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Lo Wu Correctional Institution

Grand Awards were given to two equally climatic condition of the site. The creation of
distinctive projects in the New Buildings wind scoop to encourage natural ventilation
Category (Hong Kong): through the housing blocks that are less
1) Redevelopment of Lo Wu Correctional exposed to the prevailing wind is particularly
Institution: The jury panel recognized the innovative. Greening strategy has proven to
enormous constraints this project is subjected be very sound with existing trees preserved
to and appreciates many sustainable design and more than 43% green site coverage.
strategies adopted which are imaginative and
effective. Site planning for this development
maximizes land-use and also has achieved
a high level of greening despite the various
tight design guidelines for a correctional
institute. The panel was particularly
impressed with the cool plenum and induced
ventilation system through the cells that are
not air-conditioned. In addition, the panel
commended the use of natural lighting in
creating a habitable and energy efficient
environment for the inmates. The project has
demonstrated that consistent and innovative
application of green strategy even in highly
constrained projects can result in humane
and comfortable environments.
2) Sau Mau Ping South Estate, located in
an established urban setting, provides for
4,000 flats in 5 New Harmony blocks, was
designed with sustainable and energy saving
right from the start of the project. The jury
panel was impressed with the comprehensive
nature of the project from site planning to
detailed block design in responding to the Sau Mau Ping South Estate