International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Dr. Assoc. Professor Samuel Kwok Piu LIP, Dr. Wing Cheung Tang
Abstract: Research on green construction in Hong Kong is scattered and only looks at certain parts of the problem, like choosing materials or getting BEAM Plus certification. It does not consider the city's unique subtropical, high-density environment. Standard frameworks do not consider the fast pace of redevelopment (40–50 years for buildings versus 80 years in Europe), the lack of infrastructure for deconstruction, the pressure on land prices, and the working conditions for migrant workers. This article suggests a comprehensive framework for the entire process of green construction tailored to Hong Kong, encompassing raw material extraction (predominantly sourced from Mainland China) to deconstruction. By combining 120 studies from 2015 to 2025 and three long-term case projects (a BEAM Plus Platinum public housing estate, a LEED Gold commercial tower, and a BEAM Plus Gold institutional building), the authors find five important transition gaps: specification–procurement (unclear cross-border supply chains) and commissioning–occupancy performance.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19883920
