The city of Makati is one of most Manila’s most progressive cities. As one of the metro’s central business districts, it is no surprise that Makati City has it all. Being a fast-paced city, Makati is no doubt a great go-to place for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Besides being a one-stop shop, the city is also home to various residential projects, and you’d be surprised to know that some are nature-friendly!
Living in an environmentally-friendly house poses a lot of benefits not only to people but to nature as well. If you’re a true blue eco-warrior looking for a new home that promotes sustainable living, there are eco-friendly condos in Makati that meet your needs. Listed below are the top eco-friendly condos in Makati, so read on!
Location:7232 Ayala Avenue Ext. 1209 Makati City, Philippines
Developer:Alphaland Corporation
Price Range:PhP13.8M to PhP50M
The living room in Alphaland Makati Palace’s 3-Bedroom Suite is nothing short of sophisticated.
Image: Alphaland Makati Place Website
Covering 32 hectares of land, Alphaland Makati Palace is a spacious residential project consisting of twin towers, with Tower 1 having 55 floors and Tower 2 having 47 floors. Strongly promoting green living, the developer used materials and paint that have low levels of volatile organic compounds. The water system in the buildings has low-flush water fixtures and low-flow aerated faucets and shower heads, reducing water consumption up to 35%. Rain water is also collected to water the plants around the establishment.
Green living in Alphaland doesn’t stop in the water system. Both the parking space and the building’s placement of foliage, shading, and high reflectance help reduce heat island effect. All these unique and nature-friendly features of the condominium helped it earn a gold level of certification from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED.
Location:Legaspi Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
Developer:Federal Land, Inc.
Price Range:PhP4,300,000 to PhP21,800,000
“Midori” literally means “green” in Japanese.
Image: Federal Land Website
Drawing inspiration from a zen lifestyle, The Grand Midori Makati by Federal Land, Inc. showcases Filipino artistry fused with Japanese discipline and ingenuity. Composed of 38-level twin towers with 369 residential units for Tower 1 and 445 units for Tower 2, the high-rise condominium is generously spacious and relaxing.
Despite being built around a fast-paced environment, this residential project is truly a green unwinding haven for all. The project features unique amenities such as pocket zen gardens and koi ponds. It also caters to sustainable and environmentally friendly living with its efficient water system, natural lighting, and good ventilation which was conceptualized by the well-known Japanese firm Tange Associates.
Location:Mayapis St., Cor. Malugay and Yakal Streets, San Antonio Village, Makati City
Developer:Filinvest Development Corporation
Price Range:Units start at PhP2,600,000
Warm and cozy: the bedrooms in The Linear Makati can make you feel at home.
Image: The Linear Makati Facebook
Another cozy residential project situated in the heart of Makati City is The Linear Makati. Built with an eco-roof technology designed to lower energy consumption, reduce noise, and minimize direct UV ray penetration, you can rest easy in your unit without having to worry about heat and noisy neighbors.
The property offers various amenities for all kinds of recreational activities such as themed parks, a multi-purpose covered court, a game room with billiards and darts, and a study hall. The central park also has Wi-fi facilities, making it easy to unwind while still being connected with the outside world.
Wind down while taking in a beautiful skyline view at Solstice Condominium’s units.
Image: Alveo Land Website
Covering almost 5,000 square meters, Solstice consists of an impressive 41-level building with 461 units in total, all in 32 residential floors. Promoting sustainable living, the residential project offers nature-friendly features such as natural ventilation in all residential units, natural and efficient LED lighting, an efficient water system, and a centralized garbage disposal system.
Location:Barangay Bel-Air, Malugay St., Makati City
Developer:Alveo Land Corporation
Price Range:Units start at PhP3,190,000
The Lerato’s Studio Unit is sure to cater to your needs for relaxation.
Image:Alveo Land Condominium Website
Boasting sustainable features like notches that promote natural ventilation in corridors, dual-flush toilets, low-flow valves, maximized cross ventilation, and efficient LED lighting in common areas, The Lerato is the perfect environmentally friendly project. Other than its nature-friendly features, some of its unique amenities are viewing and covered terraces, green pockets with sitting areas, gazebos, a prayer room, and an AV/music room.
Even for those who are not yet looking for a nature-friendly establishment to call home, it’s clear that Makati City has so many amazing residential projects to offer!
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Antonette is a writer, a night owl, an extrovert, and a BTS ARMY. Her spare time is consumed by drawing digital vector art, sleeping, binge-watching Netflix series, and learning how to cook. An adventurer by heart, she aspires to travel the world with her family, try extreme outdoor activities, and taste all sorts of food in different countries.
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