Model in sustainable living

Answering the worldwide call for a greener way of life, real estate leader Ayala Land responds with its vision of sustainable living in NUVALI.

A name that signifies new beginnings, NUVALI is definitely an innovation in masterplanned development, combining the latest in green building technology with sustainable planning, architecture and construction. With the standards of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environment as its model, NUVALI aims to become the country’s first ecopolis, a place where both people and nature thrive.

This commitment can be seen in all aspects of the community – in its retail and corporate spaces, as well as its residential enclaves. A prime example is the lifestyle area, which will feature a scenic lake that will also be used for irrigation and water recycling. Here, residents can enjoy the beauty of nature while having a cup of coffee and surfing the net via a wireless access point.

NUVALI features a 50% balance between built and open areas and the maintenance of a tree to house ratio for better air quality, reduced soil erosion and improved water retention. Its streets use bioswales that help filter groundwater and permeable paving that helps reduce downstream effects. It will also have sewer treatment plants enhanced with green wetlands for more efficient sewer management.

Situated in this green environment are NUVALI’s homes, which will include earth-friendly features like double piping which allows water to be recycled. Outside, families can walk or ride bikes to work or school in tree lined pedestrian and bike lanes, placed to encourage a healthier lifestyle, while reducing emissions from the use of motor vehicles. They can also ride in the privately managed transit system circulating within NUVALI and linking to Metro Manila and other regional hub like Alabang and Batangas that uses only environmentally friendly vehicles.

Ayala Land hopes that all this will lead to a healthier, less stressful kind of life that they call “evoliving,” which is the “seamless weaving of life, nature and technology to secure a vibrant future.”

“Sustainable development has always been top of mind for all of us at Ayala Land,” said Jaime I. Ayala,  president and chief executive officer of Ayala Land Inc., “The road to Nuvali began with a concept for a large-scale and pioneering “ecopolis” that would serve as a regional hub of the south and is centered on what we are calling “EVOLIVING”: a community of the future that embraces the principles of environmental, economic, and social sustainability.”

In another first, Ayala Land and its subsidiaries launched three different residential developments in NUVALI – Ayala Land Premier, Community Innovations and Avida will each have its communities with distinct lifestyle offerings designed to open up “evoliving” to a wide base of consumers. It has also recently sealed a landmark partnership with General Electric, Inc. (GE), which will allow Ayala to take advantage of GE’s advanced, energy-efficient technology to help NUVALI citizens live and work in a sustainable manner.

Also on the way for NUVALI residents are innovative Phase 1 offerings like the Lakeside Evozone, a lakeside business community perfect for both work and play with recreational areas, lush green views and 24/7 connectivity, and the E-Services Building, a complex that will cater to call centers, business process outsourcing and information technology firms. Outfitted with the technical support these businesses need, the E-Services Building will also include high-speed and large capacity elevators and retail and support amenities to address the locators’ unique 24/7 operations.

With its combination of natural beauty and economic vibrancy, NUVALI is definitely the place for a fresh approach in balanced living. And within the glut of community developments, NUVALI commitment to sustainability comes as a breath of fresh air.