34 AWARDS
GBA 2023 Embracing Wellbeing
Excellence in Sustainable Built Environment
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inners of the biennial Green Building Award 2023 (GBA 2023) were unveiled on 3 November. Co-organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) and the Professional Green Building Council (PGBC), GBA honours the industry's unwavering dedication and tireless efforts towards creating sustainable built environments. Themed “Embracing Wellbeing - Excellence in Sustainable Built Environment”, GBA 2023, the 9th edition, received 147 nominations, a 47% increase over the previous edition, a new record. The Award Presentation Dinner was an evening of grandeur, with over 500 distinguished guests, government officials and esteemed Jurors to celebrate with the Award Winners. Ms Bernadette Linn, JP, Secretary for Development, Government HKSAR was the Guest of Honour, and was joined by Sr Kenneth Yun, Chairman of the GBA 2023 Organising Committee and the PGBC, Dr Cheung Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC and Ar Joel Chan, Chairman of the GBA 2023 Scientific Committee. 117 outstanding projects and organisations were selected as finalists across five categories, including New Buildings, Existing Buildings, Research & Planning, Building Products & Technologies, and Green Building Leadership. 9 Green Building Leadership Pioneer Awards, 16 Grand Awards, and 35 Merit Awards were presented to private and public sectors which were selected by a Jury Panel comprising 33 international and local jurors from various government departments, professional organisations and academic institutions. Eight projects were honoured with a Special Citation for their remarkable contributions towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their positive impact on the development of a sustainable built environment. To honour and recognise excellence in sustainable environment policies and building practices, Sino Group from Developers, Leigh & Orange Ltd. and Tony Ip Green Architects Ltd. from Consultants, Hongkong Land (Property Management) Ltd. and New World Property Management Company Ltd. from Facilities Management, CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd. from Government, Institutions & NGOs, China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Ltd. from Contractors, Alliance Construction Materials Ltd. and Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Ltd. from Green Products & Technologies Business were awarded the Pioneer Award of Green Building Leadership for their roles in driving the sustainable development of Hong Kong's built environment. Secretary for Development, Government HKSAR, Ms Bernadette Linn, JP, said, “The Green Building Award recognises excellence in green building design, construction, and operation, showcasing the commitment of stakeholders. This year, the award has garnered significant recognition, breaking records with a high number of nominations across five categories. These nominations represent projects and initiatives that have set new standards for green design, driving the transformation of our built environment towards sustainability. Hong Kong shares a global vision of sustainable development, actively combating climate change and reducing carbon emissions through smart, green, and resilient design strategies. By working collectively, we have the power to foster a city that is greener, more resilient, and harmonious, ultimately improving the quality of life for everyone.” To learn more about Green Building Award 2023, please visit www.gba.org.hk. Information & Images: HKGBC
Caption for the top left photo on the opposite page: The Green Building Award 2023 was honoured to have Ms Bernadette Linn, JP, Secretary for Development, The Government of the HKSAR (2nd left), Sr Kenneth Yun, Chairman of the GBA 2023 Organising Committee and the Professional Green Building Council (1st left), Dr Cheung Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC (2nd right), and Ar. Joel Chan, Chairman of the GBA 2023 Scientific Committee (1st right) joined the award presentation ceremony as officiating guests and sharing with the audience their visions on green building development in Hong Kong.