Ore Central in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) recently earned a pre-certified gold rating from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the United States Green Building Council, as well as best office development, best landscape architectural design, and highly commended in best office architectural design categories in the 2016 Philippines Property Awards. The 32-storey building, developed by Monte de Tesoro Corp. and designed by Gensler, the architectural firm behind the Shanghai Tower and Incheon Airport, brings together function, future-proof design, and sustainability. Real estate analyst Leechiu property consultants (LPC) foresees more green developments like this in future. “In the middle of congestion, pollution, and climate change issues, businesses should now consider going into spaces that are built, designed, and constructed to minimize their environmental impact,” he said.