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Ma. Luisa Daya-Garcia, Principal Architect of LDG Architects, is one of the country’s leading green architectural resource expert consultants. Her penchant for environmental sustainability has brought her diverse green projects, bagging the title Queen of Green and a prestigious recognition by BCI Asia for the Green Leadership Award.
As an alumna of Lund Universitet, Sweden, she took the path to advocate sustainability, which led her to become an associate of the American Institute of Architects, and one of the first BERDE Certified Professionals in the Philippines. With these, her passion to share her international knowledge on sustainability has led her to become one of the founding members of the active Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines.
Her passion to advocate her practice led her to collaborate with other experts in the same field, locally and internationally. That being said, LDG Architects has already expanded and broadened their expertise with regards to their field and is now known to be a leading specialist in green design services.
With over 40 years experience in commercial and residential projects, Arch. Reformado is recipient of various citations and awards from both the government and private sectors, attesting to his contributions to the architecture profession. He is a Fellow and member Emeritus of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP). His advocacy for a better environment began when he lengthily served as Chairman of the Green Architecture Movement of the UAP after which he co-founded and remains Chairman Emeritus of the Green Architecture Advocacy of the Philippines (Green AP), the very visible group promoting the use of green technology in the construction and design industry.
KATHLEEN I. RUNAS is a licensed architect and a member of the LDG Architects team of Green Practitioners in the field of design and architecture. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She started working part-time while at school, designing stations and stores with Total Gas (Philippines), including a stop in NguYen Tsi Tsai, Thailand. Her professional training started working with a local design and construction firm promoting Green practice under Ar. Antonio Sevilla Jr. PIA, PhilGBC. She further honed her exposure in green design with Ar. Charles Ng, designing sustainable government and institutional buildings including University of the Philippines Open University Community Hub in Los Banos, Laguna.
She is an advocate of the practice and is an active member of Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines. Aside from her activities in the practice of architecture, she is also an advocate of the profession in sincere practice of the Architect’s Credo. She is the first and current president of the PUP, College of Architecture and Fine Arts, Alumni Society. Starting as a student leader, she takes pleasure in working on promoting and encouraging loyalty to the university and further nurtures the aspirants to the profession and its allies.
Carmelito Tatlonghari, MMP, CBP, LEED-AP, is an Accredited Professional of the U.S. Green Building Councilʼs Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and a Certified Professional of the Philippine Green Building Councilʼs Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) and works as a sustainable design consultant for certifying green buildings.
LDG Architects and GRASS (Green Restorative Actions and Sustainable Solutions) together with the Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines (GreenAP) explores extending the reach of sustainability through collaborations with the French Chamber of Commerce.
Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines, through the initiative of LDG Architects, introduces the program and advocacy of GreenAP and the objectives and actions of GRASS to the Singapore Embassy.
In Photo: L-R: Mr. Darren Lee (Enterprise Singapore), Ar. Leo Pariñas (LPPA, GreenAP), Ar. Freddy Bautista (ABB ArchitecturalS, GreenAP), Ar. Lui Daya Garcia (GreenAP, LDG Architects, GRASS, GreenAP), Ambassador Gerard Ho Wei Hong (Embassy of the Republic of Singapore), Ar. Mike Guerrero (Asian Architects, GreenAP) and Ar. Ega Mallari (Pilgrom Designs, GreenAP).
LDG Architects showcase best practices, strategies and process of achieving energy efficiency through architectural design at the International Solar Show during the Energy Efficiency Innovation co-produced by the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST) and the Friedrich Ebert Striftung (FES).
Each goal is reached by taking every step.
GRASS is moving forward toward the bigger goal. LDG Architects with Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines presented GRASS Action 2, Action Leaders’ Meeting held last May 14, 2019, hosted by Hon. Roberto Pagdanganan at the Boy Scouts of the Philippines National Office.
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LDG Architects and ABB Architectural Services join the French Embassy and international representatives at an exclusive concert hosted by the French Ambassador.
