Nicolo Paolo P Ludovice, Kira Matus, Stephane Redonnet, Xuan Zeng, Yawei Zhang, Ees Ther Loh, Yan Zhang, & Jeffrey Chow, “Towards a holistic and reflexive assessment of green buildings and technological landscapes in Hong Kong.” Energy Research & Social Science 127 (2025): 104235. Focus of Study TThis study addresses the limitations of conventional green building technology selection models, which often prioritize technical and economic metrics while neglecting contextual nuances and stakeholder diversity. It develops a holistic and re exive assessment framework that integrates technical, economic, environmental, and social criteria, and embeds perspectives of end-users and local regulators. Using Hong Kong as a case study— characterized by dense urban form, regulatory complexity, and subtropical climate—the framework is applied to evaluate a range of green building technologies (including insulation, paints, windows, lifts, and HVAC systems) across both retro t and new construction scenarios. The ndings demonstrate that context-attuned technology selection enhances technical viability, fosters social legitimacy, and accelerates adoption, transcending expert-driven models to offer an adaptive, user-centred approach. Policy Recommendations Policymakers and urban planners should adopt the re exive assessment framework to guide green building technology selection, ensuring alignment with local infrastructural, regulatory, and cultural conditions. Additionally, promoting stakeholder engagement—including end-users, industry partners, and regulators—in iterative evaluation processes can democratize decision-making and enhance the sustainability and social acceptability of technologies. For Hong Kong speci cally, incentivizing the adoption of context-appropriate solutions (e.g., space-ef cient insulation for retro ts, energy-ef cient HVAC systems for high-rises) can advance decarbonization goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan 2050. SCHOLARLY SHOWCASE 18
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