A Revolutionary Study Commons and University Library Extension
A Revolutionary Study Commons and University Library Extension The Chinese University of Hong Kong S. M. FUNG, Thomas YUEN Campus Development Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, thomasyuen@cuhk. edu. hk
1. PRESERVING HISTORY, VALUES & COLLECTIVE MEMORIES Master Planning : Embedment into the Campus Environment Existing Library AXIS New Extension Compliment Building Mass, height & disposition 2012 1983 Basement under Mall Piazza Respect the Surrounding Building Heights New Façade Existing Façade Aligned Height AXIS Respect the Historical Axis of the University Mall Basement under Mall Piazza Download full paper at www. cesb. cz/19/8888 2145
2. DEVELOPMENT UNDERGROUND SPACE Innovative Learning Garden • • Learning Garden to imitate outdoor atmosphere Daylight penetration through under-pool skylights Water feature to mitigate heat island effect Psychological and visual connection to outdoor nature Download full paper at www. cesb. cz/19/8888 2145
3. PRESERVING CAMPUS ECOLOGY Bird-Friendly Design to preserve our Swift Habitats The eaves of the University Library house over 500 House Swifts, which is the largest swift colony in HK Extension N Migration of Swift Nesting from North to South Facade Swift nests at existing building eaves Building eaves New artificial nests Pattern Study Bird fritted glass pattern Curtain Wall mock up for bird test Final Curtain Wall Design Download full paper at www. cesb. cz/19/8888 2145
4. GREEN BUILDING DESIGN and EFFICACY Green Building Design Principles Green Features Climatic Response Building Orientation N Climatic Response 1. Water Conservation 5. North Elevation W 2. Design Principles Conserving Places of Value 3. Indoor Environmental 4. Quality New Library Extension Solar Landscape Lighting Building Technology E Roof Garden Existing Library Building elongated along the East. West axis so as to minimize heat gain Heat Pump Thermal Comfort Efficient LED task light Energy Efficiency Energy Management Long North Elevation to capture greening District Cooling Download full paper at www. cesb. cz/19/8888 2145
Thank you for your attention! Thomas YUEN thomasyuen@cuhk. edu. hk Scan QR or download full paper at www. cesb. cz/19/ 2145
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