Optimal building shape, size and orientation– creates ideal external micro-climate.
Minimal Northern facade openings– reduces heat loss and exposure to cold Northern winds.


Maximum glass and windows on South facade– increases internal solar heat gain in winter.
Designed for natural air flow– integrated passive design promotes natural ventilation and reduces total yearly energy consumption by 2%.

Large skylights and windows in the South facade and solar pipes at the basement car park – brings maximum daylight into the building.
Sun shading devices and light-shelves – directs daylight inwards by reflection and reduces heat transmittance.
 

Skylight and curtain wall – double/triple glazed, dual silver layered, low-E coated glass that is filled with Argon. Reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
Double-skin vertical green facade – reduces heat loss caused by harsh Northern winter winds and creates a vibrant green indoor space.
 

Efficient water-saving sanitary fixtures – water-saving efficiency is 40% higher than requirement of Eco-City’s Green Building Evaluation Standard. Rain water harvesting and reuse – collected rain water meets 5% of annual water demand. The volume of recycled water or potable water saved is equivalent to 4 Olympic – sized swimming pools per year. Water usage monitoring – achieved through use of sub-metering and leak detection systems.

 

Exhaust heat recovery system– achieves annual savings of 4% energy consumption which can support the annual electricity demand of around 30 households.
Renewable Energy Systems– contributes to 60% of annual heating/cooling and domestic hot water demand of the building, as well as 12% of annual electricity demand.

Central fresh air system with high efficiency air filter – removes PM 2.5 by more than 90%.
CO₂ sensors at critical locations – monitors and maintains ideal indoor air quality.
 

30% of the building materials, including steel and concrete blocks, are recyclable, which is 3 times the requirement of the Eco-City’s Green Building Evaluation Standards.
Extensive use of construction recyclables – paving stones on the roof garden are made of construction waste materials.
 

Building Automation System – serves as a “brain” which improves the operational efficiency and optimizes building performance.
Energy Management System and Energy Wall – serve as “sensors” which monitor the building’s operational efficiency.
 

Green Facilities Management teams – implement green building maintenance practices throughout building’s lifecycle.
Green Building Operation Guideline – shapes building user behaviors and raises awareness for resource conservation.
 

Green roof – reduces heat transfer into the building and creates a cooler micro-climate.
Indoor garden and green wall – filters indoor air and creates a vibrant indoor space.