Programme:

Following the two successful editions, the annual Hong Kong Green Building Week is making a comeback. Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) will organise the Hong Kong Green Building Week 2015 (HKGBW 2015) Launching Ceremony at iSQUARE, Tsim Sha Tsui. With the support from Environment Bureau and various NGOs, student organisations, social enterprises and over 100 organisations, HKGBW 2015 is more exciting than ever.

Launching Ceremony of HKGBW 2015

Mr WONG Kam-sing, JP, Secretary for the Environment, is invited as an officiating guest to kick off the HKGBW 2015, alongside Ir LEE Shing-see, GBS, OBE, JP, Chairman of the CIC, and Ir Conrad WONG Tin-cheung, BBS, JP, Chairman of the HKGBC.

Pledge Making Ceremony

HKGBW 2015 is receiving support from more than 100 organisations. During the event, the distinguished guests will lead the representatives of partners, some of the supporting organisations and participants of HKGBW 2015 programmes to take part in a pledge making ceremony, with everyone pledging to promote the idea of green living to their families, friends and colleagues.

Green Photo Contest Award Presentation

The ceremony will also see awards given to the Open Section winners of the Green Photo Contest, one of the programmes of HKGBW 2015. With overwhelming response of more than 400 entries, the contest this year puts emphasis on the delicate connection between humans and buildings, with a view to highlighting the people-oriented design and features of green buildings. All winning entries are featured in a public exhibition on 3/F of iSQUARE until 8 September.

Date:

2 September 2015 (Wed) [Welcome to make appointment for interview]

Time:

3:00pm (Media registration starts from 2:40 pm)

Venue:

3/F, iFUNCTION (Atrium), iSQUARE, 63 Nathan Road,

Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Guest of Honour: 

·         Mr WONG Kam-sing, JP, Secretary for the Environment, Environment Bureau, HKSAR Government

Representatives from Organisers:

·         Ir LEE Shing-see, GBS, OBE, JP, Chairman, CIC

·          Ir Conrad WONG Tin-cheung, BBS, JP, Chairman, HKGBC