SHKP Promotes ESG Principles and Creates a Sustainable Built Environment in Sai Sha
Arup Secures Double Win at the HKILA Awards 2024
Green Building Award 2025 Is Now Calling for Nominations!
HKGBC Member Exclusive Green Building Tour to Hang Seng Bank Headquarters
“BEAM Plus New Buildings Version 2.0 (2025 Edition)” is Now Available
SHKP Promotes ESG Principles and Creates a Sustainable Built Environment in Sai Sha
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) is committed to promoting ESG, driven by its mission of "Building Homes with Heart". With rising societal expectations for responsible development, SHKP strives to balance the needs of the community and the ecological environment in its development projects to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Having built many large-scale regional integrated projects, SHKP is developing a new mega integrated development in Sai Sha combining residential, sports, entertainment, shopping, and recreational elements, all blending in with the magnificent surrounding natural environment. In addition to the brand-new sports and commercial complex, GO PARK Sai Sha, it features SHKP's largest private residential development project to date.
The project emphasises environmental sustainability and ecological integrity by preserving approximately 30,000 square feet of woodland, creating a unique ecological habitat. Native tree transplantation and conservation measures have also been implemented to enhance ecological balance and increase greenery in the area.
Green measures that focus on energy efficiency, low-carbon design and innovative construction technologies are also introduced to enhance efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability. Through stringent quality control and precast units, the project has significantly reduced material waste. Part of the diesel machines has also been replaced with electric construction equipment to lower greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution. Furthermore, smart cranes with remote control capabilities have been utilised to ensure safe operations while improving precision and efficiency.
The project also brings major infrastructure improvements to the whole community. These include widening Sai Sha Road to a four-lane road, building three pedestrian crossing bridges, widening sidewalks, and adding bike lanes. Importantly, drainage and trunk sewage systems have been built to improve the quality of life for the entire neighbourhood community.
GO PARK Sai Sha features diverse facilities, including a publicly accessible golf practice range, courts designed for emerging sports, a multipurpose indoor venue, three children's playgrounds and a pet park. The complex aims to promote pet friendly, physical and mental wellbeing, and foster multigenerational engagement along with community connections.
The project has attained sustainable building certificates, including BEAM Plus and WELL Community. Phase 1A (2) of the residential development is the first project in Hong Kong by a private developer to achieve WiredScore Pre-certification for Homes, targeting Platinum. This project sets a new benchmark for sustainable communities in Sai Sha, aligning with SHKP's commitment to promoting ESG principles and creating a sustainable built environment.
For further details, please refer to https://www.goparksaisha.hk/en/
Having built many large-scale regional integrated projects, SHKP is developing a new mega integrated development in Sai Sha combining residential, sports, entertainment, shopping, and recreational elements, all blending in with the magnificent surrounding natural environment. In addition to the brand-new sports and commercial complex, GO PARK Sai Sha, it features SHKP's largest private residential development project to date.
The project emphasises environmental sustainability and ecological integrity by preserving approximately 30,000 square feet of woodland, creating a unique ecological habitat. Native tree transplantation and conservation measures have also been implemented to enhance ecological balance and increase greenery in the area.
Green measures that focus on energy efficiency, low-carbon design and innovative construction technologies are also introduced to enhance efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability. Through stringent quality control and precast units, the project has significantly reduced material waste. Part of the diesel machines has also been replaced with electric construction equipment to lower greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution. Furthermore, smart cranes with remote control capabilities have been utilised to ensure safe operations while improving precision and efficiency.
The project also brings major infrastructure improvements to the whole community. These include widening Sai Sha Road to a four-lane road, building three pedestrian crossing bridges, widening sidewalks, and adding bike lanes. Importantly, drainage and trunk sewage systems have been built to improve the quality of life for the entire neighbourhood community.
GO PARK Sai Sha features diverse facilities, including a publicly accessible golf practice range, courts designed for emerging sports, a multipurpose indoor venue, three children's playgrounds and a pet park. The complex aims to promote pet friendly, physical and mental wellbeing, and foster multigenerational engagement along with community connections.
The project has attained sustainable building certificates, including BEAM Plus and WELL Community. Phase 1A (2) of the residential development is the first project in Hong Kong by a private developer to achieve WiredScore Pre-certification for Homes, targeting Platinum. This project sets a new benchmark for sustainable communities in Sai Sha, aligning with SHKP's commitment to promoting ESG principles and creating a sustainable built environment.
For further details, please refer to https://www.goparksaisha.hk/en/
Sai Sha mega development project showcases SHKP’s commitment to sustainable development, incorporating innovative measures in the project design and construction stage, while achieving sustainable building certifications including BEAM Plus and WELL Community.
The project emphasises environmental sustainability and ecological integrity through woodland preservation, tree transplantation and other conservation measures.
GO PARK Sai Sha offers diverse facilities, including a golf practice range, courts for emerging sports and playgrounds, to foster diverse engagement and community connections.
The project emphasises environmental sustainability and ecological integrity through woodland preservation, tree transplantation and other conservation measures.
GO PARK Sai Sha offers diverse facilities, including a golf practice range, courts for emerging sports and playgrounds, to foster diverse engagement and community connections.
Arup Secures Double Win at the HKILA Awards 2024
Arup has clinched two top prizes at the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) Awards 2024.
