10th Anniversary Booklet - The Professional Green Building Council
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<strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>PGBC 1 th ANNIVERSARY
<strong>Professional</strong><strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>P t NIVRY
Table of Contents03 | About PGBC04 | Congratatulatory Messssage from the Guest of Honour05 | Congratulatoryry Messagesfrom Honorable Guests06 | Messagesfrom Office Bearers e rs& Board Chairmen08 | Messagessfrom PGBC FoundidingMembers10 | Congratulatorory Messages24 | Messag sages fromPGBC Past Chairmen32| PGBC Timeline38 | <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award50 |Sparkling <strong>Green</strong>58 | Acknowledgementnt71 | PGBC<strong>Council</strong> 2011-2012
About PGBCFounded in 2002, the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) is a non-profit makingresearch and education institution to promote a better sustainable built environment throughprofessional involvement.Our Objectives• To conduct collaborative research and publish research results on local and globaldevelopments of green buildings;• To organise researches seminars and training courses in green building design andtechnology; and• To advise the government on the formulation, setting up and monitoring of a local greenbuilding labeling scheme.1Our FormationPGBC was co-founded by five building related professional institutions:• <strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Institute of Architects• <strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Institution of Engineers• <strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects• <strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Institute of Planners (joined in 2005)• <strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Institute of SurveyorsOur Members• Include the Founding Members (HKIA, HKIE, HKILA, HKIP, HKIS), or any professional instituteand organisation which is willing to abide by the Memorandum and Articles of Associationof the PGBC, the resolutions passed by the Members or the Board of Directors and anyrules and regulations applicable to them.Sponsoring Members• Any person or any institute and organisation which support the objects in theMemorandum and Articles of Association of the PGBC, the resolutions passed by theMembers or the Board of Directors and any rules and regulations applicable, and is willingto provide support in financial terms or in kinds for the furtherance of the objects ofthe PGBC.03
Congratulatory Message from the Guest of HonourMrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet Ngor, GBS, JPChief Secretary for Administration<strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong> of <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong><strong>Anniversary</strong> PublicationCongratulatory MessageI offer my warmest congratulations to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> onthe occasion of its <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.In Hong Kong, buildings account for almost 90% of electricity consumption and60% of green house gas emissions. Hence, they present both a challenge andan opportunity for reduction of carbon emissions. <strong>The</strong>re is urgency to introducenew technologies and initiatives to reduce the carbon footprints of buildings. Inthis regard, the Government will continue to encourage the adoption of greenmeasures through the active use of policy instruments, and will lead by exampleto incorporate green features in public works projects.I am pleased to know that the Government is not alone in this highly worthwhilemission. Over the last decade, the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> hasproven to be a steadfast partner in championing the green building movementin the construction industry by uniting the professions of architects, engineers,landscape architects, surveyors and planners for this noble cause. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’sstaunch support has been most invaluable.1My gratitude goes to the <strong>Council</strong> for all its excellent work in making Hong Konga better place to live. I wish the <strong>Council</strong> continued success in the many yearsto come.04(Mrs. Carrie LAM)Chief Secretary for Administration
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Messages from PGBC Founding MembersMr. Dominic LAMPresident,<strong>The</strong> Hong KongInstitute of ArchitectsIr Prof. K. K. CHOYPresident,<strong>The</strong> Hong KongInstitution ofEngineers<strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong><strong>Professional</strong><strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>On behalf of the Hong Kong Institute ofArchitects, I am pleased to extend ourwarmest congratulations to the Hong Kong<strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> on theoccasion of its <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.<strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> hasbeen contributing significantly to promote agreener and more sustainable environmentin Hong Kong. HKIA looks forward to thefurther growth of <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and to continuing the goodcooperation between our two bodies.On behalf of the Hong Kong Institutionof Engineers, I would like to extend ourheartfelt congratulations to the <strong>Professional</strong><strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) on the joyousoccasion of its <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.A green building is environmentallyresponsible throughout its life cycle fromconstruction to demolition. It provides anenvironmentally friendly living environmentwhile minimising the overall impact on thenatural environment. <strong>The</strong> concept of greenbuilding is crucial in developing Hong Kongas a leading green city.108HKILATHE HONG KONG INSTITUTEOF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS香 港 園 境 師 學 HKILA 會THE HONG KONG INSTITUTEOF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS香 港 園 境 師 學 會Since its establishment in 2002, the PGBChas striven to promote a better sustainablebuilt environment through professionalinvolvement. Throughout the years, it hasplayed a significant role in bringing togetherthe professionals in the building industryand conducting research on local and globaldevelopments of sustainable buildings.It is also delighted to witness the PGBC’scommitment to promoting the principleof sustainable building through variousseminars, conferences and training courses.May I take this opportunity to wish thePGBC continuous prosperity and successin its future endeavours. I look forward tostrengthening our ties with the PGBC fora more sustainable built environment inHong Kong.
10Congratulatory Messages
Congratulatory MessagesMr. Thomas CHOW Tat Ming, JPPermanent Secretary for Development(Planning & Lands)Mr. WAI Chi Sing, JPPermanent Secretary for Development(Works)Ms. Anissa WONG Sean Yee, JPPermanent Secretary for the Environment/Director of Environmental ProtectionMr. Duncan Warren PESCOD, JPPermanent Secretary forTransport & Housing (Housing)/Director of Housing1It is my pleasure to congratulate the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) on its<strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.<strong>The</strong> PGBC is committed to promote a sustainable built environment through professionalinvolvement. Its contribution to collaborative research into the development of greenbuildings has been important, providing a forum for academics, practitioners and the localcommunity to exchange views with like-minded groups from overseas. Through organisinga variety of local and international seminars, and discussion forums on green buildingdesign and technology, PGBC has established a reputation for excellence in its works. Itsexpert advices on the formulation of government policies and legislations has been asignificant contribution to the greener development of Hong Kong.I would like to extend my appreciation to the PGBC for their untiring efforts andcontribution to the community, and wish the PGBC every success in the years to come.12
Mr. LEUNG Koon Kee, JPDirector of Architectural ServicesMr. AU Choi Kai, JPDirector of <strong>Building</strong>s1I am pleased to offer my warmest congratulations to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong><strong>Council</strong> on the occasion of its <strong>10th</strong> anniversary.Sustainability has become a fundamental design parameter and incorporating the conceptinto the building design reduces the environmental impacts to nature and improves ourquality of life. Over the years, the <strong>Council</strong> has played a significant role in the promotion ofa better sustainable built environment through professional involvement.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Council</strong> provides an effective platform for professionals and stakeholders in theindustry to share their experiences and best practices in green building and advocate fortheir implementation. Through forging strategic alliances with both local and overseasresearch organizations and conducting a variety of researches seminars and trainingcourses in green building design and technology, the <strong>Council</strong> has contributed greatly tofulfill Hong Kong’s commitment to building a sustainable environment, not only for us butalso our future generations.In the years ahead, green building will continue to serve as the impetus for the growth ofHong Kong’s economy. I am sure that the <strong>Council</strong> will keep on enhancing its professionalexcellence and strive ahead to strengthen the competitive edge of Hong Kong.I wish the <strong>Council</strong> every success in the years to come.I am pleased to congratulate the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) on its<strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.Over the past decade, the PGBC has been playing an active role in promoting a sustainablebuilt environment in Hong Kong. Through professional involvement, the PGBC hasconducted collaborative researches on local and global developments of green buildings;organized researches, seminars and training courses in green building design andtechnology and advised the government on the formulation, setting up and monitoring ofa local green building labeling scheme.It is the mission of the <strong>Building</strong>s Department (BD) to make the built environment safe,healthy and sustainable for our community. On this front, the BD promotes and facilitatesthe construction and maintenance of quality and sustainable private buildings byintroducing the Sustainable <strong>Building</strong> Design Guidelines to the building industry in early2011, covering building separation, building set back and site coverage of greenery. Ibelieve that there will be ample opportunities for the PGBC and BD to cooperate andmake contribution to fostering a quality and sustainable built environment in Hong Kongin the years to come.I wish the PGBC a remarkable <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.Mr. HON Chi Keung, JPDirector of Civil Engineering & DevelopmentMr. CHAN Chi Chiu, JPDirector of Drainage ServicesI am most delighted to extend my congratulations to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong><strong>Council</strong> on the occasion of its <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.Over the past decade, the <strong>Council</strong> has successfully brought together efforts ofprofessionals, including architects, engineers, landscape architects, surveyors andplanners, to formulate good practices for attaining sustainable development. Throughconducting collaborative researches on worldwide development of green buildings,arranging seminars and training courses in green building design and technology, andorganizing awards schemes for green buildings and landscape works, the <strong>Council</strong> hasmade remarkable achievements in promoting sustainable planning, design, construction,management and maintenance of the built environment of Hong Kong. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Council</strong> hasalso provided valuable advice on the development of green buildings and the formulation,setting up and monitoring of a local green building labeling scheme.I thank the <strong>Council</strong> for its continuous dedication and effort in creating a green andsustainable built environment in Hong Kong. May I wish the <strong>Council</strong> continued success inits future endeavours.13
Congratulatory MessagesMr. Frank CHAN Fan, JPDirector of Electrical & Mechanical ServicesMrs. Betty FUNG CHING Suk Yee, JPDirector of Leisure & Cultural ServicesI am delighted to extend my warmest congratulations to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong><strong>Council</strong> on its <strong>10th</strong> anniversary.Indeed, the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has fully embraced the key roles in fulfillingHong Kong people’s inspiration for promoting a sustainable built environment throughprofessional involvement.Over the past decade, the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and its professionalmembers have made invaluable and devoted efforts, through their green building worksand design, in shaping Hong Kong into a World Class City and in raising both the sustainablestandard of green buildings in Hong Kong and the professional standard of services offeredby its members.I am confident that the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> will build on its solidfoundation and continue to make valuable contributions in furthering the growth andprosperity of Hong Kong’s built environment. I look forward to furthering collaborationwith the <strong>Council</strong> in ensuring Hong Kong a better metropolitan city to live, work and play.On this festive occasion, I wish the <strong>Council</strong> every success in its future endeavors.It gives me pleasure to congratulate to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> on its <strong>10th</strong>anniversary.With its members’ passion and professionalism, the <strong>Council</strong> has been playing an importantrole in the promotion of a more sustainable built environment in Hong Kong. Over theyears, it has organized numerous research and education activities to encourage a wideradoption of green building design and technology. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award launchedsince 2006 is another successful effort by the <strong>Council</strong> to highlight sustainability as animportant component of urban design.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has been a close partner of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department asearly as 2004 when it co-organised the first Best Landscape Award, providing professionaladvice and nominating members to serve on the adjudication panel. We are grateful tothe <strong>Council</strong> for its valuable assistance and look forward to our continued co-operation topromote greening in the community.I congratulate the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> on its remarkable achievements overthe last decade and wish the <strong>Council</strong> even greater success in the years ahead.Mr. LING Kar Kan, JPDirector of PlanningMr. MA Lee Tak, JPDirector of Water Supplies114<strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has over the years made outstandingachievements in the advancement of research and education for the promotion of abetter sustainable built environment. With insight and commitment, the <strong>Council</strong> hasgiven impetus to the professionals and practitioners through learning, exchange andactive participation in local and overseas symposiums and conferences. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award also encourages and gives recognition to projects with outstandingcontributions in sustainability.Indeed, sustainability has become an increasingly important element of a quality livingcity. Involvement of related professionals in the adoption of sustainable planning,design, construction and maintenance would be essential for the success of developing asustainable Hong Kong.I trust the <strong>Council</strong>’s continuous efforts to promote quality and sustainable builtenvironment would contribute to better quality of life in Hong Kong. On this specialoccasion of the <strong>Council</strong>’s <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>, may I wish you and your members everysuccess in your future endeavours.I have great pleasure to extend my warmest congratulations to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) on the occasion of its <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.As a non-profit making research and education institute, a coalition formed withmembers of different expertise, PGBC has been successfully promoted a better qualityand sustainable built environment through professional involvement over the years.PGBC has made tremendous contribution to the introduction of latest green buildingdesign and technology through organizing seminars and training courses, and publishingresearch results from collaborative researches on local and global developments of greenbuilding. PGBC has also offered professional advice to the Government on various aspectsof the local green building labeling scheme. I sincerely appreciate the dedication andcontributions made by PGBC to the betterment of our living.As water conservation is a key towards green building and sustainable use of our preciouswater resources, I would take this opportunity to appeal for PGBC’s continuous supportto the Water Supplies Department’s voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme andWater Quality Recognition Scheme for promoting more use of water saving devices andencouraging proper maintenance of water supply plumbing system.May I wish PGBC and its members every success in all future endeavours.
