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The BCI Forecaster is a leading monthly indicator of construction market values entering the market. It serves as an indispensable short-term planning tool, designed to enable decision makers to set realistic goals and parameters for their sales and operations teams.

Construction start values are based on projects reported on a daily basis in BCI Asia’s real-time project leads database.

The short-term review of market developments contrasts the most recent three months against the three months prior; the short-term forecast compares the upcoming three months with the most recent three-month period. The long-term review contrasts the most recent 12 months against the corresponding 12-month period in the prior year. The long-term forecast compares the 12-month period ending three months out with the corresponding period in the prior year.

This report covers the market trends of the following countries: • Hong Kong • Indonesia • Malaysia • Philippines • Singapore

Building construction starts are forecasting a 12% drop in the short-term, but construction activity should pick up later on in the quarter. The long-term outlook for the sector remains positive, and the growth of the education and retail and hospitality sectors stand out as they turn out rises of 1478% and 395% respectively. Among the notable projects to start construction for the sector are the Murray Building in Central and Western District and the NKIL 6516 and 6517 residential development in Kowloon City.

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Total construction starts are forecasting a short-term downturn and the decline is most evident in the industrial sector. Figures are likely to peak in June nonetheless, with the residential sector reaching a high point in total value and community undergoing a positive upturn of 142% over the 3 month period. Major projects to look out for include the One Sentosa Apartment @Cikarang City in Cikarang and the Praxis Superblock-Apartment Tower in Surabaya.

Building construction starts are projected to undergo a short-term 19% rise, making a return from March’s low point. Residential and office projects form the bulk of those soon to start construction, contributing 52% and 27% respectively to the total. The community sector is also expecting to see a sharp peak in activity around May. Some key projects to look out for include the Bayshore Residential Resort 1 in Parañaque City, and Air Residences in Makati City.

Building construction starts are expected to take a dip in May before peaking again in the following month, with over 36 billion worth of projects due to commence in the near future. The growth is primarily driven by the residential, office, and retail and hospitality sectors, which in fact contributed over 92% of the total construction starts in building construction. Key projects scheduled to commence work in the next 3 months include Masreca-19 in Selangor, the hotel and serviced apartments at Genting Highlands by Equal Sign at Pahang, and the office development DUO at USJ, Selangor.

Building construction starts in the coming 3 month period are expected to grow by 20%. This increase is largely due to the residential sector forecasting an increase in project starts, supplemented by community’s steady upwards climb. Notable projects commencing soon include the Woodlands Police HQ and the Specialty Chemicals Hub in Tuas.

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SPORTS COMPLEX - NEW (KAI TAK SPORTS COMPLEX)

Kai Tak, Kowloon City, Kowloon City District, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR

Status: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & TRAFFIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN PROGRESS | FUNDING APPLICATION EXPECTED TO BE SUBMITTED MID-2015 Components include: • 50,000 seat-stadium with retractable roof • Public sports ground with permanent seating for 5,000 spectators • Indoor sports centre with main arena that has a permanent seating for 4,000 spectators and secondary arena with seating for 400 spectators to accommodate sporting events • Park features, such as children’s play areas, tai chi areas & fitness stations • Office space of at least 10,000 square metres • Commercial space of at least 31,500 square metres

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URBAN REDEVELOPMENT – NEW (THE CHROY CHANGVA SATELLITE CITY)

Russey Keo District, Chroy Changva City, Phnom Penh 12110, Cambodia

Status: MASTERPLAN IN PROGRESS Components will include: Condominiums, Shopping centres, Offices, Luxury hotel, Business Centre, Schools, Public recreational park, Stadium and Hospitals. Building elements will include: Curtain wall/ Cladding, Lighting, Air conditioning, Sanitary, Flooring, Elevators, Security System, Paint, Waterproofing and Roofing.


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POWER PLANT - COAL - NEW (ASAHIMAS CHEMICAL COAL POWER PLANT (1 X 250 MW))

Desa Gunung Sugih, Jalan Raya Anyer KM-122, Cilegon, Banten,

Status: CONCEPT PLANS COMPLETED | FEASIBILITY STUDY COMPLETED I TENDERS EXPECTED TO BE INVITED FROM SELECTED CONSULTING ENGINEER AUGUST 2015 • Coal fired steam power plant (capacity 1 x 250 mw) • Turbine house • Boiler house with steel structure • Chimney • Electrical system • Oil tanks • Seal pit • Coal handling system • Cooling water system


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URBAN REDEVELOPMENT - NEW (CHAMPA MODERN CITY)

Khamephenmueang Boulevard, Kayson Phomvihane Road, Vientiane City, Vientiane, Laos

Status: CONCEPT PLANS COMPLETED Components included in phase 1: • Roads (highway & subsidiary) • Sewage • Power system • Water treatment plant • Water supply • Land levelling

Components included in phase 2 & 3: • Commercial • Residential • Offices • Green park


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MILITARY INSTALLATION - NEW (BUTTERWORTH ROYAL MALAYSIA AIR FORCE (RMAF) BASE)

AraKuda, Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia

Status: FEASIBILITY STUDY IN PROGRESS Legal development to include: • Airfield • Administrative office • Staff quarters • Store • Infrastructure works

Building elements will include: Reinforced-concrete structures & frameworks, Brick walls with plaster & paint finishes, Glass & aluminium-framed casement windows, Glass, Solid timber & plywood flush door, Cement render & Tiles flooring.


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MRT - NEW (THOMSON-EAST COAST LINE | CONTRACT T308 | MARINE TERRACE STATION)

PASSENGER TERMINAL - NEW (VUNG TAU AIRPRT AT GO GANG COMMUNE - BA RIA VUNG TAU

Marine Terrace , Singapore , Singapore

Go Gang Commune, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria Vung Tau, Vietnam

Status: 2ND PRE-QUALIFICATION CUM OPEN TENDERS FOR MAIN CONTRACT ADVERTISED | CONTRACT EXPECTED TO BE AWARDED APPROX. 4TH QUARTER 2015. Underground four-cars train Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) System with an approximate route length of 13 kilometres, running through Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park, Amber, Marine Parade, Marine Terrace, Siglap, Bayshore, Bedok South & SungeiBedok.

Components include: • Construction of underground Marine Terrace station of approximately 250-metre long, up to 55-metre wide & 22-metre deep • Construction of TBM launch shaft • Construction of cut & cover structure as an entrance subway combined with running tunnel below • Twin bored tunnels from Marine Terrace station (T308) to Siglap Station (T309) including three cross passages • Demolition of single storey gas pump house • Demolition of two existing pedestrian overhead bridges (POBs) • Construction of two temporary POBs • Construction of temporary replacement car park for HDB with temporary site offices buildings

Status: OPEN TENDER ADVERTISED FOR MASTER PLANNER | CONTRACT EXPECTED TO BE AWARDED JUNE 2016 Development to include: • Runway • Terminal area • Shopping area • Restaurant area • Check-in counter

Building elements will include: Metal flat roofing, Carpet, marble & granite flooring, Glass panel doors, Decorative lighting, Telephone & electrical cabling, Smoke alarm / fire detection system and escalator.

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FACTORY - NEW (ECO CAR PHRASE 2 (VOLKSWAGEN))

Yet to be determined, Rayong, Thailand

Status: MASTERPLAN IN PROGRESS Components will include : • Factory • Office • Canteen • Guard house


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GAS FIRED POWER PLANT - NEW

KanBauk District, KanBauk Township, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar

Status: DEVELOPER BUILDER APPOINTED Components will include: • Gas-fired power plant (Total: 500 mw) • Access road • A utility room with a switchboard • Power stationBuilding elements will include: Cladding/Brick wall, Lighting, Air conditioning, Sanitary, Flooring, Security System, Paint, Waterproofing, Roofing etc.


