS – Mapping 42 Miles of California High Speed Rail Corridor Utilizing UAVs
Burbank to Los Angeles to Anaheim, California, United States
BIM Advancements in Reality Modeling

winner CEDD-AECOM- The Earth Solutions – Development of Anderson Road Quarry Site Hong Kong
finalists The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Architectural Engineering – Virtual Penn State Campus University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. – Sanborn3D HD Maps for Autonomous Driving: Santa Clara Santa Clara County, California, United States
BIM Advancements in Roads

winner CCCC First Highway Consultants, Co., Ltd. – Application of BIM Strategy on the Transformation of Meiguan Expressway to Urban Road Design Project
Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China
finalists AECOM – Road Design and Inter-disciplinary Coordination of the E10 Avvakko-Lappeasuando Project Gällivare kommun, Norrbottens län, Sweden
CH2M Fairhurst JV – A9 Dualling - Glen Garry to Dalraddy Dalwhinnie, Highlands, United Kingdom
BIM Advancements in Road and Rail Asset Performance

winner Highways England – Network Occupancy Management System (NOMS) Strategic Road Network, England, United Kingdom
finalists New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) – NJDOT / Public Private Partnership of a Bentley-Hosted SUPERLOAD System for Oversize
Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Oregon Department of Transportation – TransInfo – A Connected Data Environment for Transportation Salem, Oregon, United States
BIM Advancements in Utilities and Industrial Asset Performance

winner BP – Khazzan Central Information Store Khazzan Field, Block 61, Ad Dhahirah Governorate, Oman
finalists AES Indianapolis Power and Light – T&D Implementation of Asset Risk at Indianapolis Power & Light BIM Advancements in Bridges
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
North Caspian Operating Company N.V. – Kashagan Oilfield Corrosion and Inspection Management Winner
Long Jian Road & Bridge Co., Ltd. –
Project in the North Caspian Sea and Bolashak Operating Production Facility
Heihe-Blagoveshchensk Heilongjiang
Atyrau Region, North Caspian Sea, Kazakhstan River (Amur River) Road Bridge Project –
Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province, China
Industry News
BIM Advancements in Power

Generation
Winner
China Water Resource Pearl
River Planning Surveying
& Designing Co., Ltd. –
Wugachong Reservoir Project
in Pu’an County of Guizhou
Province – Pu'an County,
Qianxinan Buyei and Miao
Autonomous Prefecture,
Guizhou Province, China
BIM Advancements in Utilities Transmission and Distribution

winner Pestech International Berhad – Automation and Integration of Substation Design Project Kratie and Kampong Cham, Cambodia
finalists Hubei Electric Power Survey and Design Institute – Macheng Caijiazhai Wind Farm Project Macheng, Hubei Province, China
Pacific Gas & Electric Company – Reality Modeling in Bentley Substation San Francisco, California, United States
BIM Advancements in Water Networks

winner AEGEA – AEGEA Prolagos Sewerage Master Plan 2041 Região dos Lagos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
finalists Manila Water Company, Inc. – Manila Water Natural Calamity Risk Resiliency and Mitigation Masterplan National Capital Region, Rizal Province, Philippines
Enorsul - Sanitation Services – Optimization of Water Distribution System and Reduction of Losses Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil
Asset Information Management Advancement Comprehensive BIM Advancement

winner Oregon Department of Transportation – TransInfo — winner Guangdong Hydropower Planning & Design Institute
A Connected Data Environment for Transportation – Guangdong Pearl River Delta Water Resources Allocation Project
Salem, Oregon, United States Guangdong Province, China
Inspectioneering Advancement Constructioneering Advancement

winner SEIKEY Enterprise Drone Solutions – winner China Construction Sixth Engineering Division, Tianjin University of Technology, &
Cell Tower Inspections 4G and 5G – Tianjin Tianhe-Cloud Building Engineering Technology Co., Ltd.
Caronno Pertusella, Varese, Italy Sanya New Airport Reclamation Project – Sanya, Hainan, China
Conceptioneering Advancement Operationeering Advancement

