3.5.5 Professional help
It is important to engage professionals for detailed consultations on the design and planning of the orientation of
shopping malls and shop spaces. The following is a list of references for obtaining professional help:
• Registered architects – Appendix A (1)
• Authorised persons (AP) – Appendix A (2)
•
– Appendix A (7)
3.6
Outdoor green space
Provision of an outdoor green space brings benefits to both the shopping mall as well as to the surrounding environment.
Outdoor greenery helps reduce the heat island effect and create a more pleasant environment around the shopping mall.
In the congested urban environment of Hong Kong, outdoor green space is also an amenity for shoppers.
The outdoor green space enhances the function as well as the attractiveness of the shopping mall.
Considerations of outdoor green space during design stage:
Orientation
Location to enhance
natural ventilation and
reduce glare and heat
gain (create shading)
Establishment of
connected green
corridors and lines of
trees to provide more
shaded routes for
pedestrians
Maintenance
Figure 48 Outdoor green spaces and shop spaces in Citywalk, Tsuen Wan
BEAM 4/04 new building project – platinum rating (Source: Sino Group)
3.5
Orientation
3.6
Outdoor green space
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