ENERGY
EFFICIENT BUILDING SYSTEMS FOR
SHOPPING
MALLS
AND SHOP SPACES
5
5.1
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC)
Research indicates that an air conditioning system accounts for about 40% of the total electric power consumed in a
typical shopping mall in Hong Kong. Air conditioning systems for shopping malls are also characterised by the high
cooling load due to high population density and their inherent nature as discussed in the beginning of the Guide (See
. Therefore, proper air conditioning design practice and appropriate equipment selection are crucial for
achieving an overall saving in energy consumption by a shopping mall.
The design considerations for HVAC systems are described in the following paragraphs.
HK3030 Campaign
To confront the challenge of global climate change and
to deal with the increasing demand for electricity, it is
essential for Hong Kong to explore options to meet its
greenhouse gas reduction target. In December 2012,
HKGBC launched the HK3030 Campaign, a vision for a
low carbon, sustainable built environment in Hong Kong
by 2030. The HK3030 Campaign sets out a roadmap to
reduce the absolute level of electricity consumption by
buildings in Hong Kong by 30% of the 2005 level by the
year 2030.
Read more at:
HKGBC HK3030 Campaign
Hong Kong Green Building Council. (2013). HK3030 Campaign. Retrieved 30 June 2013, from
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Figure 103 Logo of HKGBC HK3030 Campaign
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