Congratulatory Messages from Supporting OrganisationsMr. Ben LEONGPresident, ArchitectsAssociation of MacauMs. Agnes NGChairman, BEAM SocietyIr Sr Jonathan LEEPresident, <strong>Building</strong> ServicesOperation and MaintenanceExecutives Society1On behalf of the members of Architects Association of Macau(AAM), we would like to express our most sincere gratitude to the<strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong> of <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC).<strong>The</strong> promotion of sustainable built environment would becontinuous efforts of the collaboration of various professionalinstitute and organization sharing common values andunderstanding in making a clean and toxin-free green livingenvironment.<strong>Professional</strong>s in Hong Kong and Macau have a long history inexchanging ideas and share common ground in historical, culturaland social aspects. <strong>The</strong> integration of Pearl River Delta regionwill further enhance our cooperation and work together for thedevelopment of sustainable built environment.Congratulation to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> onits <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>! Over the past 10 years, PGBC and itsmember institutes have demonstrated their unprecedentedeffort in promoting sustainable building environment in HongKong, especially among the professionals. I hope the continuousdevotions of PGBC in the coming years will attribute to a greenerfuture for our future generations.Wishing PGBC every success in its future endeavours.On behalf of <strong>Building</strong> Services Operation and MaintenanceExecutives Society (BSOMES), I would like to convey my warmestcongratulation to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC)on its <strong>10th</strong> anniversary celebration. In the past decade, the<strong>Council</strong> has made outstanding contributions to the advancementand promotion on green building in Hong Kong.Climate change becomes a global issue and hot topic, whichis closely related to the emission of greenhouse gas. <strong>Green</strong>erbuilding with lesser electricity consumption will definitely helpreducing the emission in HK. Over the past ten years, PGBC hasplayed a fundamental and leading role in bringing together elitesfrom different sectors successfully, such as engineer, architect,surveyor, landscape architect, town planner, government official,etc, to give an impetus to the movement of green building.I hereby congratulate the PGBC on the success of the <strong>10th</strong><strong>Anniversary</strong> events and Publication.BSOMES looks forward to working closely with PGBC in thecoming years to make Hong Kong a more environmental friendlycity. May I also wish all <strong>10th</strong> anniversary events with great successand PGBC continual prosperity in its future endeavours.Prof. John CHAIChairman, BusinessEnvironment <strong>Council</strong>Prof. Stephen LAUChair, China <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong>(Hong Kong) <strong>Council</strong>Mr. Paul CHUHead and Associate Professor,Department of Architecture,Chu Hai College ofHigher EducationIt is of special elation for me to congratulate PGBC on its <strong>10th</strong>anniversary, for through different means, Business Environment<strong>Council</strong> (BEC) and PGBC are sharing the same mission ofpromoting the development of green and sustainable buildings inHong Kong. In 1996, BEC launched the local assessment schemeBEAM (<strong>Building</strong> Environmental Assessment Method) with an aimto measure, improve and label the environmental sustainabilityof buildings. We see the great potential of managing our city’scarbon emission by managing the energy consumption and carbonemission of our buildings, which are consuming some 89% ofelectricity.I congratulate PGBC for steering through a successive ten years toshare information and knowledge in green buildings to Hong Kongprofessional sector and community. <strong>The</strong>re will certainly be moreand more decades to come, and more works to do, as awarenessin this area raises and quest for knowledge, technology andinformation in green building rises. BEC will continue to join handswith PGBC in advocating and promoting a better and sustainableliving environment for Hong Kong through the management of ourexisting building stocks.中國綠色建築與節能香港((委員會主任劉少瑜永 綠續 色發 創展 新環保建築專業議會十周年誌慶On behalf of Department of Architecture of Chu Hai College ofHigher Education, it is my great honour to congratulate, the HongKong <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (the PGBC), on thecelebration of its <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.Over the past years the PGBC has been a strong non-profit makingresearch and education advocate to promote a better sustainablebuilt environment through professional involvement in Hong Kongand Asia. I look forward to the PGBC’s ongoing contributions andsupport as we work together to provide the best possible greenbuilding education for our students and the public now and intothe future.15
Congratulatory Messages from Supporting OrganisationsProf. LIEW Kim MeowHead and Chair Professor,Department of Civil andArchitectural Engineering,City University of Hong KongMr. LEE Shing See, GBS, OBE, JPChairman,Construction Industry <strong>Council</strong><strong>The</strong> Hon Bernard CharnwutCHAN, GBS, JPChairman, <strong>Council</strong> forSustainable DevelopmentOn behalf of the Department of Civil and ArchitecturalEngineering at City University of Hong Kong, I am most delightedto extend my warmest congratulations on the <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong> of<strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has been makingcontinuous and significant contributions to the sustainablebuilt environment as well as the prosperity of the society ofHong Kong.We sincerely wish <strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and itsmembers every success in the years to come.It’s been 10 golden years for the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong><strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) and many hail its establishment as the greatestthing since sliced bread.I cannot agree more. <strong>Building</strong>s are one of the major consumers ofelectricity which accounts for 60% of the carbon footprint in thecity. As Hong Kong continues to grapple with worsening pollutionproblems, the public needs to acknowledge the importance ofcreating a sustainable built environment. Thanks to the effortsand dedication of the PGBC over the past decade, there is nowa general consensus that developing sustainable buildings is theway to go.Hats off also to the PGBC for founding the Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (HKGBC), along with the Construction Industry<strong>Council</strong> (CIC), the Business Environment <strong>Council</strong> (BEC) and theBEAM Society (BEAM). <strong>The</strong> HKGBC is now the pacesetter inpromoting green buildings and standards, and much of thatsuccess must be attributed to the concerted efforts of the fourfounding members.On behalf of the CIC, I wish the PGBC every success going forward.I hope we can join hands to build a sustainable Hong Kong for thebetterment of our future generations.On behalf of the <strong>Council</strong> for Sustainable Development, I would liketo extend my warmest congratulations to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) on its <strong>10th</strong> anniversary.In Hong Kong, energy usage in buildings accounts for amajority of the total electricity consumption. With increasingpublic awareness on the need to balancing the three pillars ofsustainable development – economic, social and environmental– and the rising demand on achieving better quality of living,the call for greener and more resource-efficient buildings andtechnology is becoming more important and imminent. To meetthis shared goal and mission of building a sustainable builtenvironment, it requires the concerted efforts of the community,and the wisdom, expertise and aspiration of the professionals inthe sector.Since its establishment in 2002, the PGBC has provided a platformfor aspiring professionals to join the cause of promoting greenbuilding and to strive for new frontiers. <strong>The</strong> path has beenchallenging but meaningful as we witness the PGBC in gaining wideacclaimedrecognition by the community at large. Over the years,the PGBC is also a close partner of the <strong>Council</strong> for SustainableDevelopment in taking forward initiatives of significance topromoting sustainable development in Hong Kong. I am confidentthat our paths will continue to cross in our shared vision to buildingtowards a greener and more sustainable Hong Kong.May I wish the PGBC every success in the years to come.Mr. Robert YOUNGChairperson, Friends ofthe Earth Hong KongMr. Tony ARNELChair, <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong><strong>Council</strong> AustraliaMs. Naning ADIWOSOChairperson, <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Indonesia116Sustainability is one of our crucial challenges today, and energyconsumption sits squarely in the middle of this challenge.In Hong Kong, fossil fuels still provide the main source of ourenergy. <strong>The</strong>y power transportation as well as provide electricityfor our buildings. Yet fossil fuels are being depleted at anunsustainable rate. Moreover, emissions from combustion of fossilfuels harm our environment: even the cleanest of the fossil fuels –natural gas – produce carbon dioxide - a greenhouse gas which isa main culprit in the global climatic change.In Hong Kong, buildings account for almost 90% of electricityconsumed, producing over 26,000 kilotonnes of carbon dioxideemissions every year. <strong>The</strong> importance of improving the energyefficiency of buildings in Hong Kong is therefore evident.In its first decade, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> hasmade significant contributions to upgrading the energy efficiencystandards in Hong Kong. Friends of the Earth (HK) applauds theefforts of the <strong>Council</strong>, and hopes to continue to work hand inhand with the <strong>Council</strong> in promoting more green buildings in HongKong.I wish the PGBC all the best as it strides into its second decade.I am very pleased to congratulate the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong><strong>Council</strong> of Hong Kong on their tenth anniversary.Here in Australia, we have reached a similar milestone andboth <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>s can look back on a decade ofachievement with great satisfaction.<strong>The</strong> GBCA has a strong association with the PGBC in Hong Kongand looks forward to enjoying further collaboration for manyyears to come.Please accept my personal best wishes.Congratulation for your <strong>10th</strong> anniversary!It was truly a long journey that you have going through. Webelieve, that through this journey, you had bequeath lots ofsustainable knowledge towards building professional and createlots of transformation agent for sustainability.<strong>The</strong> real meaning of green building movement is to make a markettransformation. This transformation shall require several tools,including <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Professional</strong>. <strong>Building</strong> stake holders should beagent of change and a subject for this movement. It is not an easytask to bring a new paradigm in a settle community, but throughyour journey it is proven that ‘un-easy’ doesn’t mean that it is‘impossible’.<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Indonesia (GBC Indonesia) reallyappreciated all of your hard work and support to <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong>movement in Hongkong, especially as being part of Hongkong<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> founders. Collaboration is a key <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> movement, and we shall hope in the future there will bemore professional that will be taking part.Wish you great success ahead for many-many years to come!
