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A Typical Day at The Green Atrium systems reduces the fish pond make-up water
demand through aquaponic filtering, provides
Based on weather condition of the day from The education tour starts on the R/F, where Restaurant operator collect fresh, on-site grown produces nutrients to the vegetable growth by fish pond
the weather station installed on roof, the the solar panels, self-sustained lamp from roof for the eco-restaurant preperation on 1/F. The water application, reduces food-embodied
building operator control the various services poles, aquaponics and rainwater tanks are menu will be design to minimise food waste during carbon by on-site food production and organic
(e.g. air-conditioning, fans, lighting etc.) for a installed. Kids will be able to have close preparation and cooking process. Other ingredients will fertiliser production through strategic waste
busy day ahead. encounters with the installations, coupled be sources within the local region. It will also showcase reduction management. This configuration is a
with the explanation by the tour guy. the freshness and natural flavours of these produce. featured example of the interconnected cycles
in The Green Atrium.
The centre is expected to inspire visitors
and operators by encouraging participation
in various sustainable features. Visitors will
learn about sustainability through organic
farming, themed activities, an eco-food market,
waste recycling vending, eco-living classes,
a low-carbon built environment experience,
indoor space comfort and sustainable item
demonstrations. The operators will practise low
energy operation, natural resource utilisation
for indoor environments, food waste conversion,
eco-food production, water recycling and
centre performance reviews. Every day, under
the centre operation, The Green Atrium will
be striving to change the behaviour of people
visiting the centre.
The Green Atrium aspires to be living evidence
of a holistic sustainable lifestyle at all levels,
showcasing a wide range of social, educational
and environmental features, and aiming to
provide long-lasting sustainability inspiration
for the entire community. It is rewriting the
standard for a new generation of green buildings
through economic solutions that also apply
innovation and visionary engineering principles.
KEY TEAM MEMBERS
Kids arrive at The Green Atrium for the half The tour will then move to 2/F Exhibition As the Green Atrium is located close to Owner / Developer / Project Manager
day education tour. To begin, every kid get and Education Venture, where seasonal nearby cycling tracks, the Green Atrium will NW Project Management Ltd.
eco-snacks from G/F food market to energise themed event will be presents to be the pit stop for cyclists to recharge. They Architect / Façade Consultant
themselves. kids. Suggest themes includes water can park the bicycles at the secured bicycle Christopher Leung & Associates Ltd.
resources, waste management etc. storage while they take a rest and have a C&S Engineer
look inside the atrium. C.M. Wong & Associates Ltd.
M&E Engineer
The education tour will be wrapped up At the end of lunch sessions, building Neighbourhood can bring plastic bottles At the end of the day, building Meinhardt (M&E) Ltd.
by healthy and organic lunches prepared operator will collect food waste form the for recycling on the G/F waste recycling operator will check and Landscape Architect
by 1/F eco-restaurant. As the demands restaurant and process them in the Food vending machine. In return, cash/discount collect the performance of Axxa Group Ltd.
for health eating and living have gained Waste Convertor (FWC) installed at 2/F, coupons will be given out to participates. the building (e.g. energy and Quantity Surveyor
enormous general interest, the restaurant The conversion will generate fertiliser for These coupons can be used in the G/F water consumption, operation NW Project Management Ltd.
will also attract young couples who crave organic farm and local landscapes. Food Market. of natural ventilation). The data Sustainable Design Consultant /
for health treats. will be become an essential Environmental Consultant /
part of future enhancement. Sustainable MEP Engineer
Arup
After lunch, visitors can also have Part of the R/F organic farm will be The Exhibition and Education Venture on 2/F will Main Contractor
a walk around to embrace the leased to surrounding neighbourhoods, also be the gathering place for local communities, Hip Hing Construction Co Ltd.
architectural features, (e.g. green the nighbourhoods can use the fertiliser where various activities, such as eco-cooking
vertical walls) and experience the form FWC for their farm and produces. classes, organic soap making, free trade coffee
surrounding natural environment. tasting classes, can take place. People sharing the
same interests can also join these activities.
"A collective fo small changes makes a big difference; every small steps count towards a sustainable future..."
HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014 185
demand through aquaponic filtering, provides
Based on weather condition of the day from The education tour starts on the R/F, where Restaurant operator collect fresh, on-site grown produces nutrients to the vegetable growth by fish pond
the weather station installed on roof, the the solar panels, self-sustained lamp from roof for the eco-restaurant preperation on 1/F. The water application, reduces food-embodied
building operator control the various services poles, aquaponics and rainwater tanks are menu will be design to minimise food waste during carbon by on-site food production and organic
(e.g. air-conditioning, fans, lighting etc.) for a installed. Kids will be able to have close preparation and cooking process. Other ingredients will fertiliser production through strategic waste
busy day ahead. encounters with the installations, coupled be sources within the local region. It will also showcase reduction management. This configuration is a
with the explanation by the tour guy. the freshness and natural flavours of these produce. featured example of the interconnected cycles
in The Green Atrium.
The centre is expected to inspire visitors
and operators by encouraging participation
in various sustainable features. Visitors will
learn about sustainability through organic
farming, themed activities, an eco-food market,
waste recycling vending, eco-living classes,
a low-carbon built environment experience,
indoor space comfort and sustainable item
demonstrations. The operators will practise low
energy operation, natural resource utilisation
for indoor environments, food waste conversion,
eco-food production, water recycling and
centre performance reviews. Every day, under
the centre operation, The Green Atrium will
be striving to change the behaviour of people
visiting the centre.
The Green Atrium aspires to be living evidence
of a holistic sustainable lifestyle at all levels,
showcasing a wide range of social, educational
and environmental features, and aiming to
provide long-lasting sustainability inspiration
for the entire community. It is rewriting the
standard for a new generation of green buildings
through economic solutions that also apply
innovation and visionary engineering principles.
KEY TEAM MEMBERS
Kids arrive at The Green Atrium for the half The tour will then move to 2/F Exhibition As the Green Atrium is located close to Owner / Developer / Project Manager
day education tour. To begin, every kid get and Education Venture, where seasonal nearby cycling tracks, the Green Atrium will NW Project Management Ltd.
eco-snacks from G/F food market to energise themed event will be presents to be the pit stop for cyclists to recharge. They Architect / Façade Consultant
themselves. kids. Suggest themes includes water can park the bicycles at the secured bicycle Christopher Leung & Associates Ltd.
resources, waste management etc. storage while they take a rest and have a C&S Engineer
look inside the atrium. C.M. Wong & Associates Ltd.
M&E Engineer
The education tour will be wrapped up At the end of lunch sessions, building Neighbourhood can bring plastic bottles At the end of the day, building Meinhardt (M&E) Ltd.
by healthy and organic lunches prepared operator will collect food waste form the for recycling on the G/F waste recycling operator will check and Landscape Architect
by 1/F eco-restaurant. As the demands restaurant and process them in the Food vending machine. In return, cash/discount collect the performance of Axxa Group Ltd.
for health eating and living have gained Waste Convertor (FWC) installed at 2/F, coupons will be given out to participates. the building (e.g. energy and Quantity Surveyor
enormous general interest, the restaurant The conversion will generate fertiliser for These coupons can be used in the G/F water consumption, operation NW Project Management Ltd.
will also attract young couples who crave organic farm and local landscapes. Food Market. of natural ventilation). The data Sustainable Design Consultant /
for health treats. will be become an essential Environmental Consultant /
part of future enhancement. Sustainable MEP Engineer
Arup
After lunch, visitors can also have Part of the R/F organic farm will be The Exhibition and Education Venture on 2/F will Main Contractor
a walk around to embrace the leased to surrounding neighbourhoods, also be the gathering place for local communities, Hip Hing Construction Co Ltd.
architectural features, (e.g. green the nighbourhoods can use the fertiliser where various activities, such as eco-cooking
vertical walls) and experience the form FWC for their farm and produces. classes, organic soap making, free trade coffee
surrounding natural environment. tasting classes, can take place. People sharing the
same interests can also join these activities.
"A collective fo small changes makes a big difference; every small steps count towards a sustainable future..."
HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014 185
