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Facade Engineering
John Herbert
Director
Kelcroft is a full service consultancy headquartered in Hong Kong
creating innovative built environment solutions across Asia.
As the total cost of building ownership continues to rise owners are
acutely aware of the total cost of ownership. Tenants too want the
lowest operating cost, an extra HK4 /per sqft. management fee for grade
A buildings is a significant cost.
Of particular importance in the energy equation is the building envelope,
it not only protects us from the elements, it determines the
solar radiation throughput, light transmittance, and heat losses -
these impact both the CAPex and Opex of the engineering systems.
Energy Costs
Kelcroft helps building owners make the right building
envelope decision at the right time, at the design stage. Once
complete, more than 50% of the lifetime operating cost will
be spent on paying energy bills, with finance the next
largest cost at 14%.
About the Author
John Herbert is a
veteran chief engineer with more than 30 years international engineering experience, educated in
the United Kingdom, he worked in the UK and then across Asia for more than two decades
engaged by international and local companies. He is a Hong Kong Registered Energy
Assessor (REA) and BEAM Professional, and is stationed in Hong Kong.