BEAM Plus Interiors v2.0 – Non-residential
BEAM Plus Interiors – Non-residential is the label for greener commercial and institutional premises. It enables premises occupiers, designers and builders to showcase the sustainability and quality of their fitted-out premises and to distinguish them from other premises on the market.
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What premises can be assessed?
Offices, retail premises, restaurants, club houses, industrial units and other non-residential premises.
Applying for BEAM Plus Interiors - Non-residential (v2.0) can help to:
| Benefits of BEAM Plus Interiors - Non-residential (v2.0) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhance occupants' health, wellbeing and productivity; | Lower operational costs by enhancing energy and water efficiency; | Raise the profile of a company’s commitment to ESG issues; and | Support de-carbonisation |
Assessment Aspects of BEAM Plus Interiors - Non-residential
| Assessment Aspects | Description |
|---|---|
 Integrated Design and Construction Management (IDCM) |
IDCM focuses on the integration between design and operation, integrated design between design team members and the client, and integration throughout the development process from design to construction. |
 Management (MAN) |
MAN focuses on the sustainable management of the occupied spaces during occupancy. |
 Materials and Waste Aspects (MW) |
MW focuses on the minimisation of materials consumption and waste generation. |
 Energy Use (EU) |
EU focuses on the reduction of energy consumption during occupancy. It is energy performance based and it seeks to encourage quality passive design. |
 Water Use (WU) |
WU focuses on the reduction of water consumption and discharge management. |
 Health and Wellbeing (HWB) |
HWB focuses on the human development and environmental quality. It is designed to expand the scope of previous indoor environmental quality (IEQ) category and adopt human centric design elements. |
 Innovations and Additions (IA) |
IA focuses on promoting and rewarding true innovations. |
There are four ratings available for a project after completing the assessment:
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Showcases of Excellence
Fitting Out Works for Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Office at
9/F Yasumoto International Academic Park,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
The fitting-out works on the 9th floor of Yasumoto International Academic Park achieved Platinum rating under BEAM Plus Interiors V2.0 (Beta Version). This is the first campus's smart office at CUHK. The project transformed two separate office units into a single, flexible open-plan workspace. Upholding the principle of sustainability, the office design has carefully considered the use of materials and the reuse of furniture and appliances, so as to minimize wastage and lower carbon emissions. Painted with the colour palette of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the newly renovated space is home to over 30 members of staff of the Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Office (SRSDO).
Jardine House BaseHall 2 & 3
Jardine House Base Hall 2 & 3 is another Platinum-rated office under BEAM Plus Interiors V2.0 (Beta Version). During the construction process, over 75% of the waste generated was recycled or upcycled. To promote water conservation, low-flow water fixtures and low-flush urinals and water closets are installed. BaseHall 2 is highly energy efficient. The air conditioning system incorporates a brushless DC fan coil. Programmable timers for mechanical ventilation air conditioning (MVAC) minimize energy consumption during non-business hours. High-efficiency light fittings are used, which help reducing lighting power density. Additionally, smart meters provide real-time energy data for MVAC, lighting, small power appliances, water heaters, servers, and kitchen equipment.