Toolkit 25: Outdoor
Objective:
Residential outdoor spaces are a scarce amenity in highly urban cities such as Hong Kong and Singapore, as more and more emphasis is put on environmental health it is important to update outdoor spaces to better utilize and inject new life and identity into these spaces.
As a result, the toolkit aims to:
- Revitalize current/underutilized outdoor spaces to modern standards to improve overall wellbeing in the area
Toolkit 25 Options:
Option 1: Revitalizing current/underutilized outdoor spaces to modern standards
As buildings get old, many outdoor spaces are neglected as they are considered a big process in renewing such spaces due to their size, cost and risk. Renewing these spaces to modern standards but keeping their original purpose reduces the risk and cost as the spaces do not have to be redesigned to fit another purpose. Using new materials in these spaces can bring new life and identity to current/underutilized outdoor spaces.
This should be achieved by:
- Using new modern materials to update current aesthetics
- If spaces are using lighting, new lighting should be installed to allow better visibility and safety at night
- Covering up old unsightly services
Toolkit 25 options/materials:
Outdoor Hook-On Ceiling System Detail
Source: http://dragonceiling.com
Brand: Dragon Ceiling
Model: Outdoor Hook-On Ceiling HO Series 602 System
Type: Steel Panel Ceiling System
Purpose: Provide a light weight false ceiling solution that can withstand outdoor environments
Dimensions: 300x1200mm (WXH)
Website: http://dragonceiling.com
Benefits:
- Easily deployed into large areas of ceiling
- Panels can be replaced over time
Negatives:
- Maintenance of services are made more difficult due to the framing behind the false ceiling
Notes:
- Colours should be altered to each project's theme or design concept
Brand: CREE LED
Model: LMH2 LED Module
Type: Outdoor Downlighting
Purpose: Provide better outdoor lighting to retail areas after outdoor revitalization toolkit
Light Output: 850lm - 8000lm
Website: https://cree-led.com/products/led-modules-non-integrated/lmh2-led-module
Benefits:
- LED lights do not have to be replaced as often as neon or halogen lights
- More energy efficient
- Brighter lights using less electricity
Negatives:
- Less visually comfortable than older lighting technologies
Notes:
- Brightness and frequency of installation determined by each project's outdoor area and usage purpose
Toolkit 25 application:
Toolkit 25 is applied to the following case studies:
