Hong Kong's Speaking Opportunities at WSBE 2020
Four Hong Kong Nominations Named Finalists of WorldGBC's Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2020
WorldGBC launched the Asia Pacific Embodied Carbon Primer
"Greening" Malls for Greener Shopping Experience
Hong Kong's Speaking Opportunities at WSBE 2020
The World Sustainable Built Environment Online Conference 2020 (WSBE 2020) will be held from 2 to 4 November 2020. With the theme of creating clear links between the most relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the built environment, the three-day conference will create a platform for knowledge exchange and forging collaborations in the international arena.
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) and Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) are leading the organisation of several prime speaking opportunities for Hong Kong as a whole which includes Keynote Session, Panel Discussion, Hong Kong Session, etc. Distinguished speakers from the government and industry will share their insights and experiences on the implementation of government policies, introduction of latest innovation, and the evolvement of Hong Kong into a sustainable high-density city. In the Hong Kong Session, pioneers of Hong Kong's green building industry will share leading case studies in Hong Kong on Advancing Net Zero in a high-rise, high-density built environment. In addition, a number of other key players in Hong Kong would also present their sessions or papers at WSBE 2020.
Don't miss the chance! Join us online at WSBE 2020 to support Hong Kong! For details, please click HERE.
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) and Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) are leading the organisation of several prime speaking opportunities for Hong Kong as a whole which includes Keynote Session, Panel Discussion, Hong Kong Session, etc. Distinguished speakers from the government and industry will share their insights and experiences on the implementation of government policies, introduction of latest innovation, and the evolvement of Hong Kong into a sustainable high-density city. In the Hong Kong Session, pioneers of Hong Kong's green building industry will share leading case studies in Hong Kong on Advancing Net Zero in a high-rise, high-density built environment. In addition, a number of other key players in Hong Kong would also present their sessions or papers at WSBE 2020.
Don't miss the chance! Join us online at WSBE 2020 to support Hong Kong! For details, please click HERE.
Four Hong Kong Nominations Named Finalists of WorldGBC's Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2020
Four Hong Kong nominations were named Finalists by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) for the Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2020 (APN Awards 2020).
Presented by the WorldGBC and its Asia Pacific Regional Network of Green Building Councils, the biennial Awards aim to showcase and celebrate the achievements of businesses and innovators which are leading the way on sustainability in buildings in the Asia Pacific Regional Network.
Outstanding green building projects and companies, as well as women leaders were nominated by the 15 Green Building Councils. An independent panel of 12 high-profile judges had assessed the nominations and selected the Finalists in three awards categories.
Business Leadership in Sustainability Award
Ronald Lu & Partners
Leadership in Sustainable Design and
Performance Award – Commercial
Victoria Dockside by Ronald Lu & Partners
Women in Green Building Leadership Award
Dr Amie LAI
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Leadership in Sustainable Design and
Performance Award – Institutional
Chai Wan Campus for the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) by Ronald Lu & Partners
Congratulations to the Finalists from Hong Kong!
For more information about APN Awards 2020, please click HERE.
WorldGBC launched the Asia Pacific Embodied Carbon Prime
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The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has launched the Asia Pacific Embodied Carbon Primer during the World Green Building Week in September 2020. The Primer outlines the business and climate opportunities of tackling embodied carbon in the built environment.
As an active supporter of WorldGBC’s Advancing Net Zero initiative ― which aims to promote and support the acceleration of net zero carbon buildings to 100% by 2050, the Sustainable Development Committee (SDC) of the Hong Kong Green Building Council is developing a number of local initiatives which will tackle not only operational carbon but also embodied carbon in advancing towards net zero. As embodied carbon will continue to grow in importance as a proportion of total carbon emissions, SDC members worked closely with the WorldGBC to develop this embodied carbon primer, with the intent to raise awareness and drive progress in the Asia-Pacific region.
The primer introduces embodied carbon, sources of embodied carbon, strategies for embodied carbon reduction, assessment methods and tools, as well as identifies opportunities for various industry stakeholders (including government, investors, developers, designers, manufacturers, researchers etc.) to drive demand and actions to reduce the embodied carbon of projects, materials and products. Case studies demonstrating market leadership are also included to inspire actions from the industry.
Please visit WorldGBC's website to read the full report.
All the industry stakeholders including government, investors, developers, designers, manufacturers, researchers etc. shall work together to achieve the acceleration of net zero carbon buildings to 100% by 2050.
As an active supporter of WorldGBC’s Advancing Net Zero initiative ― which aims to promote and support the acceleration of net zero carbon buildings to 100% by 2050, the Sustainable Development Committee (SDC) of the Hong Kong Green Building Council is developing a number of local initiatives which will tackle not only operational carbon but also embodied carbon in advancing towards net zero. As embodied carbon will continue to grow in importance as a proportion of total carbon emissions, SDC members worked closely with the WorldGBC to develop this embodied carbon primer, with the intent to raise awareness and drive progress in the Asia-Pacific region.
The primer introduces embodied carbon, sources of embodied carbon, strategies for embodied carbon reduction, assessment methods and tools, as well as identifies opportunities for various industry stakeholders (including government, investors, developers, designers, manufacturers, researchers etc.) to drive demand and actions to reduce the embodied carbon of projects, materials and products. Case studies demonstrating market leadership are also included to inspire actions from the industry.
Please visit WorldGBC's website to read the full report.
All the industry stakeholders including government, investors, developers, designers, manufacturers, researchers etc. shall work together to achieve the acceleration of net zero carbon buildings to 100% by 2050.
"Greening" Malls for Greener Shopping Experience
Hong Kong is crowned as the shopping paradise by worldwide visitors. To cope with sustainable development, shopping malls in town have been enhancing to bring greener shopping experience to customers. Located in Mongkok, the Langham Place Shopping Mall has achieved Final Platinum rating under BEAM Plus Existing Buildings.
The mall’s achievement in the aspect of Energy Use is particularly outstanding thanks to Retro-commissioning conducted for air-conditioning and electromechanical facilities. By reviewing the energy data, the management team could identify rooms for potential improvements so as to formulate energy saving measures for improving operational efficiency. In daily operations, sensors have been installed to monitor water quality and indoor air quality, for the sake of creating a healthy and comfortable shopping environment for shoppers.
Check out more green buildings in Hong Kong at the BEAM Plus Online Exhibition now!
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