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houses Small Claims Tribunal. Building
layouts are so designed to meet end users'
operational needs and to the convenience
of public and judicial/security/maintenance
staff. The symmetry and solemnizes of
the elevation symbolizes and projects the
dignity and independence of the judicial
system.
Glass curtain wall admits daylight, brings
in greenery and allows people to see the
Case study activities inside the building. It makes the
Sustainable design building lively and exhibits a strong sense
of transparency. Appropriate headroom is
At WKLCB, photovoltaic panels are installed on the provided within the courtrooms to bring in
building roof to utilise the renewable solar energy. The natural light and to enhance the sense of
building also makes use of daylight and achieves high dignity of the courts.
thermal performance of building envelope by adopting Greenery is one of the major features of
double glazing as well as both vertical and horizontal the building. A landscape deck is proposed
sunshades. With this high performance façade system, the next to the arrival atrium and roof gardens
energy efficiency of air conditioning can be optimised. On are provided at each tower for betterment
greening, a special vertical greening on building façades of cityscape. They make the dignified and
and lush landscaping on ground floor helps maximise the iconic building more welcoming to the
greening for the surrounding. neighbourhood and environmental friendly.
In addition, the building equips with various smart The construction cost of the project is
features with automatic controls in the following approximately HK$2.7 billion.
installments: (Source: HKSAR Government)
• chilled water circulation system;
• condenser tube cleaning equipment; client department
The Judiciary
• control of supply air;
• ventilation fans in carpark; project manager
• service-on-demand control for escalators; Architectural Services Department
• automatic on/off switching of lighting and ventilation fan design and build contractor
inside the lifts; and Shui On Construction Co Ltd
• computerised lighting control system with occupancy architect
sensors and daylight sensors Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd

Northeast elevation

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