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Retro-commissioning Registration Scheme is Open for Registration NOW
Advancing Net Zero: Hong Kong is decarbonising
Social Innovation Regional Forum 2019 Online Exhibition – What we can do for “Double Aging”?
Kai Tak – from the Former Airport to the New Green Community
Retro-commissioning Registration Scheme is Open for Registration NOW
Following the launch of “RCx Training and Registration Scheme” in November last year, the first batch of Retro-commissioning (RCx) Training for RCx Practitioners and Professionals was successfully conducted with more than 200 industry practitioners attended the course and passed the examination.
Candidates who have completed the RCx trainings organised by Hong Kong Green Building Council, passed the examination and fulfilled the requirements of the Scheme are now eligible to register as a RCx Practitioner or Professional via the online platform of RCx Registration Scheme! Currently, candidates are allowed to submit their registrations in “Normal Route” or “Grandparenting Route”. Upon successful registration, contact information of the registrant will be shown on the RCx Practitioner / Professional Directory of the Scheme website.
We look forward to RCx becoming a key measure of energy efficiency in Hong Kong and anticipate more talents to become registered.
Move now and check out the details HERE.
HKGBC’s “Retro-commissioning Training and Registration Scheme” was launched last year to boost professional standards and energy efficiency of Hong Kong’s existing buildings.
Advancing Net Zero: Hong Kong is decarbonising
Reducing energy demand and prioritising energy efficiency to ensure that buildings are performing as efficiently as possible is a critical principle of achieving net zero operational carbon. In Hong Kong, developers and property management companies have already taken actions in the past 10 to 15 years.
Driven by the Hong Kong Green Building Council and its Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Programme, various shopping mall operators have worked collaboratively with their tenants to achieve significant reductions in energy consumption. Through retro-commissioning, replacement and green education and practices, average energy savings in the order of 20% to 30% have been achieved across large shopping malls together with their associated commercial office buildings over the past 10 to 15 years with some achieving up to more than 40%.
With technology advancements, better energy management practices, behavioural changes and collective industry effort in optimising energy saving opportunities, potentially even more significant energy savings and carbon reduction for the existing building stock and for all building types can be achieved over the coming decades.
What can Hong Kong do more towards advancing net zero? Check out the video HERE to see how Hong Kong is progressing in its decarbonisation journey through the collective efforts of the industry!
Social Innovation Regional Forum 2019 Online Exhibition – What we can do for “Double Aging”?
Hong Kong and the cities of the world are not just facing the problem of climate change, but also population ageing and building ageing. The Jockey Club "Operation SoInno" Project by the PolyU Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation launched an online exhibition with the theme of “Double Aging”. 13 exhibitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China and Japan are invited to share their innovation practices regarding the issue.
Hong Kong Green Building Council joined as one of the Regional Forum Strategic Partners and exhibitors to introduce solutions in Green Building aspect such as building planning and interior design with local cases sharing. The Council also shares double-ageing-related projects organised with the industry in recent years, such as the “Sustainability Conference 2019" co-organised with Chinachem Group and The "HKGBC Jockey Club Green and Smart Community Buildings Project" funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, to transform Hong Kong into an age-friendly community.
More exhibitors including the Urban Renewal Authority and the Hong Kong Housing Society introduce corresponding housing schemes and community facilities development in response to “Double Ageing”. Innovative solutions and practical plans by professional bodies and corporations from Mainland China and Japan have also been showcased in the exhibition.
Check out the SIRF 2019 online exhibition HERE now to explore the challenges and opportunities of “Double Ageing”!
Kai Tak – from the Former Airport to the New Green Community
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| Kai Tak Sports Park achieved Platinum rating under the BEAM Plus Neighbourhood V1.0. Photo credit © Kai Tak Sports Park Limited & Populous |
The Kai Tak Development Area is getting in shape! Recently, Kai Tak Sports Park, the landmark in the area, has achieved Platinum rating under BEAM Plus Neighbourhood. BEAM Plus Neighbourhood encourages projects to integrate with the existing community at the masterplanning stage, creating a sustainable community. The Sports Park will be easily accessible and walkable. Pedestrian friendly facilities will be built to connect people to green open spaces, public transport hub and the neighbouring communities like To Kwa Wan, Ma Tau Kok, Kowloon City, etc.
There are quite a number of completed green buildings in Kai Tak nowadays. For residential, new residential properties like Oasis Kai Tak achieved Final Gold rating under BEAM Plus New Buildings, while 3 Muk Chui Street achieved Final Platinum rating. Government facilities in Kai Tak achieved Final Platinum ratings as well, for example, Trade Industry Tower, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Kai Tak Fire Station, etc. All in all, the new green community becomes low-carbon and more comfortable.
Visit BEAM Plus Online Exhibition to learn more about these green buildings!