Earlier, Mr. Paul CHAN, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects shared his view on applying the Mi-infinity concept in the landscape architecture arena of transitional housing. Through the flexible use of the modular construction concept, to complement features of transitional housing, the team has successfully designed various multi-functional space ideas for transitional housing, maximising the benefits of the Mi-infinity concept.
During our discussion, Paul also shared his vision Mi-Landscape with CIC-Zero Carbon Park as an example, in which he suggests adding recreation facilities with multi-functional modules in its open space. To realise the possibility of Mi-Landscape, we unveiled the "MiC Play Unit" during "Construction Month 2022" themed "Leading Towards Carbon Neutrality". A series of splendid programmes and an outdoor green market to promote low carbon living is held throughout the month and do come and enjoy "MiC Play Unit".
Explore the Variety of Combination Practice to Improve the Environment and Living Space
The MiC Play Unit located in the Zero Carbon Park is truly a sign of the flexibility of the Mi-infinity concept construction method. It adopts multiple pre-fabricated and readymade components which can be assembled and dismantled easily. The same components can be reconfigured depending on the size and shapes of all kinds of outdoor play spaces, and are particularly relevant to the context of Hong Kong, including sites for transitional housing. It can be of great help in reducing construction materials, which the rationale behind echoes the slogan of this year.
Eco-friendly Modules Realising the Concept of Low Carbon Living
Carbon reduction is one of the hottest environmental issues around the globe. One of the major highlights of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference held this month focused on extreme climate and natural disasters. In 2022, the world is facing more extreme weather and unprecedented natural disasters, mainly due to the rapid development of industrial activities, resulting in excessive greenhouse gas emissions. We have to forge our way to effectively reduce carbon emissions and strengthen sustainable development and other green businesses for a better future. The demonstrative set of "MiC Play Unit" also integrates green and eco-products which are designed to be modular. They are designed for self-cleansing and can remove PM2.5, provide thermal insulation and improve the micro-climate in Hong Kong.
"Build" the Community Attentively to Strengthen Cohesion
In addition to MiC and environmental considerations, the exhibits are also equipped with "check-in booths" and children's play areas, adding potential for cross-generational integration to the MiC Play Unit! On the other hand, the award presentation ceremony of the first "ZCP Green Heroes" Award Badges Programme and CIC-ZCP Minecraft Competition were also held inside the Park. I am pleased to see the Park filling with laughter and welcoming a group of energetic Green Heroes and students. The event also features two exhibitions, namely "Construction Materials and Technology" and "Construction Site Daily Life and Safety", which discuss topics such as common building materials and sustainable development construction materials in Hong Kong. I truly believe that our younger generations would enjoy this rewarding experience, which is also the "happiness" that the CIC has always strived to provide to everyone in Hong Kong.
In recent years, the CIC has actively advocated the digital transformation of the construction industry, and at the same time held various seminars or workshops to promote new construction technologies to the public. Going forward, we are in an even better place to help upgrade the transformation of the industry, speed up the housing land supply, and take care of the needs of the people of Hong Kong, thus building Hong Kong into a smart city.
