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Author : Ming-yee Chan
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (513 download)
Download or read book The Impact of Energy Efficiency Regulation on Building Design in Hong Kong written by Ming-yee Chan and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ming-Yee Chan
Publisher : Open Dissertation Press
ISBN 13 : 9781361149218
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (492 download)
Download or read book The Impact of Energy Efficiency Regulation on Building Design in Hong Kong written by Ming-Yee Chan and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "The Impact of Energy Efficiency Regulation on Building Design in Hong Kong" by Ming-yee, Chan, 陳明義, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3125365 Subjects: Buildings - Energy conservation - Law and legislation - China - Hong Kong
Author : Xiaoxia Sang
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781361348147
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (481 download)
Download or read book Informing Energy-Efficient Envelope Design Decisions for Residential Buildings in Hong Kong written by Xiaoxia Sang and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Informing Energy-efficient Envelope Design Decisions for Residential Buildings in Hong Kong" by Xiaoxia, Sang, 桑曉夏, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Space conditioning and lighting together account for about a third of end-use energy consumption in residential buildings in Hong Kong. Previous research shows that such energy consumption can be significantly reduced by employing energy-efficient building envelope design. However, despite that fact, the envelopes of many residential buildings in Hong Kong are designed in ways that impair building energy performance. For example, most residential buildings in Hong Kong have single-glazed windows and solar-absorbing roofs, many leak airs, and some have no external wall insulation or exterior shading. There are many energy-efficient envelope (EEE) design measures that improve overall building energy efficiency, but their selection has been widely recognized as a difficult task for design decision-makers, as it requires good engineering judgment and substantial building performance data. Apart from the energy considerations in EEE design, the reasons why professionals do or do not incorporate EEE design measures voluntarily into building design have not been thoroughly investigated. The majority of previous studies have focused on evaluating design alternatives after the design decision is made, but largely overlook the issue of informing the design before the decision-making process. The aim of this research is to inform design decision-making for selecting appropriate EEE measures for residential buildings in Hong Kong. The research included three major interrelated steps. Firstly, a comprehensive literature review was conducted of the energy-related parameters and non-energy-related factors critical to the selection of EEE design measures in the Hong Kong context. Secondly, the influential design parameters identified from the literature review were used for detailed parametric simulation and analysis. Their effects on building energy performance were evaluated, and their relationships with selected outputs were analysed. Thirdly, a survey was set up to investigate the perceptions of building professionals about EEE design decision-making criteria and factors affecting the adoption of EEE designs. Taken together, these three study components contribute to the development of a decision support framework that buttresses the effective selection of appropriate EEE design measures for low-energy residential buildings in Hong Kong. The framework shortlists the critical parameters in EEE design, highlights their effects on building energy performance, points out the drivers and barriers to adoption, and suggests strategies to expedite the adoption of those measures. The findings should support the effective comparison and selection of EEE design measures for delivering low-energy residential buildings in Hong Kong. They should also help to achieve the targets of relevant industry and government programmes in Hong Kong for expediting the adoption of EEE design measures. DOI: 10.5353/th_b5317066 Subjects: Dwellings - China - Hong Kong - Design and construction
Author : Wah Sang Wong
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
ISBN 13 : 9789622095021
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (95 download)
Download or read book Building Hong Kong written by Wah Sang Wong and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2000-07-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1999 Policy Address by Hong Kong's Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee-hwa, one major target listed is 'Making Hong Kong an Ideal Home . . . Every citizen, every business, every government department and bureau need to start working in partnership to achieve what is known as "sustainable development".' This book aims to encourage an ecological approach to design and planning in an effort 'to build Hong Kong into a world-class city'. The book is divided into four parts which focus on various aspects of environmental considerations in architecture. The first part discusses broad issues of environmental planning and sustainability. The second part covers environmental strategies in architectural design. The third part deals with environmental factors and explores how they can be addressed. The last part details the relevant environmental legislation in Hong Kong. This book is intended as both a reference for professionals as well as a textbook for university students.
