Stage 4
Management
stage
• Facility management &
maintenance
Stage 3
Construction
stage
• Construction waste,
noise & pollution
Stage 2
Design
stage
• Existing building – reuse
and enhancement
• Natural ventilation vs.
mechanical ventilation &
air-conditioning
• Natural lighting vs.
artificial lighting
• Choosing materials
• Greenery
• Energy
• Water
Stage 1
Feasibility
stage for
existing
building
• Setting green goals
• Decide to implement
green building
certification or not
• Forming green team
Stage 1: Feasibility stage
Setting green goals
• Review the functional and commercial needs of the shopping malls and shop
spaces. Consider engaging a
to review possible
green strategies.
• Consider the latest standards – shopping malls and shop spaces are expected to
be in line with Hong Kong’s most up-to-date green building standards or to make
reference to applicable international standards.
• For existing buildings, BEAM Plus Existing Buildings can be used as reference.
• Consider the budget – the use of design to achieve green goals helps reduce the
cost of implementing green strategies.
• Plan ahead – allow adequate time for the design and review of green strategies.
• Consider ways to encourage a change in behaviour of tenants and mall visitors to
achieve green goals.
• Adopt a holistic approach, by taking all aspects of the building design, site aspects,
energy and water use, indoor environmental quality, materials, construction,
operations and maintenance into consideration.
• Consider the
• Consider how large a
is produced.
Note:
It is important for design to be green from the start.
It is important to encourage your designer to be green from the start. A beautiful design
should cover not only aesthetics but should also address the basics of green building
design and the need to consider environmental aspects.
1
Getting started to go green
1.3
Quick Start Menu to go green
1.3.2 Quick Start Menu for shopping mall developers, building owners and managers,
and professionals for
existing building development
&
Continue to read:
More details will be discussed
in:
Introduction to existing
environmental assessment
standards for buildings
and shopping malls
Carbon emission
The basics
24 Hong Kong Green Shop Guide