Mr. John KWOKHead, <strong>Green</strong>ing andLandscape OfficeI would like to congratulate the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong><strong>Council</strong> (the <strong>Council</strong>) on its <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong> with its remarkableachievement in the pursuit of a greener and more sustainabledevelopment of Hong Kong.I look forward to a closer collaboration with the <strong>Council</strong> andthe professionals in the public and private sectors in achievingour common goal of making Hong Kong a better place for livingthrough better integration of greenery in design and professionalapproach in vegetation management.<strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has been drawing efforts ofdedicated professionals in driving Hong Kong towards a greenercity for the community with significant progress in the lastdecade. I wish the <strong>Council</strong> continuous success in the years ahead.Dr. Ronald LUChariman, Hong KongArchitecture CentreI am delighted that the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC)is celebrating this exciting moment – its TENTH anniversary.Congratulations on its impressive achievements on a widespectrum of activities organized in the past decade related togreen buildings and the sustainable built environment and puttingHong Kong on the map of sustainability.<strong>The</strong> true value of PGBC lies in creating the partnership amongArchitects, Engineers, Landscape Architects, Planners andSurveyors in pioneering and promoting green building design,standards, practices and research.It is this multi-disciplinary partnership that has synergized themomentum and crystallized the advancement of the sustainablebuilding design movement in Hong Kong.I hope this incubation will continue to create further innovationsto accomplish greater achievements in this area in the future.One of these area is the promotion of the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong>movement to the general public and I hope that this will be oneof the key mission of PGBC across all sectors of the community,especially with the younger members of our society whichincludes kindergarten students.I wish PGBC many success in continuing its important venture topromote this culture of a sustainable built environment for HongKong and for our future generations.Mr. Marco WU, SBSChairman, Hong KongHousing SocietyOn the <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong> of the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>(PGBC), I extend my heartiest congratulations and appreciation forits good efforts in promoting a sustainable built environment inHong Kong.Over the past decade, the PGBC has contributed significantlyto the improvement of the living environment of Hong Kongthrough education and knowledge sharing among the industry.In particular, the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award has effectively called ongreater awareness and participation from all industry players.On this special occasion, I send my best wishes to the PGBC andlook forward to its continued success in the years to come.1Mr. Peter NGPresident,Hong Kong Institute ofConstruction ManagersMr. SHUN Chi MingDirector, Hong KongObservatoryMr. Sundaresan RAGHUPATHYExecutive Director, Indian<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>We, Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (‘theInstitute’), are pleased to provide the congratulatory messagefor the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (‘PGBC’) on your <strong>10th</strong><strong>Anniversary</strong>.<strong>The</strong> Institute has been impressed by the great numbers of thelectures, seminars, conferences and symposiums organized andparticipated by PGBC; the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Awards have served asa podium for the magnificent designs of “<strong>Green</strong>” promotion andapplication.PGBC may wish to know that our theme “Towards sustainableand innovative construction” shares with yours; we sincerelylook forward to collaborating with PGBC in the future. May wetake this opportunity to congratulate, on your <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>,<strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> every success in the forthcomingyears?On your <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>,Promotes <strong>Green</strong> continually;On top of message congratulatory,Join hands towards sustainability.We at the Indian <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (IGBC) are delightedto learn that <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) iscelebrating its <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>. This indeed is an importantmilestone.Promoting <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong>s in every Country is an imperative for asustainable tomorrow. In this regard, we appreciate and applaudPGBC for its leadership role in advancing the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong>movement in Hong Kong.Organisations like PGBC have an important role to play indemonstrating that <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong>s makes Good BusinessSense and going <strong>Green</strong> is the only way. We are sure PGBC willcontinue to play a pivotal role in Hong Kong and reach importantmilestones.Wishing <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) all the verybest in its future endeavors.17
Congratulatory Messages from Supporting OrganisationsMr. Takatoshi ISHIGUROFounder,Japan <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>Ar KANG Sung IkPresident, Korea Institute ofRegistered ArchitectsMr. Charles LIChair, Planning Institute ofAustralia (Hong Kong Branch)On behalf of the board of directors of the Japan <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong><strong>Council</strong>, I would like to congratulate you on the foundation andthe great success of <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> past 10years.Japan <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has encouraged and promoted greenbuilding activities holding 8 Global Environmental Seminars allover Japan in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima and Fukuoka sincewe founded in 1999 as a non profit organization.I wish you and your colleagues further great success oncontribution to the global environmental conservation.We look forward to working with you for mutual missions ofpromoting sustainable design and construction.Please accept my sincere congratulations to the <strong>10th</strong> anniversaryof the establishment of <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>(PGBC).I would like to pay my respect to your council that has contributedto the creation and the development of sustainable architecturalenvironment in Hong Kong. Also, I believe the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has spared no efforts to building Hong Kong’sunique architectural environment for the last ten years and thisshould be applauded.Sustainable, eco-friendly architecture has become a major issue inthe field of architecture. In Korea, therefore, <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Acthas recently been legislated in order to create green architecturalenvironment. In addition, <strong>Green</strong> Architecture Division was newlyestablished in the Ministry of Land, Transport and MaritimeAffairs. Commissioned by the government, Korea Institute ofRegistered Architects has pushed forward a project of <strong>Green</strong>,Low-Energy Architecture for the Future, operating SustainableArchitecture Academy since 2009.I hope that PGBC will not only play a pivotal role in thedevelopment of sound architectural culture and environment butalso become a professional architectural council which is belovedby people.I wish Sr Sam CHENG and the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>(PGBC) continued success.On behalf of the Planning Institute of Australia Hong KongBranch, I would like to convey my heartiest congratulationsto <strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> as it celebrates its<strong>10th</strong> anniversary.<strong>The</strong> PGBC has made significant contribution in promoting abetter sustainable built environment through professionalinvolvement in Hong Kong and the region over the last decade.Its achievements supported by its members and the associatedprofessional institutes, have laid a strong foundation for itscontinued success. Best wishes for a happy and memorablecelebration!I hope that the ties between Hong Kong and Australia, especiallyon sustainable development will grow stronger in the yearsto come.Mr. Kenneth KWANChairman,Hong Kong Board ofRoyal Institution ofChartered SurveyorsMr. TAI Lee SiangPresident, Singapore <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>Mr. <strong>The</strong>odore CHANPresident, SingaporeInstitute of Architects118On behalf of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors HongKong, I would like to extend our warmest congratulation to <strong>The</strong><strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) holding its <strong>10th</strong><strong>Anniversary</strong> Cocktail Reception in mid December 2012.Throughout the years, PGBC has been playing an importantrole in promoting the professional knowledge of sustainablebuilt environment and your efforts are well recognized by thecommunity.On this very special occasion, I sincerely wish your institution abright future with ever remarkable achievements in the yearsto come.Congratulations to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC)on the celebration of your <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.It is heartening to see the various professionals in Hong Kong’sbuilding and construction industry coming together to workon research and education to promote a sustainable builtenvironment. <strong>The</strong> PGBC plays an important role in identifying bestpractices and setting standards for sustainability in Hong Kong’sbuildings.<strong>The</strong>re is no doubt that sustainability will continue to be a focus asmore cities urbanise. Hong Kong’s experience will be invaluable asothers learn from your realisation of sustainability in dense urbansettings. In Singapore, the SGBC has been actively advocatinggreen building design, practices and technologies, and we fullyappreciate the importance of capability-building and outreach.We believe that the demand for a sustainable environment willcontinue to rise, and more companies will embrace sustainabilityas part of their corporate responsibility. As members of the globalbuilding and construction industry, we look forward to workingwith our Hong Kong colleagues to enhance the knowledge andunderstanding of green buildings.On behalf of my colleagues at the SGBC, I wish the PGBC a joyouscelebration of your <strong>10th</strong> anniversary and may the PGBC continueto grow and prosper.On behalf of the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) <strong>Council</strong>, Icongratulate PGBC on achieving the <strong>10th</strong><strong>Anniversary</strong> milestoneand wish you well in your celebrations this December.It is heartening to see the great efforts by PGBC in promoting<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> and better sustainability of the built environmentthrough the various research publications and educationprogrammes over the last <strong>10th</strong> years, especially so coming from anurban powerhouse city like Hong Kong.Congratulations once again on a job well done!
Prof. HO Puay PengDirector and Professor,School of Architecture,<strong>The</strong> Chinese University ofHong KongMr. LAM Kin Lai,JPChairman,<strong>The</strong> Conservancy AssociationIr Alkin KWONGPresident, <strong>The</strong> Hong KongAssociation of PropertyManagement Companies1On behalf of <strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Association of Property ManagementCompanies, I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulationsto <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> on the occasion of its <strong>10th</strong><strong>Anniversary</strong>.Congratulations toPGBC <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>綠 色 建 設減 碳 倡 節With the increasing public awareness on the environmentalprotection and sustainable development, PGBC plays a significantrole in promoting a better sustainable built environment throughthe involvement of professional experts. I would like to take thisopportunity to express my appreciation on the works done byPGBC in the past years. This 10-year milestone is a very significantoccasion to celebrate the distinguished achievements of PGBC.May I wish the <strong>Council</strong> continuous success in its future endeavours.Ir Thomas HO, JPPresident, <strong>The</strong> Hong KongConstruction AssociationIr Conrad WONG, JPChairman, <strong>The</strong> Hong Kong<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>Mr. Edward LEEPresident, <strong>The</strong> Hong KongInstitute of Facility ManagementOn behalf of the Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, I would like tooffer my warmest congratulations to one of our prestige FoundingMembers, <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, on the occasion ofits<strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.On behalf of the Institute of Hong Kong Facility Management,I am delighted to extend my warmest congratulations tothe <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) on its <strong>10th</strong><strong>Anniversary</strong>.Over the years, the PGBC has played an important role in joiningforces from the building professionals to build a better and moresustainable environment. <strong>The</strong> HKGBC is especially honoured toplay a part and join hands with PGBC in organising two successfulepisodes of the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award since 2010.May I wish the <strong>Council</strong> continual prosperity in its futureendeavours.Hong Kong is known for its high density development with manyhigh-rise buildings. For this and various other reasons, the pursuitof sustainable building is particularly important to the continueddevelopment of Hong Kong. <strong>The</strong> PGBC is committed to promotinga better sustainable built environment through professionalinvolvement. Over the past decade, the PGBC has made significantcontributions in this respect to the community with its variousefforts in research and education.May I wish the PGBC continued success with ever remarkableachievements in the years ahead.19
Congratulatory Messages from Supporting OrganisationsMs. Cora YUENPresident, <strong>The</strong> Hong KongInstitute of HousingDr. Francis CHANPresident, <strong>The</strong> Hong KongInstitute of Project ManagementProf. Bernard LIM, JPPresident, <strong>The</strong> Hong KongInstitute of Urban DesignOn behalf of the Hong Kong Institute of Housing, I am pleasedto extend my heartiest congratulations to <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) for her <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.Environmental impact is one of the key issues globally.<strong>Professional</strong> contribution is important on environmentalprotection and providing quality life to human beings.On behalf of the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design, I wouldlike to congratulate the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> on its<strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.For years, the PGBC has been striving to promote green buildingand community in Hong Kong. With the great passion of theprofessionals being involved, a quality and sustainable builtenvironment to minimize the environmental impact is achievedfor the betterment of Hong Kong.Taking this occasion, I wish PGBC every success in the yearsto come.<strong>The</strong> past decade the <strong>Council</strong> has demonstrated a strong andgrowing commitment to supporting lifelong development inpromoting a better sustainable built environment for Hong Kong.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has played a significant role in organizing high qualityactivities including seminars, forums and <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Awards.Over the years the <strong>Council</strong> has laid solid foundation to sustainablebuilt environment for the community.On the occasion of the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s <strong>10th</strong>anniversary, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulationsto the <strong>Council</strong>, and wish them continued success in fulfilling theirmission in the years ahead.Over the years, the PGBC has contributed greatly in promotinga better sustainable built environment in Hong Kong. No doubtthe PGBC has increased the public awareness of <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong>sand its important role in combating climate change. I am surethrough close collaboration between the PGBC and HKIUD, we cancontribute towards building a better and greener Hong Kong.Once again, I congratulate the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>on achieving this memorable milestone. I wish the <strong>Council</strong> everysuccess in the years to come.Ir. Prof. TENG Jin GuangDean, Faculty ofConstruction and Environment<strong>The</strong> Hong KongPolytechnic UniversityProf. Cees DE BONTDean, School of Design &Chair Professor,Industrial Design,<strong>The</strong> Hong KongPolytechnic UniversityMr. Clement CHEN, BBS, JPChairman, <strong>The</strong> Hong KongProductivity <strong>Council</strong>120Congratulations on the <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong> of the <strong>Professional</strong><strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, which has played a vital role in promotinggreen buildings in Hong Kong and galvanizing the broad supportof various professional organizations for sustainable development.Your leadership has ensured a greener future for us all. On behalfof the Faculty of Construction and Environment of <strong>The</strong> Hong KongPolytechnic University, I wish you continued success in all yourendeavors as well as a lasting impact on both local and overseasconstruction industries. Here’s to many more years of growth andprosperity.Once upon a time people lived in very sustainable housing. <strong>The</strong>caves, in which temperature was almost constant and pleasant,offered good shelter. From places deep into Africa to arcticenvironments, people managed to develop living spaces that werecomfortable and sustainable.Now after many decades of intensive use of energy and materialsin developed countries for food production, for the manufacturingof goods, for transportation and for housing, we arrived at asituation that we have to reflect on our progress. We have to rethinkour needs, behaviors and policies and implement moresustainable alternatives.<strong>Green</strong> building is a serious topic nowadays. It is generally knownthat buildings consume a lot of energy. It is also known thatthrough smart technologies combined with behavioral adaptationsof those who live in the buildings, major improvements can beachieved.In many developed countries, including Hong Kong, experimentsare being conducted to learn more about alternative approachesto sustainable living. It is of the utmost importance that suchlearnings are well captured and shared with professionals, suchthat insights lead to better building practices.It is for that reason that I want to congratulate the <strong>Professional</strong><strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) on their <strong>10th</strong> anniversary. Keep upthe good work and we will all benefit.環 保 建 築 專 業 議 會 十 周 年香 港 生 產 力 促 進 局 主 席陳 鎮 仁 賀 辭邁 向 綠 色 里 程共 創 優 質 生 活
Prof. CHAN Chak KeungHead and Professor,Division of Environment,Hong Kong University ofScience and TechnologyHon Charles MOKChairman,<strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> CommonsMr. Keith KERRPresident, <strong>The</strong> Real EstateDevelopers Association ofHong Kong1As the chairman of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> Commons, I would like to sendour sincere congratulations towards the <strong>10th</strong> anniversary of theestablishment of the Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>.On behalf of <strong>The</strong> Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong,I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to the <strong>Professional</strong><strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> on its <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>.As a professional think tank that embraces and advocatessustainable development in Hong Kong, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> Commonsis delighted to see the contributions of the Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>. Throughout the past 10 years, the <strong>Council</strong> hasstrives to work out plans for a more sustainable Hong Kong,through promoting the adoption of green building standardsand the construction of sustainable buildings. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Council</strong> hasalso engaged a wide spectrum of the community, industry andgovernment to facilitate the creation of practical solutions forHong Kong’s unique environment.Over the past decade, the <strong>Council</strong> has made a significantcontribution to promoting the adoption of more ecologicallysympathic building methods and improving the quality of life ofour community.I would like to take this opportunity to wish the <strong>Council</strong> and itsmembers every success in the years ahead.Best wishes to the Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> to pursue abetter, more sustainable environment in the many years ahead.Prof. David LUNG, SBS, RIBA, JPDean and Professor,Architecture,UNESCO Chairin Cultural HeritageResources Management,<strong>The</strong> University of Hong KongMr. Barry CHEUNG, GBS, JPChairman,Urban Renewal AuthorityMr. Michael LYNCH, CBE, AMChief Executive Officer,West Kowloon CulturalDistrict Authority<strong>The</strong> Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> is recognized for its colossaleffort and commitment on sustainability advocacy. Its missionhas enticed the support from the policymakers as well as fromthe general public, as it aims at the best practice in designingour urban environment with higher performance buildings andneighborhoods.Ten or 15 years ago, the commercial sector used to ask thequestion whether to grow or to be green, but today, everyoneknows that to grow is to be green. Although the challenges we faceahead are enormous, yet not irresolvable, if we choose to work inharmony, unity, unselfishly and be prepared to sacrifice.In synchronizing with the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, theEnvironmental Conservation Fund Committee and theEnvironmental Campaign Committee of which I chaired since 2002,have appropriated funds to support some 44,500 sq. meters ofgreen roofs in schools and NGOs; supported over 1,300 energyconservation and improvement projects, when all completed, willhelp reduce energy consumption by about 180 million kWh perannum, reducing carbon emission by nearly 130,000 tonnes peryear. <strong>The</strong>se are but a few examples how different sectors of thecommunity could work together in achieving a common objective.On this happy occasion, on behalf of my colleagues in the Faculty, Iwould like to congratulate the HKGBC for having achieved its noblegoals and to send my warm wishes for future success in the yearsto come.When the World <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> was founded in 1999, itonly took Hong Kong three years to form its own chapter of <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and joined the world body. Now in 2012, weare celebrating its <strong>10th</strong> anniversary, and on this happy occasion,I wish to convey my warmest congratulations to the <strong>Council</strong> andits members.In the past ten years, you have done much to promote asustainable built environment in one of the world’s most crowdedurban centers, educating the public and industry professionals,advocating green building practices and upholding industrystandards. We at the Urban Renewal Authority see you as ournatural partners. We feel a kinship with your green philosophy andshare much of your professional concerns. With our busy agenda,we have much to learn from you, and much to work with you.I look forward to an even closer collaboration with the PGBCcollectively and your members individually.Once again, my heartiest congratulations on behalf of all of us atthe Urban Renewal Authority.Today, I think more than ever, it is essential that everybody workstogether for a future that is sustainable – not just environmentally,but economically and socially.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has established keymeasures and forged significant developments in Hong Kongsteadily over the past ten years, which ultimately will not onlyimpact Hong Kong but the wider global community.<strong>The</strong> West Kowloon Cultural District Authority shares a corecommitment to sustainability with the <strong>Council</strong> and we lookforward to continuing our work together, building a Districtthat exemplifies a healthy environment. Sustainability has beenembedded in the planning of Hong Kong’s future arts hub. It willbe a low-density development, providing an ample twenty-threehectares of open green space and a green avenue and embracingtwo kilometres of a vibrant harbour-front promenadeThank you to all the people and organisations that make up the<strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>; your insight through ourformative period have been invaluable and it is with great respectthat I congratulate you on a pioneering first ten years.21
Congratulatory Messages from Supporting OrganisationsMs. Jane HENLEYChief Executive Officer,World <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>Mr. Adam KOOChief Executive Officer,World Wide Fundfor Nature Hong Kong<strong>The</strong> WorldGBC congratulates the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong><strong>Council</strong> on ten years of involvement in the green buildingmovement in Hong Kong. As a founding member of the HongKong <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and co-organiser of the Hong Kong<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award, the PGBC’s support has been instrumentalin advancing sustainable construction in the area. <strong>The</strong> WorldGBCrecognises the efforts of the PGBC, and looks forward to itscontinuing contribution.建 綠 色 香 港築 專 業 先 河122
List of Supporting OrganisationsArchitects Association of MacauBEAM Society<strong>Building</strong> Services Operation and Maintenance Executives SocietyBusiness Environment <strong>Council</strong>China <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> (Hong Kong) <strong>Council</strong>Chu Hai College of Higher Education - Department of ArchitectureCity University of Hong Kong - Department of Civil and Architectural EngineeringConstruction Industry <strong>Council</strong><strong>Council</strong> for Sustainable DevelopmentFriends of the Earth Hong Kong<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Australia<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Indonesia<strong>Green</strong>ing and Landscape OfficeHong Kong Architecture CentreHong Kong Housing SocietyHong Kong Institute of Construction ManagersHong Kong ObservatoryIndian <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>Japan <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>Korea Institute of Registered ArchitectsPlanning Institute of Australia (Hong Kong Branch)Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsSingapore <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>Singapore Institute of Architects<strong>The</strong> Chinese University of Hong Kong - School of Architecture<strong>The</strong> Conservancy Association<strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies<strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Construction Association<strong>The</strong> Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong><strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management<strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Institute of Housing<strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Institute of Project Management<strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design<strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Faculty of Construction and Environment<strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Polytechnic University - School of Design<strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Productivity <strong>Council</strong><strong>The</strong> Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Division of Environment<strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> Commons<strong>The</strong> Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong<strong>The</strong> University of Hong Kong - Faculty of ArchitectureUrban Renewal AuthorityWest Kowloon Cultural District AuthorityWorld <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong123
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PGBC Past ChairmenProf. Patrick LAU Sau Shing, FHKIA, SBS, JPPGBC Founding Chairman [2002-04]Creation of the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> PGBC‘Perhaps, but inconvenient truths do not go away just because they are not seen, Indeed whenthey are not responded to, their significance doesn’t diminish it grows.’Al GoreLooking back after a decade, I am very proud that the PGBC has accomplished her mission andvision in a number of important ways that puts Hong Kong in the leading role in promotingthe design of green buildings. We have now in Hong Kong exemplary world recognized greenarchitecture which the public and the government have come to appreciate. In particular, it hasbeen most rewarding that the <strong>Council</strong> has participated in the establishment of the Hong Kong<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> within the Construction Industry <strong>Council</strong>.HKGBC has four and then six A(s), namely Accreditation, Assessment, Award, Advocacy,Accelerate and Advance. When founding PGBC we have six P(s) in mind, these words assistedto explain our history that lead to the birth of PGBC.1PROFESSIONALIn my two years 2000 – 2002, serving as President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects,I have the fortune of meeting and knowing leaders of our allied professional bodies. Inresponse to climate change, we felt the urgency in creating a sustainable organization that canguide ourselves and the public to understand the importance of green buildings to compactenvironmental conditions of Hong Kong. To take on this task and without much financialassistance was our aim to conceive PGBC. We all agreed that PROFESSIONAL independence andPARTICIPATION should be the key to success.26PARTNERSHIPWhen designing any building, planners, architects, engineers, surveyors and landscapearchitects all work together in unison and it was in this sprit that PEOPLE responsible forthe four founding institutions at the time agreed to work out a scheme that could establish
PGBC almost immediately. In the beginning, the four institutionsHKIA, HKIE, HKIS &HKILA agreed to take two year terms to serveour <strong>Council</strong> as secretariats with the chairmanship rotating andmeetings of activities to take place in the institute’s premisesof the elected chairman. HKIP joined the <strong>Council</strong> in 2005 andbecame an active participant.PLATFORMWe have then worked towards an organizational structure withvarious Boards and Committees to take on the various tasksto establish the PLATFORM aiming to assist our professionalmembers to accomplish our goal. Areas of success such asconferences and awards programmes owe a lot to their boardchairpersons and members who have created self fundingactivities for all members of the founding institutes.PERFORMANCEPrior to our establishment, the BEAM Society has been active insetting up standards for the PERFORMANCE in green buildings, wehave worked together and in our first PGBC conference we haveinvited people responsible around the world to come to HongKong to share their experiences. This important conference notonly assists us to set benchmark standards but also allow us tohave a good foundation in our relationship with others in differentcountries.secretaries of our founding institutes, without them we wouldnot have been able to function. Needless to say, the involvementof government’s support has been also a key factor. Right fromthe start, our advisors are important government officials. <strong>The</strong>yhave all participated without reservation. Last but not least, ourprofessional members, sponsors and the public, it is them that weare here to serve and without their participation we will not exist.PHILOSOPHYBesides responsible for giving birth to PGBC, I have the honourand privilege to design our logo. I wish to take this opportunityto record something about this green equilateral triangle whichsymbolizes a trademark of excellence in the performance of greenbuildings. <strong>The</strong> logo has been designed as an approval stamp tobuildings that contributed to environmental friendly architecture.Notice that the letters PGBC are in the form of tall buildingsthat we have in Hong Kong and the Chinese name is at the baseserving as our foundation. During our inauguration in June 2003,the logos of the founding institutes were in the form of smallertriangles united to create PGBC.1PATRONAGEMuch of our success in the last decade is in the dedication ofchair & vice chairpersons, board & committee members as wellas people behind the scene. <strong>The</strong>se are the council members,HKILA<strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>27
PGBC Past ChairmenSr Kenneth CHANPGBC Chairman [2005-06]128環 育確 保碧 水 藍 天 綠 林 地優 宅 良 室 翠 庭 園實 賴綠 建Preserving the environment to sustain clean water, blue sky and green earth<strong>Building</strong> green to create quality indoor, outdoor and neighbouring landI began associated with the green building movement and started my green building journeyin touring around the Nordic countries in 2002 under the leadership of Mr K S WONG. Thatwas a very memorable event that opened my eyes and provided an impetus in driving me todevote the next decade of my energy in striving with other strong men and women in the greenbuilding movement in Hong Kong. I am proud to be associated with the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> although its coming into being was not without deficiency – not being allembracing.This did not curtail our enthusiasm to make the difference in alerting professionalsin thinking and practicing green. To be more precise, going back to the basics in workingharmoniously with Mother Nature.<strong>The</strong> premier event – the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award was first inaugurated in 2006 by PGBC withlimited resources during my chairmanship. Its overwhelming success had led the event to berepeated in biennially in 2008, 2010 and 2012. Although the Award was officially organisedby the Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> since its inauguration in 2009, much of the supporteffort was still afforded by professionals from the PGBC. I am again proud that we have madethis event meaningful and I wish that the event will grow healthily and stronger and stronger.I am indeed very proud that I participated in the effort in driving the transformation of thelocal green building market. We first invited the then Secretary for Housing, Planning and Land,the Honourable Mr Michael SUEN in participating the Sustainable <strong>Building</strong>s World Conferencein Tokyo in 2005. We subsequently invited then Secretary for Development, the HonourableMrs Carrie LAM to lead Hong Kong delegations to SB08 in Melbourne and SB11 in Helsinki.<strong>The</strong>se little events and other efforts had led the government to bring sustainable buildingsinto the policy realm. In 2011 we saw the government’s introduction of the requirement ofsubjecting developments to be registered with the Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> for BEAMPlus assessment.I am gratified to become the first directors of the Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> thatwas formed with the collective effort of CIC, BEAM Society, BEC and PGBC. This effectivelybrought green building assessment into the public domain and making it more transparentand participatory. Allowing all learned professionals to be contribute at different level andrealm of the process of transforming our local green building environment. Now we have anall-embracing organisation to champion effort in moving our society towards a green buildingfuture. Does it mean for PGBC that it is Mission accomplished? You will agree with me thatthere are a lot more to be done. I urge all our professionals to actively seek to participatein developing, planning, designing, constructing, managing, preserving and assessing moreand more green building projects. One day, I wish to see that all professionals are <strong>Green</strong><strong>Professional</strong>s.Finally, I would like to cite the following as my motto reminder for our continuous strives for asustainable future by preserving our environment and building green.
