Design magazine in Hong Kong.《hinge》Vol.134

Identity
Christine Loh engages in some casual exchange with hinge
h spot
Cambodian culture gets spun into a glamorous hotel
profession
The American Institute of Architects invites industry professionals to its Pacific Crossings
search
A collage of industry announcements
out there
Openings, closings and congratulations!
industry
Design talk with Matthew Baird on Tai Ping's revamped showroom
folio
Fresh surroundings for brand communications agency Eight
exploration
A New York City exhibition focuses on breathing room for city dwellers
frame
Para/Site seeks to implant its art throughout Hong Kong
project news
New urban attractions and some mighty developments
report
hinge visits the London Architecture Biennale
cover story
The greener the better! Architects and designers receive green thumbs-up at the Green Building Awards 2006 and the Hong Kong Eco-Products Award 2006
project files
* Jacques Van Haren gives meaning to The Essential House
* Vienna shows off its brand spanking holiday house
* FAK3 puts its heart into Miele's Hong Kong showroom
fulcrum
UN Studio gives a big name car a big garage
global perspective
Durig AG - a Swiss firm not afraid to meet competitors head on

The greener the better! Architects and designers receive green thumbs-up at the Green Building Awards 2006 and the Hong Kong Eco-Products Award 2006

In a city that sometimes seems ready to drown in awards programmes related to design - and the vague tones of self-satisfaction that accompany them - it is slightly difficult to greet yet another one with fascination or glee. But if there was ever a worthy subject to cast the spotlight on, and one worthy of the encouragement that awards can bring, it is the issue of sustainability in architecture and engineering. For much too long the building professions, along with their patrons both private and public, have ignored the damaging impact of buildings, roads, services, even landscape designs, on our environment. With the belated general awareness of the current status (dire) of our planet¡¦s ecosystem and the direct effects of climate change now being experienced, professionals have been forced to pay attention to the potentially detrimental impact of their work and to take a much more responsible role in minimising it. This is occurring through new technologies, but also through the application of the oldest 'technology' of all, common sense......

Publisher
Danny Chung
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Editor
James Saywell
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Assistant Editors
Deborah Erwin [email protected]

Sub Editor
Prem Samtani

Features Writer
Estella Hung
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Advertising Manager
Pinky Chick
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Design and Artwork
Tango Design
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