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description: Status: FEASIBILITY IN PROGRESS | FEASIBILITY CONSULTANT NOT DISCLOSED Airport development project on 1000-hectare site, to include: • Passenger terminal building • Control tower • Air navigation facilities • Aeronautical ground lighting • Fire station • Drivers’ lounge • Car parks • Guard house

• Toll booths • Utility & navigational-aids buildings • Access roads • Runway strip • Taxiways • Supply & installation of power & water supply system • Sewage treatment system

AIRPORT - NEW (SAMAL ISLAND AIRPORT)

Samal City, Davao Del Norte 8119, Philippines

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Project name: Bay Valley Science & Technology Park

DESIGN PARTNERS: Barry Shapiro; Scott Findley

ARCHITECTURAL TEAM (SHANGHAI): Barry Shapiro; Tania

Conforti; Chen Yue Yue; Dai Yu Cheng; Dawen Qin; Zhu Qi

ARCHITECTURAL TEAM (HONG KONG):Scott Findley; Garry Phillips; Nigel Height; Sean Quinn;

Laura Rusconi Clerici

ARCHITECTURAL TEAM (EDINBURGH):Adrian Boot; Philip Gray; Robert Rodriguez

LANDSCAPE: Ewa Koter; Fabio Pang

INTERIOR DESIGN TEAMS (10; PARING ONIONS):Alex Wong; Nick Chow; Kylie Chow; Winky Siu

CGI TEAM: Jon Martin; Shane Dale

PHOTOS: Kerun Ip

The Bay Valley Science and Technology Park is a 400,000 square metre office development in New Jiangwan, Shanghai. It is one out of 10’s major significant projects that was completed in the summer of 2014. The project comprises low and mid-rise corporate headquarter office buildings designed for city and regional enterprises. The project has 22 office buildings ranging from 40- to 80-metre-tall.

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landscape and interior designers and computer generated imagery specialists—worked closely with Shanghai Chengtou Holding throughout the design and construction process to help deliver a financially successful and highest quality business park development. Consistency was achieved through a rational modular system running both horizontally and vertically throughout. Within each of the three main building types, a systematic series of wall types and façades were developed to create variety yet maximise efficiency and reduce cost. The system of applied wall types allowed the development to be constructed quickly while maintaining a high level of quality. Construction began in the summer of 2012 and the entire development was completed just two years later.

The low-rise corporate headquarter buildings’ shared atriums are located along the eastern side and off the central green park, allowing occupants panoramic views of the greenery. All building locations and sizes were carefully considered to avoid overlooking issues, maximise views, and create a good sense of scale and hierarchy within the master plan. Along the western side of the central green space, 13-storey high rise towers are located around large drop-off plazas and courtyards. At the northern and southern ends of the central green space, two 18-storey towers mark pedestrian gateways into the site. The high-rise office buildings are designed to allow for single tenants or multiple tenant occupancy on each floor while the central green space runs along the site. The landscaped garden can be easily accessed from all the buildings, which is designed to function as the heart of the development’s community gatherings. Public amenities are located along this axis with retail, dining, and meeting/exhibition facilities. A large public amenity building containing meeting rooms, exhibition, and conference facilities hover over a single-storey podium located in the middle of the development. These facilities can be used by occupants of the business park or by members of the public.

The main multi-purpose space is wrapped in glass with a metal screen to allow views into the central green space, creating a nique lighting effect at night.

The project was completed on schedule and within budget through 10’s efforts throughout the design and delivery process. The entire process from the start of design to full completion of the development was just over three and a half years. There is a high level of construction quality and consistency. The project has sold extremely well; and as a result, the client has now begun considering a second phase on two adjacent sites to the north and south of the phase one development.


The Vertical Farm Centre (VFC) provides an ecological vision for Victoria Harbourfront in Hong Kong. The proposal centres on a 420-metre vertical farm that provides agricultural services, commercial office space and a luxury hotel. The building has an agricultural and exhibition centre and living classrooms that can be used to educate the public on local agriculture while growing produce for the local market. Restaurants occupying the refuge floors are able to provide farm-to-table service from the building itself. The two mid-sections of the building feature 110,000 square metres of prime office space wrapped by aero and hydroponic systems growing in a double-skin enclosure. The space provides a dynamic work environment, creating an intimate connection with nature and enhancing air quality for the occupants and visitors. The tower is topped by a 33-storey luxury hotel and observatory. A central atrium starts on the 73rd floor’s refuge lounge and forms a double helix that wraps through an internal garden. The helix reaches its pinnacle at 420-metre high, providing 360 degree views of Hong Kong.

Project Name: Vertical Farm Centre Architectural Design Team: Sean Quinn; Jason Easter; Nick Benner;Yasser Salomon; Jon MartinAlumni: Sheung Hok Lim: Joyce Zan; Shingrong WuHead of Sustainable Design: Sean Quinn

Food ProductionIn a city that imports 98 percent of its food, VFC introduces a vertical production system capable of growing more than 60 different crops commonly found in the region. The aero and

hydroponic systems yield 5-10 crop cycles per year, are light weight, space efficient, and can be stacked vertically. The total growing area is equivalent to 172 hectares of farmland, and it

can process 1000 tons of CO2 through photosynthesis, potentially generating more than HK$500 million annually.


Ecosystem CycleWater is vital to the process of VFC. The building, roof, façade and site draw from humidity and rain. The city enjoys about 2.5 metres of rainfall every year and taking advantage of this, storm water is purified as it descends through the agricultural system. The water is then recycled to serve the building’s non-potable needs. These include the irrigation of the external farm, or it can be stored for the dry season of the year. The building would purify 8.7 million gallons of water per year, equivalent to the size of 3,500 Olympic swimming pools. If all the storm water were stored and recycled by the buildings and neighbouring wetlands, the site could purify 40 million gallons per year or 16,000 pools, equivalent to US$2 million (based on the industrial value of water).

Active WaterfrontBeyond the building, the master plan proposes a new Central Harbourfront, a place for residents and tourists to relax, play, work, shop, learn and grow. They will be greeted by an expanded Central Farmer’s Market as they access the ferry piers. A large scale organic community farm allows residents to grow their own local produce, while tourists can learn about local agriculture and the ecosystem of VFC and the park. Crops, water and waste are processed in a central site surrounded by wetland, generating food for sale, clean water for fisheries, fertiliser for the farm and energy for VFC. Strolling along the Harbourfront provides views across Victoria Harbour through a rolling green park and seasonal flower garden. The field provides an open space for athletics, informal games and organised matches and events. Victoria Harbourfront can serve as an icon for environmentalism to Hong Kong’s residents, its visitors and the world, and an example of how to establish a more ecological way of living.


Project Name: SuperD Technology CentreLocation: Shenzhen Nanshan Science Park, Shenzhen, PRCDeveloper: SuperD Technology Company

SuperD, an industry leader of next generation 3D TV—with its headquarter in Nanshan High-Tech Science Park—sets a foundation for science and technological advancement in China. The 17-storey building shimmers with the clear reflection of a curtain wall and subtle vertical mullions, accentuated by the bullet lift cutting across the building massing, informally dividing the building from ground to roof. From the lift, pedestrians can catch a glimpse of the interiors, bringing the insides closer to the external area. Through the introduction of gentle ramps across the podium levels, visitors and users can use alternative route to access the common lift lobby which is located on the 3/F, cyclists can also use the ramp as a mean to ascend to the parking dock, located just outside the lobby. The podium programmes breaks down and allows disintegration of traditional space into different inter-connected pocket of spaces, offering scientists, researchers and guests an experiential engagement with the building.