Author : Shengyuan Zhang
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)
Download or read book An Energy Model for the Commercial Building Sector in Hong Kong written by Shengyuan Zhang and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The building sector accounts for 15~40% of the energy consumption in cities and thus plays a significant role in promoting sustainable development. Hong Kong government established an ambitious target to reduce the energy intensity by 40% from the 2005 level by 2025, in which the energy efficiency in the commercial building sector is a key. This paper examines the role of human behavior, as well as regulations and technological advancements, in the commercial building sector in Hong Kong. Models in existing literature are not suitable for city-scale study due to the complexity in the commercial building sector in terms of the building scale and function, the energy systems and the technical characteristics, and the distribution of human behaviors among occupants. By developing an energy model accounting for those complexities, I first present the per m2 energy consumption in the commercial buildings in Hong Kong, which is much higher than the counterparts in OECD countries. I also evaluate the energy performance of various building regulations and technologies with the established model. My finding has direct implication for the Hong Kong government to allocate more resources in mobilizing citizens through various incentives and public education programs. My study bridges the gap between engineering simulations and the diversified real conditions in buildings for scholar conducting macroscopic studies and policy makers in cities.
Author : K. W. Chau
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811061904
Total Pages : 1500 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)
Download or read book Proceedings of the 21st International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate written by K. W. Chau and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 1500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the proceedings of CRIOCM_2016, 21st International Conference on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, sharing the latest developments in real estate and construction management around the globe. The conference was organized by the Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management (CRIOCM) working in close collaboration with the University of Hong Kong. Written by international academics and professionals, the proceedings discuss the latest achievements, research findings and advances in frontier disciplines in the field of construction management and real estate. Covering a wide range of topics, including building information modelling, big data, geographic information systems, housing policies, management of infrastructure projects, occupational health and safety, real estate finance and economics, urban planning, and sustainability, the discussions provide valuable insights into the implementation of advanced construction project management and the real estate market in China and abroad. The book is an outstanding reference resource for academics and professionals alike.
Author : Hou-Yip Hsiao
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781361292860
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (928 download)
Download or read book An Evaluation of the Feasibility of Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures in Commercial Buildings in Hong Kong written by Hou-Yip Hsiao and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "An Evaluation of the Feasibility of Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures in Commercial Buildings in Hong Kong" by Hou-yip, Hsiao, 蕭厚業, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: In 2006, over 160 countries have ratified the Kyoto Protocol, which is an international agreement concerning the climate change. It sets binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions (UNFCCC, 2006) and these countries were committed to do so. Reduction on GNG emission becomes a common but differentiated responsibility over these countries, including China and Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("HKSAR") was also committed to reduce GHG emissions by implementing difference measures (EPD, 2010). In view of 60 percent of GHG emission in Hong Kong is generated by electricity generation, reduction on electricity consumption for building operations is the main means of achieving reduction on GHG emissions. Since Hong Kong had been treated as international financial centre, over 60 percent of the total electricity consumption was contributed by the commercial sector. To promote energy efficiency so as to accomplish reduction on electricity consumption, both HKSAR and other green organization, such as BEAM Society and U.S. Green Building Council, had set up numerous reference guidelines. However, these guidelines may applicable to new buildings but not in most commercial building in Hong Kong which were aged and multi-owned. In these aged and multi-owned commercial building, the concern of energy efficiency was not involved during design stage. In view of durable nature of commercial building, energy efficiency hardly be achieved unless substantial implementation of measures. However, capital cost and alteration work were needed to be considered for such implementation which causing difficulties for most of the single block building. As advised by Electrical and Mechanical Department, the Building Manager is one of the key persons in building energy efficiency and conservation as it is the one who operate all building services installation so as to suit the needs of the occupants. This dissertation is an attempt to evaluate the feasibility of implementing energy efficiency measures in these commercial buildings in Hong Kong from the management point of view. DOI: 10.5353/th_b4834187 Subjects: Commercial buildings - Energy conservation - China - Hong Kong
Author : Umberto Desideri
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 0128128186
Total Pages : 858 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)
