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The latest version of the “Hong Kong: Green Building in Action” brochure has just been published by the Hong Kong Green Building Council to provide an update on Hong Kong's green building development status. Containing the most up-to-date figures and concise new infographics, the brochure showcases the evolution of the city’s built environment, including the HKGBC’s efforts and initiatives, as well as the outstanding achievements of BEAM Plus, Hong Kong’s local green building assessment tool.

Provides Definitions, Calculation Tools, and Benchmarks to Achieve Industry Goals Contributes to the Path of Carbon Neutrality in Hong Kong

Throughout 2022, climate change had a dramatic impact on our planet and populations, from catastrophic floods in Pakistan to record-breaking droughts in South Asia. These are just a few examples of the climate impacts we are suffering at only 1.15°C above pre-industrial temperatures. However, as climate science clearly demonstrates, based on current policies, we are heading for much higher temperatures with a 2.8°C rise predicted by the end of the century. The worst is yet to come.

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Groups of innovative individuals around the world are fighting to combat alarming trends in construction waste. Here are 5 creative ways that designers are using recycled materials in their architecture.

Archify offers a Moodboard feature as an easy and efficient way to organise your design ideas. This feature can be used in conjunction with access to thousands of product specifications and inspirational images available on Archify.

The Chartered Association of Building Engineers’ (CABE), has held its inaugural Conference for Asia Pacific Region in Hong Kong. Hosted at the New Millennium Hotel and live on Zoom on 17 February 2023.

Under the theme of “Connecting the World with Innovations for Better Living”, Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) features more than 600 exhibitors. A variety of lighting products and solutions are conveniently arranged in themed zones to facilitate buyers’ sourcing. The fair’s premium section, the Hall of Aurora, shines a spotlight on renowned brands and their creative designs. The Connected and Smart Lighting zone presents the latest lighting solutions, including systems that help save energy and build a smarter home or office. Other lighting sectors are also covered at the fair, including Commercial Lighting, Decorative Lighting, Residential Lighting and Technical Lighting. This year, the fair adopts the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, providing buyers with sourcing opportunities not only at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, but also through the HKTDC smart business matching platform Click2Match and the hktdc.com Sourcing platform. It also enables buyers to schedule and conduct online meetings with local and overseas exhibitors via Click2Match for an extended period from 12 to 22 April.

Green Building Award 2023 is Calling for Nominations Embracing Wellbeing．Excellence in Sustainable Built Environment