Mi∞ - Building Happiness for All │ Mi∞之「築」得到的快樂

Earlier, Paul CHAN, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects shared his view on applying the Mi-infinity concept in the landscape architecture arena of transitional housing. Through the flexible use of the modular construction concept, to complement features of transitional housing, the team has successfully designed various multi-functional space ideas for transitional housing, maximising the benefits of the Mi-infinity concept.

During our discussion, Paul also shared his vision Mi-Landscape with CIC-Zero Carbon Park as an example, in which he suggests adding recreation facilities with multi-functional modules in its open space. To realise the possibility of Mi-Landscape, we unveiled the "MiC Play Unit" during "Construction Month 2022" themed "Leading Towards Carbon Neutrality". A series of splendid programmes and an outdoor green market to promote low carbon living is held throughout the month and do come and enjoy "MiC Play Unit".

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Explore the Variety of Combination Practice to Improve the Environment and Living Space

The MiC Play Unit located in the Zero Carbon Park is truly a sign of the flexibility of the Mi-infinity concept construction method. It adopts multiple pre-fabricated and readymade components which can be assembled and dismantled easily. The same components can be reconfigured depending on the size and shapes of all kinds of outdoor play spaces, and are particularly relevant to the context of Hong Kong, including sites for transitional housing. It can be of great help in reducing construction materials, which the rationale behind echoes the slogan of this year.?

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Eco-friendly Modules? Realising the Concept of Low Carbon Living

Carbon reduction is one of the hottest environmental issues around the globe. One of the major highlights of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference held this month focused on extreme climate and natural disasters. In 2022, the world is facing more extreme weather and unprecedented natural disasters, mainly due to the rapid development of industrial activities, resulting in excessive greenhouse gas emissions. We have to forge our way to effectively reduce carbon emissions and strengthen sustainable development and other green businesses for a better future. The demonstrative set of "MiC Play Unit" also integrates green and eco-products which are designed to be modular. They are designed for self-cleansing and can remove PM2.5, provide thermal insulation and improve the micro-climate in Hong Kong.

"Build" the Community Attentively to Strengthen Cohesion

In addition to MiC and environmental considerations, the exhibits are also equipped with "check-in booths" and children's play areas, adding potential for cross-generational integration to the MiC Play Unit! On the other hand, the award presentation ceremony of the first "ZCP Green Heroes" Award Badges Programme and CIC-ZCP Minecraft Competition were also held inside the Park. I am pleased to see the Park filling with laughter and welcoming a group of energetic Green Heroes and students. The event also features two exhibitions, namely "Construction Materials and Technology" and "Construction Site Daily Life and Safety", which discuss topics such as common building materials and sustainable development construction materials in Hong Kong. I truly believe that our younger generations would enjoy this rewarding experience, which is also the "happiness" that the CIC has always strived to provide to everyone in Hong Kong.

In recent years, the CIC has actively advocated the digital transformation of the construction industry, and at the same time held various seminars or workshops to promote new construction technologies to the public. Going forward, we are in an even better place to help upgrade the transformation of the industry, speed up the housing land supply, and take care of the needs of the people of Hong Kong, thus building Hong Kong into a smart city.

早前香港園境師學會的陳敬元會長（Paul）分享過利用「組裝合成」建築法的概念套用於過渡性房屋項目的園境設計。透過靈活運用「組裝合成」建築法，再配合過渡性房屋的特性，相輔相成，成功為過渡性房屋項目設計出各種多功能空間，真正將「組裝合成」提升至Mi∞。

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當時Paul亦以建造業零碳天地作例子，建議可利用多功能的「組裝合成」組件增加更多遊樂設施，為周邊休憩空間加添更多玩樂設施，倍添生氣。剛巧適逢當日如火如荼舉行的「築月2022」以「引領邁向碳中和」為主題，今年除了一系列精彩節目及戶外綠色市集以推廣低碳生活外，其中一個焦點則是首次展出的「組裝合成」築樂園，真正以Mi∞「築」起快樂。

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觀賞百變組裝 身體力行改善環境空間

位於建造業零碳天地的築樂園正正呈現「組裝合成」建築法的靈活多變。築樂園由不同組件裝嵌而成，容易拆卸。而組件可按照不同遊樂場地的大小及形狀重新配置，重複使用，亦可用於過渡性房屋項目，不需要重新製作，於減少建築用料上可有莫大的幫助。有如今年的口號「看建未來，築及生活」。

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環保模組 落力實行低碳生活

減碳已經成為國際間炙手可熱環保議題之一，剛於本月舉行的聯合國氣候變化大會，其中一個焦點亦正集中極端氣候與天災應對。2022年，世界面臨更多的極端、罕見的天氣和前所未有的自然災害，其中主因包括急速的工業活動發展，導致過量的溫室氣體排放。如何有效減碳、加強可持續發展等綠色事業，均有助建構更美好將來。築樂園內融合綠化及環保模組，具自我淨化及去除PM2.5功能，提供隔熱以改善香港微氣候。

用心「築」起社區 加強凝聚力

除了環保元素，展品亦附設「打卡位」及兒童遊玩設備，為築樂園增添跨代共融的潛力！當天同場亦舉辦首屆「零碳小勇士」獎章計劃頒獎禮及建造業零碳天地編程創作比賽頒奬禮，零碳天地迎來一群精靈活潑的零碳小勇士及同學，熱鬧非常。活動特設「建築材料及技術」及「工地日常及安全」兩大展示區域，深入淺出探討香港常見建築材料及可持續發展物料等議題，相信這群香港新力軍也滿載而歸，亦是議會一直希望能給予每一位香港人的「幸福感」。

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議會近年積極倡議建造業數碼化轉型，同時舉辦各形式的講座或工作坊，向普羅大眾推廣嶄新的建築技術。未來議會會全力推動行業升級轉型，加快土地房屋供應，照顧市民所需，共建智慧城市。