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While the building’s features benefit its recycled volume, regional materials and low tenants, joined its farming activities during
surrounding communities, it has not forgotten emitting/VOC materials were also used to its first year of operation.
the provision of green and sustainable emphasise the sustainable nature of the
features for its users. It starts with an project. The Urban Farm, the Sky Wetland and the
integrated building envelope that has light other green areas of Hysan Place help support
shelves, drapery systems, solar shading As a building that is certified at the highest a range of plants and other living organisms
devices and low-E double-glazing to provide levels both for BEAM Plus and LEED, Hysan in an area that may otherwise be relatively
the best natural lighting, while also cutting Place is the perfect choice for tenants hostile to their survival.
down on glare. who wish to take a green initiative in the
decoration of their office or retail interiors. Hysan’s determination to construct Hong
Perhaps more significantly, there are many Office tenant KPMG and retail tenant DFS Kong’s most sustainable commercial
features that can help ensure energy T-Galleria obtained Platinum and Gold LEED building did not come about suddenly.
savings and reduce carbon emissions. A certifications for their office and shop designs It was the latest step in a decades-old
mixed-mode ventilation and a free cooling and fitting out respectively. More tenants mindset to maintain Causeway Bay and,
system both make use of fresh air to cut continue to apply for such certifications, more specifically, Lee Gardens as Hong
down on air-conditioning use during suitable and Hysan also provides information kits to Kong’s most prosperous and liveable area.
outdoor conditions. In addition, a low lighting support the implementation of sustainable The ‘Triple Bottom Line’ of gaining benefits
power density design and more task lighting designs and fitting out. economically, environmentally and socially
help further reduce energy consumption. is amply demonstrated in the development of
Moreover, by moving its core to the southern The building’s green partnerships do not stop Hysan Place. Drawing on its history and core
side of the building, the solar gain on that there. Hysan’s Urban Farm has become a values to guide its future business decisions,
particular direction is minimised, while also multi-purpose green facility. Apart from being Hysan is committed to ensuring that its home
improving the overall performance of the an educational centre, it also provides an base remains one of the most sustainable
envelope. ideal setup to help push Hysan’s promotion communities in Hong Kong and regionally.
of a sustainable lifestyle and a positive work/
It should be noted that significant amounts life balance. More than 600 participants,
of FSC-certified wood, materials of a high including many staff members of Hysan’s
HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014 157
surrounding communities, it has not forgotten emitting/VOC materials were also used to its first year of operation.
the provision of green and sustainable emphasise the sustainable nature of the
features for its users. It starts with an project. The Urban Farm, the Sky Wetland and the
integrated building envelope that has light other green areas of Hysan Place help support
shelves, drapery systems, solar shading As a building that is certified at the highest a range of plants and other living organisms
devices and low-E double-glazing to provide levels both for BEAM Plus and LEED, Hysan in an area that may otherwise be relatively
the best natural lighting, while also cutting Place is the perfect choice for tenants hostile to their survival.
down on glare. who wish to take a green initiative in the
decoration of their office or retail interiors. Hysan’s determination to construct Hong
Perhaps more significantly, there are many Office tenant KPMG and retail tenant DFS Kong’s most sustainable commercial
features that can help ensure energy T-Galleria obtained Platinum and Gold LEED building did not come about suddenly.
savings and reduce carbon emissions. A certifications for their office and shop designs It was the latest step in a decades-old
mixed-mode ventilation and a free cooling and fitting out respectively. More tenants mindset to maintain Causeway Bay and,
system both make use of fresh air to cut continue to apply for such certifications, more specifically, Lee Gardens as Hong
down on air-conditioning use during suitable and Hysan also provides information kits to Kong’s most prosperous and liveable area.
outdoor conditions. In addition, a low lighting support the implementation of sustainable The ‘Triple Bottom Line’ of gaining benefits
power density design and more task lighting designs and fitting out. economically, environmentally and socially
help further reduce energy consumption. is amply demonstrated in the development of
Moreover, by moving its core to the southern The building’s green partnerships do not stop Hysan Place. Drawing on its history and core
side of the building, the solar gain on that there. Hysan’s Urban Farm has become a values to guide its future business decisions,
particular direction is minimised, while also multi-purpose green facility. Apart from being Hysan is committed to ensuring that its home
improving the overall performance of the an educational centre, it also provides an base remains one of the most sustainable
envelope. ideal setup to help push Hysan’s promotion communities in Hong Kong and regionally.
of a sustainable lifestyle and a positive work/
It should be noted that significant amounts life balance. More than 600 participants,
of FSC-certified wood, materials of a high including many staff members of Hysan’s
HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014 157
