Imperial Homes Corporation has always been the frontrunner in advocating sustainability. Its Via Verde Project, which received various recognitions as the first solar-powered resilient community, is a solid proof that green building is not only good for the environment but a rewarding investment as well. We continue to enjoy phenomenal increasing monthly reservation sales as more and more Filipinos recognize the long-term benefits and value of solar and Connovate’s High-Performance Concrete Panels.

We continue to expand our Via Verde Project in various locations such as CALABARZON, Bicol, and Cabanatuan City. Recently, we have successfully launched two new projects: Via Verde Padre Garcia in Padre Garcia, Batangas, and Via Verde Heights Subdivision in Estanza Legazpi City.
 
This Green Housing Innovation has also attracted other big developers, such as Damosa Land and AboitizLand, to partner with us in developing sustainable communities in other areas in the country.

We continue to expand our Via Verde Project in various locations such as CALABARZON, Bicol, and Cabanatuan City. Recently, we have successfully launched two new projects: Via Verde Padre Garcia in Padre Garcia, Batangas, and Via Verde Heights Subdivision in Estanza Legazpi City.
 
This Green Housing Innovation has also attracted other big developers, such as Damosa Land and AboitizLand, to partner with us in developing sustainable communities in other areas in the country.

Stakeholders’ Role on Green Building
 
As we want to encourage more developers to integrate green innovations into their property developments, the PropTech Consortium of the Philippines, where Ms. Emma Imperial sits as the chairwoman, has also secured strong support from Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines (OSHDP), Inc., Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA), and National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC), to address the pain points of developers and establish long term-innovative solutions.

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Energy (DOE) also committed to develop programs incentivizing real estate players that will embrace business models that promote the development, utilization, and commercialization of renewable energy such as but not limited to Solar Community Development.
 
With the support of all the players in the industry, we are looking forward to a much greener Philippines. As we continue with our advocacy, we are also hoping that more sustainable financing programs will be offered to developers that offer green solutions. A better future is possible through a whole-of-nation and whole-of-government approach.

NHMFC bagged the prestigious Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) Award at the 8th Asia Pacific Housing Forum held on December 9, 2021. The BALAI BERDE Program of NHMFC was recognized as the innovator that scored highest in the sustainability criteria under the Public Policies category. The Program is a sustainable financing solution that promotes green and sustainable home and community developments in the Philippines. It encourages developers and homebuyers to patronize sustainable developments with lower interest rates, longer loan periods, higher appraisal, and flexible terms.

IHC x NHMFC: Philippines’ Champion for Sustainable Real EstateNHMFC bagged the prestigious Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) Award at the 8th Asia Pacific Housing Forum held on December 9, 2021. The BALAI BERDE Program of NHMFC was recognized as the innovator that scored highest in the sustainability criteria under the Public Policies category. The Program is a sustainable financing solution that promotes green and sustainable home and community developments in the Philippines. It encourages developers and homebuyers to patronize sustainable developments with lower interest rates, longer loan periods, higher appraisal, and flexible terms. Imperial Homes Corporation: Sustainable Property Technology Developer Sustainability is the key to a better tomorrow. The global effort to address the effects of climate change drives major industries to formulate innovative technologies and methodologies promoting sustainability. The construction and real estate industry are two of the most aggressive contributors to sustainable innovations. In the Philippines, Imperial Homes Corporation (IHC) developed the most sustainable and innovative housing model for Filipino homebuyers. Every home unit of IHC is powered by solar solutions and built with the resilient and eco-friendly concrete panels of Connovate. The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, recognizes these innovative features as viable green building components qualified for their Advanced EDGE Certification. The EDGE Certified houses of IHC provide savings on electricity, water, and embodied energy to homeowners, promoting inclusive growth for the community. NHMFC and IHC: Partners for Sustainable Philippine Real Estate IHC is proud to be part of NHMFC’s recognition as the first developer in the country accredited for the BALAI BERDE Program. Currently, only the homebuyers of solar-powered resilient homes enjoy the benefits of this green financing innovation. The strong partnership between NHMFC and IHC showcases that collaborative effort results in positive transformation, changing the way we live for the better.

Connovate Philippines Inc. (CPI) and AboitizLand formalized their partnership during a Virtual Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing on November 22, 2021. The collaboration sealed the deal on the supply of Imperial Composite Panels made from Connovate’s high-strength concrete technology to AboitizLand’s premiere beachfront property in San Juan Batangas — the Seafront Residences.

Connovate is an advanced pre-cast technology from Denmark that uses high-strength but eco-friendly concrete materials, promoting resiliency and sustainability in construction. It is the best Danish Building High-Performance Concrete Precast Technology in the market today for residential properties like Seafront Residences, fostering a sustainable and resilient home, community, and environment. The unbelievable speed of this cutting-edge technology will boost the project’s marketability as it will allow faster property turnover.

Climate change has been a global concern posing numerous discussions on how to mitigate its catastrophic effects, threatening life as we know it. The call to create sustainable solutions and adequate actions need collective efforts on various societal organizations. 

Held in the United Kingdom, this year’s UN Conference COP26 entitled “Moving Cities to a Cleaner Future” focuses on how cities can create significant contributions in addressing climate change.

Ms. Emma Imperial, the President and CEO of Imperial Homes Corporation (IHC), joined the global event as one of the speakers. As the woman leader behind the first solar-powered resilient community in the Philippines, Ms. Imperial gave valuable insights on how a green, technology-driven, and sustainable housing community can be a potent agent in mitigating climate change, solving housing backlog, and even alleviating poverty.

Incorporating sustainable technologies like solar and Connovate high-performance concrete panels into residential homes, IHC reduces CO2 emissions while providing utility savings to homebuyers.

IHC, as the first developer in the country awarded with an Advanced EDGE Certification by the International Finance Corporation, pledged 100% of its developments to be Net Zero Carbon ready by 2030. “We knew that there is no other way of going green than fully committing ourselves to the vision of a greener real estate,” quipped Ms. Imperial. After receiving this EDGE Milestone, IHC secured green financing for their homebuyers, creating a more viable scheme, allowing easy access for every Filipino into a sustainable community.

She also added that “As more home buyers get access to sustainable and resilient homes, the market will become more interested in investing in eco-friendly houses, forcing real estate developers to switch to innovative technologies.”

Ms. Imperial and IHC started the green revolution in the affordable housing market in the country, and she is now encouraging other developers to integrate sustainable, resilient, and innovative technologies into their projects.

It is indeed high time to put all our actions together to create a better and greener home — our planet.