In an interview at DWIZ 882’s GALING MO PINOY, GANDA MO PINAS, Architect Lui Daya-Garcia addresses architectural resilience, campaign on disaster preparedness, actual actions of the people and the aftermath of the April 23 Central Luzon Earthquake. GALING MO PINOY, GANDA MO PINAS is segment hosted by Hon. Roberto Pagdanganan, Ms. Joyce Alumno-Socao and Ms. Judith Estrada-Larino, on air every 5:00-6:00 PM
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In response to the call to take action towards climate resilience and sustainable future, LDG Architects, in collaboration with the Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines and in partnership with the Philippine International Convention Center, launched Green Restorative Actions and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS).
GRASS is the first multi-disciplinary movement, led by the design community with the support of different institutions, organizations and individuals, designed to address climate concerns with direct action.
The first step is to take action and plant the seed…
GRASS is an initiative focused on action, results and collaboration. We have planted the seeds with Action 1- REFORESTATION DIALOGUE and WORKSHOP. The next step is to let it grow. GRASS is moving forward with its mission to bring the present to a Green and Sustainable future with Action 2, a follow-up exploratory meeting with the drivers of change to be hosted by Hon. Roberto Pagdanganan and the Boy Scout of the Philippines.
“Unless someone like YOU cares a whole awful LOT, nothing is going to get better, It’s not.” -Dr. Seuss
Stay tuned for more update on GRASS’ incoming programs and the announcement of the first official summit declaration.
For inquiries, contact us at grass@ldg-architects.com
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LDG Architects showcasing the principles and practices of integrating green strategies in architecture to address climate resilience at the Climate Smart and Disaster Resilient ASEAN International Conference hosted by USAID.
LDG Architects introduce the Integrated Sustainable Building Ecology as a unified practice that weaves green and sustainable strategies and goals with heritage conservation and other disciplines.
LDG Architects and Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines, with the participation of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, introducing Green Architecture actions and best practices at the CONEX during the 49th National Convention for Architects.
Architect Lui Daya-Garci took part at the 3rd ASEAN Congress hosted by the Philippines. Showcasing the practices of Asian Architects.
Architect Lui Daya-Garcia introduced passive and active practice and techniques to achieve energy efficiency in design as Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines hosts an exclusive lecture with Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST).
Architect Lui Daya-Garcia joins the medical community during the round table discussions of medical tourism to integrate sustainable and green practice.
LDG Architects leading the collaborative efforts to promote the notable history of the Philippine International Convention Center with the significance of sustainable actions with the Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines.
LDG Architects’ Ar.Lui Daya-Garcia and Ar. Kathleen Runas, participating in the National Water Summit aiming to address water security and the water crisis in the country.
LDG Architects’ Ar.Lui Daya-Garcia and Ar. Kathleen Runas, leading international relations towards global sustainability, joins Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines’ Program Director, Ar.Freddy Bautista, discussing collaboration on Urban Development and Sustainable Manila with the French Embassy.
Architect Lui Daya-Garcia joins the Filipino ASEAN Architects as part of the ASEAN Congress Committee.
The new Philippine Senate Building breaks ground on its new location at Bonifacio Global City Taguig. LDG Architects, as per of the winning team who design the proposed new Philippine Senate Building, integrated green and sustainable strategies and inject cultural concept to the architectural innovation of AECOM.
Architect Lui Daya-Garcia addressing the international delegation of ARCASIA (Architects Regional Council Asia) on values, ethics and importance of Advertising for Architects.
Architect Lui Daya-Garcia, leading architects towards sustainability, was conferred as one of the designated Evaluator on Sustainability for the Continuing Professional Development for Architects by the Professional Regulatory Board for Architecture.
LDG Architects, together with the members of Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines core group, headed by Ar. Kathleen Runas (PUP CAFA Alumni President) joins Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Architecture and Fine Arts’ Curriculum Consultative Meeting with Alumni and Industry Partners.
