Sustainability at the heart of The Atherton

THE Atherton is able to reduce the need for artifical lighting and cooling appliances. | PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF dmci homes

Quadruple A developer DMCI Homes continues to explore new technologies to promote sustainable living in its condominium communities.

DMCI Homes’ The Atherton condominium, located along Dr. A. Santos Avenue in Parañaque City, harnesses the power of natural daylight with solar tubes strategically placed along its open lawn.

“Driven by innovation and guided by sustainability, we are continuously finding ways to enrich the lives of our residents while reducing our environmental impact through the use of eco-friendly technologies and practices,” Butch Mendizabal, DMCI Homes Corporate Communications manager, said.

The said solar tubes effectively harvest natural daylight and are able to distribute it into the interior spaces of the property’s indoor badminton court, DMCI Homes said in a statement.

THE innovative design ensures free-flowing air and abundant natural light inside the high-rise condominium.

The process provides additional illumination equivalent to at least 300 watts of energy during daytime at peak noon hours. This translates to energy savings totaling 1.8 kilowatt-hours (kWh) based on a study conducted by DMCI Homes’ Design and Engineering Department.

The solar tube lighting complements DMCI Homes’ Lumiventt® Design Technology — an innovative design that ensures free-flowing air and abundant natural light inside high-rise condominiums.

It takes advantage of natural light and air through three-story-high openings dubbed Sky Patios, serving as entry points. With this, The Atherton is able to reduce the need for artificial lighting and cooling appliances, resulting in substantial energy savings.

ARTIST’S perspective of the solar tubes.

The Atherton is one of DMCI Homes’ developments, the country’s first Quadruple A real estate developer known for building quality, resort-inspired communities in Mega Manila, Baguio City, Boracay and Davao City. Each property is built with world-standard craftsmanship borne from D.M. Consunji Inc.’s over 60 years of expertise in the construction and development industry.

To learn more about The Atherton and other DMCI Homes’ pre-selling and ready-for-occupancy projects, units for lease and special promos, call (632) 5324-8888. Visit leasing.dmcihomes.com to know more about opportunities in leasing and rent-to-own programs of DMCI Homes.