Rebirth of a building- The new headquarters for the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department(EMSD)
Citation
HKIA journal: the official journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (香港建築師學報), no.48, 2007, pp. 48-53
Abstract
(1)Introduction
(2)background
(3)Sustainable Development-The 3'R's(Reuse, Reduce & Renew)
(4)The rebirth-Planning of the new EMSD HQ
(5)Sustainable architecture
(a)Photovoltaic(PV) Panels
(b)Ice maker & tanks
(c)Ammonia Chillers
(d)Ventilated double-layered glass walls & deep roof canopies
(e)Metal sun shades and perforated panels
(f)Green roofs
(g)Sunpipes and skylights
(h)Motion & daylight sensors
(i)Social hubs
(j)Grey water recycling
(k)Waste management
(l)Infra-red systems and electric heater units for paint booths
(j)Local building materials
(k)Window cleaning gantry
(6)Education path
(7)Conclusion
(8)Award
Description
Building Name: The new headquarters for the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department(EMSD)
Building Type(s): Government administrative buildings
Architect: Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
Type
Article
Format
Date
2007
Language
en