ENERGY IN BUILDINGS IN HONG KONG - A LESSON FOR THE MAINLAND

This paper discusses how the consumption pattern of occupants and architectural design of buildingsaffect the building energy consumption. An overview of the building energy consumptions in Hong Kongis presented. Electricity consumption data in Hong Kong may have resulted in various indications andestimates of the inevitable growth in electricity demand. The growth rate varies in different sectors anddepends on the end-use pattern together with the economic activity. The increasing standard of livingcauses greater need of resources and sometimes may lead to abusive consumptions.