17 Jun 2024

CPD Event - Physical Seminar on Carbon Negative Concrete and Low-E Sun Nanocurtains

This seminar is jointly organised by the HKGBC and NAMI.


Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), incorporated in 2006, is designated by ITC of the HKSAR Government as a Research and Development Center for nanotechnology and advanced materials. It undertakes and provides support for market-driven research and strives for commercialisation of the technologies to benefit the industry and the society.

(1) Low-E Sun Nanocurtains

Double-glazed low-E windows currently face challenges with oxidation and glare, while window films encounter concerns regarding their lifespan and cost. NAMI has developed the first and only long-lasting, low-cost, and easy-to-apply type of sun nanocurtains with exceptional energy-saving capabilities for various window shapes. This technology allows high visible light transmission, low reflection, and a significant blockage of total solar energy, contributing to substantial reduction in electricity consumption in buildings, and hence carbon emissions.


(2) Bio-based Carbon Negative Concrete

Using carbon-negative biochar in concrete for buildings is a promising solution to carbon neutrality. However, directly incorporating biochar into concrete would negatively influence its mechanical properties. By forming a novel core-shell aggregate (CSA) by encapsulating biochar with cementitious materials, a bio-based carbon negative concrete with high mechanical strength of over C30 is developed. With negative embodied carbon, this carbon-negative concrete supports the sustainable development and environmental policy of the HKSAR Government. 



Speaker:  Dr Tin LAU, Senior Technical Manager, Nano and Advanced Materials Institute


Language:  Cantonese (supplemented with English materials)

Event Detail
Event Name: CPD Event - Physical Seminar on Carbon Negative Concrete and Low-E Sun Nanocurtains
Presented By:

Dr Tin LAU

Date: 17 Jun 2024
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue:

Auditorium, G/F, The Jockey Club Environmental Building

(Address: 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong)


Capacity: 80
Credits:

1 CPD hour will be automatically uploaded to attendees' BEAM Pro / BEAM Affiliate Individual Accounts.

Fee: Free of Charge (HKGBC Members)
Free of Charge (Non-HKGBC members)
Contact Person: Mr Sherman WONG
Contact Phone: 39948890
Contact Email: eventregis@hkgbc.org.hk
Programme:
5:00pm - 5:45pm   Talk by Dr Tin LAU
5:45pm - 6:00pm   Q&A Session
Language: Cantonese (supplemented with English materials)

Important Notes

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2. Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Upon submission through this Online Registration Form, a seat is reserved for you. Successful registrants will receive an email confirmation with details in due course.

3. Waiting List – Kindly inquire by email at eventregis@hkgbc.org.hk and we will contact you if a seat becomes available.

4. No Show / Cancellation – Cancellation must be made by email to eventregis@hkgbc.org.hk with justification on or before 12 June 2024, 12:00 noon. Please quote your registration number in the email.

5. The event will be cancelled when the Typhoon Signal No.8 or above, Black Rainstorm Signal or Extreme Conditions is hoisted at 1:00 pm.

6. Certificate of attendance will be issued by email around a week after the event.

7. Participants should note that neither HKGBC nor the parties concerned would accept liability in connection with this event.

8. The CPD hour(s) will be automatically uploaded to attendees' BEAM Pro / BEAM Affiliate Individual Account around a week after the event.

9. If you feel unwell, have fever or any sickness symptoms, please refrain from joining the event.