Building a Sustainable Future with MiC
Advancing Net Zero Ideas Competition 2021 E-book Now Available Online; Bringing Together Creativity from Across the Industry
Building a Sustainable Future with MiC
Traditional construction methods require a significant amount of manpower and a long construction time. Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) is an innovative construction method designed to maximise offsite manufacturing. Its emergence addresses the many challenges faced by the local construction industry by shortening construction times, improving the working environment, and even enhancing site safety.
To explore the latest development of MiC techniques, the Council organised two technical visits to MiC sites, namely the Hong Kong Housing Society’s MiC mock-up for Hung Shui Kiu Phase 1A, and the Architectural Services Department’s MiC school construction site at Area 9 of Tai Po on 15 and 21 February respectively.
The MiC project for Hung Shui Kiu Phase 1A is a 28-storey building providing 300 subsidised sale apartments, of which 25 storeys will be built by concrete MiC. Scheduled for completion in 2024, it will become Hong Kong’s tallest and first concrete MiC residential building with balconies for sale.
The school construction project at Tai Po Area 9 is the first primary school building in Hong Kong to fully adopt the MiC technique for its 36 classrooms, student lavatories, electrical rooms, and a pantry. The installation of the MiC classrooms is targeted for completion within February 2023. The project was awarded the “Outstanding MiC Project” Award by the Construction Industry Council in 2022. It is anticipated that this experience of MiC design and implementation will create a strong foundation for future school developments adopting MiC technology.
Technical visit to the Hong Kong Housing Society’s MiC mock-up for Hung Shui Kiu Phase 1A
Representatives from the Hong Kong Housing Society illustrated the building techniques to participants
Technical visit to the Architectural Services Department’s MiC school construction site at Area 9 of Tai Po
Representatives from the Architectural Services Department explained the building techniques to participants
Advancing Net Zero Ideas Competition 2021 E-book Now Available Online; Bringing Together Creativity from Across the Industry
The Advancing Net Zero (ANZ) Ideas Competition 2021 e-book is now available on the HKGBC website, enabling the public to review the Competition’s highlights. The e-book not only captures the full story of why and how HKGBC organised the Competition, it is also a summary of the industry’s creative ideas generated throughout the process, which will hopefully serve as a valuable reference as we continue our ANZ journey into the future.
Designed in support of the World Green Building Council’s worldwide initiative of “Advancing Net Zero” and to facilitate the Hong Kong Government’s target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, HKGBC and its Principal Partner of the project, Swire Properties, launched this international competition in 2021. The Competition aimed to enhance public understanding of “Advancing Net Zero”, promote exchanges and learning among professionals across sectors, inspire more forward-looking ideas and solutions for net zero, and move Hong Kong’s building and construction sectors towards carbon neutrality and a sustainable future.
The e-book covers the full range of the Competition’s scope, including its nine ANZ Technical Webinars, the eight shortlisted submissions, the Final Presentation and Award Ceremony, the Opening Ceremony of the Roving Exhibition, and the 360-degree Exhibition Tour at Pacific Place. By clicking on the links and viewing the relevant videos and images, members of the public can learn more about this important “Advancing Net Zero” initiative and the many innovative ideas and practical solutions contributed by its participants.
Click here to read the Advancing Net Zero Ideas Competition 2021 e-book.
