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A SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE
Asian Development Bank Headquarters
Manila, Philippines
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Acknowledgments
This book, which highlights the different sustainable features of the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters, was prepared by ADB staff from
the Office of Administrative Services (OAS).
OAS services led by Risa Zhijia Teng, principal director; Natasha Davis, senior
planning and coordination specialist; and Chatiya Nantham, lead facilities
planning and management specialist, planned, supervised, and coordinated the
production of this book.
Special thanks to Amy Leung, Vijay Padmanabhan, and Kelly Hewitt for peer
review of the book. Layout, technical research, editing, coordination, logistics,
or photography done by Mirko Rizzuto, Mark Morales, Naomi Lissa Cruz, Ma.
Rita Habalo, Angelita Mangalindan, Erwin Casaclang, Marjorie Lee Oliver, David
Schwartz, and Gerardo Castro.
Printing and publishing of the book was provided by the Printing Services Unit of
OAS and by the Publishing Team of the ADB Department of External Relations.
2 Building for a Sustainable Future Vice-President's Message 3
Vice-President's Message
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) promotes economic growth and cooperation
in the Asia and Pacific region through loan, technical assistance, grants, and
equity investments. Environmentally sustainable growth is an integral part of
ADBs operations. ADB is dedicated to assisting countries in meeting their 2030
Sustainable Development Goals and their national goals for reducing greenhouse
gases. By 2020, ADB will double its climate financing to $6 billion, representing
about 30% of its overall financing.
To show ADBs commitment to lower its carbon footprint and minimize its effect
on the environment and the community, we are sourcing energy from solar and
geothermal plants, reusing rainwater for irrigation and other purposes, using
vermicompost to fertilize the grounds, operating a waste segregation area, and
using a sewage treatment facility to treat wastewater. Aside from these, we also
continue to achieve and maintain international certifications to ensure our goal
toward sustainability lasts into the future. The greenhouse gas emissions of ADB's
headquarters facilities decreased by 44% between 2014 and 2016.
Deborah Stokes
Vice-President (Administration and Corporate Management)
4 Building for a Sustainable Future ADB Headquarters Certified LEED Gold 5
ADB Headquarters
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design
Certified
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a third-
party certification program that promotes a whole-building approach
to sustainability. Administered by the U.S. Green Building Council,
LEED offers an internationally accepted benchmark for the design,
construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings.
LEED recognizes performance in key areas such as human and environmental health, water
and energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, implementing materials and resources
management, and maintaining a sustainable site.
Sustainable by Design
ADB headquarters is designed to be sustainable and prioritizes health and safety.
Our headquarters embodies sustainable In 2016, the headquarters building including the
building design and development where third atrium were submitted as one complex for
environmental impact is minimized and ADBs recertification for LEED (EB + OM) and
health and safety of its occupants are the results indicated an improvement from the
paramount. 2011 submission with higher points within the
As proof of its commitment to Gold rating.
sustainability, ADB applied for and Apart from attaining LEED certification,
received the LEED Gold certification ADB also achieved two certifications under the
for Existing Buildings Operations and International Organization for Standardization
Maintenance (EB + OM) in 2011 for the (ISO), specifically ISO 14001: Environmental
headquarters building in Mandaluyong Management in 2003 and ISO 50001: Energy
City, Metro Manila that was inaugurated Management in 2012, which have been
in May 1991. successfully renewed regularly.
Subsequently, upon completion All of these internationally recognized
of the third atrium in November 2015, certifications demonstrate ADBs commitment
it was certified LEED Gold for New to providing an efficient and sustainable
Construction in January 2016, which environment for the thousands of ADB staff,
recognizes the extension building for contractors, and visitors.
criteria such as sustainable sites, water
efficiency, energy and atmosphere,
materials and resources, indoor
environmental quality, and innovation
and design.
Sustainable by Design 9
8 Building for a Sustainable Future 9
There are two designated areas for bike racks. The first is
along the west driveway (right) and the second beside the
walkway to the west core entrance (below).
16 Building for a Sustainable Future Optimizing Daylight while Saving Energy 17
Optimizing
Daylight while
Saving Energy
ADB optimizes the use of natural daylight to illuminate
different sections of the building while considering human
comfort and gaining energy savings.
Within the nine-story tower block of the original building, interior offices and work
stations with single glazed windows benefit from the natural daylight reflected from
the anidolic mirrors at the roof-deck into the east and west atria.
One of the light wells on the roof of the third atrium (right).
The light well helps illuminate the inner sections of the
building (below).
24 Building for a Sustainable Future Optimizing Daylight while Saving Energy 25
T
28 Building for a Sustainable Future Optimizing Daylight while Saving Energy 29
Using Gardens to
Regulate Temperature
In line with LEED requirements, a lagoon was designed to reduce heating and minimize ADB's
impact on the microclimate and wildlife. Furthermore, the 2,028 m2 west lagoon is filled with plants
indigenous to the Philippines.
32 Building for a Sustainable Future Using Gardens to Regulate Temperature 33
Energy
Efficiency
Most of ADBs electricity is sourced
from renewable sources. ADB has a
target of reducing energy consumption
by 1.5% every year.
