Arthaland holds topping-off of Cebu Exchange
ARTHALAND continues to push the green agenda in property development when it recently held the structural toppingoff of Cebu Exchange, the largest multi-certified green office tower in the Philippines with approximately 11 hectares of gross floor area.
Jaime C. Gonzalez, vice chairman and president of Arthaland explained it was a significant milestone as it gave the company the opportunity to promote sustainabilty and green development in Cebu.
Strategically located at the gateway of the Cebu IT Park in Cebu City, which is fast emerging as one of the top IT-BPO destinations in the world. It was the first virtual topping-off ceremony by a real-estate developer in the country.
Gonzalez said Cebu Exchange is envisioned to have a well-balanced business ecosystem. It will include the latest sustainable building features, green amenities and a diverse retail mix where businesses and individuals can thrive in symmetry.
A few notable sustainable features of this unique development will include improved indoor air
quality, building envelope optimization, and a 100 percent renewable-energy source for power. The vast green open spaces in this single tower amount to over 2,600 square meter and are the result of its terrace garden, sky park, and penthouse deck areas which will spread across its various zones. It will use native and endemic plant species for landscaping and it will feature a potager garden with organically grown vegetables and herbs which are highly in demand these days, as well as several welldesigned interactive leisure spaces. Moreover, the building will have its own independent greywater recycling system and materials recovery facility (MRF) integrated into it.
Gonzalez said the Cebu Exchange will put emphasis on low emission building materials, low voltage lighting, water-saving plumbing systems, and energysaving air-conditioning systems.
“In addition to our unwavering commitment to theses sustainable features, we continue to deliver projects on time and with the highest standards for excellence in design and quality,” Gonzalez explained in a press statement.
The handover of Phase 1 units will commence on September 28, 2020, as originally scheduled.
Construction is in full swing, keeping in mind stringent health and safety protocols. Those involved in the construction activities are tested upon entry to the construction site and remain within the construction area under very strict protocols and they are provided onsite lodging accommodations during their entire scheduled work period.
“We look forward to becoming an integral part of the vibrant Cebu community. During these trying times, we hope Cebu Exchange makes a strong case for the need for more sustainable developments,” Gonzalez stressed.