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- Architects design a rooftop nature conservatory in Hong Kong Thu, 4 Feb 21, 2:30amA design team led by PLandscape and LAAB Architects has brought a rooftop nature conservatory in Hong Kong to life. The Nature Discovery Park will offer a plethora of nature-based learning experiences with a biodiversity...
- Good Days brings sustainable activewear to Hong Kong Tue, 15 Dec 20, 3:30amOut of yoga studios and into closets all over the world, activewear remains a huge fashion trend. One company in Hong Kong is putting a twist on the trend by cleaning up the planet while making leggings, tops and sports bras....
- ZHAs sculptural "urban oasis" in Hong Kong to be LEED Platinum Wed, 14 Oct 20, 1:30amAt the heart of Hong Kong's central business district, the 36-story Murray Road project designed by Zaha Hadid Architects has broken ground — and its energy-efficient design has already earned the building LEED Platinum...
- Glowing Wishing Pavilion is made with 5,000 recycled plastic bricks Tue, 14 Apr 20, 3:30amTo celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival of 2019, Hong Kong-based studio Daydreamers Design crafted a glowing lantern-inspired pavilion that also raises awareness of environmental issues...
- Henning Larsen breaks ground on BEAM Platinum-targeted Shaw Auditorium in Hong Kong Wed, 24 Apr 19, 5:30amShortly after completing the “greenest school” in Hong Kong, Copenhagen-based Henning Larsen has broken ground on yet another sustainability-minded project— the Shaw Auditorium for The Hong Kong University of Science...
- Climate strikes held around the world – as it happened Sat, 16 Mar 19, 8:43amYoung people, inspired by Greta Thunberg, rally to press politicians to act on climate change
- Climate strike: US students walk out of classes as part of global protest – live Sat, 16 Mar 19, 2:42amYoung people, inspired by Greta Thunberg, rally on 15 March to press politicians to act on climate change
- Climate strikes: students around the world walk out to demand change – live Fri, 15 Mar 19, 2:56pmYoung people, inspired by Greta Thunberg, rally to press politicians to act on climate change – follow live updates
- Hong Kong welcomes Veda, the first vegetarian restaurant inside upscale hotel Ovolo Thu, 28 Feb 19, 4:30amHong Kong’s vegan and vegetarian scene has proliferated in the last few years, and now the autonomous territory of China has its first vegetarian restaurant within a hotel...
- Hong Kongs greenest school champions environmental stewardship Tue, 23 Oct 18, 9:00amCopenhagen-based Henning Larsen Architects has unveiled images of its recently completed French International School of Hong Kong - Tseung Kwan O, a colorful and energy-efficient development that the firm has declared as...
- Endangered shark fins discovered on a Singapore Airlines flight to Hong Kong Sat, 2 Jun 18, 3:00amHong Kong is the biggest trading hub for shark fins in the world. Although they've taken steps to halt illegal trading, conservation group Sea Shepherd recently uncovered a shipment with fins from endangered sharks that arrived...
- Foster + Partners turn an office tower into Hong Kongs newest luxury hotel Sat, 26 May 18, 9:00amFoster + Partners transformed a former government headquarters tower into a luxury hotel in Hong Kong, and it has just opened its doors to the public. Located on the southern edge of Central with sweeping views of The Peak,...
- Hong Kong faces 'growing mountain of waste' in wake of China's trash ban Thu, 8 Feb 18, 5:46amOn January 1st, China banned imports of 24 kinds of trash - and the move is wrecking havoc on Hong Kong. Reuters describes a "growing mountain of waste" piling up in a city that recycles little of its garbage. Doug Woodring,...
- The world's largest ivory market just banned ivory Sat, 3 Feb 18, 9:33amIn a historic vote, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong voted 49-4 to ban the trade of ivory by 2021. Thanks to a campaign waged by organizations such as Avaaz and WildAid Hong Kong, the ban could save tens of thousands...
- Hong Kong votes to end its massive ivory trade by 2021 Sat, 3 Feb 18, 12:21amIn an historic vote, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong voted 49-4 to ban the trade of ivory by 2021. The conclusion of a campaign waged by organizations such as Avaaz and WildAid Hong Kong, the ban could save tens of thousands...