Session 7.10: Innovative Practices to Transform SBE (2) A Revolutionary Study Commons and University Library Extension, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
As mother nature,natural resources and heritages worldwide are threatened by the rapid pace of urban growth and development,The Chinese University of Hong Kong(CUHK)has demonstrated her commitment to develop a “Sustainable Green Campus through intensive studies,engagements and design innovations.The Library Extension project completed in 2012 featured a minimalist and sustainable design that cleverly integrated a love of nature with respect of history,and demonstrated how development needs were balanced with preservation concerns.The tough challenges of the project included the following aspects: Preserving CUHKs history,values and collective memories Design for quality learning environment Exploring opportunities for developing underground space Green Building design and efficacy User-oriented design and knowledge sharing The project has explored various new frontiers and opened up opportunities for sustainable development.While the iconic University Mall and Garden dating back to the 1960s were preserved by the innovative design of a generous Learning Commons in the basement,the much loved swifts habitat on the existing Library building was successfully preserved through careful studies and measures.The project has obtained the highest HKBEAM Platinum rating for her sustainability and energy conscious design and was honoured with Green Building Award in 2014.
library green building design sustainable neighbourhood ding
FUNG Siu-man Thomas YUEN Ka-yiu
The Chinese University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong SAR
国际会议
2017世界可持续建筑环境大会(the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference)
香港
英文
1883-1888
2017-06-05（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）