The minimal interior of the building is cleverly integrated with bespoke lighting and furniture disposition. The use of anodised aluminium panel for the columns and beams allow maximum light dispersion that underplays the visual impact of the structural elements. The ceiling lighting reveals the waffle-like structural system supporting the slab behind. The use of LED spot-and-strip lighting enables each systematic component to regulate uniform lighting that can filter down the 14-metre void. The inward exposed spandrel of the second floor is treated with laminated tampered glass that extends to the full height of the slab, back-lit by LED panels, concealing the fresh air intake and supply to the void under. A 14-metre high Green wall system will be installed on the south wall, allowing fresh air to enter and exposing the area to daylight.

The LEED Gold certified building is one of the few landmarks in the high-tech park to be awarded such an honour. The ramps leading from ground floor to the lobby on the third floor is flourished with vertical greenery, which enhance the air quality throughout the podium semi-opened area, drawing natural ventilation into the internal space. The Green roof cuts across the top floors of the executive office of SuperD. It creates an inter-weaving ‘basket’ for vertical greenery to grow, populate and create an eco-system on the roof, forming a second skin,

enhance the air quality and provide solar insulation. From ground floor to the roof, landscaping is a tool that connects the interior space to the exterior, vertically and horizontally. The gardens and terraces offer occupants pockets of space for sharing ideas and informal meeting, transforming the softscape into functional spaces. This emphasises the green and healthy lifestyle of the scientific research community.


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Insight had the opportunity to interview Professor John C.Y. Ng, a professional architect, town planner and urban designer who has more than 30 years of experience in planning, design, construction and project management of high-density housing and redevelopment projects. He has won various awards of excellence for architecture, planning, urban design, research and Green building design.

Professor Ng has contributed valuable papers and presented talks extensively in many international and local conferences on sustainable communities, microclimate, high-density housing and community development.

He is director of the Hong Kong Green Building Council and chairman of its Green Labelling Committee; honorary secretary and director of the Professional Green Building Council; founding member of the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design; honorary professor of the University of Hong Kong; advisor and member of some government committees and NGOs; and an active volunteer in community development, sustainable built environment, Green building and post-quake reconstruction.

Could you share the mission and core values of BEAM society with us?BEAM’s vision is for a sustainable built environment that is in harmony with nature. Its mission is to facilitate Hong Kong into a sustainable built environment, for a Greener robust future and healthy social-economic development through ongoing advancement and adoption of BEAM Plus Green building assessment tools.

BEAM Society Limited (BSL) is the owner of Building Environmental Assessment Method (BEAM & BEAM Plus). It is a non-profit

organisation committed to developing and implementing; application and interpretation of the BEAM Plus assessment tools; conducting Green buildings assessment; and offering professional training and guidelines to BEAM practitioners on Green building assessment and related subjects.

Through the BEAM and BEAM Plus assessment tools, over 15.4 million square metres of Green building developments have been certified. On a per capita basis, BEAM Plus is one of the most widely used voluntary Green building labelling schemes of its kind.

We know that BEAM Society has introduced BEAM Plus Certification. Could you explain how the system operates?The aim of the BEAM Plus Certification scheme is to reduce the environmental impact of buildings while maintaining and, in fact in many areas, improving quality of the built environment and user satisfaction by adopting the best techniques, practices and standards compatible with prevailing economic constraints. BEAM Plus is a comprehensive scheme detailing assessment on multiple aspects that cover the entire life-cycle of a building through urban design, building design, construction on-site, operation and demolition. The scheme involves two organisations, the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC)—being the registration and certification body—and BSL, being the assessor conducting the actual assessment of the submissions by the applicants. For new building projects, an applicant will need to go through a two-stage assessment process:

a) Provisional Assessment: At the pre-construction stage, the applicant is required to submit the necessary materials and supporting documents for project assessment. The deliverable at this stage is a provisional assessment report that identifies the credits that can be achieved upon implementation at the construction stage as well credits that would be missed. Clients can then evaluate potential changes to the design or management processes.

b) Upon completion, the assessors undertake a final assessment to determine the extent to which recommended improvement

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measures have been taken on board and the clients would then receive a certificate with a final grade of the label for the building, platinum being the highest, followed by gold, silver, bronze and unclassified.

For existing building assessment, the applicants can choose to get the assessments done at both stages or just the final assessment. Additionally, BEAM interior is just a one-stage process.

What is the benefit of seeking BEAM Plus assessment and acquiring BEAM Plus labels?It is a comprehensive Green assessment of the complete life cycle of a built environment. BEAM Plus assessment tools, including BEAM Plus New buildings, BEAM Plus Existing Buildings and BEAM Plus Interiors, covers assessment of the various stages on the life-cycle of a building, from site formation, building design and on-site construction to the operation upon occupation and demolition. New tools are being developed and will soon be used to expand coverage of the assessment. It will then include not just buildings but also the built environment.

In compliance with the government requirement on GFA concession, from April 2011, the buildings department (BD) stipulates in code PNAP APP152 of the sustainable building design guidelines that participation in BEAM Plus New Buildings would be a prerequisite for private developments to obtain gross floor area (GFA) concessions for Green / amenity features and non-mandatory plant rooms.

Another benefit would be a better and a proven environmental performance of the built area. According to research carried out by HKGBC, buildings with a BEAM Plus Platinum rating on average consume 30 percent less energy and 39 percent less water than the baseline values. Referring to statistics from a leading Massachusetts enterprise, a maximum of 42 percent of electricity and 34 percent of water can be saved in Green buildings compared to other buildings. Statistics published by the US Green Building Council in 2012 also showed an increase in occupancy by 6.4 percent and a decrease in operating costs by 13.6 percent for new Green construction while the value of property can be raised by approximately 5 percent. Therefore building Green is essential in a project investment while it can also make the city more environmentally efficient and sustainable.

Since 2010, BEAM association has introduced the BEAM professional training scheme. How does one qualify to be a BEAM professional and a BEAM affiliate? For the BEAM professional training scheme, for eligibility in enrolling for the training course and examination, participants must have these basic requirements: a degree or equivalent in built environment related disciplines; plus a minimum three years postgraduate professional experience; and qualification as a full member of one of the relevant professional institutes (HKIA, HKIE, HKILA, HKIP, HKIS, or equivalent). Alternatively, the participants would need to have a degree or equivalent in a built environment related disciplines; plus a minimum five years postgraduate experience related to the assessment of Green buildings or equivalent.

For the BEAM affiliate training programme, the minimum qualification needed is a degree or equivalent in built environment related disciplines and at least two years of work experience in the building construction or interior design industry. Alternatively, the participant can also have a diploma or an equivalent in a built environment related disciplines; plus at least five years of working experience in the building construction or interior design industry. Otherwise the person would need to have at least 10 years of work experience in the building construction or interior design industry, with completed education at HKCEE/HKDSE level or equivalent or qualification as an associate member of one of the five professional institutes: HKIA, HKIE, HKILA, HKIP and HKIS, or equivalent.

BEAM Affiliate will be eligible to apply for BEAM Pro Training and Examination after he/she has fulfilled the prescribed requirements.The flowchart to the right illustrates this:

What is BEAM Society’s plan for 2015?In 2015, BSL would celebrate its 5th anniversary on the establishment of BEAM Plus and BEAM Society Limited. Given that environmental performance of existing buildings would have a significant impact on the overall environmental protection development in Hong Kong, we will develop initiatives that would stimulate higher participation of existing buildings in the BEAM Plus Existing Buildings assessments. We would roll out the BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Major Revision at the end of this year. Other initiatives such as New Buildings Major Revision and BEAM Plus Neighbourhood will be launched soon..

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As we know that LVFAR is an environmentally conscious company. Could you share your company’s mission statement with us?Founded in 2005, LVFAR’s primary focus is on construction waste recycling. With continuous development and expansion, LVFAR has become a diversified group of businesses that is

involved in trading, metal and plastic finished products as well as concrete and recycled construction materials. LVFAR sets the industry benchmark and is one of the largest suppliers of Green construction materials in mainland China.

