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BEAM PLUS INTERIORS
COMMERCIAL, R ETAIL AND INSTITUTIONAL INTRODUCTION
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Whilst BEAM Plus Interiors adopts similar categories as other versions
of BEAM Plus (for new and existing buildings), the number and nature of
credits within each category is specific to the context of Hong Kong fit-
out projects.
1.4.1 GREEN BUILDING
ATTRIBUTES (GBA)
Encourages the selection of a “host building” that has been certified
using BEAM Plus, a similar recognised framework, or alternatively has
integrated best practice environmental sustainability measures into its
design and day-to-day management:
i. selection of a host building with green building attributes.
It should be noted that BEAM Plus Interiors requirements do not address
host building emissions, site greening, site water management, or local
microclimate since the Applicant is usually unable to influence these.
1.4.2 M ANAGEMENT
(MAN)
Encourages responsible management practices during the fit-out works
process, and provisions to encourage sustainable management of the
occupied areas during its occupancy:
i. engagement of an accredited BEAM Professional for the project;
ii. construction management practices (IAQ, noise, waste, safety);
iii. provision for sustainable operational management (user
guidance, user facilities, and green cleaning).
Management aspects remain similar in principle no matter what type of
interiors, premises or usage they are applied to.
1.4.3 MATERIALS
ASPECTS (MA)
The majority of materials used in fit-out projects are sourced outside
Hong Kong, therefore any effort to reduce imported material contributes
to lower environmental impacts. This category encourages the adoption
of low-waste and materials with lower environmental impacts, works
practices and occupant facilities:
i. No ozone-depleting substances in refrigerants and thermal
insulation materials installed during the project (pre-requisite);
ii. provide facilities and effective recycling programmes during
occupancy (pre-requisite credit) with additional programme
options available;
iii. selection of more eco-friendly materials (recycled, rapidly
renewable, regional, sustainable and vinyl chloride free);
iv. reduce use of non-environmentally friendly material such as
CFC, PVC etc;
v. reduced waste through modular design and reuse of materials,
furniture and finishing.
Materials aspects will remain similar in principle no matter what type of
interiors premises or usage is being assessed. Materials aspects
relating to indoor air quality are covered in the IEQ category.
The terms n are sometimes used interchangeably, or
combined, in this Manual, each has a separate and specific meaning.
1.4.4 ENERGY USE (EU) Encourages the adoption of low-energy design, selection of efficient
systems, and energy management provisions, by host building selection,