Ir Prof. Reuben CHUPGBC Chairman [2007-08]Leading <strong>The</strong> Way to a Bright <strong>Green</strong> FutureIt is my pleasure to congratulate <strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (PGBC) on its <strong>10th</strong>anniversary. Serving as the Chairman of PGBC in 2007 and 2008 was a treasured, challenging,and satisfying experience. I would like to take this opportunity to thank every member ofindustry professionals for their support and assistance during my tenure.1<strong>The</strong> PGBC is a relay race in which the mission and commitments have been carried on for 10years. It has been campaigning for the transformation of design, construction and managementmethods of the industry into practices that are environmentally and socially responsible, safeand healthy, and a prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.As for 2006, the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award (GBA) was first launched by the PGBC and I washonoured to be the Chairman of the GBA Organizing Committee. It really impressed me as ithas successfully raised awareness and promoted sustainable building practices in local industryand received overwhelmingly encouraging support and participation from various parties. I ampleased to know that the scope of the GBA has been expanded to cover projects in the AsiaPacific region since 2010 and it has become one of the important events in industry.<strong>The</strong> PGBC strives to create a positive impact on the region’s built environment by acceleratingthe adoption of green building practices, technologies, policies, and standards. We understandthat building construction and operation have extensive direct and indirect impacts on theenvironment. It is encouraging to learn that environmental concerns and issues are gaining itsdue prominence, which is indeed a healthy sign and augurs well for the future.Since the built environment has a huge impact on our daily lives, our society, we believethat sustainability is compatible with profitability, and that a low carbon, sustainable builtenvironment will play a crucial role in the Hong Kong’s transition to a green economy andthus green buildings can minimize environmental impacts on the planet, help provide peoplewith a better quality of life and which offer better value for organizations. Nowadays, HongKong is committed to ensuring that our future generations can continue to thrive in a cleanand green environment. It is necessary to incorporate the concept of sustainability into thebuilding design and its management, hence reducing the environmental impacts to natureand improving our standard of living. I am sure through the collaborative efforts of variousparties in the society, we will create a sustainable and green built environment for our futuregenerations.As we look towards our next decade, I see PGBC proceeding with growing strength, a continuedcommitment to making Hong Kong as one of the international platforms for exchange ofexperience, technology and visions of green construction. I am very proud to be one of themand am thankful to be given such a fulfilling opportunity. Indeed, I am amazed and deeplytouched by the passion, dedication, and professionalism demonstrated by various industryprofessionals.29Thank you very much and wish PGBC every success in building a green & sustainable future.
PGBC Past ChairmenMr. WONG Kam Sing, JPPGBC Chairman [2009-10]<strong>Professional</strong> Alliance + Global Perspective +<strong>Building</strong> Locally + Caring for the MainlandWhat does PGBC mean to me? Architects, engineers, landscape architects, surveyors andtown planners come together under the banner of green building. This professional alliance isunique in the world. With a common vision and one heart, the synergy among professionalsis remarkable. 1+1+1+1+1 is greater than 5. In the past, professional institutes often workedon this common challenge individually. As a breakthrough, the establishment of PGBC hasserved a historic role in the transformation of green building market through professionalcollaboration. Riding on the synergistic spirit, PGBC further co-founds the Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (HKGBC) with 3 other organizations, which charts another milestone in thegreen building movement.Among various accomplishments in the past decade, PGBC has embarked on a series ofnotable market transformation initiatives, from assessment, advocacy, to award. An exemplaryexample is the introduction of green building award, which is the first-of-its-kind in the regionand has been increasingly recognized at local, regional and global levels since 2006.1PGBC has placed substantial professional input on the local issues, from the developmentof building environmental assessment method to the regulation associated with urbanclimate and urban greenery in the hyper-dense context of Hong Kong. On the other hand,PGBC has led the Hong Kong delegations to participate in various international and regionalconferences on sustainable building, including the World Conference SB05 Tokyo and SB08Melbourne. PGBC also hosted the Regional Conference SB07 in Hong Kong. All these regionaland international exchanges have been keeping Hong Kong updated with the state-of-the-artknowledge on green building.Last but not least, PGBC cares not only cities but also Chinese villages. PGBC has been one ofthe pioneering supporters to the charity initiative “A Bridge Too Far” since 2004. <strong>The</strong> initiativehas evolved to become the Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation in Hong Kong,which helps build bridges in an environmentally sustainable way for the developing rural regionof Mainland China. In those poverty-stricken and disadvantaged remote areas, professionalhelp and care from the whole of society are urgently in need.30Overall, PGBC cares about the environment locally, regionally and globally. What PGBCmembers have always impressed me most throughout the years is their one-heart vision onsustainable building.
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12003 2004 20052006PGBC Key Events2002 25-Nov Establishment of PGBC2003 10-Jun PGBC Inauguration Ceremony22-Nov PGBC Design Charette2004 19-Mar Symposium on <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Labelling21-22-May <strong>The</strong> First Shanghai-Hong Kong Symposium forSustainable <strong>Building</strong>2005 27-29-May SB05 Tokyo World Sustainable <strong>Building</strong> Conference3-5-Dec Joint Hong Kong and Guangzhou Seminar forSustainable <strong>Building</strong>2006 2-Jun Guidelines on Application of <strong>Green</strong> Roof in Hong Kong30-Jun <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award 2006 Award Presentation Ceremony17-Oct CUHK & PGBC Expert Forum on Urban Climate Map & CFD2-Dec Symposium on Urban Climate and Urban <strong>Green</strong>ery7-Dec International Conference on Sustainable <strong>Building</strong> 2007– SB07 Co-ordinators Meeting and Seminar34
2007 10-Jan Regional Conference on Sustainable <strong>Building</strong> 2007Lecture Series - Seminar on “Market Transformationto Sustainable <strong>Building</strong> in Australia”29-Jan28-May21-23-Sep6-Oct16-Oct4-5-DecTechnical Seminar on Life Cycle Energy Analysis of<strong>Building</strong> ConstructionTechnical Seminar on Climate Change:Climate Scenarios for Urban Design:A Case Study of the London Urban Heat Island– Indoor Environment: Impacts and AdaptationJoint Hong Kong and Hangzhou Seminar forSustainable <strong>Building</strong> in 2007Launch of PGBC Zero Carbon CharterTechnical Seminar on Precast Concrete Offer<strong>Green</strong>er Design and Construction Solution2007 Regional Conference onSustainable <strong>Building</strong> and Construction(SB07 Hong Kong)– the Greater Pearl River Delta (GPRD)2008 200712008 25-Jan Technical Seminar on Go Beyond Standards:Market Transformation towards <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong>s2-MayTechnical Seminar on Zero Carbon Architecture forthe World31-Jul <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award 2008Award Presentation Ceremony14-Aug10-SepTechnical Seminar on Carbon Measurement in theSupply ChainTechnical Seminar on Steps Towards MandatoryImplementation of the <strong>Building</strong> Energy Codes21-25-Sep World Sustainable <strong>Building</strong> Conference 2008(SB08HK)3-OctTechnical Seminar on Low/Zero Carbon28-OctTechnical Seminar on A Post-World Sustainable<strong>Building</strong> Conference 2008358-DecExpert Forum on "Urban Climatic Maps for Planning"
2009PGBC Key Events20098-Jan Seminar on "Reporting on Recent Development onSustainability in the <strong>Building</strong> Industry in China andHong Kong"9-MarTechnical Seminar on"<strong>The</strong> Next Generation and LEED Refurbishment"24-AprTechnical Seminar on"Urban Climatology Application in Japan"29-MayTechnical Seminar on National Australian BuiltEnvironment Rating System (NABERS)13-JunEco Village Site Visit and Workshop27-JunSite Visit to Shenzhen <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong>s11-JulForum on <strong>Building</strong> Design to Foster a Quality andSustainable Built Environment22-JulTechnical Seminar on Energy and Carbon Audits23-SepTechnical Seminar (2nd round) onEnergy and Carbon Audits26-Sep Symposium on Urban Climate and Urban <strong>Green</strong>ery 200910, 17-Sep Visit to GBA2008 Selected Winning Projects17-Oct23-24-OctWorkshop on Forestry Stewardship <strong>Council</strong>– Responsible Management of <strong>Building</strong> Material (Timber)Joint Hong Kong and Tianjin Conference forSustainable <strong>Building</strong>28-31-Oct Exhibition Booth at Eco Expo Asia 200920-NovHong Kong <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>Inaugural Ceremony cum Conference3617-DecHong Kong-Tianjin <strong>Professional</strong> Exchange Seminar:Reporting on Recent Development on Sustainabilityin the <strong>Building</strong> Industry in China and Hong Kong
