Recommendations
Examples
Use of recycled materials or materials that
contain a substantial amount of recycled
content can reduce the
of the
shopping mall.
Paving blocks made from
recycled waste glassware and
glass containers
Paving tiles and paving blocks
that have recycled content
Use of environmentally friendly products that
have a less harmful effect on the environment
should also be considered.
Paving blocks which contain
an air cleaning agent such
as titanium dioxide to help
remove air pollutants
Wood deck made from timber
from a sustainable source
3.6.3 Other landscape elements
A. Water features
Water features can be introduced to provide a cooling effect
on the shopping mall environment. The sound of water from
the water features can create a soundscape which will mask
noise pollution from the traffic outside. Water features can also
enhance the attractiveness of shopping malls.
C. Paving
Light coloured paving materials and grass pavers can reduce heat gain. This will reduce the heat island effect in the
paved areas of the outdoor green space of the shopping mall.
Figure 52 Water feature in Citywalk, Tsuen Wan
Figure 53 Outdoor landscaping above covered walkways between different phases of the shopping mall development,
Olympian City, West Kowloon (Source: Sino Group)
3.6
Outdoor green space
B. Weather protection
Covered walkways and canopies can be provided in outdoor green spaces to provide weather protection for shoppers.
Covered walkways and canopies protect shoppers from the rain as well as shade shoppers from the hot summer sun.
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