Special Features

The Hong Kong Children’s Hospital is recognized with the top “Quality Excellence Award” in the Quality Building Award 2020.
Sustainable Designs
The construction has extensively integrated sustainable design concepts, environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient installations, as well as abundant green features.
- Podium free design connects the ground level frontage with the waterfront promenade to enhance permeability for enjoyment of the harbour and garden views
- The two towers are built about 45m apart to enhance air flow
- The H-shaped design of the Clinical Tower maximizes daylight coverage and natural ventilation
- 40% green coverage
- Rooftop materials with high solar reflectance index, roof gardens and vertical greening fences help to mitigate heat island effect
- The first hospital to implement district cooling system which consumes less electricity than traditional air-cooled air-conditioning systems
- Solar hot water system and photovoltaic panels on roof tops reduce energy consumption
- Charging facilities for electric vehicles in the carpark
- Rain water recycling system for irrigation to reduce water consumption


A Children-centred and Family-friendly Hospital
Create a non-institutional environment for a better patient experience and support the care, leisure, social and learning needs of patients and family members.
- The colourful décor, abundant greenery coverage, natural light and harbor-front view help create a home-like environment to relieve fear and stress
- Eight animal characters used in wall decals and signage, alongside the grassland, forest and ocean themes perform wayfinding function in an intriguing way and create a friendly ambiance
- Ward facilities such as foldable night beds for parents, play area for patients, family lounge, and Wi-Fi coverage
- Central Rehabilitation Garden
- Family Overnight Rooms for carers of inpatients to stay
- Staircases, railings, toilet seats and wash basins appropriate to children's height