LVFAR Kin Fung Green Reusable Industry Ltd. is a subsidiary of LVFAR, and it has made continuous effort to introduce Green construction materials in Hong Kong through the fulfilment of the company’s mission statement of Limited Resources, Infinite Recycling. Our products are mainly made using recycled blocks, mortars and aggregates.

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With reference to our motto, LVFAR aims to not only extend the product’s life cycle but also achieving unlimited recycling of construction materials through the formation of a whole industry chain production module, which LVFAR has participated at the different stages such as in the demolition works, products production, sales, service provision, research and development. With our participation in the whole industry chain, it will ensure the quality of products while meeting our corporate mission of infinite recycling.

For the future, LVFAR will continue to make contributions to innovative Green ideas by being a Green construction materials supplier and recycler. We are also planning to set up a recycling and production plant in Hong Kong and this will assist in achieving our ultimate mission of being able to independently recycle construction waste into eco-friendly construction materials.

How do your products contribute to a Green living environment and what makes your product stand out from other competitors?All LVFAR products are made using recycled construction materials. This reduces waste and encourages recycling of materials. With our continuous effort in research and development, LVFAR has developed innovative recycled construction materials. LVFAR has produced a wide range of products including more than 100 types of recycled construction blocks and tailor-made blocks provided by LVFAR, which is a remarkable achievement in the recycling industry.

All LVFAR products are verified by a number of patents, awards and environmental achievements. LVFAR products have been proven to have a composition of more than 70 percent recycled construction materials while laboratory tests have been done to ensure that LVFAR products fulfil the general specification for civil engineering works. Our quality assurance has contributed to our outstanding performance that sets us apart from the competitors.

Aside from reusing construction waste that can help alleviate the landfill problem, LVFAR has put its expertise into eco-friendly

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construction materials that can promote the Green living environment. Our main eco-friendly construction material aggregates have various uses, such as being used as a backfilling material, in blocks and dry-mixed mortar production, proving that it can reduce the use of new raw material. All our recycled paving blocks, especially for our permeable paving blocks, grass paving blocks and eco-organic air pollutants removal paving blocks, have splendid performance in achieving sustainability due to their high permeability, reducing surface runoff and the release of air pollutants. Furthermore, all LVFAR mortars including plastering mortar, cement mortar, masonry mortar, floor-screed mortar and external waterproof mortar has great proportion of recycled content and can replace river sand as raw material. In short, all LVFAR eco-friendly construction materials have made explicit contributions in promoting to the Green built environment. When you look at trends of future development of the construction industry in Asia, are there any plans for LVFAR in the coming 5 years? Is there any new technology under development?As a pioneer in the recycled construction recycling and materials industry, LVFAR has kept an eye on the construction development in Asia and undoubtedly Green construction will be the upcoming trend. In the future, we will continuously investigate new technology and contribute more types of recycled construction materials, which comply with the Green standards such as BEAM PLUS, the prescribed standard in Hong Kong. We are also planning to set up a recycling and production plant in Hong Kong, with the aim of further reducing local construction waste.

Can you tell us about some of the projects LVFAR is currently involved in?For Hong Kong and China, examples of the projects that LVFAR is involved in are listed below:

• Hilder Centre, 2 Sung Ping Street, Hung Hom• Hung Fuk Factory Building, 60 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong• Kin Sang Estate, Kin Sang Estate, Tuen Mun• Olympian City Phase II, Paving Block Renewal• Phase II, Windsor Park, Kau To Shan• Shenzhen Chinese University

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BOSE being Official Sound Partner of Beach 5s 2015Date: 21-22 March 2015Venue: Repulse Bay, Southside, Hong KongOrganiser: Bose LimitedEvent Website: http://worldwide.bose.com/pro/en_us/web/home/page.html

Bose Professional system division is made up of engineers, trainers, technical specialists and sales support teams. The team provides a holistic audio system solution: from consultation to design engineering with professional audio products and control systems from Bose. The team managed the assignments from the beginning until its completion while providing a high level of post-event service. They aim to assist and work together with clients to achieve outstanding result within the region.

The newly launched Bose RoomMatch Utility loudspeakers bring the award-winning sound quality of RoomMatch arrays to smaller 2-way point-source designs by using the same Bose EMB2 compression driver for consistent mid/high sonic character. RoomMatch Utility loudspeakers are intended for high-quality foreground music, under-balcony, zone-fill and vocal-range floor monitor applications. All models feature high-quality plywood construction suitable for the highest aesthetic requirements and can be installed easily through horizontal or vertical mounting.

The team’s recent project is the application of Bose RoomMatch loudspeakers series at Asia’s biggest beach festival, Hong Kong Beach 5s 2015, held at Repulse Bay in end-March. The sound system was enjoyed by spectators at the beach as music was played throughout the two-day event.More information can be found at pro.bose.com or by calling the Bose hotline at 2123 9000.

The 3rd BEAM Affiliate Training and ExaminationEvent : The 3rd BEAM Affiliate Training and ExaminationDate : 7 May 2015 (Thursday)Organiser : BEAM Society Limited (BSL)Co-organiser : Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC)Venue : HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong Event Email: [email protected]

The 3rd BEAM Affiliate Training and Examination, organised by BEAM Society Limited (BSL), is now open for registration on a first-come-first-served basis until 4 May 2015.

A BEAM affiliate is a person accredited by the Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited (HKGBC) as being competent at supporting Green building design, construction and operations. The programme is suitable for those who are in the process of working towards a professional qualification and provides an alternative route for those who are not able to meet the requirements of BEAM Professionals. Practitioners or technical staff in the construction/real estate industry/interior design as well as recent degree graduates/interns are eligible for the programme.

The half-day training, organised by BSL, aims at equipping participants with knowledge in Green building, with a focus on the areas of design, construction, operation, maintenance, as well as the BEAM Plus rating tools. The training will be delivered by experienced experts and professionals from Green Building Faculty, which supports the initiatives of Green buildings in Hong Kong.

The syllabus include BEAM Plus New, Existing Buildings and Interiors rating tools associated with major components, namely framework and innovations (IA), site aspects (SA), materials aspects (MA), energy use (EU), water use (WU) and indoor environmental quality (IEQ).

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Tung Fat Ho’s Velodrome Project won the International Specification Award

A leading architectural ironmongery supplier and specialist Tung Fat Ho (TFH) Building Material Limited has won a well-recognised international specification award by the Guild Architectural Ironmongers and the Royal Institute of British Architects for its Hong Kong Velodrome (HKV) project. The award affirms the uniqueness and suitability of the architectural ironmongery specification based on fire and building regulations and clients’ requirements. HKV provides an international competition-standard venue for cycling races and recreational land use to the adjacent area.

The spectator stand is able to contain a maximum of 3,000 seats. It includes 500 doors made from 200 types of iron. There was a request for three specific design elements, use of heavy-duty products that is suitable for high-traffic flow,

automation systems for cyclists’ convenience that complies with inclusive design and aesthetic concern through the application of curve-shaped or concealed products.

The biggest challenge for TFH is to apply ironmongery specification that follows building and fire regulations for the evacuation of a 3,000 audience in the event of an emergency. The alarm devices located at spectator stand exits were tested to the latest fire code BS EN 1634-1 and are on the Hong Kong Fire Services department of approved equipment. “When we are facing challenges, instead of thinking what can we do, we are thinking of what we can be. That is why our clients choose us as we can provide extra value to them,” said Simon Leung, General Manager of TFH.


DM 3.0 Roadshow 2015 - 4Kapture Your Imagination – SingaporeDate: 17-18 March 2015Organiser: Samsung Leadership Academy

4K resolution has started a new technology on its way to widespread adoption. It is moving forward rapidly in live events, corporate AV, education and many other areas of applications that utilise Ultra HD video distribution and not surprisingly, AV distribution technology is an important topic today.

