“eResidence” is a “Starter Homes” Pilot Project in Hong Kong developed by the Urban Renewal Authority. It consists of a 1-storey underground carpark, 4-storey podium containing commercial / community facilities and two 29-storey residential towers.

The podium is separated into two portions with footbridge linkage in order to soften the massing, creating a wind corridor for air movement across the site. The at-grade open space and podium garden provide the public and the residents with an enjoyable green environment.

To encourage the concept of communal living, eLaundry and eStorage for use by residents are provided in the podium, saving valuable space inside the residential units and introducing a sustainable way of sharing facilities.

A “Smart Display System” is installed in each residential unit, providing the unit owners with near real-time data of their energy / water consumption, waste generation and air quality levels with the aim to impart their behavioural changes. Personal alert function on electricity/gas usage and indoor air quality levels together with pop-up tips can be set in order to raise owners’ energy conservation awareness and achieve energy saving targets effectively.

In addition, the renewable energy generated through the installed PV panels, totaling 12.72MWh/year, is connected to the CLP electricity grid.