TECHNICAL NOTE
Recommended ways of applying granite and marble finishes
Granite and marble finishes in shopping malls and shop spaces should be designed carefully.
Here are some recommended ways:
• Choice of materials should avoid extensive use of granite and marble.
• Especially for malls with an enclosed space, adequate ventilation should be planned to avoid an
unacceptable accumulation of
Read more at:
BEAM Plus for New Buildings (Version 1.2)
BEAM Society Limited. (2012). BeamAssessment Tool. BEAM Plus for New Buildings (Version 1.2).
Chapter 6.3 Indoor Air Quality. Retrieved from 12 September 2013, from
4.5.7 Professional help
It is important to engage professionals for detailed consultation on material selection for shopping malls and shop spaces.
The following is a list of references for obtaining professional help:
• Registered architects (RA) – Appendix A (1)
• Authorised persons (AP) & registered structural engineers (RSE) – Appendix A (2)
• Registered professional engineers (RPE) in the building services discipline – Appendix A (4)
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– Appendix A (7)
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Green design for shopping malls and shop spaces
4.5
Material selection
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