PLANNING
FOR SHOPPING MALLS AND
SHOP SPACES
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If there is a chance to start from scratch, how would you design a green shopping mall? Or if there is an old shopping
mall renovation project, what opportunities are there to make it consume less energy? This chapter aims to provide an
overview of various aspects of shopping mall planning that might be helpful in achieving environmentally friendly designs.
Remember: it is always advisable (and sometimes mandatory) to involve building professionals to carry out shopping
mall or shop projects so that the latest practices required under the law and good practices on safety, hygiene and
environmental performance can be assured.
GREEN TIPS
Professional help
Some of the building professionals that would probably be needed for shopping malls or
shop projects include:
• Architects
• Structural engineers
• Building services engineers
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• Registered contractors
• Building surveyors
For projects involving building works that require statutory approval and consent by the Building Authority,
authorised persons and registered structural engineers, and if applicable registered geotechnical engineers,
might also be needed. You would need to consult your building professionals.
Readers may refer to
Appendix A
with the contact information of registered professionals and
Appendix B
with the contact information of specialised contractors in different disciplines.
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