Crestron Asia partnered with Samsung to showcase the standard-setting technologies embedded in the DM product in a big way. The roadshow in Singapore has brought to the industry a complete package of DM 3.0; innovative products, an installed base of millions of HDMI and HD BaseT ports as well as award winning service and support. Crestron experts delivered keynotes on the latest topics, including the evolvement of 4K technology and its applications. Over 100 invited guests from dealers and partners to consultants and end-users came to update themselves on AV technology topics such as 4K, streaming, and unified collaboration with the industry leader.

Crestron is expected to achieve enduring success in other SEA countries and by coming to a city where the clients are, it will assist them in staying ahead of the technological curve. The next event will be held in Malaysia of April 2015.

Insights into Complex Project Networks Executive LuncheonDate: 9 February 2015Venue: Grissini, Grand Hyatt Hong KongOrganiser: AconexEvent Website: www.aconex.com

On February 9, visiting Aconex CEO Leigh Jasper hosted an executive luncheon for Hong Kong property owners and developers in Grissini, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.

As construction projects become increasingly complex, there is an

urgent need for organisations to become more adept at managing information, processes and teams across projects. As Jasper shared insights of collaborative project networks, the discussion turned to how harnessing them can drive excellence in delivering successful projects.

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2015Date: 9 – 12 June 2015Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, ChinaOrganiser: Guangzhou GuangyaMesse Frankfurt Co LtdEvent Website: www.building.messefrankfurt.com.cn

The 12th edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology will be held from 9 – 12 June at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The exhibition aims to accommodate the growing needs of China’s building industry and electrical engineering. Building and home automation will be the two major highlights at the show.

Recognised as Asia’s main platform for electrical engineering as well as building and home automation technology, the show continues to garner substantial support from leading industry players. New and returning exhibitors include Berker (Germany), BOCHO (Switzerland), Control4 (the US), DOOYA (China), Echelon Technology (the US), EnOcean Alliance (the US), HDL (China), HEE (China), WAGO Electronic (Germany), Z-Wave Alliance (the US) and many others.

The four-day event will occupy over 20,000 square metres of exhibition space and is expected to welcome approximately 300 exhibitors. It will occupy Hall 6.1 and 8.1 and will be held concurrently with the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition and Wire & Cable Guangzhou. The three shows will serve as a comprehensive platform for demonstrating the latest technologies and solutions on electrical engineering, lighting as well as building and home automation. Visitors are anticipated to come from different sectors of the industry. These include energy service providers, power companies, system integrators, architects, designers, contractors and end-users.


KODW2015 Opens for Registration; Boosting Local Competitiveness by Designing Service Futures

Venue: Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Productivity Council Building, Kowloon, Hong KongOrganiser: Fugro Certification Services LimitedEvent website: www.fugrocertification.com

With rapid developments in the service industry, the rise of social challenges and fierce competition brought by economic globalisation in recent years, how could

Integrate 2015 Facility Management Conference – Hotel & Hospitality

Date: 7 May 2015Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition CentreOrganiser: The Hong Kong Chapter of International Facility Management AssociationEvent Website: www.ifma.org.hk/integrate2015

First held in 1993, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Integrate Facility Management conference series have proven to be successful and highly appraised in the region. This year, Integrate features Hotels and Hospitality, which brings together distinguished keynote speakers and a diverse marketplace, providing networking opportunities.

The topics for discussion include new hotel developments in Hong Kong and changes in the hotel industry, hotel conversion, strategy asset management, Internet of Things (IoT), hotel facilities management, sustainability consumable solutions, food waste management, plastic disclosure project and ecosystems in Hong Kong. Sessions will be followed by interactive discussion panels with well-known speakers and panelists.

The conference provided full access to HOFEX, the region’s leading food and hospitality tradeshow. The conference ended with a post-conference cocktail and IFMA’s 23rd anniversary dinner, which will be held in the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Hong Kong’s service sector stand out and move forward? Knowledge of Design Week 2015 (KODW) is one of the opportunities for success. Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre, KODW is an annual week-long key programme aiming to provide an integrated perspective in the value of design for aspiring designers and business executives manifesting the latest global trends in design and innovation research. KODW will be held from 8 to 12 June at Hotel ICON this year. A half-price early bird offer ends on or before 30 April 2015.

With the theme of Designing Service Futures, the annual week-long programme aims to enable a better future for service industry through service design innovation, and strives to create value of design via building creative confidence and strategic activation. KODW 2015 consists of three half-day and four full-day conferences as well as two half-day workshops. It will bring together over 20 international guests, speaking across the interdisciplinary sub-themes of trends, culture and foresight as well as designing service futures. The topics to be discussed include trendspotting, big data analytics, seamless experience, spatial experience and new service models.

One of the featured speakers Tim Stock, co-founder of scenario DNA and part-time assistant professor at Parsons the New School for Design, is an expert on consumer behaviour and cultural trends. He co-invented a patented methodology of culture mapping to analyse linguistic patterns in structured and unstructured data to uncover trend narratives and forecasts. His clients include Nike, IKEA, The Clorox Company and Russian Standard Vodka.

KODW provides a valuable networking platform for service providers to be paired with service users to build collaborative opportunities; matching global field experts and industry leaders to the target audience, ranging from design practitioners, business leaders, design users (marketing, business development, strategy planning), SMEs and startups, academics, design educators and technologists.

Online registration will be closed at 17:00 on 5 June 2015 (Hong Kong time). Registration after this date can only be made through walk-ins at the event venue.

For programme details about KODW 2015 and online registration, please visit: www.kodw.org.


HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium and Awards 2015Drew Innovative Dialogue on Cross-Strait Architecture Recipients of Professional and Student Categories Unveiled

Organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA), and sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium and Awards (CADSA) 2015 was successfully concluded by drawing international attention and innovative dialogues on cross-strait architecture, as well as unveiling the award recipients on 28 March 2015 at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong.

The HKIA organised the CADSA 2015, in collaboration with the Guangzhou Association of Geotechnical Survey and Engineering Design, Shenzhen Registered Architects Association, Taipei Architects Association and the Architects Association of Macau. The full day event was launched by the Honourable Paul CHAN Mo Po, MH, JP, secretary for development bureau of the HKSAR Government of the HKSAR for the symposium (CADS). In the

evening, the honourable John C.TSANG, GBM, JP, financial secretary of the HKSAR government of the HKSAR officiated the Award Presentation Dinner.

Daniel CHI WuhCherng, chairman of the HKIA CADSA 2015 organising committee, who is also the Honorary Secretary of the HKIA, remarked that, “The CADSA 2015 is held with great success today with enormous support from the architectural sectors and academic institute. On behalf of the organising committee, I would like to thank the speakers and panellists for taking the time and effort to attend the symposium and create meaningful dialogues and sharing with our participants. Our appreciation also goes to the guests-of-honour, jurors, collaborating and supporting organisations, as well as sponsors for making a truly acclaimed award programme and a symposium of this magnitude possible. My heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees for their excellent works!”

