The Velaris Residences South Tower embraces sustainable living

Environment-friendly features are today’s biggest luxury flex. Living in a community with green elements offers rewarding experiences every day — not only is it good for your health, but it’s also caring for the environment in ways that fully integrate into your lifestyle.

This philosophy of intentional living is the soul of The Velaris Residences South Tower’s design. From its location in Bridgetowne along C5 to its building façade and finishes inside, developer RHK Land Corporation paid meticulous attention to how your environment can enhance your quality of life in many practical ways.

“The Velaris Residences South Tower is more than just a condominium—it’s a testament to a lifestyle that values both personal well-being and environmental responsibility,” RHK Land General Manager Rouen Abel V. Raz says.

Here’s what it will be like to live in the South Tower, the future of sustainable living.

1. It’s good for your wallet and the environment

“We have meticulously designed every aspect of this development to minimize our impact on the environment while enhancing the quality of life of our residents. This is the future of living: a harmonious blend of comfort, convenience, and conscious living,”  Raz continues.

At The Velaris Residences South Tower, RHK Land Corporation used tinted glass cladding for residents to save money on energy without compromising on the views or natural light. The glass blocks a portion of the sun’s heat, glare and harmful UV rays, keeping indoor spaces safer, cooler and more comfortable.  It also fitted each unit with AC Inverter Technology, which lowers electricity usage by using only the necessary amount of energy to maintain your desired temperature. This technology allows for fast cooling without excessive power use.

In the kitchen, you’ll find Cooktop Induction Technology that is more energy-efficient because cooktop induction has 90% heat transfer efficiency compared to just 40% to 60% for gas or traditional electric stoves. Induction cooking also reduces the risk of accidental fires.

Optimized resource usage means you make the most efficient and effective use of your appliances. RHK Land Corporation built a system that ensures energy is used only when needed, contributing to overall resource efficiency, lower power consumption and minimal heat generation in the building’s operations.

2. It’s beneficial to your wellbeing

The use of low VOC paint throughout the South Tower helps reduce air pollution. VOCs or Volatile Organic Compounds are a group of chemicals used in building or household materials such as paint and adhesives. Low VOC paint emits up to 80% fewer volatile organic compounds than traditional paints, meaning it easily evaporates at room temperature, making it ideal in nurseries and bedrooms. It also contributes to improved indoor and outdoor air quality and lesser ground-level ozone formation, a primary component of smog.

3. It helps conserve water

Our Earth may not run out of water, but freshwater — or the water we use for drinking and agriculture to produce our food — is becoming scarce. If one household uses freshwater from the tap to water plants, imagine how much more is used in an entire development. But not at the South Tower because it has a rainwater tank and collector to reduce reliance on principal water supplies.

Recycled rain water is used for irrigation of the building’s landscape, gardens and pocket green spaces. Ultimately, it helps reduce urban flooding and prevents strain on the city’s drainage systems, and increases the resilience of the building by providing a sustainable water source during possible dry spells or water shortages.

Inside your unit, low flow-rate faucets also reduce water consumption while maintaining adequate functionality by integrating mechanisms such as aerators, advanced cartridges or valves, or other pressure compensating devices. This ensures a consistent, good water flow rate despite variations in water supply pressure.

4. It’s future-proof

The Velaris Residences South Tower is a smart building with smart units. Integrated into its system is remote monitoring and management, which  allows homeowners to check and operate their smart lights and control the temperature of their units. They also receive real-time alerts through smartphone apps. Having the ability to regulate and manage their lighting and AC optimizes energy use and avoids unnecessary consumption.

Another important feature of the system is that it enhances security. Advanced encryption and smart technology make digital locks more secure, protecting residents from unauthorized access. If integrated in mobile apps, digital door locks can offer remote and touchless access.

5. It creates a healthier community

Many times people want to make the right choices but are hampered by the absence of facilities to do so. Walking in the metro, for instance, is almost never done for leisure because of the lack of sidewalks or safe places to do it.

The Velaris Residences estate, on the other hand,  was designed to promote a healthier, active lifestyle. There are bicycle lanes for a more eco-friendly way to get around and burn calories, and at the same time reduce traffic congestion. The South Tower, too, has amenities like a fully fitted gym with dance and cycling studios, and swimming pools so it’s easy to integrate exercise into your daily routine. The kids have their own pool and playground so they’re not always indoors and on their gadgets.

The quality of air in the community is also directly impacted by the number of vehicles. With more people buying EV or hybrid vehicles these days, the South Tower will install EV charging stations to make it convenient for homeowners who want to reduce their carbon footprint. EVs directly lower carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles.

Visit thevelarisresidences.com to learn more. Or join an exclusive tour in The Velaris Residences’ award-winning Show Gallery in Bridgetowne.