1. Designing a sustainable rural township with nature-based solutions
Gold Award in Excellence in Landscape communication category
This joint research project with WWF-Hong Kong demonstrates the transformative potential of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Mui Wo. By sharing a vision for a thriving community and healthy environment, the project combines local knowledge with landscape architecture expertise to design and implement six effective NbS interventions that address Mui Wo’s specific vulnerabilities.
2. BioVerse
Gold Award in Excellence in Landscape transformation category
BioVerse, Arup’s innovative platform, revolutionises ecological assessments by addressing the limitations of traditional manual surveys, which are often costly, time-consuming, and prone to subjective bias. It streamlines habitat classification and NbS design, enabling efficient, data-driven approaches to enhance biodiversity.
Gold Award in Excellence in Landscape transformation category
BioVerse, Arup’s innovative platform, revolutionises ecological assessments by addressing the limitations of traditional manual surveys, which are often costly, time-consuming, and prone to subjective bias. It streamlines habitat classification and NbS design, enabling efficient, data-driven approaches to enhance biodiversity.
The HKILA Awards seeks to promote excellence in landscape planning, design and management in both public and private landscape projects, to recognise outstanding achievements by landscape professionals.
Learn more: https://www.arup.com/news/arup-secures-double-win-at-the-hkila-awards-2024/
Learn more: https://www.arup.com/news/arup-secures-double-win-at-the-hkila-awards-2024/
Green Building Award 2025 Is Now Calling for Nominations!
Themed "Towards Carbon Neutrality ∙ Excellence in Sustainable Built Environment", the Green Building Award 2025 (GBA 2025) is now calling for nominations that showcase excellence in driving for a carbon-neutral built environment. Nominations are also open to projects that demonstrate a commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the adoption of green financing.
The biennial Green Building Award has been jointly organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) and the Professional Green Building Council (PGBC) since 2010, and was inaugurated by the PGBC in 2006. With strong support from the building industry, the award has become a prestigious recognition of outstanding projects and organisations that contribute to a sustainable built environment.
GBA 2025 covers five categories: New Buildings (NB), Existing Buildings (EB), Research & Planning (RP), Building Products & Technologies (BPT), and Green Building Leadership (GBL). All eligible projects and organisations are invited to enter for the chance to sparkle with the best in the green building industry. Check out the Nomination Kit now to get ready for online submissions opening on 22 April 2025.
Check out the Nomination Kit now to get ready for your online submissions starting from 22 April 2025.
All the Award Winners of GBA 2025 will have the exclusive opportunity to compete for the prestigious World Green Building Council Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards. This exceptional opportunity serves as a catalyst to further enhance the prominence of Hong Kong's exceptional leadership in green building development on a regional scale. It is widely acknowledged that opportunities such as these foster enhanced collaboration across diverse industries and regions, laying a strong foundation for a sustainable and net-zero future.
Additionally, we’re now welcoming applications for GBA 2025 event sponsorship. By becoming a Sponsor, your organisation will join a dynamic movement to accelerate sustainability while enjoying a portfolio of exclusive benefits. Check out the Sponsorship Package for more details.
HKGBC Member Exclusive Green Building Tour to Hang Seng Bank Headquarters
On 24 March 2025, the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) organised its first Green Building Tour of the year to the Hang Seng Bank Headquarters for its Patron Members, in collaboration with Hang Seng Bank, a Gold Patron Member of HKGBC. Attended by around 40 members, the tour offered inspirational insights on this transformative workplace that successfully balances sustainable building practices with employee wellbeing and user experience.
Participants had the opportunity to engage firsthand with innovative activity-based workspaces, vibrant social hubs, and advanced digital facilities that contribute to flexible and efficient work practices. Highlights included the energy-saving chilled ceiling system, the smart data analysis centre, and innovative recycling initiatives such as the AI-powered Eco-Corner waste management station equipped with specialised bins for food waste and lunchbox recycling for plastic and paper containers. These components all collectively underscore Hang Seng Bank's commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and sustainability.
The “Hang Seng Bank Headquarters Workplace Transformation” was the Grand Award Winner of the Green Building Award 2023 in the “Existing Buildings Category: Completed Projects - Commercial”.
“BEAM Plus New Buildings Version 2.0 (2025 Edition)” is Now Available
“BEAM Plus New Buildings Version 2.0” recently launched. This 2025 edition incorporates all the Technical Circulars and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) issued since 2023.
Notably, a mechanism of "Conclusive Credits" has been introduced to simplify the assessment process. These credits, marked with a unique icon, require no additional documentation if achieved in the Provisional Assessment stage. The updated Compliance Assessment Checklist, which needs to be completed prior to the application for an Occupation Permit, reflects these changes and will be effective alongside the 2025 Edition.
Please click HERE to download the “BEAM Plus New Buildings Version 2.0 (2025 Edition)”.
Notably, a mechanism of "Conclusive Credits" has been introduced to simplify the assessment process. These credits, marked with a unique icon, require no additional documentation if achieved in the Provisional Assessment stage. The updated Compliance Assessment Checklist, which needs to be completed prior to the application for an Occupation Permit, reflects these changes and will be effective alongside the 2025 Edition.
Please click HERE to download the “BEAM Plus New Buildings Version 2.0 (2025 Edition)”.
BEAM Plus New Buildings Version 2.0 (2025 Edition)
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