Modular construction to increase the productivity and substantiality
Is it workable and suitable to use modular construction to increase the productivity and substantiality of Hong Kong buildings? Buildings carry a considerable burden
Modular construction to increase the productivity and substantiality
Is it workable and suitable to use modular construction to increase the productivity and substantiality of Hong Kong buildings?
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Buildings carry a considerable burden of high electricity consumption and carbon emissions.
Among the various end uses of electricity, buildings account for around 90% of electricity consumption in Hong Kong which generates over 60% of the city’s total carbon emissions.
Throughout the years, we have devoted considerable effort towards adopting innovative, sustainable
and smart building designs to drive the efficient utilisation of energy, material and land resources.
Passive design approaches harness building architecture to provide energy saving benefits and enhance thermal comfort.
Appropriate measures in suitable planning, disposition, orientation, building form and material selection are adopted to optimise the interaction between a building and its local microclimate.
The aspects taken into consideration include:
As opposed to passive design, active design approaches utilise electrical and mechanical systems to create and sustain comfortable conditions.
Also, these installations contribute to improving building energy efficiency, water conservation and enhance indoor air quality.
The aspects taken into consideration include:
The selection and prioritisation of sustainable construction methods and materials are also key aspects of sustainable buildings.
During construction, prefabrication and pollution control are commonly in practise.
Additionally, the 3R principles – reduce, reuse and recycle – are widely to effectively manage construction and demolition waste.
More so, when sourcing materials for new building projects, ArchSD is committed to using sustainable materials such as materials and timber from well-managed sources.
Lastly, this project aims to respond to the increasing demand to expand cross-boundary transport infrastructures for future economic growth and regional integration and co-operation.