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Applying to build a sustainable smart city

Ir Dr Eddy Lau Head of Green Labelling eddy.lau@hkgbc.org.hk 21 August 2017

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Contents

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Opportunity …

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Opportunities …

Urban renewal New developments

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(BEAM = Building Environmental Assessment Method)

BEAM Plus is a voluntary rating scheme operated by HKGBC (partner with BEAM Society, which updates the tool and carries out assessment)

construction process & building design

• EXISTING BUILDINGS evaluate how buildings are operated and maintained

• INTERIORS interior fit-out of non-domestic premises

• NEW BUILDINGS

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Site : Land use, site management, etc

Materials : material use, waste mgt, etc

Energy : energy efficiency, passive design, clothes drying facilities, etc

Water : water quality, water efficiency, water recycling, etc

IEQ : IAQ, security, hygiene, thermal, light, noise, BFA, facilities, etc

IA: Innovations, additional performance, community engagement, etc

New Buildings:

Water IEQ

Energy Mtls Site

IA

Nearly 100 items for free choosing; higher score leads to higher rating, e.g. Bronze / Silver / Gold / Platinum

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Neighbourhood

The tool emphasizes spaces between buildings, i.e. the public realm.

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Articulated mix of regulatory & voluntary instruments

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A possible future …

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Number of Registrations

Sharp rise in 2011

Popularity of BEAM Plus in private sector

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A Real Example

Courtesy of Hong Kong Housing Authority

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Closing Remarks We are unable to do much to improve our per-capita living space; however, by adopting a multidisciplinary approach (not only engaging the professionals but also the community), by extending our so-called homes to the public realm (which we should give more thoughts in design), Hong Kong can still be highly liveable!

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References BEAM Plus On-line Exhibition Website BEAM Plus – Past, Present and Future BEAM Plus Statistics and Project Directories Other BEAM Plus References

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265554074_BEAM_Plus_-_Past_Present_and_Future

http://greenbuilding.hkgbc.org.hk/

https://www.hkgbc.org.hk/eng/BEAMPlusStatistics.aspx

https://www.hkgbc.org.hk/eng/BPRef-others.aspx