4.4.2 Materials
Environmentally friendly materials should be used where possible and practical. The following aspects should be
considered when choosing materials (refer to
for details):
• Recycled content
• Regional materials
• Rapidly-renewable materials
• Certified wood products
• Reduced
• Low-emitting materials
The use of light coloured finishing materials will help reflect light more efficiently and reduce the need for the number of
artificial light fittings and the intensity of lighting required to achieve a sense of brightness.
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Care of indoor plants and the importance of full daylight
spectrum for healthy plant growth
Common indoor plants are normally more shade tolerant and require less water compared to
outdoor plants.
Daylight will help indoor plants to grow healthier. As such, it is best to place indoor plants under skylights or
near glass exterior walls or windows where possible.
When artificial lighting is used, light fittings which provide full daylight spectrum should be used to
encourage the plants to grow healthily.
Regular rotation of indoor plants is advisable so that the plants can have a healthy growth on all directions.
4.4.3 Plants
When plants are selected for indoor landscaping areas, the following considerations should be noted:
• Plants that can reduce pollution and increase oxygen supply should be used where possible.
• Indoor plants that are potentially toxic when ingested should be kept away from areas that are easily accessible by
young children.
• If a
is used, low maintenance options should be considered where possible.
• Regular maintenance by a landscape contractor should be arranged for continual maintenance of the plants to
ensure that they are growing healthily.
• For potential toxic plants, apart from keeping away from the reach of the children, we suggest that warning signs
should be placed to alert other people including vegetation management/maintenance staff and workers.
Figure 90 White canopy and wooden deck design for the indoor landscaping, China Hong Kong City, Tsim Sha Tsui
(Source: Sino Group)
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