Monthly Archives: May 2009

data centre energy efficiency

Posted on 27 May 2009 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

It’s not a secret, my most frequent comment in energy audit work is that a director/senior director takes responsibility for “energy”.  It is clear if you review the processes, energy costs are overlooked, and considered as a fixed expense. When … Continue reading →

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What tune does your building play?

Posted on 24 May 2009 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

Buildings account for the largest proportion of greenhouse emissions in Hong Kong, currently that is sixty three percent (63%) of Hong Kong’s carbon footprint. Whilst initiatives for new buildings are indeed welcome, the influence of the measures are limited to … Continue reading →

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Mandatory green roof

Posted on 9 May 2009 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

Alas not in Asia. The green building is still driving built environment innovation, and whilst politicians ponder carbon limits, and building owners ignore operating costs then obviously the next step is regulation. In Canada, the Mayor of the Toronto is … Continue reading →

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Green Building Innovation

Posted on 7 May 2009 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

In the sustainable building sector fortune telling is easy, however future-proofing is not.  Over time what could be considered “state of the art” today is destined to become tomorrow’s rating tool baseline case. Translating that into project work, it means … Continue reading →

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Lost Energy Efficiency Opportunites

Posted on 4 May 2009 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

Often you don’t even need to go inside a building to see opportunities for energy conservation in Hong Kong.  Sadly this opportunity (refer photograph) was many lost years ago at design stage when the lighting control strategy was planned and … Continue reading →

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upgrading to LEED v3 or 2009?

Posted on 1 May 2009 by John Herbert, BEAM Faculty, BEAM Professional

The confusing launch of USGBC’s LEED v3 or it is LEED 2009?  has launched. As the graphic and schedule below shows that LEED v3 / LEED 2009 becomes compulsory for new green building projects after 27 JUNE 2009. March 27: … Continue reading →

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