Abstract
This paper examines the issues of quality built environments in terms of various policies and programmes based on experience in Hong Kong, with the emphasis on high rise air conditioned commercial office buildings. The relationship between energy consumption for buildings and quality indoor environment, together with building energy efficiency, is discussed. The existing criteria used for designing buildings is evaluated and the importance of performing building audits presented.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Conference on Energy and Environment, ICEE |
Publisher | Begell House Inc |
Pages | 124-130 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1996 |
Event | Proceedings of the 1995 International Conference on Energy and Environment, ICEE - Shanghai, China Duration: 1 May 1995 → 1 May 1995 |
Conference
Conference | Proceedings of the 1995 International Conference on Energy and Environment, ICEE |
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Country/Territory | China |
City | Shanghai |
Period | 1/05/95 → 1/05/95 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering