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Appendix G
Hong Kong Green Building Council
Rapidly Renewable
Materials
Materials that grow on a short cycle and are not finite
raw materials.
Recycle and Upcycled
Furniture
Used furniture that are reconditioned for reuse.
Recycled Materials Materials that are reused in building construction,
refurbishment and fit-out.
Registered Electrical
Contractor
An electrical contractor registered under Section 33 of
the Electricity Ordinance, Cap. 406.
Registered Electrical
Worker
An electrical worker registered under Section 30 of the
Electricity Ordinance, Cap. 406.
School Site Selection One of the green school criteria which a school site is
selected based on its integration within, and an asset to,
the immediate neighbourhood.
Solar Hot Water System A hot water system incorporating equipment for
absorbing heat in solar radiation to produce hot water.
Solar Tube and Heliostat A device that can direct solar light into indoor space for
lighting.
Sustainable Timber and
Forest Product
Timbers and forest product come from well managed
forest.
Surface Runoff Water from rain or other sources flows over the land
surface.
Thermal Comfort The state of mind in humans that expresses satisfaction
with the surrounding environment.
Vertical Greening Planting on vertical surface of the building.
Waste Sorting Waste sorting is the process by which waste is
separated into different elements.
Water Efficient Fixtures Sanitary fixtures that have more water saving potential
than others.
Water Efficient Irrigation Measures / irrigation system that water vegatation in an
water efficient way.
Water Meters Devices to monitor water consumption.
Wind Turbine A device that converts wind energy directly into
electricity.
Window Films A layer of thin coatings applied on glass that can
improve the thermal insulation of the window.
Terms Definition