winner HNTB Corporation – I-94 Modernization Project winner Outotec – Design for Reliability Project in Counter Current Decantation (CCD)
Detroit, Michigan, United States Helsinki, Finland
Detailed descriptions of all nominated projects will be in the print and digital versions under 2017 Infrastructure
Yearbook, which will be published in early 2018. Past editions of this publication features more than 3,200 world-class
projects recognized in the Be Inspired Awards program since 2004. D+C
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Industry
News
Anthology
Architecture
and Design
Festival 2018
Gathering top architecture and
design professionals worldwide in
celebration of Social Architecture
Anthology Architecture and Design Festival 2018 brings together top architecture and design
professionals from all over the world in search of developing an architecture that promotes
a network of inclusive barrierfree spaces that engage communities and their people. This
celebration comprising of lectures, workshops, seminars, competitions, and exhibitions will
be held on February 9-11, 2018 at Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila.
Joining the festival this year are prominent Anthology Architecture and Design Festival
figures in the industry including Kai Uwe Bergman is an annual three-day event that showcases
of Bjarke Ingels Group, Chris Bosse of Laboratory architecture and design within the Philippines and
for Visionary Architecture (LAVA), Lyndon Neri the Southeast Asian region. The festival serves as a
or Neri & Hu, Takashi Niwa of Vo Trong Nghia platform to bring together various practitioners and
Architects, Billy Kwan of One Bite Design Studio, stakeholders and aims to increase awareness about
Rachaporn Choochuey of all(zone), Raymond Hoe the relevance of architecture and design in our urban
of Scott Brownrigg, Ben Duckworth of HASSELL, societies. We anticipate the attendance of over 100
Erico Abordo of Architects of Accessibility, Twitee leading local and international practitioners to lead
Vajrabhaya of Department of ARCHITECTURE Co., the lectures, workshops, talks, design competitions
Dominic Galicia of DGA, Tobias Guggenheimer of and dialogues for an audience of over 6,000 architects,
SoFA, Chris Precht Fei Yi of House of Penda, Jinky designers, developers and students.
de Jesus of Light Plan Inc., Yifei Li of Shenzhen
University School of Art and Design, Florian
Heinzelmann and Daliana Suryawinata of SHAU, Ivy
and Cynthia Almario of Atelier Almario as well as
World Architecture Festival 2018 winners Alexander
Furunes, Sudarshan Khadka Jr. of Project Tagpuro,
and Edward Ng of Chinese University Hong Kong
among others.
Industry News
Anthology began in June 2016 with over 2,000 guests in The festival is organized by WTA Architecture and Design Studio
dialogues on “Stories About Architecture”; it was hosted by 65 leading and is made possible by OMNI Electrical and Lighting, Rapid Steel
built environment practitioners from seven countries including the Builders Inc., TOSOT Philippines, Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines,
Philippines, Hong Kong, South Korea, France, The Netherlands, Metrobank Foundation Inc. as Festival Partners; Landlite Philippines
United Kingdom, and Canada. On its second year, Anthology 2017 Corporation, World Home Depot, Atlanta Pipes and Fittings, ABC
saw an exponential increase of attendees with over 4,000 guests and Innovative Building Materials as Festival Sponsors; and Intramuros
83 lecturers, speakers and exhibitioners from eleven countries, now Administration, City of Manila, Embajada de España en Filipinas,
including Japan, Singapore, China, Thailand, Belgium, Denmark, and Instituto Cervantes, Embassy of Denmark Manila, Escuella Taller
Vietnam. The festival was rooted in the theme “Context and Intent”, de Filipinas Foundation Inc., Manila Biennale, Kaya ng Pinoy, and
with lectures, dialogues and design competitions simultaneously Philippine Heritage Mapping as Cultural Partners. D+C
taking place, resulting in rich multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural
discourse which seek to explore new and better ideas.
Anthology Architecture and Design Festival is an annual non-profit event organized by WTA Architecture
+ Design Studio. Proceeds shall be used to sponsor projects of the Intramuros Administration and a chosen
charitable institution within the area.
For more information, please visit www.anthologyfest.org or facebook.com/AnthologyFest or contact Arch.
Dianne Naval, Festival Manager ([email protected], [email protected]) or Arvin Pangilinan,
Press Manager/Project Organizer ([email protected]) D+C

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