Figure 3.1.33 Gypsum block wall
(Source: Hong Kong Green Building Council)
Figure 3.1.34 Movable partition
(Source: Hong Kong Green Building Council)
Office
UNIT
Figure 3.1.35 System furniture in Hong Kong Green Building Council office
(Source: Hong Kong Green Building Council)
Office
UNIT
Case study of
Hong Kong Green
Building Council
Office:
Materials with High Recycled
Content
DESIGN STAGE
3.1.10 Green Building Materials
DESIGN STAGE
3.1.10 Green Building Materials
Case study of The Good Lab:
Materials with High Recycled Content
Good Lab uses Kokoboard as one of the major materials for building their office
spaces including the walling of the front desk and pantry area, and in the making
of book shelves, lockers and pigeon holes at Good Lab. Kokoboard is made of
agricultural waste from Thailand consisting of rice straw board, vetiver grass
board, coco dust board and other agricultural fiberboards. It is insulating, moisture
tolerant and environmentally friendly, does not contain any
glue, and
reduces dependence on wood.
Figure 3.1.37 Kokoboard furniture in Good Lab
(Source: The Good Lab)
Case study of Conservation
International Office - Green Sky:
Materials with High Recycled Content
Green Sky uses “green” carpet that contributes to less
waste, cleaner seas, and income for fishermen. The carpet
face is 100% recycled nylon yarn, including nylon from
discarded fishing nets, and the carpet backing contains 98%
recycled content. The carpet manufacturer pays small fishing
communities in the Philippines to collect these nets, which
helps protect marine life while supplementing local incomes.
Furthermore, the carpet can be sent back for reuse as raw
material in new carpet tiles.
Figure 3.1.36 Green carpet
(Source: Conservation International Hong Kong)
Gypsum Block
The gypsum blocks
are made from
recycled waste from
power plants.
In future, when the
wall is demolished,
the gypsum can also
be recycled for other
uses.
High Recycled
Content Partition
Movable partitions
used in a conference
room could
contribute to BEAM
Plus certification
credits. The product
contains a high
percentage of
post-industrial and
consumer recycled
materials.
System Furniture
System furniture used allows
standard size factory built and
assembled components to
be used. It could also benefit
both quality and environmental
costs.
Chair with Recycled Content
• 50% recycled contents
• Perforated back, feel cool
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