Page 6 - Green Building Award 2012

Message from the
Guest of Honour
Message from the Guest of Honour
Mrs. Carrie LAM, GBS, JP, Secretary for Development, HKSAR Government
I offer my warmest congratulations to the Hong Kong Green
Building Council and the Professional Green Building Council, for
jointly organising the biennial Green Building Award 2012.
Buildings in Hong Kong are consuming 90% of the city’s total
electricity. To reduce energy consumption and the resulting
carbon emission, prompt action must be taken to optimise
building designs. To this end, we have been encouraging the
construction industry to adopt innovative and creative solutions
and incorporate “green elements” in all phases and facets of
projects – from green building design to low carbon construction,
and from effective procurement to user-friendly management.
The goal of these solutions should be to incorporate measures
that maximise sustainability, while at the same time minimise
negative impact of the building on the community throughout its
life-span.
I am pleased to note that the Green Building Award 2012 has
underlined the importance of sustainability in the full life-cycle
of a building by giving due recognition to the contribution of
different professional sectors of the construction industry for
their distinguished work in this aspect. I am sure the Award will
help boost the contribution of all industry players to sustainable
development.
May I congratulate all award-winners on your devotion and
professionalism, and wish this event a great success.
4 Green Building Award 2012
Towards Zero Carbon