Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine July 2018 | Page 145

A LIFESTYLE PLATFORM
ENERGY

GZ K11 - Exterior

Video : The Pavilia Bay – Beyond the horizon
A LIFESTYLE PLATFORM
NWD was the world ’ s first company to achieve the WELL Building Standard Pre-certificate on the King ’ s Road Commercial Re-development in Hong Kong . The same building has achieved a LEED BEAM Plus green building standards Platinum level at the pre-assessment stage . “ This sets the tone for the future ,” Tang says . “ It ’ s not just ‘ green ’: we strive to build healthy buildings with the best air , natural light and water quality . Research shows healthy buildings result in a happier , healthier and more productive workforce . Caring about the individual is integral to The Artisanal Movement . We see buildings as a lifestyle platform : we ’ re creating a modern living culture with sustainability elements .”
The WELL standard , which advances health and wellbeing in buildings globally , ensures buildings are regularly re-certified . “ We plan to build more certified green and healthy buildings ,” says Tang , adding that while this comes at a cost , the
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