You are invited to attend the forthcoming RIBA HK Chapter member's reception on Wednesday 22 May.
The evening will be hosted by Kvadrat who will show a presentation on 'Sustainable advocacy in textiles and acoustics for architecture'. This will focus on Kvadrat’s approach towards conscious design in architectural acoustics and as a member of SBTi, providing detailed insights on how sustainability is considered throughout the full supply chain, resulting in sustainable products and data that supports green building standards.
At the event the Chapter committee will share with you the latest news on the Chapter's forthcoming events. Emma England, RIBA Head of International Membership Experience, will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the RIBA.
This event is free and open to RIBA Members. Spaces are limited, please register.
Agenda
6pm Doors open
7pm Networking
7:30pm Short introduction by Emma England, RIBA Head of International Membership Experience
7:45pm Kvadrat Presentation by Jonathan Horsfall, Director APAC, Kvadrat Acoustics and Michael Lieshout, Director HK and Taiwan, Kvadrat
8:30pm Questions, discussion, and wrap-up
9pm Post presentation reception
9:30pm Close
About Kvadrat
Kvadrat want to ensure their products are designed in accordance with the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal 12, Responsible Consumption and Production. It is estimated that design defines over 80% of all environmental impacts of a product, hence, they are committed to making conscious decisions from the early design development phase, to the selection of materials, until the final stage of packaging products.
The Kvadrat mantra of 'reduction, reuse, and recycling' underpins all their existing processes and new developments. For example their largest wool producer, Wooltex, increased water recycling rate to 99% in 2023 from 77% in 2022. Innvik, their wool production partner in Norway, now only uses renewable energy from water and biomass and has finalised its new dyehouse, which has reduced water usage by 20% so far – with the ultimate goal of a 50% reduction.