Region Name/ Organisation

Professor Bernard LIM

Principal, Architecture Design and Research Group Ltd

Dr Rocco YIM Sen Kee

Co-founder, Rocco Design Architects

Hong Kong Christopher LAW

Director, The Oval Partnership Ltd

Bryant LU HingYiu

Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners Hong Kong

Stephen TANG Man Bun

Registered Architect of Hong Kong

Professor Alexander TZONIS

Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Professor Joan BUSQUETS

Harvard University, Architect Barcelona, Spain

International Professor Jacques FERRIER

Architect Paris, France

Professor Brian MCGRATH

Dean,Parsons The New School for Design, USA

Professor Eeva-Liisa PELKONEN

Yale University, USA

Professor ZHUANG Wei Min

Dean, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University

CHEN Jie

Chief architect, Guangzhou Pearl River Foreign Investment

Architecture Designing Institute

Mainland China LI Wei

Vice president, Guangzhou Association of Geotechnical Survey

and Engineering Design

LIU Jia Kun

Founder and principal architect, Jiakun Architects

LIU Xiao Du

Founding partner, Urbanus Architecture & Design

Jay W CHIU

Taiwan Chief architect, Jay & Ray Architects

HUANG Sheng Yuan

Principal architect, Fieldoffice Architects

Nuno SOARES

Macau Board member, The Architects Association of Macau

Johnathan WONG

Vice president, The Architects Association of Macau

HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium 2015

The symposium is conceived as a vital platform to assemble eminent and experienced architects from the cross-strait regions together with prominent overseas architects as the keynote speakers and panellists at the symposium. It aims to stimulate interactions through discussions and the exchange of ideas. Below is the list of speakers and panellists (in alphabetical order):


PolyU licenses the technology of the anti-heat stress construction uniform to CIC

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Construction Industry Council (CIC) has entered into an agreement, with PolyU licensing the technology of the anti-heat stress construction uniform to CIC. Designed and produced by PolyU, the anti-heat stress construction uniform set comprising a T-shirt and trousers are made from Coolmax fabric and a new generation of moisture-management textiles made from nano materials. With excellent one-way transferability and liquid moisture management capacity, the technology improves fabric breathability, speeds up sweat evaporation and helps construction workers to reduce heat stress.

As a way to maximise its benefits for construction industry practitioners, under the signed agreement, the CIC will sublicense the technology of the anti-heat stress construction uniform to contractors. The latter can fabricate the uniforms under the specification provided by PolyU. PolyU’s Institute for Textiles and Clothing (ITC) will provide testing services to ensure that the fabricated uniforms meet the required standards. It is estimated that the uniform will make its debut at the Construction Safety Week 2015, with an aim to garner wider support from the industry.

Local construction workers have to work outdoors for long hours under hot and humid weather conditions. To alleviate their strain, the research team led by Professor Albert Chan of PolyU’s department of Building and Real Estate (BRE) aimed to

develop suitable clothing that met industry specific requirements. After testing the properties of over 30 types of fabric available in the market, the team discovered that Coolmax fabric was most suitable for producing the T-shirts. As for trousers, the team used a new generation of moisture management textiles made from nano materials. Retro reflective strips are printed on both sides of the T-shirt and trousers to cater to the needs of the construction industry.

As a way to evaluate the effectiveness of the anti-heat stress uniform in protecting construction workers from hot and humid weather, during the period of February to May 2014, the PolyU team invited 12 participants to put on and test the whole set of uniform in a climatic chamber (34.5 degree Celsius; 75 percent humidity).

The quantitative results showed a remarkable 16.7 percent reduction of physiological strain and 28.8 percent reduction of body heat storage as compared to conventional work wear, with participants having lower core temperatures and skin

temperatures as well as better physiological strain indices. A field study undertaken during July-August 2014, with the participation of 184 construction workers, revealed that the anti-heat stress uniform received over 87 percent support from the workers. They considered it cooler, dryer and more comfortable. The study was jointly conducted by BRE, ITC, as well as

the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong under the Vocational Training Council, and supported by the Research Grants Council. It is the first scientific research dedicated to designing and engineering suitable clothing to protect construction workers from extreme heat and high humidity.

PolyU Interim Vice President (Campus Development and Facilities), Professor Ko Jan-ming remarked, “The university is delighted that the study received strong support from the CIC. We hope that by licensing the technology to the CIC, we could promote wider use of the anti-heat stress construction uniform by the industry. PolyU will continue to work closely with the CIC, embarking on research to meet the needs of the construction industry.”

Cheung Hau-wai, chairman of the Committee on Construction Safety of the CIC said, “The CIC has been taking a leading role in fostering a caring and safety culture in the construction industry. With PolyU licensing the technology of the anti-heat stress construction uniform to the CIC, the CIC will further promote the technology to contractors for site adoption, to enhance the health and well-being of construction workers.”


2015 MIECF Successfully Concluded: Efficient Platform to Generate Business OpportunitiesEvent Website: www.koelnmesse.com.hk Date: 26–28 March 2015Venue: MacaoEvent Website: www.koelnmesse.com.hk

2015 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (2015 MIECF) was successfully concluded. The three-day event attracted over 9,600 visitors, an increase in the number of trade visitors compared to last year. According to the participants, MIECF has successfully played its role as a Green platform to promote regional and international development and co-operation.

Green Economy – Solutions for Clean Airwas adopted as the theme for 2015MIECF. Since its inception in 2008, the quality of activities held under MIECF has constantly improved, and no efforts were spared in facilitating business,client matching and promoting business co-operation. This year, a number of renowned hotels, including various local environmentally-friendly ones, were invited to procure Greens products and services at the venue while Green matching sessions were arranged for local government agencies and public utilities organisations. An eco-friendly hotel area was created this year, with the participation of a number of large local well-known hotels, including several Green hotel awardees. Green products available for procurement include LED energy-saving products, solar systems equipment, air purifiers, sewage treatment equipment, electric vehicles, Green cleaning products and waste recycling equipment. Several government agencies/public utilities and organisations as well as public schools also participated in the purchase of the products. There were many participants from internationally renowned enterprises, who came to look for opportunities to cooperate in Green technologies and to seek partners for investment.

The next MIECF will be held from 31 March to 2 April 2016.

FUNDAMENTALLY HONG KONG? DELTA FOUR 1984–2044, VENICE BIENNALE RESPONSE EXHIBITION OPENS IN HONG KONG IN MARCH 2015

Organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) and Hong Kong Arts Development Council (ADC), and sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The Hong Kong exhibition entitled Fundamentally Hong Kong? Delta Four 1984–2044 at the 14th Venice Biennale International Architecture exhibition opened a dialogue on the tension between Hong Kong architecture and urbanisation of the Pearl River Delta. Another exhibition of the same title ran from 10 March to 10 May 2015 in Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre.

The 2014 Hong Kong exhibition in Venice attracted more than 30,000 visitors around the globe and was reviewed by more than 100 local and international media. The exhibition was the first cross-disciplinary collaboration between films and architecture in the history of Hong Kong’s participation in the Venice Biennale International Architecture exhibition. Curators of Hong Kong exhibition were Alvin Yip, Doreen Liu and Ivan Fu, who cast aside their roles as architects to capture, through human eyes, four short films that live and move among these emerging locales and systems. The eight featured architectures in the Hong Kong exhibition were not selected because they had garnered awards, but for how they responded to the needs of people through communication; whether they conveyed the wisdom of living.

By bringing the exhibition back to Hong Kong, curators hope to invite local wisdom, imagination and new architectural possibilities for the future of the Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta. The opening ceremony of Fundamentally Hong Kong? Delta Four 1984 - 2044 exhibition were followed by a film screening of the four exhibiting movies held on 9th March 2015.

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Hotel Guestroom Energy-saving and Control SystemBenalla Limited+852 23890396+852 [email protected]

Benalla, established in 1981, is the market leader for design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of energy saving control systems for hotel guestrooms. The company have participated in more than 400 projects, with installations in more than 90,000 rooms in Hong Kong, China, Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe. Its integrated system can be used to control air-conditioning systems, lighting, curtains and room ambience. It is effective at energy saving while maintaining guestroom’s comfort level. Most of theequipment and devices in the rooms can be linked up to the system, to provide control and monitoring from one central location. It can assist hotels to improve their service and save cost.

Siemens iQ700 Master Class Washing Machine and DryerName of Company: Siemens Home AppliancesTel: 2511 2323Fax: 2802 8860Website: www.siemens-home.com.hkEmail: [email protected]

eCLIQ: An Electronic Locking SolutionThe core of the new, purely electronic eCLIQ locking system is its distinctive andadvanced locking cylinder technology. With its setup and structure, the locking cylinder offers a measure of compactness and security that has not been achieved until now. Likewise, the eCLIQ key is a new innovation that assimilates resilience into a modern design. Equipped with the latest generation chip, the eCLIQ system is faster, more powerful, secure and more efficient than conventional locking systems. The system is a combination of durability, resilience, security and flexibility.

