CIBSE immediate Past President Fiona Cousins has championed building performance in a keynote presentation to the CIBSE Hong Kong Region in July.
Her address highlighted the need to reframe building performance by considering not only technical efficiency, but also user experience, adaptability, health and resilience.
The presentation was part of the ‘Beyond building systems – next-gen technologies and approaches for a sustainable future’ event, jointly supported by CIBSE Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Green Building Council, and organised by the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong.
Cousins’ 2024-25 presidential theme challenged the traditional ways building services engineering is approached, advocating for greater integration of systems, collaboration across disciplines, and a more people- and outcomes-focused mindset.
In her presentation, she explored the potential of next-generation technologies and system approaches to reshape the built environment, and spoke about the importance of embracing innovation while grounding engineering decisions in measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability.
Cousins’ visit underscored the global relevance of her presidential message and reflected CIBSE’s commitment to supporting engineers across borders in advancing sustainable, high-performance buildings.