BEAM Plus Interiors (BI)

In 2013, BEAM Plus Interiors (BI) v1.0 was introduced in response to strong marketplace demand for a localised benchmark for interiors fit-out, renovation, and refurbishment works. After a decade, the upgraded BEAM Plus BI v2.0 aims to be up-to-date, practical, clear, and standardised in defining the key elements of green interior spaces, including health and wellbeing, hygiene, site impacts, use of materials, water quality, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. These performance indicators help integrate different green features into a user-friendly assessment tool.

Eligible premises are evaluated on the following criteria:

• Integrated Design & Construction Management (IDCM);

• Management (MAN);

• Materials and Waste (MW);

• Energy Use (EU);

• Water Use (WU);

• Health and Wellbeing (HWB); and

• Innovations and Additions (IA).

The new assessment tool extends its applicability to the most frequently encountered interior fit-out projects in Hong Kong, which include workspaces, shopping spaces, food spaces, institutional spaces, hotel spaces, leisure & entertainment spaces, residential communal spaces, and hotel units. Additionally, it expands the applicability of BI to residential units and incorporates a separate set of assessment criteria and rating methods for this specific category.