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| No.4 April, 2010 |
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Shanghai Expo 2010 --- HK Pavilion to get "Green" roof |
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 A "Green" collaboration between Hong Kong and Shanghai will deliver a vibrant and verdant rooftop display for the Hong Kong Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010 from May to October.
The pavilion rooftop's theme, Connect to Nature, will highlight Hong Kong's closeness to nature and that country parks and green belt areas make up 70% of the Special Administrative Region’s total land mass.
 Nurseries in Shanghai as well as Guangdong – which neighbours Hong Kong - will help supply lush vegetation for rooftop displays comprising three main areas:
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a woodland area planted with 40 trees; |
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wetland ecological habitats with an artificial water scene and wooden walkway; and, |
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surrounding walls with pixel images depicting Hong Kong's interaction with its natural surroundings and close proximity to nature. |
Mainland nurseries will supply more than 1,000 plants and trees for the pavilion, including Chinese banyan and camphor trees which are common in Hong Kong.
Showcasing Hong Kong's rich natural heritage and the co-existence of its urban and countryside areas, the "green" rooftop will also help insulate the Hong Kong Pavilion and keep the interior cool in the summer heat.
There will be a number of other "green" elements built into the pavilion to tie in with the expo's overriding theme of Better City, Better Life.
These include solar panels to generate electricity, water cascades to cool the interior air, heat-reflecting glass, energy-efficient air-conditioning and recyclable building materials. |
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