Arrangement (From Aug 15, 2022 until further notice)

Prior booking is required to enter Inno Wing

With the completion of the disinfection and cleaning work of Innovation Wing, the center will re-open for members with reduced service.
Only members coming back for hands-on work for endorsed/approved projects/courses will be allowed to enter the venue.
Members have to fill out the following form before coming back to Innovation Wing.
Innovation Wing Office reserves the right to reject/reschedule the booking to maintain a low-density workspace for members.

Booking form

Please make the booking at least 3 hours before your arrival. Thank you.

Please note the following extra preventive arrangements.

Reduced opening hours. Innovation Wing will open at 10 am – 4 pm on the weekdays, and closed on Saturday, Sunday, and other Public/University holidays.
Closure of non-hands-on area. The non-hands-on area such as Dream Chamber, the Meeting rooms, the Brainstorming area, the Conference room, etc, will be closed.
The 3D printing service, Laser cutting and engraving service, Electronic workbenches, Machine Shop, the Digital Learning Studio and other special project workspaces will be available with reduced service.
Increased fresh air intake. The frequency of the exhaust fans of the Innovation Wing has been tuned to increase the fresh air intake of the Innovation Wing.
Tighten social distancing requirement. The capacity of the venues is further reduced. Maintain at least 1.5m social distancing. Members are requested to work individually on separate workbenches.
Frequent announcement and checking. Members who do not follow the rules, including eating, mask-off, violate social distance requirement, will be required to leave the premises immediately. Frequent announcement and checking will be arranged in the center.

Opening hours and preventive measures

Please note the following preventive arrangements.

Opening hours. Innovation Wing will open at 9 am – 9 pm on the weekdays, 9am – 1pm on Saturday, and closed on Sunday and other Public/University holidays.
Increased fresh air intake. The frequency of the exhaust fans of the Innovation Wing has been tuned to increase the fresh air intake of the Innovation Wing.
Social distancing requirement. The capacity of the venues is further reduced. Maintain at least 1.5m social distancing. Members are requested to work individually on separate workbenches.
Frequent checking. Members who do not follow the rules, including eating, mask-off, violate social distance requirements, will be required to leave the premises immediately. Frequent checking will be arranged in the center.

Infection control measures inside Inno Wing

The University has established guidelines on Infection Control Measures (see https://covid19.hku.hk/control/measures/).

These include but not restricted to

Main Entrance

[Temperature check] Temperature check using IR camera will be done at the main entrance. Persons with fever would be declined from entering the Innovation Wing and advised to visit a medical doctor as soon as possible.
[Disinfection] Alcohol-based hand rub is provided at the main entrance for disinfecting.
[Mask on all the time in Innovation Wing] Mask should always be worn and the mask should fit snugly over the face. Users without wearing their masks properly will not be allowed to enter the Innovation Wing

Inside Innovation Wing

[Mask on all the time in Innovation Wing] Masks should be worn in all workplaces inside Innovation Wing.
[Maintain social distancing] Maintain at least 1.5 m social distancing. Members are requested to work individually on separate workbenches.
[Disinfection] Alcohol-based paper towel is provided at makerspace, users should clean the workspace after use.