Mikael Benedicto

About

UAP, AIA Int'l Assoc., CBP (Buildings + Districts), RMP, EDGE Expert, PgDSuM

I'm a city and sustainability practitioner, using architecture, urban planning, and technology to help shape more livable, inclusive, and climate-resilient places. With over 7 years of experience, I work across the built environment and sustainability to turn complex challenges into practical solutions. Growing up in a rapidly changing city shaped my belief that development should ultimately make everyday life better for the people and communities it serves.

I'm the Co-Founder and COO of Greenscape Urban Solutions, Inc., where I lead the development of practical, data-driven solutions for cities and organizations. I'm also a BERDE Professional, EDGE Expert, and Registered Master Plumber.

I serve as General Programs Co-Head at Young Urbanists Philippines and am currently pursuing the ASEAN Master in Sustainability Management as a full-scholarship scholar, supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and delivered by UGM and UiA in collaboration with the ASEAN University Network.

Across my work, I strive to turn design and sustainability into tangible community impact, from better places and public spaces to safer, more inclusive, and climate-resilient communities.

Mikael Benedicto laughing, seated against a purple wall

Professional history

  • Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer

    Greenscape Urban Solutions, Pasig City

    Feb 2025 – Present

  • Partner

    Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corp., Makati City

    Sep 2024 – Jun 2026

  • Studio Manager

    Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corp.

    Sep 2023 – Sep 2024

  • Associate

    Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corp.

    May 2022 – Sep 2023

  • Project Designer

    Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corp.

    Aug 2019 – May 2022

  • Freelance Architect

    MTB Architecture, Makati City

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Architectural Assistant

    Maximus Built Solutions, Inc., Quezon City

    Feb 2019 – Mar 2019

  • Planning Assistant

    Tomeldan, Alli & Molina (TAM) Planners Co., Quezon City

    Sep 2018 – Oct 2018

Education

  • Master of Science (MS), Sustainability Management

    University of Agder

    Aug 2026 – Expected Jan 2028

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sustainability Management

    Universitas Gadjah Mada

    Aug 2026 – Expected Jan 2028

  • Learn to Lead Sustainability (L2LS)

    Sustainability PH

    Sep 2025 – Nov 2025

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Management

    School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE), De La Salle College of Saint Benilde

    Feb 2025 – May 2025

  • BS in Architecture (Cum Laude)

    University of the Philippines Diliman

    Aug 2014 – Jun 2019

Licenses and certifications

  • Registered and Licensed Architect

    Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines

    2022 – Present

  • Registered and Licensed Master Plumber

    Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines

    2024 – Present

  • Certified BERDE Professional (Districts)

    Philippine Green Building Council

    2024 – Present

  • Certified BERDE Professional (Buildings)

    Philippine Green Building Council

    2021 – Present

  • EDGE v3 Experts Training Course

    International Finance Corporation

    Mar 2025

  • Certificate of Designing for Greater Efficiency

    EDGE, International Finance Corporation

    2022

  • Google AI Professional Certificate

    DICT Sector D Google Learning Program, Coursera

    May 2026

Courses

  • SEEA for Policy Makers

    United Nations Statistics Division

    Feb 2026

  • Urban Biodiversity

    UrbanShift Academy, C40 Cities

    Jun 2025

  • Fundamentals of Building Resilience Index

    World Bank Group, The Open Learning Campus

    Jun 2025

  • Accommodating Urban Growth

    UrbanShift Academy, C40 Cities

    Feb 2025

  • Nature-based Solutions in the Global South

    UrbanShift Academy, World Resources Institute

    Aug 2024

  • Circular Economy Strategies for Sustainable Development

    UrbanShift Academy, ICLEI

    Aug 2024

  • Integrated Urban Planning

    UrbanShift Academy, World Resources Institute

    Aug 2024

  • Real Estate Planning, Development and Environmental Concerns (Module 3)

    Executive Diploma Program in Real Estate Management, De La Salle College of Saint Benilde

    Sep 2020 – Oct 2020

Publications

Speaking

  • Pre-planning Meeting for the Formulation of the City of General Trias' Local Climate Change Action Plan

    Resource Speaker, Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator

    Apr 2026

  • Arkitektok 1.0 – Before the Sirens: Adaptive Architecture in Risk-Dense Cities

    Speaker, UAP Student Auxiliary, UP Diliman Chapter

    Oct 2025

Organizations and volunteering

  • General Programs Co-head

    Young Urbanists Philippines

    Mar 2026 – Present

  • Passivhaus Philippines

    Jun 2025 – Present

  • United Architects of the Philippines, Diliman Chapter

    Jul 2022 – Present

  • The American Institute of Architects

    May 2022 – Present

  • Philippine Green Building Council

    Jun 2021 – Present

  • Event Coordinator

    AIA International Southeast Asia

    Aug 2022 – Aug 2023