Contemporary, stylish and practical innovation by Sino Group and Arup contributes to a healthier and greener future

HONG KONG, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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