Towards Carbon Neutrality ∙ Excellence in Sustainable Built Environment

The inaugural “GO Green Futureproofing Green Building @ Qianhai” Forum concluded successfully on 22 November at the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub. Co-organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), BEAM Society Limited (BSL) and Shenzhen Green Building Association (SGBA), the Forum focused on green building standards in the Greater Bay Area, technological applications, ESG and green finance, green construction materials, as well as case studies of innovative green building. During the Forum, the HKGBC presented the first batch of “BEAM Plus Existing Buildings” certificates to the 3 hotels under China Resources Longdation Company Limited (CR Longdation) in Shenzhen Bay, Xiaojing Bay and Xiong’an, demonstrating that the influence of BEAM Plus has been expanded to regions outside Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) welcomes the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address released today. With the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the HKGBC is committed to working together with the Government and all stakeholders on the following initiatives to strive for a greener and more sustainable built environment.

Hop on “Green Building Express” towards Carbon Neutrality by 2050 Diverse Green Building Experience Activities Debut, Setting New Records for Scale and Participation

The First “Green Building Exploration Fair” Featuring 6 Thematic Interactive Zones & 3 Green Workshops Embark on the First “Green Transport X Building Tour” & “Green Building Guided Tour” with 4 Themed Locations and Workshops

The Hong Kong Green Building Council has released the latest edition of “Hong Kong: Green Building in Action” to summarise the updates on Hong Kong's green building development status in 2023. The new edition is now available in a reader-friendly web format, featuring the most recent data and presented through concise and visually appealing infographics, making it easily accessible and enjoyable to read.

Incorporated into BEAM Plus and the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) for Sustainable Building Evaluation and Green Finance Development

Garden Crescent is a new green residential building by award-winning Hong Kong-based architecture practice Ronald Lu & Partners (RLP Asia), known for their life-centric, future-ready designs.

The Quality Building Award 2024 (QBA 2024) is now officially open for nomination. The QBA, which was inaugurated in 2002 by nine of Hong Kong’s leading professional institutions and organizations, is a prestigious biennial award that recognizes the excellent teamwork capabilities and highest standards of professionalism in designing and constructing quality buildings in Hong Kong, Mainland and Overseas. It has been recognized as the most prestigious Award for the building and construction sectors. QBA 2024 will mark the award’s twelfth edition, with the theme being "Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness” and newly introduced Building in GBA award category.

Green Building Award 2023 Award Presentation Dinner Embracing Wellbeing．Excellence in Sustainable Built Environment Record-Breaking Milestone: 147 nominations Mark a Striking 47% Increase from Previous Edition 9 Outstanding Developers, Consultants and Organisations Honoured with Pioneer Awards of Green Building Leadership

GREEN building and sustainable construction, which are designed to reduce the negative impact of their construction and operation on the environment, is an important trend in the construction industry.

Hong Kong Green Building Council: “My Green Space” Student Competition 2022-23 Award Presentation Ceremony Celebrates Students’ Outstanding Work to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

From mass timber buildings to future-focused furniture, architects need to prioritize the entire supply chain of sustainable building materials writes Andy Cohen, co-CEO of Gensler.