CAPS 2.0 Honoured at Green Good Design Awards
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HONG KONG, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
-Contemporary, stylish and practical innovation by Sino Group and Arup
contributes to a healthier and greener future
The patented second generation of City Air Purification System (CAPS 2.0),
jointly developed by Sino Group and Arup, has been honoured in the 'green
product/graphic design' category of Green Good Design Awards 2021 thanks to the
stylish and practical design by Hong Kong designer Charis Ng. Green Good Design
Awards 2021 is a special edition of Good Design Awards, one of the most
prestigious design awards globally, jointly presented by the Chicago Athenaeum:
Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art
Design and Urban Studies for most innovative and visionary new product design
worldwide.
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CAPS 2.0 is recognised for its flexible design with easy adoption in various
forms from a bus shelter to retrofitted into existing structures, making it a
particularly useful and practical solution to air quality, which has been
highlighted by the World Health Organisation as the single largest environment
health risk. It protects those in urban environments by improving air quality
through novel filtration and sanitisation technologies, which has become ever
more important amid COVID-19.
CAPS 2.0 represents a leap in both functionality and design. Taking a
human-centred approach, the award-winning designer Charis Ng and her team has
worked on reconfiguring how air flows through the semi-open space by
integrating novel filtration and sanitisation technologies in CAPS 2.0 over the
past two years. The design concept features a collection of controlled organic
layers, which replicates the filtering theory of nature, where layer by layer,
air is purified and refined through different filtration technologies. The
design blends strong architectural elements such as steel with softer and
controlled organic details, achieving a structure that is visually appealing in
addition to being more functionally impactful to safeguard public health.
Mr Daryl Ng, SBS, JP, Deputy Chairman of Sino Group, remarks, "We are deeply
honoured that the esteemed judging panel has recognised our social innovation
idea with this prestigious award. We are committed to building a better
community, starting with cleaner air while waiting for public transport. We are
encouraged by the positive feedback on our humble concept. It has been a great
honour working with engineers on this meaningful community project. We hope it
inspires more creative and innovative ideas for a healthier and greener
community."
"A smart city solution must aesthetically fit in with its urban surroundings.
We are pleased with how we managed to incorporate all the technological
innovations in a modern and sleek design," adds Charis Ng, designer of CAPS 2.0.
Powered by novel filtration and sanitisation technologies, CAPS 2.0 is capable
of efficiently purifying air within a semi-open space. CAPS 2.0 draws in
surrounding air, and purifies the air as it passes through the system, removing
suspended particles, airborne allergens, microbes and viruses. An air curtain
ejected from the canopy's edge, known as the 'wind-block' innovation, shields
pollutants and minimises air leakage into surroundings. Sanitised and purified
air is then delivered through vents in the metal columns, protecting people
from microbes, coronaviruses and cross-infections.
The system also harvests solar energy through photovoltaic panels installed on
top to self-sustain. To provide users with greater convenience, CAPS 2.0 is
fitted with the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling real-time monitoring, data
comparison and interactive displays to show useful information on weather, air
quality and bus schedules.
Recognised as an innovative, citywide solution to air pollution
Green Good Design Award commends the most important new international products,
buildings, construction and planning projects that are leading the way to a
design that is fully sustainable and compatible with the highest standard of
good environment. Themed 'Build A Better World Now', the programme received
hundreds of submissions from over 35 countries/regions. A jury composed of The
European Centre's International Advisory Committee selected over 150 new
buildings, landscape projects, and product designs from 28 nations that
emphasise the most advanced 'Green Approach' and the most sophisticated methods
and technology to make the most positive impact on the environment.
In addition to Green Good Design Awards 2021, CAPS 2.0 received Gold Medal and
the Industrial Design Award at the 47th International Exhibition of Inventions
Geneva in 2019, the Inventor Prize of the World Intellectual Property
Organisation and Gold Medal with Jury Commendation at the Silicon Valley
International Invention Festival 2019.
CAPS 2.0 is on a roving exhibition to present the novel and useful innovation
to a wider audience. It is on exhibition at Olympian City 2 until 17 January
2022.
About Sino Group
Sino Group is one of the leading property developers in Hong Kong. It comprises
three listed companies – Sino Land Company Limited (HKSE: 083), Tsim Sha Tsui
Properties Limited (HKSE: 0247) and Sino Hotels (Holdings) Limited (HKSE: 1221)
as well as private companies held by the Ng Family.
The Group's core business is developing residential, office, industrial and
retail properties for sale and investment. In addition to an extensive
portfolio in Hong Kong, the Group has footprints in mainland China, Singapore
and Australia. The Group has developed more than 250 projects, spanning a total
plot ratio area of over 84.6 million sq ft. Our core business is complemented
by the gamut of property services encompassing management, security and
environmental services to ensure a seamless Sino Experience. We are also a key
player in hotel and club management.
The Group employs more than 10,000 committed staff members, who share the
vision of creating better lifescapes. Lifescape is our vision – to build a
better life together, where the community thrives in harmony by embracing green
living and wellness, by engaging with all and pursuing meaningful designs, and
by seeking innovation while respecting heritage and culture. Committed and
together, we create a better community where people live, work and play. In the
year 2021, the Group celebrates its 50th anniversary, commemorating our five
decades of community-building and dedication to Creating Better Lifescapes.
The Group focuses its sustainability efforts on three areas, namely Green
Living, Innovative Design, and Community Spirit. Sino Land Company Limited
(083) has been a constituent member of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability
Index Series since September 2012 for its continual efforts in promoting
sustainability.
www.sino.com
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Caption: The patented second generation of City Air Purification System (CAPS 2.0) has
been honoured in the ‘green product/graphic design’ category of Green Good
Design Awards 2021 thanks to the stylish and practical design by Hong Kong
designer Charis Ng. Green Good Design Awards 2021 is a special edition of Good
Design Awards jointly presented by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of
Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and
Urban Studies.
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Caption: ‘A smart city solution must aesthetically fit in with its urban surroundings.
We are pleased with how we managed to incorporate all the technological
innovations in a modern and sleek design,’ adds Charis Ng, designer of CAPS 2.0.
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Caption: CAPS 2.0 is recognised for its flexible design with easy adoption in various
forms from a bus shelter to retrofitted into existing structures, making it a
particularly useful and practical solution to air quality, which has been
highlighted by the World Health Organisation as the single largest environment
health risk. It protects those in urban environments by improving air quality
through novel filtration and sanitisation technologies, which has become ever
more important amid COVID-19.
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