LDG Architects joined International Network for Traditional Buildings, Architecture and Urbanism (INTBAU) in pursuit of enhancing cultural preservation and sustainability actions in the country and globally. Principal Architect, Ar.Lui Daya-Garcia introduced Integrated Building Ecology through an exclusive presentation.
LDG Architects with Ar.Lui Daya Garcia joins the Movement for Water Security (MWS) as a Green Building Expert to promote the role of Green Buildings in securing water source and supply.
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DWIZ 882 AM, hosted by Former Governor Obet Pagdanganan and Ms. Joyce Socao-Alumno featured the effects and need for actions through Green Architecture applications with an exclusive interview with LDG Architects Principal Architect and GreenAP Deputy Chairman, Architect Lui Daya-Garcia.
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ABS-CBN News Channel Online featured GreenAP and projects of its members, Ar.Lui Daya-Garcia, Ar.Edgar Reformado and Mr. Carmelito Tatlonghari with an article on “8 Considerations and Solutions in green architecture”
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LDG Architects and Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines (GreenAP) discussed partnership and collaboration with Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST) to bring the knowledge of green building and renewable energies to bigger crowds and wider reach.
LDG Architects and Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines (GreenAP) extends its international relation with the heritage and cultural preservation community through collaboration and partnership with the International Network for Traditional Buildings, Architecture and Urbanism (INTBAU) and it’s Philippines’ Chapter founding Chairman, Architect Ruth Equipaje.
LDG Architects was instrumental to addressing the need to integrate the unified goal of the United Architects of the Philippines and Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines to promote Green and Sustainable practice to the Filipino Architects in and outside of the country. UAP and GreenAP officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding last February 6, 2019 at the UAP National Headquarters, Diliman Quezon City.
LDG Architects joins Green Architecture Advocacy and the French Embassy for a fruitful brainstorming and partnership planning Manila 2050, French Embassy’s Sustainability Urban Development program for 2019 and expanding the reach of the Green Building program and advocacies in the country.
LDG Architects joined Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on its advocacy towards Water Resiliency for further enhancement of Green Building Program. Ar. Lui Daya-Garcia, Principal Architect, presented the contributions of Green Building application to address the water crisis in the country last January 31, 2019 at PCCI Office in Taguig.
Ar. Lui Daya-Garcia and LDG Architects presented the basic strategies of Green and Sustainable practice and Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines (GreenAP)’s 10th Year Anniversary Program at UAP Manila Maharlika’s 50 Shades of Green, last January 26, 2019 held at CW Home Depot, Chino Roces.
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Architect Lui Daya-Garcia (Principal Architect – LDG Architects, Deputy Chairman – GreenAP) and Architect Armando Tantoco (Secretary/Treasurer, GreenAP) introduces Green Architecture, practice and the ten years of Green Architecture Advoacy Philippines in an interview with Ms. Cherie Mercado at CNN Philippines News Room.
Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines and the United Architects of the Philippines, with the unified goal to bring the knowledge and experience of Green and Sustainable Design to the profession, signed a collaboration commitment at GreenAP’s 10th Year Anniversary held at Shangri-La at the Fort, BGC last January 24, 2019 and an official Memorandum of Understanding on February 6, 2019 at the UAP National Headquarters.
Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines (GreenAP) recognizes Architect Lui Daya-Garcia with a Pioneer Advocate Award as one of the founding member and incorporator of GreenAP during the group’s 10th year anniversary held at Shangri La at the Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Philippines.
LDG Architects joins GreenAP, with the support of the Climate Change Commission, launching the widest green building campaign in the country in celebration of GreenAP’s 10 years of service and advocacy with the theme SUS10ABILITY. Through the Decade, A Story of the Future.
Architect Lui Daya-Garcia represented the Green Building industry during the Climate Change Commission’s Round Table Discussion on Green Building Campaign in the city of Cebu.
