Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) invited Dr. WU Donghang, Visiting Professor from Tokyo University of Science, and Dr. ZHANG Xiaohui from NIKKEN SEKKEI, to share on the topics of “Japan Prefabricated Construction” and “Transit Oriented Development”. More than 50 lecturers and students of Advanced Diploma programmes attended the talk and had an in-depth discussion during the Q&A session.

Dr. WU introduced the development history of Japan Prefabricated Construction, explaining how wood structure, steel structure, reinforced concrete and interior equipment are used to construct industrialized, commercial residential buildings or apartments systematically in Japan, as well as establishment of commercial building systems different from free-standing integrated modules for architectural design and fabrication, enhancing production efficiency and constructing more high-quality buildings to meet housing demands. Dr. WU also mentioned the education approach on architectural engineering in Japan is based on the concepts of composition and installation, prefabrication and assembly, as well as the mindset of design and construction.

Dr. ZHANG shared the development of urban design in Japan, and how city planning and transportation achieve station-city integration. Taking Tokyo station as an example, Dr. ZHANG illustrated the five principles and strategies of Transit-oriented development (TOD), including urban development with public transport hub, efficient land use and usage of energy, as well as how station-city integration promotes sustainable development and environmental protection.

Dr. WU and Dr. ZHANG gifted three publications to HKIC - “日本住宅建設與產業化（第二版）”, “よくわかる住まいの耐震‧制振工法” and “站城一體開發（II）：TOD46的魅力” and encouraged participants to explore more from Japan’s experiences and contribute for the future development in Hong Kong construction industry!