Monthly Archives: October 2008

Energy Efficiency As A Global Concern

Posted on 31 October 2008 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

31 October 2008 – I was honoured to be invited by HKTDC to give a speech at the 2008 ECO ASIA EXPO regarding Energy Efficiency. Special thanks for HKDTC’s Mr Matthew Ip for his gracious introduction. Here are some more … Continue reading →

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p2e2

Posted on 31 October 2008 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

p2e2 View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: projects environment)

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electrical safety

Posted on 29 October 2008 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

Electrical condition assessment uncovers electrical safety problems – above photograph of earth/bonding not connected.

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Whole System Thinking

Posted on 25 October 2008 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

Changing the world is difficult, to change custom and practice is one tiny step on the journey.  One of the primary reasons for poor building performance happens early in the design process and often before the engineers are consulted. The … Continue reading →

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HAESCO Energy Efficiency Event

Posted on 14 October 2008 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

As executive director of HAESCO I was honoured to present at our seminar held last September 2008 (refer photo above). The event was without doubt an overwhelming success with more 250 delegates from the energy sector and industry attending.  EMSD … Continue reading →

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Building Energy Efficiency Book

Posted on 14 October 2008 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

I was one of the many experts that contributed to the book titled Building Energy Efficiency – Why Green Buildings Are Key to Asia’s Future published by the Asia Business Council. This book covers energy issues and building energy codes … Continue reading →

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Who is designing your Green building?

Posted on 2 October 2008 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

I attended the Enviroseries 08 conference, the topic was energy efficiency. What has become increasing transparent is that the business as usual approach to buildings, and green building is just not working. For green buildings who designs them?  It seems … Continue reading →

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Energy Efficiency Presentation by John Herbert

Posted on 2 October 2008 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

I was honoured to give an energy efficiency presentation to Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) committee regarding energy efficiency opportunities for Hong Kong business, lower business operating costs and improve profits. Energy Efficiency View SlideShare presentation or Upload your … Continue reading →

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