2010201016-Jan PGBC Forum @ <strong>The</strong> Paper Pavilion of HK-ShenzhenArchitecture Biennale5-Jun15-SepOne Day Workshop on Urban Climate forDesign and PlanningSeminar on "New Dialogue - Science and Work onthe <strong>Green</strong> Campus"13-6-NovExhibition Booth at Eco Expo Asia3-Nov <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award 2010Award Presentation Ceremony4-Nov <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Conference 201024-NovSeminar on "Energy Efficient Performance of<strong>Building</strong>s" - A Singapore Story: from ETTV, RETV to<strong>Green</strong>Mark2011201131-Jan Seminar on "<strong>The</strong> Alternative 第 四 隻 小 豬 的 建 築 "29-AprCPD on "Envisioning our Future:Innovation and Sustainability"9-JulVisit to GBA2010 Winning Projects26-29-Oct Exhibition Booth at Eco Expo Asia 201119-NovPGBC Visit to <strong>Green</strong> Hub for Sustainable LivingProject and Site Visit201220-Apr CPD on "Skyrise <strong>Green</strong>ing in an InternationalPerspective"201211-Jun <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Conference 2012<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Award 2012Award Presentation Ceremony27-30-Oct Exhibition Booth at Eco Expo Asia 201237
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GBAMain Category Sub-Category Award Type Project NameNew <strong>Building</strong>s CategoryNilGrand Award1 MTR Disneyland Resort Line - Sunny Bay Station2 Hong Kong Wetland Park Phase 2Institutional <strong>Building</strong>DesignMerit3 Fire Station with Ambulance Depot and Police Postat Penny's Bay, LantauOffice <strong>Building</strong> Design Merit 4 Hong Kong Science Park Phase 1Commercial <strong>Building</strong>DesignResidential <strong>Building</strong>DesignMerit 5 One PekingMerit 6 <strong>The</strong> OrchardsExisting <strong>Building</strong>sCategoryNilGrand Award7 <strong>The</strong> Centre8 Metro City Phase IIFacilities Enhancement Merit 9 Pacific PalisadesSustainabilityManagement<strong>Green</strong> Education &Waste ManagementMerit 10 StarCrestMerit 11 Wonderland VillasLiving Quality Merit 12 Woodland CrestNewly Renovated<strong>Building</strong>s CategoryNilGrand Award13 <strong>The</strong> New Headquarters forthe Electrical and Mechanical Services DepartmentEnvironmentallyResponsive DesignMerit 14 Improvement Scheme to Existing Public Toilets1Research & PlanningStudies CategoryNilGrand Award15 Feasibility Study for Establishment ofAir Ventilation Assessment System16 Towards a Sustainable Community – Redevelopment ofUpper Ngau Tau Kok Estate Phases 2 & 3Assessment ToolMerit17 Consultancy Study on Life Cycle Energy Analysis of<strong>Building</strong> ConstructionEnvironmental DesignMerit18 Sustainable Design for Swimming Pool Complexat the Fukien Secondary School, Hong Kong40Life Cycle Costing ToolRecycling of WasteMaterialsMeritMerit19 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) andLife Cycle Costing (LCC) Study20 Turning Wastes to Environmentally FriendlyConstruction Materials
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GBAMain Category Sub-Category Award Type Project NameNew ConstructionCategoryNil Grand Award 1 Stanley Municipal Services <strong>Building</strong>Merit 2 <strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Community College, <strong>The</strong> Hong KongPolytechnic University (Hung Hom Bay)Merit 3 Beijing 2008 Olympic Games - National Aquatics Center(Water Cube)Merit 4 Nokia Beijing BDA CampusExisting <strong>Building</strong>CategoryNil Grand Award 5 <strong>The</strong> ParcvilleMerit 6 Park Central - Residential (Phase 1)Alterations &AdditionsGrand Award 7 Beijing 2008 Olympic Equestrian Venues- Shatin Core Venue<strong>Green</strong> Management Merit 8 City One ShatinMerit 9 YKK <strong>Building</strong>Rehabilitation Grand Award 10 Rehabilitation Works of Moon Lok Dai Ha1Research and PlanningStudies CategoryNil Grand Award 11 Beijing Changxing Eco-cityMerit 12 Centennial Campus - <strong>The</strong> University of Hong KongMerit 13 Comprehensive Environmental Performance AssessmentScheme for <strong>Building</strong>s (CEPAS)Merit 14 Kai Tak Planning Review fora Sustainable and <strong>Green</strong> Environment42Merit 15 Micro-climate Studies forSustainable Public Housing DevelopmentMerit 16 Vertical <strong>Green</strong>ing Research Study
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GBA144Main Category Sub-Category Award Type Project NameNew <strong>Building</strong>– Hong Kong CategoryNew <strong>Building</strong>– Asia Pacific CategoryExisting <strong>Building</strong>s– Hong Kong &Asia Pacific CategoryResearch and Planning– Hong Kong &Asia Pacific CategoryInstitutional/Grand Award 1 Redevelopment of Lo Wu Correctional InstitutionCommunity Projects2 Dormitory and Facility Extension ofMeritUnited Christian College (Kowloon East)Merit3 Hong Kong Community College(West Kowloon Campus)Merit 4 Reprovisioning of Diamond Hill CrematoriumMerit 5 Tseung Kwan O Sports GroundResidential Projects Grand Award 6 Sau Mau Ping South EstateMerit 7 Redevelopment of Upper Ngau Tau Kok Estate Phases 2&3Commercial Projects8 HSBC New Data Centre at Tseung Kwan OMeritIndustrial EstateInstitutional/Community ProjectsGrand AwardMerit9 Maosi Ecological Demonstration Primary School10 MoHURD No.1 site: Post Earthquake VillageRe-construction and Demonstration Project inMa’anqiao Village11 Kagoshima Museum of Environment:Planet Earth and its FutureCommercial Projects Merit 12 IBR HeadquartersFacility ManagementProjectsAdaptive Reuse &Revitalisation ProjectsInteriors ProjectsPlanning StudyProjectsResearch StudyProjectsMerit 13 PixelMerit 14 Vanke HeadquartersGrand Award15 Festival Walk - Continuous Low Carbon Operation16 Skyline TowerMerit 17 BeneVilleMerit 18 Metroplaza's <strong>Green</strong> Management ProgramMeritMeritMeritMerit 22 Yau ResidenceGrand AwardMeritMerit19 <strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Polytechnic University– GH Podium Annexe20 To Better Sustain Choi Hung Estate– A people oriented approach21 CB Richard Ellis Hong Kong Office Relocation– Three Exchange Square23 Zhengbian New District Regional Strategy Plan(City of Zhengzhou, China) - Developing a Carbon AuditMethodology for Regional Land Use Planning24 Beijing Changxindian Low Carbon Community RegulatoryZoning Plan (China) - Pioneering the Development ofLow Carbon Zoning Codes in China25 Consultancy Study on <strong>Building</strong> Design thatSupports Sustainable Urban Living Space in HK
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GBA146Main Category Sub-Category Award Type Project NameNew <strong>Building</strong> Category Completed <strong>Building</strong> Grand Award 1 Siu Sai Wan Complex– Hong KongMerit 2 <strong>Green</strong> 18Merit 3 Hong Kong Design Institute & HKIVE Lee Wai Lee CampusMerit4 Second Secondary School at Development near ChoiWan Road and Jordan Valley, Kwun Tong, Kowloon(Sing Yin Secondary School)Existing <strong>Building</strong>CategoryResearch & PlanningCategoryCompleted <strong>Building</strong>– Asia Pacific<strong>Building</strong> underConstruction– Hong Kong<strong>Building</strong> underConstruction– Asia Pacific<strong>Building</strong> Project underDesignGrand Award 5 <strong>The</strong> Parkview <strong>Green</strong>, FangCaoDi, Beijing, ChinaMerit6 Bai Sha Wan Beach and Visitor Centre,Taipei County, Taiwan7 Eco School Project, Morakot post-disaster reconstructionMeritby Delta Electronics Foundation– Ming-Chuan Elementary School, Namasia District,Kaohsiung City, TaiwanGrand Award 8 CIC Zero Carbon <strong>Building</strong>Merit 9 Academic 3, City University of Hong KongMerit10 Cruise Terminal <strong>Building</strong> forthe Kai Tak Cruise Terminal DevelopmentMerit 11 Holiday Inn Express Hong Kong SoHoMerit 12 Hysan PlaceMerit13 Large Scale Residential and Commercial Development atLok Wo Sha, Ma On Shan, Hong KongMerit 14 Sludge Treatment FacilitiesMerit 15 Ocean Financial Centre, SingaporeMerit 16 Shijia Ecological House, Weinan, ChinaGrand Award 17 Hong Kong Science Park Phase 3 – Masterplan and 3a + 3bMerit 18 Midfield Concourse DevelopmentCompleted <strong>Building</strong>19 Caritas Jockey Club Institute of Community Education– Hong Kong Grand Award– Tsuen Wan and Caritas Jockey Club Tsuen Wan Clinic(Medical & Dental)Merit 20 Landmark North<strong>Building</strong> Project underPlanning / Design – HKMerit 21 SK Yee Healthy Life CentreFacility Management– Hong KongInterior– Hong KongResearch– Asia PacificGrand Award 22 Millennium City 1 – <strong>Green</strong> CityMerit 23 Exchange TowerMerit 24 Noble HillMerit25 Design & Fitting-out Works forHong Kong <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (HKGBC) OfficeMerit 26 Just Enough is Good EnoughMerit27 Towards a Low Carbon Urban and Rural Planning Process– Yanging County Pilot Study, City of Beijing, China<strong>Building</strong> Products Grand Award 28 Recycling and Reuse of Marine Mud for <strong>Building</strong> MaterialsMerit 29 AUGREEN Block Wall SystemMerit 30 GeN2® Lift SystemMerit 31 Nanoflex® Indirect Luminaire
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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING: DEFINITIONSustainable building provides a quality living amenity for its users and neighbours in terms of social, environmental and economic aspectswhile minimising negative environmental impact at the local, regional and global levels throughout its full life cycle.THE GBA LOGO DESIGN THEME:<strong>The</strong> spherical GBA logo embraces multiple overlapping spheres depicting global sustainability elements. <strong>The</strong>y interlock andevolve harmoniously to form an infinite cycle of dynamic forces for the future generations. Central to the GBA globe is theintegration of green with Mother Nature - water, earth and skyFranky CHOIGBA PR Sub-Com Chair149
