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Contents
Hong Kong Green School Guide
1. Introduction 12
1.1 Importance of Green Schools 13
1.2 Benefits of Green Schools 19
1.3 Aim of the Guide 23
1.4 Essential Aspects for Green Schools 24
1.5 Structure of the Guide 24
1.6 Disclaimer 25
3. Green School Guide 30
2.1 Teacher and Student Engagement 28
2.2 Behavioural Changes and Monitoring of Energy and Water 29
About The Hong Kong Green Building Council 6
Message from Secretary for theEnvironment 7
Foreword 9
Contents
3.1 Green School Sites 30
3.1.1 School Site Selection 32
3.1.2 Natural Ventilation Design 34
3.1.3 External Shading Device 39
3.1.4 Access of Daylight 41
3.1.5 Planting on Ground 45
3.1.6 Green Roof 48
3.1.7 Vertical Greening 52
3.1.8 Heat Shield Roof Coating 55
3.1.9 Pervious Paving on Grade 57
3.2 Materials and Waste 59
3.2.1 Sustainable Timber and Forest Product 60
3.2.2 Recycled Materials 62
2. Learning and Teaching 28