Dragages Hong Kong to construct new Trade and Industry Tower
Dragages Hong Kong, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, has secured a design-build contract in Hong Kong worth about HKD2 billion ($257.78 million) for a new Trade and Industry Tower.
The office tower will cover a floor area of nearly 67,000 square metres while encompassing 22 floors. It will sport several government agencies, including the departments of Ministry of Trade and Industry.
The building will incorporate various green elements conforming to LEED Gold standards. It will be equipped with daylight suntubes and solar chimneys which will optimise penetration of natural light throughout its interior, thereby reaping energy savings. Energy consumption will be further reduced with installation of photovoltaic panels, and thermal solar panels. The structure will be linked with the District Cooling System to suffice its air-conditioning needs.
The ground floor, roof and a raised walkway of the facility will feature greenery. A portion of the building facade will comprise vertical greening. Presence of plantings in over 30% of the total site will add to the sustainability. The project is due to be completed by 2014.