Download or read book Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings written by Umberto Desideri and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings: A Life Cycle Approach offers a comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the subject with a further focus on the Life Cycle. The editors, renowned academics, invited a diverse group of researchers to develop original chapters for the book and managed to well integrate all contributions in a consistent volume. Sections cover the role of the building sector on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, international technical standards, laws and regulations, building energy efficiency and zero energy consumption buildings, the life cycle assessment of buildings, from construction to decommissioning, and other timely topics. The multidisciplinary approach to the subject makes it valuable for researchers and industry based Civil, Construction, and Architectural Engineers. Researchers in related fields as built environment, energy and sustainability at an urban scale will also benefit from the books integrated perspective. Presents a complete and thorough coverage of energy efficiency in buildings Provides an integrated approach to all the different elements that impact energy efficiency Contains coverage of worldwide regulation
Author : Wai-Chung Christopher Chan
Publisher : Open Dissertation Press
ISBN 13 : 9781374797413
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (974 download)
Download or read book EFFECTS OF BUILDING ENVELOPE & written by Wai-Chung Christopher Chan and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-28 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "The Effects of Building Envelope and Orientation on Energy Conservation in Commercial Buildings in Hong Kong" by Wai-chung, Christopher, Chan, 陳慧聰, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3125308 Subjects: Commercial buildings - China - Hong Kong - Energy conservation Commercial buildings - China - Hong Kong - Energy consumption Commercial buildings - China - Hong Kong - Design and construction
Author : Paul Tymkow
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136893660
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)
Download or read book Building Services Design for Energy Efficient Buildings written by Paul Tymkow and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role and influence of building services engineers is undergoing rapid change and is pivotal to achieving low-carbon buildings. However, textbooks in the field have largely focused on the detailed technicalities of HVAC systems, often with little wider context. This book addresses that need by embracing a contemporary understanding of energy efficiency imperatives, together with a strategic approach to the key design issues impacting upon carbon performance, in a concise manner. The key conceptual design issues for planning the principal systems that influence energy efficiency are examined in detail. In addition, the following issues are addressed in turn: Background issues for sustainability and the design process Developing a strategic approach to energy-efficient design How to undertake load assessments System comparison and selection Space planning for services Post-occupancy evaluation of completed building services In order to deliver sustainable buildings, a new perspective is needed amongst building and services engineering designers, from the outset of the conceptual design stage and throughout the whole design process. In this book, students and practitioners alike will find the ideal introduction to this new approach.
Author : Rui Guan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781361285893
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (858 download)
Download or read book Limitation of Building Controls on the Architectural Design Based on Domestic and Non-Domestic Use of Buildings in Hong Kong written by Rui Guan and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Limitation of Building Controls on the Architectural Design Based on Domestic and Non-domestic Use of Buildings in Hong Kong" by Rui, Guan, 关锐, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Many contemporary building codes are written based on building occupancy classifications. However, with the abundance of multiplexes and highly efficient communication through advanced technology today, this principle of classification of buildings through specific use in building code-writing may cause problems in building controls. This is especially true when the trend of modern and future building occupancy is towards flexible, mixed, and transferable uses with non-distinction between working and habitation. In the highly dense urban environment and under current Hong Kong building regulation controls, all buildings are classified for domestic or non-domestic use, which imposes control barriers to any mixed-use, merged-use or adaptive re-functioned buildings. Furthermore, the local profit-oriented real estate market always pushes the architectural design of buildings to follow the control regulations tightly. Thus, innovations are limited and usually sacrificed for the maximization of development potential in terms of economy and quality only. This research investigates the relationship between building controls and the architectural design of buildings in Hong Kong, with a focus on the impact that building codes have imposed on the architectural design of buildings through its occupancy-based categorization of domestic or non-domestic use. It also aims to open a fresh look at the control of buildings in a high density environment. By reviewing the origin of building laws and basic principles of building code creation, the research takes a comprehensive study with focus on four building sub-control aspects: building density, building safety, building environmental health and building sustainable designs. Case-studies, literature reviews, interviews, surveys and data analysis, and correlation analysis are used. To explore the effect of categorization of buildings, relevant professional terms and their significance also are addressed and studied. Through various findings, this research uncovers the relationship between building controls and architectural design of buildings in Hong Kong. Results from sub-control aspects are concluded and compared. The key sub-control aspect of building density control and its control variables are identified, analyzed and re-evaluated. Comparative cases from international cities with similar environmental contexts are studied and applicable references are made. In brief, this research provides an original perspective and approach in the field of study of building controls that related to the architectural design of buildings. It also establishes a refreshing base to understand different practical design-control issues. Moreover, some progressive and holistic recommendations in future policy makings and code writings of building control are advised. DOI: 10.5353/th_b4717956 Subjects: Architecture, Domestic - China - Hong Kong Commercial buildings - China - Hong Kong - Design and construction Buildings - Standards - China - Hong Kong
