Introduction
218 Electric Road is a healthcare-oriented building project located in North Point, Hong Kong SAR, China, with a construction/refurbishment date of December 1, 2019. This 18,302 sqm building has achieved notable success in enhancing the health, equity, and resilience of its local community, earning it the WELL Building Standard certification in 2018.
Performance Details
The building demonstrates outstanding performance in health and wellbeing, focusing on improving the occupants' health through innovative design and sustainable practices.
Innovative Features
Daylight and Solar Analysis:Used to optimize daylight penetration and manage solar impact, resulting in extensive shading features on the eastward facade.
Air Ventilation Assessment (AVA): Helped design natural ventilation systems, taking advantage of the predominant Northeast wind direction.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Simulated interior natural ventilation to strategically place wind catchers and maximize air replacement rates.
Energy-Efficient Design: Employed highly efficient glass, light shelves, and sun-shading devices to create a bright, healthy environment while minimizing energy waste.
Desiccant Cooling System:Utilized liquid desiccant technology for efficient cooling and dehumidification, reducing energy consumption and enhancing indoor air quality.
Communal Gardens:Open to the public during operational hours, providing recreational spaces and fitness facilities, promoting health and community interaction.
Integrated Building Management System: Educates users about sustainable practices and encourages environmentally friendly behavior through a user-friendly interface.
Green features
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ):CO sensors for demand control ventilation in carpark;Fresh air is increased by 30% in all normally occupied areas;Indoor air quality to be controlled at good class or above.
Site Aspects (SA):Building setback for better ventilation at pedestrian level Soft landscaping of 30% site area;Good site emission control.
Materials Aspects (MA):Provide sufficient waste recycled facilities;Select environmental materials;Minimize the demolition and construction waste.
Energy Use (EU):Adopt a number of energy saving measures in passive and active design to achieve annual energy saving of 30% as compared to BEAM Plus Baseline;Undertake environmental consideration on planning and architectural design to enhance energy efficient building layout;Consider the choice of low embodied materials in design of structural elements.
Water Use (WU):Total percentage of potable water saving is approximately 65%;Total percentage of effluent discharge is around 49%;Rainwater recycling system is installed for irrigation water supply.
Innovations and Additions (IA):Liquid Desiccant Cooling and Dehumidification System;Hybrid Ventilation.
Conclusion
218 Electric Road stands as a beacon of sustainability and health, setting a precedent for future building projects with its comprehensive approach to environmental design and occupant wellness.
Referencing articles
https://worldgbc.org/case_study/218-electric-road/
Post time: Nov-06-2024