Sustainable buildings lie in the heart of transforming Hong Kong into a low-carbon city of the future. Large portion of our power consumption goes into buildings in Hong Kong. There is a rising need to ensure buildings are designed, constructed, and operated with the highest possible standards in terms of energy efficiency, water use and use of materials and so on. There is a great sense of responsibility for us to make this happen, especially for the young engineers, to secure a future where buildings are comfortable, energy efficient and well-managed. To achieve this, what do we need exactly? What skills are required for young professionals to enter this area of work? What are you expected of once you make it into this rewarding field of work? If you are interested in these questions, I am here to answer.
Mr. Peter CHAN is a BEAM Pro, LEED AP, building specialist consultant and the Senior Technical Director at Atkins China Limited. With decades of local and international experience, he leads a team specializing in Sustainable Building Design, providing consultancy services in numerous Retro-Commissioning (RCx) projects and Green Building Certification. Being one of the most respected and experienced practitioners in the industry, Mr. CHAN serves in the BEAM Society as the Chairperson of the Indoor Environment Quality expert panel. He knows well about the green building industry and how it may evolve in the future.