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ASSESSMENT OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
DESIGN STANDARDS TO BE SUSTAINABLY
IMPLEMENTED IN HONG KONG CLINIC CENTERS
ABSTRACT
RESEARCH BACKGROUND
IAQ standard is a pivotal aspect of health and well-being in healthcare settings, thus
enhancing safety of patient and staff performance. For example, providing a sufficient
air change rate per hour (ACH) for Clinic Centres can reduce the risk of the spread of
COVID-19.
WONG SZE CHUN ALEX METHODOLOGY
This research advocates for enhancing the existing green building standard to
BEng (Hons) in Building Services incorporate comprehensive IAQ guidelines, ensuring a healthier indoor environment for
Engineering both patients and healthcare professionals. Through this study, we aim to contribute to
Department of Construction, the development of health-oriented green building standards in the healthcare industry.
Environment and Engineering
FINDINGS
The outcome of this research recommends enhancing the fresh air flow rate, and air
OBJECTIVES change rate, and incorporating Internet of Things (IoT) technology into the MVAC
systems of clinic centers in Hong Kong presents a transformative opportunity to enhance
patient care, environmental safety, and mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
This study explores the specified IAQ
needs to balance the green building ABOUT THE INVESTIGATOR
design standards and coherence to
LEED and BEAM Plus certifications I am a Project Engineer of Building Engineering in AECOM Asia Company Limited.
in clinic centers. This research I have more than 8 years working experience in the consultant and contractor field
identifies gaps in current standards responsible for the design and project managing of various mechanical, electrical, and
and proposes enhancements to better building services systems for government projects, railway stations and commercial
align environmental sustainability with project. I am interested in enjoying natural environmental, such as camping, and
health imperatives in clinics. hiking. My career goal is to become a chartered engineer and contribute to the field of
engineering.
My FYP supervisor is Mr. Alan FONG.
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