GBA 2010 Expands to Six Different Categories to Attract More Projects from the Asia Pacific Region
HONG KONG, May 31 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Nomination is now open for Green Building Award 2010 (GBA 2010). Through GBA 2010, the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) and the Professional Green Building Council (PGBC) aim to provide recognition to building related projects with outstanding performance and contributions in sustainability and the environment and also to transform the mainstream market towards wider adoption of sustainable planning, design, construction, maintenance, renovation and revitalization of buildings. With the success of GBA 2006 and 2008, this year's award categories have been expanded to six, with a view to promoting more holistic participation and wider support both locally and throughout the Asia Pacific region.
GBA started in 2006 and is a biennial event. It is the first time GBA 2010 is jointly organised by HKGBC and PGBC. Honorary Advisors include Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, JP, Secretary for Development and Mr. Edward Yau Tang-wah, JP, Secretary for the Environment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
For GBA 2010, there are 6 award categories:
1. Research & Planning
2. New Buildings [Note: Nominated projects must be completed after
1 January 2005]
3. Existing Buildings
4. Adaptive Reuse & Revitalisation
5. Interiors
6. Projects in Asia Pacific Region
The Chairman of GBA 2010 Organising Committee Mr. Victor Cheung said, "Green Building Award was first introduced in 2006 and subsequently established as a biennial event. It has been recognised as a significant award of the industry and had received overwhelming support with over 100 submissions in 2008. This year, we anticipate even wider participation and support across different regions, especially after the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference which took place in Copenhagen."
The nomination deadline of GBA 2010 is 2 August 2010 (Monday), which will be followed by a series of judging processes. The Award Presentation Ceremony will be held at the Rotunda, third floor of One Exchange Square on 3 November 2010. This year, the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council will be the co-organiser for Green Building Conference with HKGBC and PGBC. The Conference will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo on 4 November 2010.
GBA 2010 Jury Panel is formed from a diverse group covering local and overseas professionals. International jury members include green building expert Professor Raymond J. Cole, UBC School of Architecture and representatives from World Green Building Council (WGBC). Representatives from the green building council in Australia, Japan and mainland China will be confirmed soon.
Members of local Jury Panel (in alphabetical order):
Legislative Council Members
Ir Dr. Hon Raymond HO, SBS, JP Engineering Constituency
Hon Emily LAU, JP New Territories East District
Prof Hon Patrick LAU, SBS, JP Architectural, Surveying and
Planning Constituency
Hon Abraham SHEK, SBS, JP Real Estate and Construction
Constituency
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Officials
Mr. AU Choi Kai, JP Director, Buildings Department
Mr. Frank CHAN, JP Deputy Director, Regulatory
Services, Electrical & Mechanical
Services Department
Mrs. Marigold LAU, JP Director, Architectural Services
Department
Mr. Jimmy Leung, JP Director, Planning Department
(Designated)
Ms. Anissa WONG, JP Director, Environmental Protection
Department
Representatives from Academia
Prof. Johnny CHAN Dean, School of Energy and
Environment, City University of
Hong Kong
Prof. Moe CHEUNG Chair Professor, Department of Civil
and Environmental Engineering, The
Hong Kong University of Science &
Technology
Prof. HO Puay Peng Director, School of Architecture,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Ralph LERNER Dean and Chair Professor of
Architecture, Faculty of Architecture,
The University of Hong Kong
Ir Prof. TENG Jin Guang Dean, Faculty of Construction and
Land Use, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
Prof. Anthony YEH Head & Chair Professor, Department
of Urban Planning and Design, The
University of Hong Kong
Representatives from Professional Institutions
Prof. CHAU Kwong Wing President, The Hong Kong Institute
of Surveyors
Dr. Edmond CHENG President, The Hong Kong Association
of Property Management Companies
Limited
Mr. CHEUNG Hau Wai, SBS Director, Hong Kong Green Building
Council
Ir Prof Reuben CHU President - Elect, The Hong Kong
Institution of Engineers
Ms. Anna KWONG President, The Hong Kong Institute
of Architects
Mr. Evans IU President, The Hong Kong Institute
of Landscape Architects
Mr. TAM Po Yiu President, Hong Kong Institute of
Planners
Prof. K. S. WONG Chairman, Professional Green Building
Council
About Joint-Organisers
GBA 2010 is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) http://www.hkgbc.org.hkand the Professional Green Building Council (PGBC) http://www.hkpgbc.org .
HKGBC is established by four industry organisations in 2009:
-- Construction Industry Council (CIC) http://www.hkcic.org
-- Business Environment Council (BEC) http://www.bec.org.hk
-- BEAM Society (BEAM) http://www.hk-beam.org.hk
-- Professional Green Building Council (PGBC) http://www.hkpgbc.org
PGBC is formed in 2003 and comprises five professional institutions:
-- Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) http://www.hkia.net
-- Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) http://www.hkie.org.hk
-- Hong Kong Institute of Landscape (HKILA) http://www.hkila.com
Architects
-- Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP) http://www.hkip.org.hk
-- Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) http://www.hkis.org.hk
For further details about GBA 2010, please visit the official website: http://www.gba.hk
Media enquiry, please contact:
GBA 2010 Secretariat Office
Ms Belinda Chan / Mr Sam Leung
Tel: +852-2372-0090
Fax: +852-2372-0490
Email: belinda@creativegp.com / sam@creativegp.com
Address: Room 1106-08, 11/F, C C Wu Building,
302-308 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong