Secretary for the Environment KS Wong today visited the Technological & Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong during a visit to Eastern District.

The institute's campus boasts an environmentally-friendly design that won the Green Building Council's Green Building Award.

Its design helps to reduce heat, and a vertical garden along with a large variety of plants around the campus creates a liveable environment.

Mr Wong also visited Wah Ha Estate which was converted into public housing from the historic Chai Wan Factory Estate.

It incorporates a variety of environmentally-friendly features while conserving the historic characteristics of the building and has received a number of design awards.

Mr Wong said the Government is dedicated to promoting green buildings and energy saving. This year's Budget proposed that capital expenditure on renewable energy and energy-efficient building installations be fully deducted in the first year of purchase.