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Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
ISBN 13 : 9788179930526
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (35 download)
Download or read book Sustainable Building - Design Manual written by and published by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first volume of Sustainable building design manuals focuses on policy and regulatory mechanisms and serves as a guide to policy-makers and local authorities
Author : Ming Hu
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351256505
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (512 download)
Download or read book Net Zero Energy Building written by Ming Hu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do we mean by net zero energy? Zero operating energy? Zero energy costs? Zero emissions? There is no one answer: approaches to net zero building vary widely across the globe and are influenced by different environmental and cultural contexts. Net Zero Energy Building: Predicted and Unintended Consequences presents a comprehensive overview of variations in 'net zero' building practices. Drawing on examples from countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, and China, Ming Hu examines diverse approaches to net zero and reveals their intended and unintended consequences. Existing approaches often focus on operating energy: how to make buildings more efficient by reducing the energy consumed by climate control, lighting, and appliances. Hu goes beyond this by analyzing overall energy consumption and environmental impact across the entire life cycle of a building—ranging from the manufacture of building materials to transportation, renovation, and demolition. Is net zero building still achievable once we look at these factors? With clear implications for future practice, this is key reading for professionals in building design, architecture, and construction, as well as students on sustainable and green architecture courses.
Author : Lok-Yan Esther Fung
Publisher : Open Dissertation Press
ISBN 13 : 9781361363201
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (632 download)
Download or read book Developing Green Building Policy in Hong Kong written by Lok-Yan Esther Fung and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Developing Green Building Policy in Hong Kong" by Lok-yan, Esther, Fung, 馮樂恩, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Desk-top research found that the performance of green building development in Hong Kong has lagged behind other countries or cities of similar international status. The main reason for that is the lack of green building policy to coordinate the existing measures. Hence, this dissertation aims to fill the gap by finding out whether green building policy should be implemented in Hong Kong and what instruments or tools should be included in the policy if it is formulated. Further to the focus study on four selected countries, i.e. Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, it is noted that an effective green building policy should contain a quantitative target as goal achievement and comprise mandatory instruments, economic instruments and information tools as policy options. After identifying some suitable policy options, a survey has been conducted to collect people's views. Survey results supported that there is a need for the buildings in Hong Kong to be greener and for the Hong Kong government to formulate a set of green building policy. It is recommended that Hong Kong green building policy should include quantitative commitment for both new public and private buildings in short run; and extend to existing public and private buildings in long run. The government should keep reviewing and extending its mandatory requirements on green building design and energy performance, and introducing mandatory energy audit for disclosure of key consumption data for public viewing and full report during premises or building transactions. As mandatory energy audit is a fresh idea in Hong Kong and may not be easily accepted by citizens, the government should provide sufficient assistance at the teething stage when implementing it. To further promote green building development, it is suggested that the Hong Kong government should provide financial incentives, such as the provision of tax credits for green building investment and subsidy for upgrading energy performance of existing building. However, energy tax may not be a suitable option to implement at present in view of its necessity and respondents' objections from the survey results. Apart from mandatory and economic instruments, it is opined that the Hong Kong government should allocate resources for research and development, and education for promoting green building development. This is also greatly supported by respondents according to the survey results. As green building may still be a new concept to many building practitioners in Hong Kong, the government should also set up a designated team to administer green building issues and provide a wide-spreading platform for knowledge exchange and experience sharing. Developing green building in Hong Kong not only requires commitments from the Administration and contributions from the stakeholders, but also the involvement of every citizen. With the support from everyone, this definitely can smoothen the formulation and implementation of green building policy, and make the built environment green and sustainable for the next generations to enjoy! DOI: 10.5353/th_b5334241 Subjects: Sustainable buildings - Government policy - China - Hong Kong
Author : Y. H. Chiang
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9780415286138
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (861 download)
Download or read book The Construction Sector in the Asian Economies written by Y. H. Chiang and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2004 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive and up-to-date collection of data on the Asian construction sector presents a unique guide to construction economics in the following countries: Australia, China Mainland, China Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (154 download)
Download or read book Briefing the Design Team for Energy Efficiency in New Buildings written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kathryn Bess Janda
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (34 download)
Download or read book Building Change written by Kathryn Bess Janda and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