As a pioneer of modern laundry care, Siemens combines the best technology into two distinctive and perfectly coordinated appliances, creating a system that is able to manage laundry automatically. iQ700 Master Class washing machinescan determine the load and level of soiling in the laundry. This allows it to add the precise amount of liquid detergent needed for optimum cleaningand textile care. iQdrive’s brushless magnetic motor enables an impressive 30 percent energy efficiency improvement on the European A+++ standard.

iQ700 Master Class tumble dryer is energy efficient and utilies heat pump technology for heat exchange. It is the first patented self-cleaning condenser that has low energy consumption throughout its service life. This makes it 50 percent more efficient than an A-rated dryer.

Interior Decorative ProjectName of Company: Creativo Design & Contracting Co.LTDTel: 31571898Fax: 31671896Website: www.creativo-ltd.comEmail: [email protected]

The mission of Creativo Design & Contracting Co. Ltd. is to create superior artistic products for customers who are seeking for a distinctive living style.

With the promise of superior quality, innovative design and reasonable pricing, their artworks can be found in luxurious hotels, shopping arcades, clubhouses, restaurants, commercial organisations and residences.

Among the products manufactured by the firm are:» 3-D artwork of different textured surface » Handmade/painted wallpaper » Furniture» Artistic decoration of wall finishes » Wall art » Decorative paintings » Sculptures» Stone carvings

Since 1969, Colorificio MP, has based its activity on the research and development of paints and products focusing on quality, in accordance with the market demand, targeted to bio-architecture and building restoration, with an innovative design engineering, tailor-made to address the specific needs of each and every customer and provided through qualified services, thought for a creative, sustainable, comfortable and healthy living.

MP has based its core business on:• Luxury decorative interior finishes.• Lime and silicate based mineral paints.• Silane/siloxane based protective coatings and paints.• Exterior thermal insulation cladding systems (ETICS). • Plaster and mortars for historical building restoration.

The following are just a few of the projects that have chosen MP Paints high technology solutions:• Palazzo Versace – Dubai ,UAE• Armani Hotel – Dubai, UAE• Venetian Casinò and Resort – Macao, PRC• Capitol Building – South Beach, Singapore • Waldorf Astoria – Dubai, UAE• Fairmount Hotel Palm Jumeriah – Dubai, UAE• The Westin Golf Resort Spa - Abu Dabi, UAE• W hotel - Amman, Jordan• Hilton Hotel- Dead Sea, Jordan

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GREEN AWARDS EDITION | WINNING PROJECTS AND DESIGNS FROM FUTURARC PRIZE 2015 AND FUTURARC GREEN LEADERSHIP AWARD 2015

We gathered in a Bali resort, overlooking a lush valley with distant sounds of gamelans. The place seemed at once fragile and resilient—part nature, part agriculture, part culture and cosmology, the essentials of sustainability before us.

Here we deliberated, first, the submissions for FuturArc Prize 2015 (FAP). The competition brief, regenerative design, has been a topic of discussion for some years. But there are precious few projects worldwide that illustrate application, fewer still in Asia.

What would FAP entries add to this discourse?

The jury picked winners at two ends of a scale. Some were, shall we say, master plans for redevelopment, in effect, describing new networks. Others were small, strategic injections into an existing network, acts of eco-puncture.

The first prize winner of FAP, professional category, coincidentally, was a proposal for the redevelopment of an entire island off the coast of Bali, contaminated by years of abuse.

Jury deliberations on the FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2015 (FGLA) entries veered towards the same question. It should be said that most FGLA entries before us made a case for a better building. They were exceptional in that they sought to mitigate impact of consumption or improve the lot of users within site boundaries.

But should leadership be anything less than an attempt to influence a wider condition, beyond site?

We therefore looked not only at what projects did, but also what they represented. It was important that a project in Singapore was a leader amongst others in Singapore; likewise Hong Kong, likewise Cambodia, etc. Green leadership cannot be divorced from context.

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Inside: Regenerative Design; putting principles in action | Rahul Mehrotra;

architect, urbanist, educator | FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2015;

projects in Asia that are making a difference | Special Supplement;

all winners of FuturArc Prize and FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2015

With projects from Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS—SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS!


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architect, urbanist, educator | FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2015;

projects in Asia that are making a difference | Special Supplement;

all winners of FuturArc Prize and FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2015

With projects from Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.


The May-June 2015 edition is out now!

For all these stories and more, visit http://www.futurarc.com.


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(This project is a FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2015 merit recipient in the Institutional category)

Buildings require space, especially when new structures are added. So when space becomes a point of contention, the easy and convenient way is to clear the site—sometimes this means clearing the existing plants or greenery. That was not the case with this school in Hong Kong. The brief asked for a new state-of-the-art performing arts block, designed to blend in well with the existing site context, while responding to the school’s spatial needs as well as the demand for an upgrade and expansion of the campus facilities. The architects responded by turning the constraint of an existing 18-metre high banyan tree at the backyard of the old canteen into the central theme for the new building.

ACADEMIC 3, CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

(This project is a FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2015 winner in the Institutional category)

Institutional Category: A Juror’s View by Ada FungAda Fung is one of the jurors on the panel this year. For more on the jury panel, please refer to the Special Supplement of this issue.

Winning entries possess unique qualities that push the boundaries beyond normal expectations of excellence in their local contexts with a sense of materiality and urban strategy. They create a sense of place with a compelling response to address the genuine concern for people, culture and the environment. Most notable ones would make a statement to demonstrate their advocacy for human wellness to the international community.

KING GEORGE V SCHOOL - PERFORMING ARTS BLOCK

Despite site constraints and building height restrictions, Academic 3, City University of Hong Kong creates a new and prominent “green heartland” to the campus in its high-density community, with multilevel green decks and green spaces. More than just offering functional facilities to the campus with a Green icon, it forms a very strong connector for pedestrians to walk from the dormitories uphill to the existing campus centre downhill, vastly improving public amenities and providing a series of interesting pedestrian spaces conducive for social interaction. It enhances permeability of natural sunlight and cross ventilation to internal spaces within the building, and it provides permeability of natural environment at the street level by elevating the ground plane.

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HOTEL (470 rooms) | SWIMMING POOL | PLAYGROUND - 3 buildings - new - 6 storey (OCEAN HOTEL (4 STARS))

Ocean Park, Aberdeen, Southern District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR

Status: PROJECT SCOPE CHANGED | DESIGN APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO PLANNING & BUILDING DEPTS Components include:3 x 6 storey hotel, 470 rooms, Swimming pool, Playground and 2-storey basement. Building elements include: Concrete external wall, Reinforced concrete framework and structures, Brick walls with plaster & paint finishes, Tiles, Carpet, Marble & Granite flooring, Aluminium casement & sliding panel windows, Low voltage cubicle switchboard facilities, Security facilities.

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UNIVERSITY - NEW - 3 storeys (THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY BLOCK X)

Hung Hom KIL 9853, Block X , Kowloon City District, Kowloon , Hong Kong SAR

Status: DESIGN APPROVED BY PLANNING & BUILDING DEPTS | TENDERS EXPECTED TO BE INVITED FROM SELECTED MAIN CONTRACTORS IN 1ST HALF 2016 Components include:3-storey academic building and single basement levelBuilding elements include: Ventilation systems, Firefighting systems, Plumbing & sanitary, Wiring & cabling, Lighting fittings, Lifts installation, Closed-circuit-television cameras (CCTV), Telecommunication systems, Concrete external wall, Reinforced-concrete framework & structures, Brick walls with plaster & paint finishes, Tile, carpet, marble & granite flooring, Aluminium casement & sliding panel windows, Low voltage cubicle switchboard facilities etc.


