CASE STUDY FACT SHEET
CASE STUDY FACT SHEET
Business Environment Council Office
Lighting Control:
• Replacement of T8 fluorescent tubes
with LED lighting panels
• Energy saving lighting designs
• Motion sensors / daylight sensors
• Manual dimming control
• Light zoning
• Power analyser/ sub-metering
Energy Efficiency:
• Installation of oil-free variable speed
air-cooled chillers
• Introduction of smart metering for
electrical systems
Green Operation and Management:
• Green Office Team
• Energy saving reminders
• Lighting zones map
• Lights off during lunch hour
• Stair Monday and Friday
• Invite tenants to participate
• Install a weather system and
integrate with building management
system to optimise energy
consumption
Promotion of Energy Saving:
• Seminars for professionals
• Building tours
• Business Environment Council
Institute of Environmental Education
School Programme
• Green lease
• Building Management System (BMS)
upgrade
Beneficial Outcomes:
• Improved energy performance
• Reduce fresh water consumption by
10%
• Implemented Green Lease with
Business Environment Council
tenants
• A showcase for upgrading an existing
commercial building to BEAM Plus
Platinum Rating
• Achieved Good Class in indoor air
quality certification
• Compared to 2013, the overall
energy tariffs (including electricity
tariffs and fuel charges) in 2014
decreased by 14.35% on average
Figure 5.7 Business Environment Council
(Source: Business Environment Council)
Conservation International Hong Kong: Green Sky
• Water Saving: Use of low flow water
aerators on faucets
• Natural Daylight: Use of glass
partition wall to allow sunlight in
• Natural Ventilation: Operable
window
• Indoor Greenery
• Indoor Air Quality: Use of eco-
friendly paint and adhesives, and
zero ozone-depleting substances
during construction
• Use of Green Building Materials: The
“green” carpet contributes to cleaner
seas and income for fishermen
• 100% of the loose office furniture is
second-hand, purchased at only 60%
of the cost of new furniture
• Convenient Public Transportation:
Connects to the public
transportation network
• Operation Waste Reduction
• Water filters installed on taps avoid
the need for plastic bottled water
Beneficial Outcomes
• The average monthly electricity
bill for lighting, appliances and
electronics is only HK$449
• 87% of Green Sky can be easily
relocated to a future office space
• 100% of the loose office furniture is
second-hand, purchased at only 60%
of the cost of new furniture
• An estimated annual water saving
of 60% is achieved through the use
of low flow water aerators on the
faucet
• The office’s green features create
educational opportunities for sharing
with the NGO’s visitors.
Figure 5.8 Green Sky
(Source: Conservation International Hong Kong)
The Good Lab
Carbon Care Label 2014- by Carbon
Care Asia, issued on 21 October 2014
(Certificate No. CCL-20014-1-02-124).
United Nations Millennium
Development Goals Green Office
Award Labelling Scheme 2014-15- by
World Green Organisation.
• Unused lights and air-con switched
off during opening hours
• Many green plants are grown in
different corners by members
• Inno Friday seminars held by Carbon
Care Asia at Good Lab from time to
time
• Partner of Hong Kong Green Building
Week for Hackathon and Ideas Pitch
programme since 2014
Figure 5.9 The Good Lab
(Source: The Good Lab)
blueprint
blueprint is a multifaceted startup
initiative and tech community initiated
by SPL. It was launched in January
2015 in Cornwall House at Taikoo
Place.
Office Space Design:
• A flexible space with minimal
environmental impact
• Open space design
• Utilises upcycled materials
Energy Efficiency:
• Implements advanced lighting and
climate controls that respond to
occupancy levels in each zone of the
space
• Monitors usage and makes
modifications as necessary to
achieve maximum efficiency
Landlord Support:
• Each startup enjoys six months’ free
office space
• Mentorship support from top
executives and entrepreneurs which
can benefit the startups’ business
development
Figure 5.10 blueprint
(Source: Swire Properties Limited)
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