Speaker

Mr. Felix Chan

Associate Arup

Mr. Felix Chan is currently an Associate in the Climate and Sustainability Group at Arup. With a specialization in sustainable and energy-efficient design, he has contributed to numerous Grade A commercial projects in Hong Kong and the Southeast Asia region. Felix is an expert in energy and carbon management, assisting major property owners in developing and implementing corporate decarbonization roadmaps. His innovative technologies, including the “Neuron” and “Conductor” platforms, have garnered multiple awards. Additionally, the disinfection system he designed for residential units has been patented in Hong Kong. His team’s project, “The Living Lab,” won the Existing Building category in the “Advancing Net Zero” Ideas Competition. Felix is committed to influencing the building sector toward achieving carbon neutrality.

Speaking at

Wed 23 Oct 11:15 AM — 12:15 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Morning Breakout – IDEATE 3: The Case for Building Retrofits in Hong Kong – Overview and Case Studies

Ms. Ellie Tang, Fidelity International

Mr. Richard Wang, ERM

Mr. Alessandro Bisagni, BEE Incorporations

Mr. Felix Chan, Arup

Dr. Bruce Chong, Arup

Ms. Vimal Karpe, IXO Partners

Mr. Stefano Tronci, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Sustainability - Overview

As Hong Kong advances towards its 2050 carbon neutrality goals, the spotlight is on the critical role of existing building retrofits and unlocking the potential of existing assets.

This is not a 'one-size-fits-all' endeavour - we will delve into the nuances of integrated retrofit strategies to address energy efficiency, occupant comfort, climate resilience and evolving market demands. From engineering considerations, innovative technologies, policy support to financing mechanisms, these dynamic sessions will ignite engaging conversations and provide fresh perspectives on future-proofing our built environment.

The Case for Building Retrofits in Hong Kong - Overview and Case Studies

Download the state of play in retrofitting in just 60 minutes! In this intense session you will get a retrofit 101, a rapid-fire sharing of case studies, and a debriefing in small groups to narrow down this complex topic.