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NTRODUCTION
This document describes the BEAM Plus Interiors rating system for
benchmarking sustainability in the fit-out, renovation and refurbishment
of non-domestic, occupied interior spaces.
Owned and operated by the BEAM Society Limited (BSL), BEAM Plus
Interiors is one of a series of rating systems that also cover the design
and construction of new buildings, and the operation and management
of existing buildings.
BEAM Plus defines best practice criteria for a range of sustainability
issues across the whole life-cycle of buildings and projects. Projects are
submitted for certification on a voluntary basis, with the outcomes
conveyed via the BEAM Plus certificate and grading Platinum, Gold,
Silver or Bronze reflecting the level of performance achieved.
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The BSL is an independent, non-profit organisation whose membership
is drawn from the many professional and interest groups that are part of
Hong Kong’s building construction and real estate sectors. BSL
members work continuously and on a wholly voluntary basis to refine
and enhance the BEAM Plus framework to meet the expectations of
interested parties, including building users, and helps the local industry
to move towards sustainable development.
The BSL owns and operates BEAM, and BEAM Plus. BSL TRC
undertakes assessments, training and examinations as a basis for
certification by HKGBC.
Oversight of BEAM Plus Interiors, including assessment monitoring and
deliberation of Credit Interpretation Request (CIR), is performed by the
BSL Technical Review Committee (BSL TRC).
BSL Board of Directors (2012 – 2014)
Chairperson – Prof John Ng
Vice Chairperson – Mr K M So
Honorary Treasurer – Mr Frankie So
Directors – Mr Michael Arnold, Ir Cary Chan, Ir Dr K L Chan, Ir Prof
Daniel P C Chan, Mr Paul Y K Chan, Sr Sam Cheng, Ir Victor Cheung, Ir
James Chiu OBE JP, Ir Prof Reuben Chu, Mr John A. Herbert, Sr Dick
Kwok, Ms Cherrie H K Lai, Ir Sr Jonathan Lee, Ms Ivy Lee, Mr M K
Leung, Ms Agnes Li, Mr Martin Wan, Mr Ivan Wong, Mr David Yau, Ir Dr
Raymond Yau, Mr Ivan Yu, Mr Ringo Yu and Dr Conn Yuen.
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The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) was established in
2009 as Hong Kong’s industry body that coordinates efforts towards
green building. HKGBC certifies BEAM Plus projects, BEAM
Professionals, and BEAM Assessors.
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First initiated in 1996, BEAM Plus (formerly known as HK-BEAM) is on a
per capita basis one of the most widely used voluntary green building
certification schemes of its kind in the world.
The BSL commissioned the creation of BEAM Plus Interiors in 2012 in
response to strong market demand for a localised system for occupied
interior spaces in Hong Kong. In creating a system to meet the needs of
the Hong Kong marketplace, particular attention has been devoted to:
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the unique sustainability challenges associated with Hong
Kong’s high-rise, high density urban environment;