Page 148 - The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) 香港綠色建築議會
P. 148
Private Sector Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation,
Projects Science Park Phase 3:
Putting Sustainability First to Create a World-class
Hub for Innovation and Technology
Inaugurated in 2001, the Hong Kong Science by highly trained professionals, with Science Park Phase 3 comprises
and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) full-service incubation programmes to leading-edge R&D offices and research
is a statutory body set up by the HKSAR nurture start-ups. Talent recruitment facilities in three buildings along Science
Government. Its key mission is to make Hong assistance and staff training are available Park West Avenue (completed in early 2014)
Kong a major international hub of innovative to partner companies, plus expert advice for and two along Science Park East Avenue
research and technology development in five companies to commercialise their products (scheduled for completion in 2016). From
strategic clusters: biotechnology, electronics, and technologies. the outset, the vision for Phase 3 has been
green technology, information technology fourfold:
and telecommunications, and precision Situated in the Shatin area of Hong Kong, and
engineering. overlooking Tolo Harbour, the Science Park • All-round sustainable development,
comprises 25 state-of-the-art buildings on its incorporating the latest green building
Hong Kong Science Park offers 330,000 m2 of 22-hectare site. Its serene, landscaped spaces technologies and design principles
R&D office space, world-class laboratories offer an ideal environment for collaboration,
and other supporting facilities to enable networking and ideas exchange. Its wide • A showcase of achieving low resources
technology companies to maximise their array of amenities – including a clubhouse demand and a low-carbon footprint
potential. Technological backup is provided with gymnasium and swimming pool, lakeside
restaurants, food courts, convenience stores, • A green technology hub, becoming a role
banking and medical services – make it a model in implementing and promoting
popular place for both visitors and resident sustainable development and construction
companies alike.
• Platinum ratings from LEED C+S and Hong
Kong BEAM Plus.
Completed in 2004 and 2008, Science Whilst this vision has remained constant, the
Park Phases 1 and 2 are now home to over strategies and targets for Phase 3 evolved
440 technology companies and a working towards a ‘back to basics’ approach, using
population of close to 10,500, including an integrated and passive design to achieve
scientists, engineers and technicians. Phase 3 more while also consuming fewer resources.
provides a dedicated facility for nurturing
environmental and renewable energy This is well illustrated by the implementation
technologies. One of the largest showcases of a Sustainability Master Plan Layout
of sustainable construction in Hong Kong, with optimised disposition, separation and
Phase 3 will accommodate about 150 orientation of the buildings. In addition,
companies, creating a further 4,000 jobs open-air elevated pedestrian walkways,
relating to R&D. including a podium and green deck, connect
146 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
Projects Science Park Phase 3:
Putting Sustainability First to Create a World-class
Hub for Innovation and Technology
Inaugurated in 2001, the Hong Kong Science by highly trained professionals, with Science Park Phase 3 comprises
and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) full-service incubation programmes to leading-edge R&D offices and research
is a statutory body set up by the HKSAR nurture start-ups. Talent recruitment facilities in three buildings along Science
Government. Its key mission is to make Hong assistance and staff training are available Park West Avenue (completed in early 2014)
Kong a major international hub of innovative to partner companies, plus expert advice for and two along Science Park East Avenue
research and technology development in five companies to commercialise their products (scheduled for completion in 2016). From
strategic clusters: biotechnology, electronics, and technologies. the outset, the vision for Phase 3 has been
green technology, information technology fourfold:
and telecommunications, and precision Situated in the Shatin area of Hong Kong, and
engineering. overlooking Tolo Harbour, the Science Park • All-round sustainable development,
comprises 25 state-of-the-art buildings on its incorporating the latest green building
Hong Kong Science Park offers 330,000 m2 of 22-hectare site. Its serene, landscaped spaces technologies and design principles
R&D office space, world-class laboratories offer an ideal environment for collaboration,
and other supporting facilities to enable networking and ideas exchange. Its wide • A showcase of achieving low resources
technology companies to maximise their array of amenities – including a clubhouse demand and a low-carbon footprint
potential. Technological backup is provided with gymnasium and swimming pool, lakeside
restaurants, food courts, convenience stores, • A green technology hub, becoming a role
banking and medical services – make it a model in implementing and promoting
popular place for both visitors and resident sustainable development and construction
companies alike.
• Platinum ratings from LEED C+S and Hong
Kong BEAM Plus.
Completed in 2004 and 2008, Science Whilst this vision has remained constant, the
Park Phases 1 and 2 are now home to over strategies and targets for Phase 3 evolved
440 technology companies and a working towards a ‘back to basics’ approach, using
population of close to 10,500, including an integrated and passive design to achieve
scientists, engineers and technicians. Phase 3 more while also consuming fewer resources.
provides a dedicated facility for nurturing
environmental and renewable energy This is well illustrated by the implementation
technologies. One of the largest showcases of a Sustainability Master Plan Layout
of sustainable construction in Hong Kong, with optimised disposition, separation and
Phase 3 will accommodate about 150 orientation of the buildings. In addition,
companies, creating a further 4,000 jobs open-air elevated pedestrian walkways,
relating to R&D. including a podium and green deck, connect
146 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
