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- Hong Kong has a new metal art display reflecting nature Wed, 3 Aug 22, 1:30amIt’s June in Tamar Park, Hong Kong. As one of the most densely populated cities on the planet, greenery and other elements of nature might not come to mind. However, an art installment sits at the center of the public space...
- Upcycling and creativity merge in these unique inventions Fri, 25 Feb 22, 6:30amKevin Cheung describes himself as an environmentalist and sustainable product designer. He upcycles all kinds of waste into everything from iPhone cases and slippers to electronics. Case in point, the boombottle. "This is...
- HIR Studio uses old plastic to bring new life to Hong Kong Wed, 28 Apr 21, 1:30amOld plastic is filling up the Shing Mu River in Hong Kong. But soon this old plastic will be turned into new benches that look sleek and modern. The benches are part of a design created by HIR design studio for Sha Tin District's...
- Insurer AIA agrees to pull out of all coal investments by 2028 Thu, 18 Mar 21, 3:27amHong Kong-based firm, whose logo appears on Spurs shirts, has bowed to pressure from activists
- Architects design a rooftop nature conservatory in Hong Kong Thu, 4 Feb 21, 2:30amA design team led by PLandscape and LAAB Architects has brought a rooftop nature conservatory in Hong Kong to life. The Nature Discovery Park will offer a plethora of nature-based learning experiences with a biodiversity...
- Good Days brings sustainable activewear to Hong Kong Tue, 15 Dec 20, 3:30amOut of yoga studios and into closets all over the world, activewear remains a huge fashion trend. One company in Hong Kong is putting a twist on the trend by cleaning up the planet while making leggings, tops and sports bras....
- ZHAs sculptural "urban oasis" in Hong Kong to be LEED Platinum Wed, 14 Oct 20, 1:30amAt the heart of Hong Kong's central business district, the 36-story Murray Road project designed by Zaha Hadid Architects has broken ground — and its energy-efficient design has already earned the building LEED Platinum...
- Glowing Wishing Pavilion is made with 5,000 recycled plastic bricks Tue, 14 Apr 20, 3:30amTo celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival of 2019, Hong Kong-based studio Daydreamers Design crafted a glowing lantern-inspired pavilion that also raises awareness of environmental issues...
- Henning Larsen breaks ground on BEAM Platinum-targeted Shaw Auditorium in Hong Kong Wed, 24 Apr 19, 5:30amShortly after completing the “greenest school” in Hong Kong, Copenhagen-based Henning Larsen has broken ground on yet another sustainability-minded project— the Shaw Auditorium for The Hong Kong University of Science...
- Climate strikes held around the world – as it happened Sat, 16 Mar 19, 8:43amYoung people, inspired by Greta Thunberg, rally to press politicians to act on climate change
- Climate strike: US students walk out of classes as part of global protest – live Sat, 16 Mar 19, 2:42amYoung people, inspired by Greta Thunberg, rally on 15 March to press politicians to act on climate change
- Climate strikes: students around the world walk out to demand change – live Fri, 15 Mar 19, 2:56pmYoung people, inspired by Greta Thunberg, rally to press politicians to act on climate change – follow live updates
- Hong Kong welcomes Veda, the first vegetarian restaurant inside upscale hotel Ovolo Thu, 28 Feb 19, 4:30amHong Kong’s vegan and vegetarian scene has proliferated in the last few years, and now the autonomous territory of China has its first vegetarian restaurant within a hotel...
- Hong Kongs greenest school champions environmental stewardship Tue, 23 Oct 18, 9:00amCopenhagen-based Henning Larsen Architects has unveiled images of its recently completed French International School of Hong Kong - Tseung Kwan O, a colorful and energy-efficient development that the firm has declared as...
- Endangered shark fins discovered on a Singapore Airlines flight to Hong Kong Sat, 2 Jun 18, 3:00amHong Kong is the biggest trading hub for shark fins in the world. Although they've taken steps to halt illegal trading, conservation group Sea Shepherd recently uncovered a shipment with fins from endangered sharks that arrived...