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OFFICES | SHOPS | OPEN SPACE | CAR PARK - 2 buildings - new - 31 storey (15-19, 21-39 MANSION STREET & 842-850A, 852-858 KING’S ROAD COMMERICAL DEVELOPMENT)

15-19, 21-39 Mansion Street & 842-850A, 852-858 King’s Road, Quarry Bay , Eastern District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR

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Status: PROJECT SCOPE CHANGED | NEW CONCEPT PLANS SUBMITTED TO PLANNING DEPT Components include: 2 x 31 storey offices on top of a 4-storey basement, Open space, 173 private car parking spaces, 20 motorcycle parking spaces, 14 loading / unloading spaces, Demolition of 1 x 12 storey residential building etc.

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LIBRARY - NEW - 2 storey | HERITAGE ROOM - new - single storey (SIGNATURE PROJECT SCHEME - YUNG SHUE WAN LIBRARY CUM HERITAGE & CULTURAL SHOWROOM, LAMMA ISLAND)

Li Shu Fan Block, 2 Village Road, Happy Valley, Wan Chai District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR

Status: ARCHITECT & STRUCTURAL ENGINEER & MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER & QUANTITY SURVEYOR RESCINDED | ARCHITECT LISTED | SKETCH PLANS IN PROGRESS Components include: 2 x 21-storey hospitalsBuilding elements include: Concrete external wall, Reinforced concrete framework and structures, Brick walls with plaster & paint finishes, Tile, carpet, marble & granite flooring, Aluminium casement & sliding panel windows, Low voltage cubicle switchboard facilities, Security facilities, Sanitary wares, Solid timber doors and lifts.

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LANDFILL - EXTENSION (WEST NEW TERRITORIES LANDFILL)

Nim Wan, TuenMun , TuenMun District, New Territories , Hong Kong SAR

Status: CONCEPT PLANS REFUSED BY PLANNING DEPT | FUNDING ALLOCATED | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR DESIGN CONSULTANT INVITED | CONTRACT EXPECTED TO BE AWARDED 3RD QUARTER 2015 Works include: Extension of West New Territories Landfill and Expected capacity of 81,000,000 cubic metres, on 2,000,000 square metre-site.


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OPEN SPACE - REFURBISHMENT (IMPROVEMENT WORKS & PROVIDE BARRIER-FREE FACILITIES AT SIU SAI WAN NO. 1 SITTING-OUT AREA)

Siu Sai Wan, Eastern District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR

Status: DESIGN CONSULTANT LISTED | CONCEPT PLANS COMPLETED | SKETCH PLANS IN PROGRESS Works include: Replacement of existing natural granite floor tiles, Removal & replacement of the existing 12 sets of concrete benches to green wooden benches, Replace the lid part drains to comply with the provisions of unimpeded passage, Replace the damaged film & wooden labours, Paint all shade, handrails & concrete trash, Replace the existing two sets of concrete chess sets and stools. Install tactile braille & tactile guide maps. Install site notice boards & tactile braille venue name.

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HOSPITALS - 2 buildings - NEW - 21 storey (HONG KONG SANATORIUM & HOSPITAL)

18 Bute Street, Mong Kok, YauTsim Mong District, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR

Status: CONCEPT PLANS SUBMITTED TO PLANNING DEPT Components include: Shops and offices.

Building elements include: Concrete external wall, reinforced concrete framework & structures, brick walls with plaster & paint finishes, tile, carpet, marble & granite flooring, aluminium casement & sliding panel windows, low-voltage cubicle switchboard facilities, security facilities, air-conditioning & mechanical ventilation facilities.


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LANDFILL - EXTENSION (WEST NEW TERRITORIES LANDFILL)

Nim Wan, TuenMun , TuenMun District, New Territories , Hong Kong SAR

Status: CONCEPT PLANS REFUSED BY PLANNING DEPT | FUNDING ALLOCATED | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR DESIGN CONSULTANT INVITED | CONTRACT EXPECTED TO BE AWARDED 3RD QUARTER 2015 Works include: Extension of West New Territories Landfill and Expected capacity of 81,000,000 cubic metres, on 2,000,000 square metre-site.


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HOUSES (20) - NEW

Fa Peng Road, Cheung Chau (Lot 1872 in DD Cheung Chau), Islands District, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR

Status: OPEN TENDERS ADVERTISED FOR DEVELOPER | CONTRACT EXPECTED TO BE AWARDED 3RD QUARTER 2015 Components include:Houses with 20 units. Building elements include: Concrete external wall, Reinforced concrete framework & structures, Brick walls with plaster & paint finishes, Tile, carpet, marble & granite flooring, Aluminium casement & sliding panel windows, Low voltage cubicle switchboard facilities, Security facilities, Air conditioning & mechanical ventilation facilities, Fire protection facilities, Suspended ceiling, Sanitary wares, Solid timber doors and Lifts.


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PROMENADE | TENNIS COURT - new (HOI SUM PARK PROMENADE & KO SHAN PARK TENNIS COURT)

Hoi Sham Park, To Kwa Wan , Kowloon City District, Kowloon , Hong Kong SAR

Status: SKETCH PLANS COMPLETED | DESIGN APPROVED INTERNALLY | TENDERS EXPECTED TO BE INVITED FROM SELECTED MAIN CONTRACTORS 4TH QUARTER 2015 Works include: 4 tennis courts , 20-metre wide green pedestrian promenade , Provision of rain shelters, pavilion& bench, Removal&provision of children play’s facilities, Removal & provision of elderly fitness facilities, Removal & provision pavilion & chess table sitting-out area, Provision of pavilion and chairs on the lawn, Removal / replacement existing barriers in order to connect with Chi Kiang Street sitting-out area and provision of barrier free access pathway.


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2-4 Eastbourne Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon City District, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR

APARTMENTS - MAINTENANCE - 4 storeys (LU GARDEN: MANDATORY BUILDING INSPECTION SCHEME &

MANDATORY WINDOW INSPECTION SCHEME)

Status: OPEN TENDERS ADVERTISED FOR MAINTENANCE CONSULTANT | MAINTENANCE CONSULTANT EXPECTED TO BE AWARDED AUGUST 2015 Under the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (MBIS), the inspection shall cover the following building elements: External elements & other physical elements, Structural elementsFire safety elements, Drainage system, Identification of unauthorised building works (UBWs) in common parts of the building, on the exterior other than the common parts of the building (such as external wall, roof or podium, yard or slope adjoining the building) or on the street on which the building fronts or abuts.

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STAFF QUARTERS - NEW (STAFF QUARTERS OF HONG KONG CUSTOMS & EXERCISE DEPARTMENT)

57 Sheung Fung Street, Tsz Wan Shan, Wong Tai Sing District, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR

Status: TENDERS INVITED FROM SELECTED ARCHITECTS& BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEER & LANDSCAPE DESIGNER & STRUCTURAL ENGINEER ADVERTISED | CONSULTANT & BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEER & LANDSCAPE DESIGNER & STRUCTURAL ENGINEER INVITED EXPECTED TO BE AWARDED 3RD QUARTER 2015 Components include: • Staff quartersBuilding elements include: Concrete external wall, Reinforced concrete framework & structures, Brick walls with plaster & paint finishes, Tile, Carpet, Marble & granite flooring, Aluminium casement & sliding panel windows, Low voltage cubicle switchboard facilities, Security facilities, Air conditioning & mechanical ventilation facilities, Fire protection facilities, Suspended ceiling, Sanitary wares, Solid timber doors and Lifts.


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HOTEL (470 rooms) | SWIMMING POOL | PLAYGROUND - 3 buildings - new - 6 storey (OCEAN HOTEL (4 STARS))

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