Hong Tung Estate

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photo of architectural fin
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Category Information
Target of Protection
Residents in Hong Tung Estate, Sai Wan Ho
Total Number of Flats
500
Major Noise Sources
Lei King Road , Tai Hong Street and Island Eastern Corridor
Environmental Gain
About 460 flats comply with the road traffic noise criterion
Year of Completion
1998
Noise Mitigation Measures adopted:
Building layout/orientation
innovative layout
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Major Noise SourceMajor Noise Source

Target of ProtectionTarget of Protection

innovative layoutInnovative Layout

canopyCanopy

Architectural FinArchitectural Fin

Innovative Layout: Noise tolerant portions ( including corridors and kitchens) at the southwest wing are arranged to face the noise source
Noise Reduction: About 14-16 dB(A)
Canopy
canopy
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Major Noise SourceMajor Noise Source

Target of ProtectionTarget of Protection

innovative layoutInnovative Layout

canopyCanopy

Architectural FinArchitectural Fin

Dimension of Canopy: 6m high and 24m in length
Materials Selection: Concrete
Noise Reduction: About 5 dB(A)
Architectural Fin
Architectural fin
photo of Architectural fin

Major Noise SourceMajor Noise Source

Target of ProtectionTarget of Protection

innovative layoutInnovative Layout

canopyCanopy

Architectural FinArchitectural Fin

Architectural Fin: Concrete vertical and horizontal fins ( 1.2m ) on facades
Noise Reduction: About 1-3 dB(A)