EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In Hong Kong, 90% of our annual electricity is consumed in buildings,
60% of which is used in commercial buildings, which are in operation
over 8 hours a day. Office practices and the adoption of green
features have become of increasing concern for sustainability in
the built environment. While it is a worldwide trend to pursue
development in sustainability, more office management tends to
encourage their office stakeholders to implement green building
features and sustainable practices during their operations.
This guide book includes a portfolio of detailed case studies of green
features (both passive and active design) which have already been
implemented and made operational for new and existing office
premises in Hong Kong. Some of these existing office premises are
certified under BEAM/BEAM Plus New Buildings/Existing Buildings/
Interiors schemes.
The guide book is divided into two main parts. The first part
showcases the design considerations for green office buildings and
office units illustrated with appropriate case studies. The second part
describes how operation and management can contribute to green
buildings. For each consideration, you may find the upper half of the
page for benefits and green strategies for office buildings and the
lower half of the page for that of office units.
1 Figure 1.2 Office Buildings in Hong Kong
(Source: Hysan Development Limited)
2 Figure 1.3 China Resources Building
(Source: China Resources Property Limited)
3 Figure 1.4 Genesis
(Source: Barrie Ho Architecture Interiors Ltd)
4 Figure 1.5 Hysan Place
5 Figure 1.6 One Island East
(Source: Swire Properties Limited)
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