ADB conducts regular energy
audits and when replacing mechanical
equipment, ADB takes the opportunity
to install more efficient systems.
Our building automation system Most of ADBs energy comes from solar and
efficiently controls temperature, geothermal sources. The first solar power
humidity, and indoor air quality. It also plant was energized at ADB headquarters
monitors needs and automatically makes in 2012 and was built on the rooftop of
adjustments to match supply and demand the Special Facilities Block. It has 2,040
for everything from air-conditioning to polycrystalline panels occupying 6,640 m2
lightsall low-watt compact fluorescent and generates about 613 megawatt-hours
lamps (CFL) or light-emitting diode (MWh) of electricity.
(LED)allocating precise levels of cooling Three years later, another solar power
and lighting to every part of the building. plant was built on the rooftop of the third
As part of ADBs continued energy atrium. The second power plant has 369
conservation efforts, approximately polycrystalline solar panels, covering an area
12,000 CFL tubes in the office areas of of 716 m2 and can generate up to 190 MWh
ADB were retrofitted with LED tube lights. of electricity.
Although the initial cost for an LED tube Both solar power plants provide ADB
is higher, the cost is offset by savings from with about 803 MWh of electricity annually.
reduced energy consumption in the range
of 40%, and savings from the reduced
need for replacement due to the much
longer life span of the LED tube. Once all
bulbs are replaced, the estimated yearly The 369 polycrystalline solar panels on the roof of the third
savings will be 300,000 kWh. atrium (left above). There are also 2,040 polycrystalline solar
panels on the roof of the Special Facilities Block (left below).
Aside from these, there are 50 polycrystalline solar panels on
the top of the multi-story carpark, which generate 6 kWh of
electricity (right below).
Fail-Safe
Technologies
Building a high-occupancy structure to operate 24/7
demands other considerations as wellenergy, water,
and waste management among them.
ADB's
Third
Atrium
The completion of the ADB headquarters
building in 1991 featured two atria and
advanced technologies, but there has
been a continuous need for updates and
improvements to increase sustainability. This is
why ADB architects looked far into the future
when planning construction of the third atrium.
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Constructed
to Last
Manila is located in an area where earthquakes are a significant risk.
ADB is approximately 1.3 kilometers away from the West Valley
fault system, which is capable of creating an earthquake of major
proportions. The third atrium incorporates a dual system that
supports gravity loads and provides resistance to lateral loads.
In compliance with the National Structural As with the original building, the third
Code of the Philippines, shear walls and atrium is buttressed by the latticework
special moment resisting frames are surrounding the solid cores. The cast-
designed to resist significant forces caused in-place concrete floor system provides
by earthquake motions. additional stability.
To further resist earthquake damage, And where cast-in-place techniques
the third atrium is constructed as an were unnecessarysuch as for arches,
independent building, separated from the staircases, and level 1 facadesless
older building by a 65-centimeter seismic expensive steel molds to form precast
joint. To maintain a seamless look, the joint concrete that could be set in place were
is inset several meters out of eyesight. used.
Construction incorporated formworks into which concrete Third atrium arches were created using steel molds to form
was poured to make columns, floors, and wall slabs. A truss precast concrete forms that were then set in place (above).
system was used for support (above).
Materials to
Minimize
Our Carbon
Footprint
Marble is a feature of the lobbies and corridor floors in the
original building, which is porous, and leaves a significant carbon
footprint. By contrast, the third atrium uses nonporous, nonskid,
glazed porcelain tile that matches the tea-rose, beige, and white-
patterned marble colors in the original building. Unlike natural
marble, this substitute does not require polishing and reduces
energy consumption.
Preventive
Maintenance
To continuously deliver on its commitment to minimize its carbon
footprint, ADB has to make sure that its sustainable features are
well maintained. The smooth operation of the building would not
be possible without a regular preventive maintenance program.
LED lamps are used along the west driveway (left). Service providers
inspect the LED lamps along the west driveway (below).
66 Building for a Sustainable Future Preventive Maintenance 67
Natasha Davis
Senior Planning and Coordination Specialist
ndavis@adb.org
Mirko Rizzuto
Facilities Planning and Management Specialist
mrizzuto@adb.org
Building for a Sustainable Future
Asian Development Bank Headquarters, Manila, Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is driven by its dedication to improve peoples lives in Asia and the Pacific. Part
of this is moving towards a low-carbon climate-resilient future, which is why our headquarters embodies sustainable
development. ADB headquarters was designed to be a sustainable building where environmental impact is minimized.
Our International Organization for Standardization certifications commit us to operate in ways that reduce energy, water,
and paper consumption. ADB headquarters is certified Gold for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, which
recognizes performance in human and environmental health, water and energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality,
implementing materials and resources management, and maintaining a sustainable site.
ADBs vision is an Asia and Pacific region free of poverty. Its mission is to help its developing member countries reduce
poverty and improve the quality of life of their people. Despite the regions many successes, it remains home to a large
share of the worlds poor. ADB is committed to reducing poverty through inclusive economic growth, environmentally
sustainable growth, and regional integration.
Based in Manila, ADB is owned by 67 members, including 48 from the region. Its main instruments for helping its
developing member countries are policy dialogue, loans, equity investments, guarantees, grants, and technical assistance.