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The conscious choice of energy efficient lighting systems, Yau Residence
environmental friendly finishing materials, such as carpet tiles, bamboo Perseverance of the Owners in getting professional help to
boards, etc. maintenance of maximum daylight to most part of the renovate their residential flat in one of the densely populated
office, practical provision for separation of waste and recycling are all area in Hong Kong to provide a green living environment and
good measuring for internal environmental quality and reducing impact the willingness of sets as an exemplary practice for individual
to the environment to demonstrate leadership in sustainability. residential flat owners in pursue of preserving the environment.

Research & Planning Category (Asia Pacific & Hong Kong)

Beijing Changxidian Low Carbon
Community Regulatory Zoning Plan
(China)- Pioneering the Development of
Low Carbon Zoning Codes in China
Apart from adopting sustainable
development principles in further
developing the concept to produce a
low carbon zoning plan for a mixed-
use development of a 500- hectare site,
the study has also put forth innovative
proposals, including the use of Low
Carbon Zoning Codes with strong green
concept and standards.

Consultancy Study on Building Design
that Supports Sustainable Urban Living
Space in Hong Kong
This study has provided a good starting
point for addressing the critical issues of
current high density built environment
in Hong Kong. The jurors noted that the
three core recommendations related to
building permeability, building setback and
site coverage of greenery are particularly
relevant to the Hong Kong situation, and
may provide a scientific basis for regulating
building developments in future.