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The InnoCell design process saw the prototyping of Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) components using 3D printing, along with the use of virtual reality and Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM was used in the design stage to enhance safety, quality and productivity during the process.

Situated at the western end of the West Kowloon Cultural District, the project combines the design principles of Hong Kong’s contemporary urban culture, traditional Chinese visual arts culture and traditional Chinese spatial arrangements, as well as an intelligent combination of smart technologies and human touch for the best outcomes.

Sitting on the waterfront of Victoria Harbour, M+ Museum is an art and cultural hub to support the city’s creative economy. The museum is one of the 17 cultural projects completed in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) on Hong Kong’s harbourside.

The built infrastructure of our cities, the types of buildings, the parking and public transport network, as well as water and electricity networks determine the cities’ energy use and carbon emissions. Research suggests that roughly 30 per cent of future ‘committed’ greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions will occur due to new urban building and transport systems[i]. Therefore, energy-inefficient urban developments can lock us in on a high emissions trajectory.

These principles are intended to influence future large-scale developments in Hong Kong and the region. They aim to ensure that any large-scale new or redevelopment project is well integrated into its surroundings, is more sustainable, and will add long-term value to the city. The target audience groups for these principles are the public sector, private developers, academicians and the community.

The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) had issued a global red alert in its report released in August 2021. The world must take concerted actions to achieve deep decarbonisation without delay. As a member of the global community, Hong Kong must set for itself ambitious targets to achieve the same goal. Moving towards carbon neutrality can bring ample and diverse development opportunities, enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness and support sustainable development.