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152Sparkling <strong>Green</strong>Hong Kong and BeyondHKIA <strong>Green</strong> TourHKIA <strong>Green</strong> Tour was first launched in 2000. <strong>The</strong> first part ofHKIA <strong>Green</strong> Tour is to have a first-hand visit experience to somestate-of-the-art green buildings which were well-performed insocial, economical and environment integration, and the secondpart is to participate in <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Challenge [GBC] and toattend World Sustainable <strong>Building</strong> Conference. A holistic approachis cultivated to establish an international network on greenarchitecture movement and to interface with <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong>Challenge. With this interlinked planning, <strong>Green</strong> Tour is organisedat specific years attended by our delegated teams:<strong>Green</strong> Tour 2000 Germany / <strong>The</strong> Netherlands<strong>Green</strong> Tour 2002 Nordic – Norway / Finland / Sweden / Denmark<strong>Green</strong> Tour 2004 Brazil / Peru<strong>Green</strong> Tour 2005 Japan<strong>Green</strong> Tour 2007 China [Beijing]<strong>Green</strong> Tour 2008 Australia<strong>Green</strong> Tour 2010 China [Shanghai / Suzhou]<strong>Green</strong> Tour 2011 FinlandGBC BackgroundIn 1994, the first international green building conference was heldby CIB in the UK. This was followed by an even larger event in Parisin 1997. A somewhat different formulation was later developed forconferences related to the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> Challenge [GBC] process.<strong>The</strong>se have been called the Sustainable <strong>Building</strong> Conferences, andwere co-sponsored by countries participating in the GBC processand CIB.* Reference: SB05 websiteGBC and SB Conference was held around the global in thepast decades:GBC’98 1st in Vancouver, Canada in 1998SB2000 2nd in Maastricht, <strong>The</strong> Netherlands in 2000SB02 3rd in Oslo, Norway in 2002.SB05 4th in Tokyo, Japan in 2005SBC08 5th in Melbourne, Australia in 2008SB11 6th in Helsinki, Finland in 2011World <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>PGBC is one of the founding members of the Hong Kong <strong>Green</strong><strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> [HKGBC], and HKGBC has been accepted by theWorld <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> in Established Member status on 12November 2012.UIAUnion Internationale Des Architectes [UIA] ResponsibleArchitecture working body has developed ‘Architecture fora Responsible Future’ programme which is a continuation of‘Architecture for Sustainable Architecture’ with the following aim:Overall objective:To help architectural education and the profession meet thechallenges of sustainable architecture and urban planning;to offer specialised professional advice on project design andarchitectural realisation to the international community.* Reference: UIA websiteHong Kong is a member in Region IV with the followingdevelopment planning:Objectives – Broaden research and publicise exemplary projectsrealised around the region.Activities – Creating a database of successful sustainable practicesin Asia and Oceania; Contributing to the UIA’s participation inCOP15 [Copenhagen, Denmark].* Reference: UIA websiteARCASIA<strong>The</strong> Architects Regional <strong>Council</strong> Asia [ARCASIA] has 4 committeesto response to key Asian region architectural issues includingeducation, practice, green and sustainable architecture, socialresponsibility.ARCASIA <strong>The</strong> 15th Asian Congress of Architects was held inIndonesia in 2012. On the front of Committee for <strong>Green</strong> andSustainable Architecture, the following topics were shared amonginstitution members:Institution Status, Rating System and Tool, Award, Public and<strong>Professional</strong> Education, Regional Collaboration.Franky CHOIPGBC Vice ChairmanHKIA Representative, ARCASIA Committee on<strong>Green</strong> and Sustainable Architecture [2012–present]HKIA <strong>Green</strong> Tour 2000-05 Organizing Committee MemberJohn NGPGBC Hon. SecretaryHKIA Representative, UIA Region IV Work Programme“Architecture for Sustainable Future” [2011-12]
Congratulations to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> for its<strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong>. <strong>The</strong> Hong Kong Institute of Planners formallybecame an institute member of the PGBC in 2005 and we, asrepresentatives of the HKIP are proud to be part of this big familyof green professionals. PGBC has provided the place for us tomeet with professionals from different disciplines with the samevision to create a green, environment friendly and zero carbonbuilt environment. We have had the opportunities to participatein the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, the green building awards, greenbuilding conferences, and the Eco-village proposal at TseungKwan O, to list a few. <strong>The</strong>re were invaluable opportunities toshare experiences with fellow green pioneers and to learnabout the latest development in the field of green building andgreen planning.Over recent years, we have seen the ‘green building’ conceptgradually encompassing a more macro view of the ‘green builtenvironment’ concept. As planners, we are concerned about thewider environment within which green buildings are situated.How should the streets in new development areas or the masterplan be laid out to facilitate penetration of prevailing winds; howshould the building height profile of cities be designed to allowvisual and air permeability; how to increase green coverage of adistrict and where should green open spaces be located to reducethe heat island effects. All these questions, which seemed so basicnow, were not talked about a few years back. <strong>The</strong> Governmentendorsed the Sustainable Design Guidelines and the Urban DesignGuidelines Chapter on Air Ventilation and carried out feasibilitystudies for air ventilation assessments. <strong>The</strong> Government’sadoption of green planning approaches, with emphasis onmoderating development intensity and balancing the quality ofliving in planning for new development area such as Kai Tak andsome other new development areas were encouraging. <strong>The</strong>se allshowed that the Government was committed to seeing a greenerenvironment for the future generation.We have seen the latest efforts to release more housing land thathad involved proposals to convert green and breathing spaces inthe city for development or having the pendulum of moderatingdevelopment intensities swinging in the opposite direction.Hopefully, it will be done in a manner that does not compromisethe green pathways established by the predecessors. We trustPGBC would continue to act and safeguard our green goals for thebetterment of our future generations.1Alvin CHAN, Johanna CHENG, Betty HO, Kenneth TO, Serena TONG, Rebecca WONGHKIP RepresentativesContribution from the professions is essential to achievingsustainability. Sustainability is, at its core, an ethical issue.<strong>Professional</strong>s are entrusted by the public to safe guard theinterest of the society. As third parties, the professions can playa major role, mediating and working with the community, themarket and the government , to set the agenda, and build theconsensus for a sustainable future. <strong>The</strong> specialist know-how ofthe professions is invaluable in the process. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Professional</strong><strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has shown the way of how the buildingprofessions can become the lynchpin of sustainable developmentin Hong Kong.Congratulations to the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> onyour anniversary! I am sure that the <strong>Council</strong> will have a greatfuture and will make major contribution to the building of asustainable Hong Kong in the coming years.Chris LAWHKIA Representative,Environment and Sustainable Development Committee53
Sparkling <strong>Green</strong>Biofuel in OperationBiofuels are usually classified into two types:In view of the above, there seems to be a vast market to beexplored. <strong>The</strong>refore, I have endeavored into a small investment inbiodiesel plant in Panyu, China.154Bio-ethanol, made from plant matter, mostly from corn, andBio-diesel, often from used oil, yellow grease, grease trap wasteand other sources.In this passage, I am concentrating on Biodiesel generating fromused oils and yellow grease.Biodiesel is “renewable” product, as it is generated mostly fromrecycled waste and plant seeds, and it is not as harmful as theconventional fossil fuel. Unlike crude oil, the sulpher contentof biodiesel is near to zero. According to a HKU study in 2003,mixing 20% biofuel into conventional fuels reduced smoke opacity(-16%), Carbon monoxide emission (-14%) and Hydrocarbonemission (-14%).At the same time, there is also reductionin engine power (-1%) in automobiles,and not all the engines can take purebiofuels. <strong>The</strong>refore, biodiesel is oftenmixed with conventional fuels. Fuel with5% biodiesel blend is termed B5, with10% blend, B10, and so on. Mandatedbiofuel blend laws around the worldwill be expected, China has alreadyenacted B10 mandates in ten provinces in 2010. Other countrieshave already set levels at B5 to B10. Europe has imposed taxesand other sanctions on foreign flights that exceed their carbonemission standard. As a result, jet fuel of flights to Europe willbe blended with biodiesel. According to reliable source, there isalready joint effort in China with Boeing to introduce biodiesel asaviation fuel. <strong>The</strong> energy experts projected global biofuel usagewill be increased by 70% by 2020, and doubled by 2025.<strong>The</strong> reason of choosing Guangdong is that the city has completedits legislation preventing used oils to be recycled into the foodoil market. <strong>The</strong>re is ample supply of waste oil, at 140,000 tonneper annum, and this amount of feedstock could generate 40,000tonne biodiesel each year. <strong>The</strong> supply of feedstock is mostimportant in this industry, as the feedstock would amount to 75%of the cost.<strong>The</strong>re has been research on alternative supply of feedstock.Jatropha Curcas ( 麻 瘋 樹 ), a poisonous plant that grow onmarginal land, that would not deprive the land for foodcrops, is one of the alternatives. <strong>The</strong> oil obtained from theseeds could generate biodiesel that yield 78% less carbonemission compared to fossil fuel. <strong>The</strong> Chinese Government hasestablished vast plantations in Yunnan and Sichuan. However, thisalternative is more suitable for state owned operations than toindividual operators.Likewise is the research on micro-algae, this feedstock willgenerate 38,000 liters of biodiesel per hectare, compared to 4,500to 9,000 liters in the case of jatropha. Again, this plantation is onlysuitable for large scale production centers.<strong>The</strong>re are currently three production centers in Hong Kong (oneof them is still in construction), the annual maximum productionrange from 60,000 tonne to 100,000 tonne respectively. <strong>The</strong>seplants obtain their feedstock from hotel groups, fast foodfranchises like the Maxim’s and Café de Coral. However, theseplants are not yet in full gear, sources revealed that they areoperating around 30-50% capacity, and the feedstock supply isbelieved to be a contributing reason.
