
HKUST was awarded BEAM PLUS New Building Final Gold
Sustainability Consultant & BEAM consultant : John Herbert
Sustainability Consultant & BEAM consultant : John Herbert
The entire structure and facade used recyclable materials, the structural frame was constructed using steel.
And reinforced concrete infill panels, the facade was clad with recyclable zinc, aluminium cladding and glass.
A metal roof and RC concrete flat roof were both finished with highly reflective SRI<78 materials
Preventing solar energy absorption reducing solar gain, and lowering the air conditioning operating costs.
The glass selected was double glazed Low e glass, the area of glass was optimised with one oreintation and only 11% WWR
In addition external horizontal and vertical shading helped minimised the solar heat gain, that also contributed to lower energy costs.
Solar water collectors generate hot water for the sport centre showers, coupled with an energy efficient water source DX heat pump.
Futureproofing, for the antipicated installation of solar PV panels, the plinths to mounth the panels have been installed on the roof
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The timber used in this project was sourced 100% from PEFC and FSC sustainable forestries, including the sports hall timber flooring.
All the washroom water faucets minimise waste, the facuets have optimium flow rate with an inbuilt IR sensor to only operate the faucet on demand.
After completion the building was assessed by an independent CIB, the measured indoor air quality inside the sports centre was awarded Excellent Class Indoor Air Quality
Checking that all the timber used for temporary work that was delivered to site was only sourced from a sustainable forestry, as specified, and this was PEFC certified
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To reduce electricity costs and lower the air conditioning LED lighting was provided throughout the building.
For realtime monitoring of the electricity in use, throughout the building, twenty-four electricity sub meters are provided.
Paving blocks were sourced and bought from K Wah, these eco pavers comprise approx. 40% recycled content.
To facilitate on site maintenance a purpose built operation and maintenance room was constructed near the E&M plant room.
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Indoor arrangement of lighting was modelled room by room to ensure quality, uniformity and glare were satisifed.
To model the environment impact of emergency, the external lighting simulated was conducted for nighttime.
Looking forward to future proof the project, the concrete plinths for the installation of Photovoltaic panels (PV) on the roof.
Checking the the specified FSC timber detailed in the BEAM PLUS requirement was verified as delivered to site.
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