Development Bureau
Energizing Kowloon East Office
The EKEO Temporary Office is located near the junction of Hoi Bun Road and How Ming Street in close proximity to both Kai Tak Development and the business areas within Kowloon East. It is a two-storey 1,200 m2 floor area building which can accommodate 20 staff and 50 visitors out of an area of 3,600 m2 underneath the Kwun Tong Bypass. On one side of the EKEO building, there are office facilities around a central courtyard; and on the other side, there is an Information Kiosk comprising a briefing area, conference rooms, interpretive set-ups including models and information panels.
The innovative and green EKEO building is the first temporary office building which is given the Building Environmental Assessment Method (BEAM) Plus NB V1.1 Platinum rating endorsed by the Hong Kong Green Building Council in Hong Kong, demonstrating various environmental benefits:
- About 33% or 48,500kWh/year reduction of annual energy consumption
- About 37% reduction in peak electricity demand
Hong Kong Green Building Council
BEAM Plus Online Exhibition
Every green building is a product of strong commitment to environment, coordinated teamwork and perseverance to overcome hurdles during the project development. In the past few years, the number of green buildings is rising steadily in Hong Kong. They consume less energy and water, more importantly, they help to enhance our health and nurture the sustainable and liveable environment for all.
Explore the story behind these outstanding BEAM Plus projects, and let them inspire you to take part in the green building movement. After all, we spend most of our time in buildings, and every one of us can make a difference.
Stay tuned to check out the latest new green buildings in Hong Kong!
Environmental Protection Department
GREEN@COMMUNITY
GREEN@COMMUNITY is a community recycling network serving the entire Hong Kong:
- Recycling Stations – district hubs for environmental education and recycling support
- Recycling Stores – recycling points close to single block building clusters or public rental housing estates
- Recycling Spots – mobile collection booths
The brand features the word "green", which is a homophone of the number "six" in Cantonese. The design of the logo also looks like the capital letter "G" in "GREEN" and other commonly used recycling logos, carrying the meaning of promoting green living in all districts. Apart from supporting community in recycling the 9 common types of recyclables, the GREEN@COMMUNITY will also organize various environmental education and promotional activities to instill a green lifestyle within the community.
EcoPark Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre (hereinafter "the Centre"), with an area of 1,000 square meter, is situated in the South Wing of the Administration Building of EcoPark. It is the first large-scale education resource centre in Hong Kong with the theme of municipal waste. The primary purpose of the Centre is to provide information about waste management and waste reduction to the visiting public through educational promotion and outreaching programmes, with a view to arousing community awareness on relevant environmental issues, and improving the environmental ethic within the community. The ultimate goal of the Centre is to find a long-term solution for the environmental problem so that a clean, thriving and sustainable city can be developed.
The Centre consists of 8 zones, including Waste Corridor, Movie Area, 1:1 3-D Landfill Model, 3Rs Zone, Product Gallery, Reflection Pond and Group Game Zone. With interesting 3-D technology, advanced multimedia design, interactive games and movies demonstrating the importance of environmental protection, visitors' understanding of municipal solid waste management in Hong Kong and environmental awareness can be enhanced, encouraging them to rethink about 3Rs - "Reduce", "Reuse" and "Recycle" and put green living style into practice.
133, Lung Mun Road, Tuen Mun Area 38, N.T.
kNOw Carbon House
The former Wan Chai Environmental Resource Centre has been transformed into the “kNOw Carbon House” after renovation and is ready to meet the public. With the theme of carbon neutrality, the new “kNOw Carbon House” aims to raise public awareness on the subject through a wide variety of interactive experience and educational activities, including interactive games, talks, environmental workshops, etc. Apart from honouring the original architecture and keeping items with historic value from the Old Wan Chai Post Office, the new “kNOw Carbon House” also provides multimedia educational materials to make your visits more delightful. The well-known mascot “Big Waster” is also there to introduce to all of us how we can lead a low-carbon lifestyle by making small changes in our daily habits in respect of clothing, food, living and travel. Members of the public and groups can book the guided tour service through the online system.
221 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Green Education and Resource Centre
The Green Education and Resource Centre in Kowloon Park was set up to promote environmental protection and greening activities. Covering 800 square metres, the Centre includes an exhibition gallery, lecture rooms, a technical library, a conference room and an outdoor activity area.
Floor 1 Kowloon Park Management Office, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Jockey Club Environmental Conservation Gallery
Humans rely greatly on natural resources for survival and growth. However, human activities including the burning of fossil fuels, approaches to industry, infrastructure development and the destruction of nature, are releasing carbon into the atmosphere at an unprecedented pace and on an unprecedented scale. A wide array of interactive exhibits is designed to encourage thinking about and discussing the protection of our environment and the championing of sustainable practices. Through the educational experience entitled the "Climate Action Show", you can analyse the ongoing impact of climate change and explore actions to make change happen.
G/F Exhibition Hall, Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Road, Tsimshatsui East
Planning Department
City Gallery
The City Gallery is the first planning and infrastructure gallery in Hong Kong. It is a unique exhibition venue featuring Hong Kong's major planning proposals and infrastructure projects. It also shows us our city's future development outlook.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Jockey Club
Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change
The first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC) offers an interactive and multimedia exhibition showcasing valuable collections and information about climate change. It is an ideal venue for students, teachers and the public to keep themselves abreast of the latest developments on environmental conservation and sustainability. Extended activities of the MoCC exhibition include eco tour guiding visitors around the prime ecological sites and energy efficient devices on the vast CUHK campus, as well as workshops enabling visitors to participate in hands-on activities related to green living.
The MoCC is within 3-minute walking distance from the University MTR Station, providing an easily accessible venue for the public with innovative green exhibition and activities. Green building principles are adopted as one of the important architectural concepts in aspects such as introduction of day lighting, and solar shading devices, as well as energy conservation and renewable energy usage.
Yasumoto International Academic Park, 8th Floor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin
Water Supplies Department
H2OPE Centre
The H2OPE Centre (H2O Public Education Centre) is a public education centre aiming at enhancing public’s knowledge of water conservation. Through the exhibits, live demonstrations and interactive games, visitors can gain a thorough understanding of various issues related to water resources in Hong Kong.
1/F & 2/F, WSD Tin Shui Wai Building, 20 Tin Pak Road, Tin Shui Wai , New Territories