1. Veterinary Laboratory at Tai Lung Farm

2. Veterinary Laboratory at Tai Lung Farm, Sheung Shui
Project Scope
The Project involves the demolition of a vacant single storey structure and a construction of a two-storey laboratory within the Tai Lung Experimental Farm to provide the following accommodations:
10 (nos.) laboratories for conducting a wide range of veterinary experiments
office accommodations
supporting facilities for staff and technicians
Project Scope

3. SITE Veterinary Laboratory at Tai Lung Farm, Sheung Shui The Site
Site Location
The hilltop located at the southern corner entrance of the Tai Lung Farm, Shueng Shui was identified as the proposed site for the construction of the New Veterinary Laboratory. It is so close to well serve for the sampling of imported poultries at the northern borders adjoining the Mainland.
The Site

4. SITE SITE Veterinary Laboratory at Tai Lung Farm, Sheung Shui The Site
Site Location
Existing ground was built with an abandoned single storey Mushroom Laboratory and covered by the dense vegetations of shrubs and trees.
The Site

5. Design Proposal Veterinary Laboratory at Tai Lung Farm, Sheung Shui
Project Data
Commencement date: 16/10/ Site area: 2,800 sq.m.
Completion date: 31/12/ GFA: 1,107m2
Contract Sum: HK $39.33million Overall height: 11.40m
No. of storeys: 3 storeys
Design Proposal

6. Design Proposal Veterinary Laboratory at Tai Lung Farm, Sheung Shui
Lower Ground Floor
Upper Ground Floor
Roof Floor
LABORATORY (CLEAN ZONE)
LABORATORY (DIRTY ZONE)
Design Proposal
BUILDING SERVICES AREA
OFFICE AREA
SANITARY FACILITIES

7. The Design ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Prevailing Wind Topographical
View to Hong Kong Golf Club
View to Tai Lung Farm
Tai Lung Farm
Prevailing Wind
Topographical
Resources
Building Forms are laid in accordance to the site profile and orientation
to allow access of solar exposure in terms of the sunpath and prevailing
wind.
Layering of building blocks allows unobstructed views opened to the
greenery of the Tai Lung Farm and Hong Kong Golf Club.
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8. The Design ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Minimal Land-take Impact
Building footprint was spread with necessary area for
adequate provisions only
Profile of original terrain was best maintained with minimal disturbance
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9. The Design ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Preservation of Existing Site
Building Shape is developed with respect to the topographical contours
Preservation of
Existing Site
Soil Balance of the Cut & Fill to minimize the dumping
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10. Ecological Impact The Design ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Preserved trees are well-protected during the construction period.
Building bulks are positioned to achieve minimal cutting of existing well-grown trees.
Preservation of Existing
Trees & Landscape
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11. Ecological Impact The Design ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Harmony to Existing Environment
Use of native species in
compensatory landscaping design
Maximize the provisions of roof
garden and landscaped terrace
Ecological Impact
The Design

12. The Design ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Orientation Linear Block
Linear block with least openings is deliberately shielding off all accommodation
from the west-sided solar exposure.
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13. The Design ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Natural Ventilation
Openable windows allowed the natural ventilation to reduce the operation
period of A/C System during the mild season
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14. ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN The Design Natural Lighting
- Balcony approach allows natural lighting for major circulations to minimize the general lightings
- Linear shape with depth of maximum 9m for all accommodation to enhance daylight penetration
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15. The Design ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Building Envelope Design
Application of Low-E laminated glass and incorporation of Sunshades &
Canopy for glazing to minimize the solar exposure
OTTV Calculation (with selected insulation and low-E glazing) = W/sq.m.
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16. The Design BUILDING SERVICES DESIGN Air Conditioning System
DDC control system with plant optimization
programme control to maximize operation efficiency
VAV design in air handling system to cope
with fluctuating thermal load.
Pre-fabricated CFCfree equipment to be used
R134a refrigerant with ODP and GWP
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17. The Design BUILDING SERVICES DESIGN Lighting System
Separate control of lighting
circuit between perimeter
and interior zones
Energy saving fluorescent tubes
with electronic ballast and
compact tubes to be used
Capacitor bank installed to
improve electrical system power
over 0.85
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18. The Design SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Compatibility with Surrounding
Concealed Exhaust Fans
Compatibility with Surrounding
External wall finishes in rustic texture to match with natural surrounding
Major building height in single storey to minimize visual impact to environment
Concealed exhaust system for Safety Cabinets and Fume Cupboard equipped
with HEPA filters
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19. The Design SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Minimization of Material Resources
Fairface concrete was constructed as the major portion of external walls and
internal ceiling as the architectural features to minimize the finishes application.
Concrete carriageway was stained with Lithochrome Chemstain
as final finishes to waive the floor finishing works.
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20. The Design SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Environmental Friendly Materials
Foamglas made of recycled glass to be one of the lowest embodied energy
insulation material for roofing was installed.
Linoleum is a chemical-free and biodegradable flooring made from natural
materials were widely applied as the laboratory floor finishes.
The Design

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Veterinary Laboratory at Tai Lung Farm