IN THE SPOTLIGHT


MR CHEUNG HAU-WAI, SBS Formerly a director of Buildings Department of Hong Kong government, council member


of Hong Kong Construction Industry Council, chairman of Zero Carbon Building, and member of the Town Planning Board, Cheung Hau-wai has a lot of experience under his belt. As one


of the founding directors of Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) and now acting as its chairman, he is also a member of the Advisory Committee on Water Supplies and the Private Columbarium Licensing Board. Cheung is looking into extending sustainability assessment


work from individual buildings to non-building projects and the entire built environment by advocating Green buildings harmonisation with their surrounding built environment and instilling smart technology in their design.


With more than 30 years of experience in building control, rejuvenation and Green construction, please let us know your opinion about the importance of Green building standard in Hong Kong. In the majority of developed countries and cities around the world, Green building councils are set up to foster Green building developments. Currently, there are approximately 70 Green building councils around the world, each at different stages of their own journey. HKGBC is one of them. These council usually has its own Green building assessment tool tailored for its climate, built environment, culture, local regulations and practices, etc.


Since the establishment of HKGBC 32


in 2009, HKGBC has been working relentlessly to establish and promote the adoption of Green building standards. One of the most important standards is BEAM Plus, a standard for the assessment and rating of green buildings. BEAM Plus is HKGBC’s initiative to offer independent assessment of building sustainability performance. Certified Green building obtains a rating such as Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze depending on the result of the assessment. Its importance in Hong Kong is reflected by its attributes and functions:


• Acts as a comprehensive and objective assessment of sustainability performance;


• Defines benchmarks and standards for the real estate and building professionals;


• Recognises outstanding performers in the building industry; the industry


• Drives continuously;


• Drives and facilitates healthier and more sustainable homes and workplaces;


• Demonstrates building qualities to owners, users, tenants and purchasers;


• Provides economic benefits to operators through energy and other resource savings;


• Provides a benchmark for developers and asset owners who intend to seek Green finance or Environmental, Social and Governance recognition;


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