Ecoverde Homes Corp. celebrated last year its 10th anniversary. A decade into the business, Ecoverde Homes Corp. continues to push frontiers and challenge the norm to redefine the concept of modern affordable housing in the country. Innovation, after all, has been the cornerstone of Ecoverde’s business philosophy over the last 10 years—during which it was able to successfully build nearly 5,000 housing units across 10 communities in three provinces namely Batangas, Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental. In these locations, Ecoverde built modern, sustainable homes in communities that catered to the evolving needs of thousands of Filipino families. “Ten years ago, Ecoverde Homes began with a simple yet powerful vision: to revolutionize affordable housing by not just building homes, but by creating value-laden, sustainable living spaces. Today, we proudly stand as a testament to that vision, having become synonymous with modern affordable living,” said Ecoverde president Gino V. Olivares, during the company’s 10th anniversary last year. “Our journey has been marked by a relentless passion to deliver the best possible product. We’ve always believed that a home is more than just a structure—it’s a canvas for life’s memories. That’s why every Ecoverde home is designed to offer our clients not just a house, but a versatile living space that adapts to their changing needs,” Olivares added. ADDRESSING A NEED Ecoverde Homes was established in 2013 to address the growing need for affordable housing in the Philippines. At that time, Ecoverde sought to provide cost-effective yet sustainable and environment-friendly homes through its first two projects in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and Rosario, Batangas. Beyond providing houses, Ecoverde’s mission was to become “the leading innovator in space efficient and affordable home design, making modern living not just an aspiration but a reality to diverse communities in the Philippines.” To do so, Ecoverde ensured that innovation, accessibility, sustainability and community would become the defining pillars of its approach to housing development. Two years after its inception, Ecoverde was able to complete its first two projects and even unveiled more offerings, marking the start of its expansion. During that period, it likewise formed a strategic alliance with Kyushu Yaesu of Japan’s Seibu Gas Group. MODERN, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES Since then, Ecoverde has been building more communities and continues to invest in modern technologies to ensure that its projects are not only affordable, but also sustainable, durable, and of high quality. “Sustainability is not just a buzzword for us. It’s a commitment woven into the fabric of our work. We’ve integrated sustainable features in our houses, from energy-efficient designs to eco-friendly materials, ensuring that we contribute positively to the environment,” Olivares said. “But what truly sets us apart is our ability to do this while keeping our homes affordable. We’ve redefined modern affordable living by proving that quality, sustainability, and affordability can coexist.” NEW PROJECTS It’s thus unsurprising that Ecoverde has been received well by homebuyers, even earning recognitions from Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) as among the top developers in South Luzon and Mindanao over the years. Amid its achievements, however, Ecoverde wants to do more—to create better value and make a more meaningful difference in the industry. To do this, it continues to find partners that would enable the company to develop more projects across the country. “We are excited to embark on new projects, embrace new technologies, and continue to innovate in ways that enhance the lives of our clients. We remain committed to our mission of providing sustainable, affordable, and value-driven homes,” Olivares concluded.