ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
a demonstration home for low carbon living , a multi-function room , the first urban native woodland of Hong Kong and other outdoor landscaped / event spaces . It is to set a world-class example in Hong Kong for low-carbon , highly energy-efficient buildings , acting as a teaching tool and a living platform for sustainability .
This year , RLP raised its commitment to reducing operational carbon emissions by increasing its target from 2 ° C to the new 1.5 ° C target set by the Science Based Targets initiative ( SBTi ) in partnership with the United Nations Global Compact . Besides being the first architecture practice in China to commit to the 1.5 ° C standards , RLP is also the first architecture practice in Asia to incorporate projects they have designed into their SBTi measurements , ensuring a holistic approach in which both internal and external efforts are included .
SMART MATERIALS
Ongoing advancements in the construction of smart materials have opened up huge design possibilities for architecture . Smart materials are transforming buildings , making them more efficient and sustainable and allowing them to adapt to the convenience of the user . These interactive materials can be used for a range of purposes , responding to changes in pressure , temperature , moisture or UV radiation . One material already in steady use is smart glass , which can alter its levels of translucency to prevent sunlight entering or allow rays to penetrate the surface . Mediums such as this are being constantly adapted and are fast becoming essential in the world of design and architecture .
Zero Carbon Park by Ronald Lu & Partners
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