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First Net-Zero Community in the Philippines: Life Inside a Sustainable Subdivision

February 25, 2025

Climate change and environmental sustainability are hot topics today. One groundbreaking project in the Philippines focused on positively contributing to these issues is a project for the very first Net-Zero Community in the country. BillionBricks, a company leading the way to revolutionizing affordable housing through clean energy solutions, has recently showcased the Sienna Sun-Powered Homes in Iligan City, the first net-zero community in Mindanao complete with solar-powered roofs and battery for uninterrupted power

A Net-Zero Community is a model for future subdivisions that doesn’t only tackle affordable housing but also creates a meaningful fight against climate change.

Key Lessons From My EDGE Certification Journey [Architect’s Case Study]

February 5, 2025

BillionBricks Architect Kenneth Velasco explored his experiences with applying for the EDGE Certification. Read on to learn more about his insights and advice.

Tour, Learn, Transform: Inside BillionBricks’ Net-Zero Experience Center

February 4, 2025

Following the launch, BillionBricks introduced educational tours for schools and companies at the BillionBricks Experience Center in Quezon City. These tours provide an opportunity for students and professionals to learn about sustainable living and innovative housing solutions firsthand.

Rethinking Education: Building Innovators, Not Just Graduates

October 17, 2024

Pushing for innovation is not easy, and empowering people to cultivate creative solutions must be a core tenet of our education system. Prasoon Kumar discusses what needs to be addressed in order to build innovators and not just graduates.

BillionBricks’ Mission: Accessible Sustainable Living

September 12, 2024

BillionBricks is dedicated to making green living a reality for more people through its mission of innovative sustainable housing. As a climate-tech venture, they strive to tackle housing challenges while addressing the impacts of climate change.

BillionBricks, QC LGU to showcase the Philippines’ first net-zero home

September 2, 2024

Sustainable housing startup BillionBricks, in collaboration with the Quezon City local government unit, is set to showcase the Philippines’ first net-zero home – an initiative aimed at championing affordable and sustainable housing solutions.

What is a net-zero home?

February 8, 2022

We’ve all heard the term ‘net-zero’, but what exactly does it mean and why is it important to us?

The key for scale in affordable housing and solar is likely to be in construction technology innovation

January 28, 2022

Today, most construction projects globally typically take 20% longer to finish than scheduled and are up to 80% over budget. Yet construction is amongst the least innovative and technology impacted industries. Overcoming these barriers by digitalising methods could propel the industry forward.

The impact of BillionBricks’ net-zero housing solutions on the UN Sustainable Development Goals

January 13, 2022

The Sustainable Development Goals was established by the United Nations as an urgent call for action to achieve a better, more sustainable future for all. BillionBricks’ solutions directly impact four of seventeen SDGs by addressing the climate and housing affordability challenges.

Real Changes, Real Homes: A partnership with Reall

November 14, 2021

BillionBricks is delighted to announce a new partnership with Reall – an innovator of and investor in climate-smart, affordable housing – to further the vision of solar home affordable communities.