Except to maximize the use of the plaza with
as little input as possible, the plaza also realizes its approach to
sustainability by saving energy and protecting plantation via innovative
construction and technology.
In the underground part of the design, the
roots of plantation is located in the same space with the public utilities
(perforated pipe, existing utilities network, etc.) In consequence, close
collaboration among urban designers, architects, soil engineers and soil
biologists is quite in need to guarantee the growth of plantation and at the
same time maintain the public utilities.
As a result, the pavement with great water
permeability is constructed. Pipes collecting rainwater transport extra runoff
and air to the roots of trees through structural soil. The use of structural
soil could not only filter permeating water, but replace the construction of
deep foundation as well. Moreover, both drilled mini-pile and suspended grade
beams are applied to support columns as well as walls, so that the reduction of
physical obstacles above ground would contribute much to the flexibility of the
plaza.
All the construction above is realized by
innovative design and collaboration among stakeholders. It is regarded as a
role model in both sustainable and high-performance design. On the one hand, the healthy growth of
plantation is guaranteed. On the other hand, large open space for diverse
public activities is provided.
Reference: http://www.gooood.hk/_d275616127.htm
