The Hongkong Land Head office (4/F–9/F) is located in One Exchange Square. Previously, AEC was appointed to achieve BEAM Plus Existing Building (Final Platinum) for the whole building in 2019; and BEAM Plus Building Interior V1.0 (Platinum) in 2020 for interior works of the Hongkong Land Head Office.
To promote a well working environment for the employees in the Hongkong Land Head Office, AEC was appointed as the project WELL consultant. We provided professional advice and guidance on health and well-being features to the facility management team and identified opportunities for enhancing health and well-being performance. As a result, the Project was certified with a Platinum rating under the WELL certification in 2022.
The outstanding health and well-being features of the Project are summarized in the table below:
Air, Thermal Comfort, and Light
Real-time monitoring and display Indoor Air Quality (e.g., PM2.5, PM10, VOCs, etc.) on mobile App
Allows personalized thermal and lighting environment to the immediate workplace
Provides circadian lighting design in office space
Water
Implements Legionella Management Plan
Conducts drinking water quality monitoring quarterly
Nourishment, Mind, and Community
Develop a health-oriented mission for healthy lifestyles and workplace
Promote healthy diet and water consumption habits to staff
Provide healthy foods (e.g., fruits and vegetables) and healthy beverages (i.e. low-sugar content, no artificial ingredients) to staff
Provide quality views from workstations (e.g., natural blue space/views of indoor plants)
Provide restorative indoor spaces with biophilic features in the social hub for relaxation
Conduct occupancy surveys to gather feedback from staff
Offer mental health training and education to staff
Movement
Provide ergonomic furniture to staff (e.g., adjustable monitors, adjustable workstations, etc.)
Encourages an active lifestyle among staff by offering regular physical activities and subsidizing health program
Sound
Provide designated acoustic zoning (e.g., loud zone, quiet zone, etc.) to cater to different needs
Material
Adopt low-hazard cleaning products, color Coding System for proper storage and usage of cleaning products
Develop protocols for disinfection, including identification and maintenance of high-touch surfaces
Provide waste collection facilities for electronics, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent lighting, etc.
The Project achieved a WELL Platinum rating under WELL v.2 Pilot Certification.