<strong>The</strong> biodiesel plant in Panyu is comparatively small. <strong>The</strong> annual production is5,000 tonne, and supply of feedstock is mainly through a contract collectingthe frying oil from a local MacDonald’s, and purchase of yellow grease (animalfat) from the United States. <strong>The</strong> products are readily absorbed by the local gasstations. From the present sales, the investors are expecting to recover theirinvestments of 10 million RMB in 1.5 years. <strong>The</strong> Life Cycle Assessment is yet tobe completed, but preliminary estimation of carbon saving in both feedstocks arewell above 80%.1In the light of the vast investment in the production centers in Hong Kong, of which the latest one would cost 1.3 billion HKD, building up aportfolio of small biodiesel plants, each within their respective catchment area of feedstock, could be a pragmatic alternative.Felix LOKHKIA RepresentativeUseful Background Info:Biofuel Activities in Hong Konghttp://www.biofuels.apec.org/me_hong_kong.htmlBiofuel facts for Chinahttp://www.biofuels.apec.org/me_china.htmlOther ReferencesGlobal Biodiesel Dynamics (2008)http://www.eria.org/TARDE_AND_MARKE_%20DYNAMICS_OF_BIODIESEL.pdf“<strong>Green</strong> is the way to go” Article from the Standard (2011)http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=11&art_id=116856&sid=34386271&con_type=1&d_str=20111109“At what cost – Government support for biofuels in China” (2011)http://www.iisd.org/gsi/sites/default/files/china_biofuels_subsidies.pdfChina renewable energy tax policieshttp://www.chinagushan.com/en/marketandregulations/law.htmYear of the Dragon – 2012 is the year for China’s biofuel industryhttp://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2012/05/10/20-signs-that-2012-is-the-year-of-china/Comprehensive site on Jatropha farming (India)http://www.jatrophabiodiesel.org/bio-diesel.php55
Sparkling <strong>Green</strong>156Quantitative Approach in <strong>Green</strong>ing our <strong>Building</strong>s<strong>Green</strong>ing provides benefits in enhancing the visual and aesthetic qualityof our built environment, improving air quality by absorbing air pollutantsand carbon dioxide, providing psychological comfort, reducing peak stormwaterdischarge, increasing bio-diversity and mitigating the Urban HeatIsland (UHI) effect. This article briefly describes the quantified findings ofthermal benefits in greening and the quantitative approach in the provisionof greening in building developments in Singapore and Hong Kong.<strong>The</strong>rmal Benefits of <strong>Green</strong>ing<strong>The</strong> UHI effect is a phenomenon in which the urban area is warmer than itssurrounding rural area. <strong>The</strong> UHI is mainly caused by urban area dominatedwith hard surfaces with materials which absorb and retain heat. A higherenergy consumption which generates larger amount of waste heat to theurban environment is also an important contributory factor. <strong>Green</strong>ingby means of planting vegetation in urban area is one of the effectivemitigation measures in ameliorating the UHI effect. <strong>The</strong> exterior buildingspaces provide ample opportunities for greening and these include plantingat-grade, on roofs, podia and walls of buildings.With reference to the findings in Hortpark Vertical <strong>Green</strong>ery Research andDemonstration Project in Singapore published in 2009, the results indicatedthat the temperaturedifference between the wallsurface covered with greeneryand that of the control wallwith bare surface could beas high as 12 o C (see Figure1). <strong>The</strong> findings supportedthat vegetation cover caneffectively reduce the thermalgain into buildings by shadingthe solar radiation andevapotranspiration coolingeffect of the plants.Figure 1: Temperature readings on bare control wall surface(black) as well as the wall (red) and substrate (green) surfacesof a vertical greenery wall in HortPark. (Source: Chiang K. andTan A. (2009))Energy simulations of the different scenarios of greening extent on buildingenvelope were also conducted in the research. <strong>The</strong> Envelope <strong>The</strong>rmalTransfer Value (ETTV) as adopted in Singapore is a measure of the averageheat gain into a building through its envelope. This composes of three keyheat transfer components: (1) heat conduction through opaque walls, (2)heat conduction through glass windows and (3) solar radiation throughglass windows. In the scenario of a building with full glass façade, 40%ETTV reduction could be achieved with 50% vertical greenery over theglass facade. In the scenario of a building with glass and concrete façadeat a ratio of 2:1, 13% ETTV reduction could be achieved with verticalgreenery covering the concrete façade. <strong>The</strong> findings illustrated that energyconsumption required for cooling the internal space of buildings can beeffectively lowered with greening provision on building surfaces.In the research, the daily fluctuation of the wall surface temperature ofthe control wall was recorded as approximately 10 o C while the wall withgreenery was recorded as low as 1 o C. <strong>The</strong> results showed that greeningprovision can stabilize the daily fluctuation of temperatures in the buildingsurfaces as an additional benefit. <strong>The</strong> significant reduction in dailytemperature differences of a building surface by greening can avoid theextreme daily expansion and contraction of surface building materials. Thiscan prolong the lifespan of the building materials and minimize the needfor replacement and maintenance costs of building surface.<strong>The</strong> ambient temperatures away from the surface of the control wall andthe wall with greenery were also recoded in the research. <strong>The</strong> resultsindicated that a reduction of ambient temperature could reach as high as3.3 o C at a distance 0.15m away from the surface of the wall with greenery.With the cooler ambient temperature, the air conditioning system installedin area with greening provision can take in air at a lower temperature andthus saving the energy required for cooling the internal building space.Development of <strong>Green</strong> Plot Ratio in SingaporeWith a better understanding of the benefits of greening, a sophisticatedapproach in greening provision in developments by the application of<strong>Green</strong> Plot Ratio (GnPR) is evolving in Singapore. <strong>The</strong> GnPR is the ratioof the total leaf area of all greenery in a site to the site area. It is threedimensional in nature taking account into the measurement of greenvolume instead of greening provision by number of plants or planting area.<strong>The</strong> calculation of GnPR relies on the Leaf Area Index (LAI) and canopyarea. <strong>The</strong> LAI of a plant is its one-sided leaf area per unit ground area. <strong>The</strong>canopy area of a plant is the vertical projected area of the plant’s canopyon the ground. <strong>The</strong> total leaf area of a plant species in a site is calculated bymultiplying the LAI of that species by the total canopy area covered by thatspecies. <strong>The</strong> total leaf area of all greenery in a site is the sum of total leafarea of all species planted in a site.GnPR = (total leaf area) / (site area)= (LAI1 x Canopy Area1+ LAI2 x Canopy Area2+… LAIn x Canopy Arean)(site area)<strong>The</strong> GnPR is considered as a better quantified greening measure as itis directly related to the leaves of plants which are the key componentresponsible for environmental function of greenery such as carbonassimilation, cooling by transpiration and shading. <strong>The</strong> approach in usingGnPR is to stipulate the minimum amount of “green density” in a site asappropriate to suit its land-use type.To facilitate the practical application of GnPR, the Centre for Urban<strong>Green</strong>ery and Ecology (CUGE) in Singapore developed a database of valuesfor the LAI and canopy area of 300 commonly used local landscape plants.<strong>The</strong> measurement of LAI involved (1) direct method by harvesting andmeasuring the area of all leaves in a plant within a sampled area and (2)indirect method by measuring the transmission of light through the canopyof vegetation using the plant canopy analyzer LAI-2000.<strong>The</strong> measurementof canopy area was simply by measuring the projected canopy area onground of the sampled plants. <strong>The</strong> collected data were then arranged intodifferent categories and statistical tests were conducted to derive generic
categorical values taken account into the natural growth habit, form ofplants, variations in plant age and landscape uses. <strong>The</strong> summarized LAI andcanopy area values are shown in the following table.Plant GroupLAISub-CategoriesLAIValue to Use Canopy Area to Use (m 2 )Trees Dense Canopy 4.0 Girth 1.5m : 150(Girth refers to trunkcircumference at height of1m from ground)Palms Solitary 2.5 20Cluster 4.0 17Shrubs Monocot 3.5 Planted areaDicot 4.5 Planted areaTurfs Nil 2.0 Planted area<strong>The</strong> calculation of GnPR in a site can be carried out by (1) collecting theinformation on site area, number of trees (and their girth sizes), palms andplanted areas for shrubs and turfs, (2) determine the LAI sub-categories ofthe plants with reference to the database in the website of National Parks(NParks), (3) computing the total leaf area by summing up the leaf area foreach plants species and (4) dividing the total leaf area by site area to obtainGnPR in a site.Adoption of <strong>Green</strong>ery Coverage Requirements in Hong KongIn Hong Kong, the <strong>Council</strong> for Sustainable Development (SDC) publishedthe “Report on the Public Engagement Process on <strong>Building</strong> Design to Fostera Quality and Sustainable Built Environment” in June 2010 upon extensivepublic consultations and discussions with professional organizations, greengroups, councilors and relevant key stakeholders. <strong>The</strong> SDC recommendedthe minimum requirement to provide greenery for sites no less than1,000m 2 in new building developments or redevelopments with fixedplanting areas of 20% to 30% of the site areas.Following SDC’s recommendation for greening provision, the Governmentof Hong Kong SAR issued “Development Bureau Technical Circular (Works)No. 3/2012 – Site Coverage of <strong>Green</strong>ery for Government <strong>Building</strong> Projects”in 2012 which sets out the standards and requirements on greenerycoverage for new government buildings. This requires the minimum sitecoverage of greenery of 30% for site area equal or above 20,000m 2 and 20%for site area between 1,000m 2 and 20,000m 2 . As planting at grade withindevelopment provides a more natural condition for plant establishmentand improves the setting at street level, the Technical Circular also requiresat-grade greenery area should not be less than 50% of the minimumsite coverage of greenery requirements. <strong>The</strong> greenery coverage ofminimum 30% site area is also recommended for both public and privatedevelopments in the Kai Tak Development located at the former Hong KongKai Tak International Airport.<strong>The</strong> calculation of site coverage of greenery under the Technical Circularis a two dimensional approach which is relatively simple and direct. It isbased on the horizontal soil areasfor planting and this includessoil areas at-grade, on podiumand roof levels. <strong>The</strong> TechnicalCircular defines the calculationbasis of site area and countableareas for greenery. For specialgreenery provision such as verticalgreening, greening on slopes andcovered greenery areas, the totalcountable areas for inclusion inthe calculation of greenery iscapped at 30%. Priority is given forat grade-tree planting for optimalgreening effect.<strong>The</strong> same greenery coveragerequirements with similarcalculation basis are also appliedfor non-government buildingdevelopments under “PracticeNote for Authorized Persons,Registered Structural Engineersand Registered GeotechnicalEngineers – APP 152”. Through thevetting of landscape design by planning and lease controls, a balance mix oftrees and other plant types can be provided in a development to achieve aquality green setting. With the join effort from the public and private sectors,a greener built environment in Hong Kong is anticipated in the coming decade.Concluding Remarks<strong>The</strong> greening requirements should be adequately addressed at planningand design stages so that the greenery can be smoothly integrated withthe buildings to facilitate management to achieve the goals in landscapedesign. <strong>The</strong> quantitative approach stipulates clear requirements in greeningprovision for building developments. Continual improvements on thequantitative approach are required to yield a more thorough, practicaland sustainable methodology to cater for different land uses. Yet, qualitylandscape design and management are equally important to address thesafety, aesthetic, functional and maintenance concerns in the green setting.It is hoped that both quantitative and qualitative development in greeningcan lead to a safer, greener and more sustainable built environment.Simon NGHKILA RepresentativeFigure 2: <strong>The</strong> Central Government Offices inHong Kong has greenery coverage of over35% site area. This provides a pleasant andgreen outdoor setting to ameliorate builtenvironment. (Photo: Architectural ServicesDepartment, HKSAR)ReferencesChiang K. and Tan A. (2009). Vertical <strong>Green</strong>ery for the Tropics, National Parks Board,Singapore.Tan P.Y. and Sia A. (2010). Leaf Area Index of Tropical Plants – A Guidebook on its Usein the Calculation of <strong>Green</strong> Plot Ratio, 2 nd Ed., Centre for Urban <strong>Green</strong>ery and Ecology,Singapore.“Report on the Public Engagement Process on <strong>Building</strong> Design to Foster a Quality andSustainable Built Environment (June 2010)”. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Council</strong> for Sustainable Development,Hong Kong SAR.“Development Bureau Technical Circular (Works) No. 3/2012 - Site Coverage of <strong>Green</strong>eryfor Government <strong>Building</strong> Projects”, Development Bureau, Hong Kong SAR.“Practice Note for Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers and RegisteredGeotechnical Engineers – APP 152”, <strong>Building</strong>s Department, Hong Kong SAR.157
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PGBC <strong>Council</strong> 2011-2012<strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Member 2011-2012Office BearersCo-opted MembersNameSam CHENG, ChairmanFranky CHOI, Vice ChairmanK K CHOY, Vice ChairmanJohn NG, Honorary SecretarySimon NG, Honorary TreasurerImmediate Past ChairmanNameK S WONG (resigned w.e.f. 26 June 2012)Board ChairmenNameK K CHOY, Board of Education and ResearchJohn NG, Board of Internal AffairsFranky CHOI, Board of Public AffairsVictor CHEUNG, Board of Sustainability<strong>Council</strong> MembersNameChris K C LAWFelix M F LOKInstituteHKISHKIAHKIEHKIAHKILAInstituteHKIAInstituteHKIEHKIAHKIAHKIEInstituteHKIAHKIANameEdwin CHANBernard HUIYvonne IEONGJulia LAUPatrick S S LAUM K LEUNGJulie MOEdward NGMartin TAMJoseph WONGVincent CHENGReuben P K CHUM F HUI (resigned w.e.f. 4 July 2012)Maurice W W LEEPeter K K LEEEvans IUAlvin L C CHANSerena TONGRebecca S W WONGKenneth CHANSlayman CHANBen CHONGDaniel HODick KWOKGilbert KWOKDominic H C LAMKenneth YUNInstituteHKIAHKIAHKIAHKIAHKIAHKIAHKIAHKIAHKIAHKIAHKIEHKIEHKIEHKIEHKIEHKILAHKIPHKIPHKIPHKISHKISHKISHKISHKISHKISHKISHKIS1Allan S K CHANHKIEVictor C K CHEUNGCamay LAMKathy NGJohanna CHENGBetty HOKenneth TOM W CHANJames PONGHKIEHKILAHKILAHKIPHKIPHKIPHKISHKISPGBC <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Anniversary</strong> Organising CommitteeChairmanSam CHENGMembersFranky CHOI, Vice ChairmanK K CHOY, Vice ChairmanJohn NG, Hon. SecretarySimon NG, Hon. TreasurerVictor CHEUNG, Board ChairPGBC / HKIA / HKIE / HKILA / HKIP / HKIS Secretariat71
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