BERDE Certification is the formal assessment, rating, and certification process for projects of the BERDE Program. It is conducted in a third-party assessment process to ensure a credible, independent, impartial, and objective assessment, rating, and certification of projects under BERDE. BERDE Certification measures how a building excels above and beyond the existing local environmental regulations and standards.

The First LEED for Homes Certified Project in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia Region The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded YY House Mandaue City, Philippines as the outstanding single family project which use AAC LightStrong Block for their wall system.

The sample blocks were soaked in the water for a specific number of hours and the weight gained was recorded as moisture is absorbed. After conducting the absorption rate test, natural drying test was conducted. A sample was left at ambient condition of the laboratory and the change in weight was observed and recorded. The temperature ranged from 25+/-5 °C and relative humidity by 60+/-10%

Noise control is one of the ways to uphold the health and well-being of the occupants. It is very important to stay in an area that is restful and relaxing. The use of LightStrong AAC block provides good sound insulation due to its porous property making it ideal for buildings such as schools, hospitals, hotels, and offices. A Consultant for Acoustics and Audio Engineering evaluated the sound insulation property of LightStrong AAC Blocks showing a significant reduction of noise transmission.

Safety is everyone's top priority. The wise use of materials for building a home is of great significance to keep the well-being of the family. Fire accidents are unpredictable. Through the use of LightStrong AAC Block, it prevents the spread of fire. LightStrong AAC Wall withstands high temperatures even exposed to a minimum of 4 hours of fire. Furthermore, due to its good thermal property, it reduces the consumption of energy to cool or warm a building. This contributes to lower electrical bills.

Several Contractors express their desire to use LightStrong AAC for their Government projects as the construction timeline is critical and they see LightStrong can help them meet the schedule. Furthermore, the quality and benefits are better compared to conventional wall systems. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar issued Department Order No. 80, Amendment to DPWH Standard Specification for Item 1046 – Masonry Works, allowing the use of LightStrong AAC Blocks for any government projects.

Several Contractors express their desire to use LightStrong AAC for their Government projects as the construction timeline is critical and they see LightStrong can help them meet the schedule. Furthermore, the quality and benefits are better compared to conventional wall systems. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar issued Department Order No. 80, Amendment to DPWH Standard Specification for Item 1046 – Masonry Works, allowing the use of LightStrong AAC Blocks for any government projects.

The salient features of LightStrong AAC Block make it ideal for residential projects.</p> The Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council awards LightStrong AAC with an AITECH (Accreditation of Innovative Technologies for Housing) Certificate allowing the use of the walling system for NHA (National Housing Authority) Housing Projects.