Building.hk eBulletin  

 

Industry News <Search  <Archives  <eBulletin   Next>  


May 22, 2017

Citi Tower awarded LEED Platinum Certification by USGBC
Citi Tower at One Bay East has been recently awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) -- the highest internationally-recognized rating a building can earn from the authoritative certification body in green building practices.
     Citi Tower at One Bay East is situated on the waterfront of Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. The project, which comprises 18 floors of approximately 301,500 sq ft of Grade A office space, is home to over 3,000 Citi staff in Hong Kong. 

 
Following the LEED certification assessment, Citi Tower was awarded points by the USGBC for the following environmental accomplishments:
98% of the building’s lighting is managed by Occupancy Sensors and 53% with Daylight Controls
- 95% Energy Star-qualified Equipment & Appliances including a significant wattage attributed to careful selection of kitchen equipment
- Outdoor air flush-out was conducted on a phase-by-phase basis to improve the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) prior to occupancy
- 75% of the construction waste is diverted from landfill
- Achieved 25% Light Power Density (LPD) reduction with no compromise to Citi’s lux level requirements by including wattage saving from the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) lighting system with settings-based space usage during the commissioning stage
- HVAC systems installed in line with the efficiency requirements outlined in the Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide
- The project space meets appropriate Zoning and Controls of the HVAC system
- The contractor’s selection of paints, adhesives and sealants were vetted for VOC compliance prior to approval for use on site


 




 
 

Building & Construction E-Book series








Copyright © Building.hk All rights reserved.