CHRISTOPHER CRUZ DE LA CRUZ is an advocate of sustainable building.  He has actively campaigned for the formation of the Philippine Green Building Council, an alliance of business and industry leaders from both the private and public sectors that promotes sustainable building practices to the property industry.  He presently leads the development of BERDE - Building Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence, the Philippines' green building rating system.

Arch. Christopher Cruz De la Cruz is one of the Principals of Ecotektonika, Inc., a multidisciplinary sustainable consultancy firm focused on the development of sustainable designs and strategies for the built environment.  

Before joining Ecotektonika, Inc., Mr. De la Cruz has worked independently as a Sustainable Built Environment Strategist with public and private organizations that promote sound sustainable practices to urban and rural settings.  His technical expertise includes design, evaluation and project management of environmental management projects.  He has also conducted site assessments, evaluations and design preparation for the establishment of solid waste management facilities at the provincial, city, municipal and barangay levels in several regions in the Philippines. He has developed and delivered training sessions on environmental management and sustainable building for several non-profit organizations.  

He is an active member of the United Architects of the Philippines - Green Architecture Movement , a Lifetime member of the Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines and serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and President of the Philippine Green Building Council.