10th Anniversary Booklet - The Professional Green Building Council

Congratulatory Messages from Supporting OrganisationsMs. Cora YUENPresident, The Hong KongInstitute of HousingDr. Francis CHANPresident, The Hong KongInstitute of Project ManagementProf. Bernard LIM, JPPresident, The Hong KongInstitute of Urban DesignOn behalf of the Hong Kong Institute of Housing, I am pleasedto extend my heartiest congratulations to Professional GreenBuilding Council (PGBC) for her 10th Anniversary.Environmental impact is one of the key issues globally.Professional 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 Professional Green Building Council on its10th Anniversary.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.The past decade the Council has demonstrated a strong andgrowing commitment to supporting lifelong development inpromoting a better sustainable built environment for Hong Kong.The Council has played a significant role in organizing high qualityactivities including seminars, forums and Green Building Awards.Over the years the Council has laid solid foundation to sustainablebuilt environment for the community.On the occasion of the Professional Green Building Council’s 10thanniversary, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulationsto the Council, 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 Green Buildingsand 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 Professional Green Building Councilon achieving this memorable milestone. I wish the Council everysuccess in the years to come.Ir. Prof. TENG Jin GuangDean, Faculty ofConstruction and EnvironmentThe Hong KongPolytechnic UniversityProf. Cees DE BONTDean, School of Design &Chair Professor,Industrial Design,The Hong KongPolytechnic UniversityMr. Clement CHEN, BBS, JPChairman, The Hong KongProductivity Council120Congratulations on the 10th Anniversary of the ProfessionalGreen Building Council, 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 The 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. Thecaves, 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.Green 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 ProfessionalGreen Building Council (PGBC) on their 10th 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