Studies have indicated that a sense of community may be shaped by the built environment
and has potential mental wellbeing implications. However, few studies have explored this …

High residential density is an important element of the compact city concept alongside mixed
land uses, well-connected urban layouts, and easily accessible public transport networks …

Urban studies attempt to assess open space fragmentation and develop sustainable policies
in high–density cities. However, the complex characteristics of open space fragmentation …

Urban density has been the focus of attention in urban agenda. Being a typical high-density
city, Hong Kong is chosen as case study to review the conceptualization of urban density …

Dubai needs immediate intervention to retrofit its current development strategies with a new
emphasis on sustainability. Dubai's urbanization process compromised the environment to …

As we reach the end of the first decade of the 21st century, the global population has moved
from predominantly rural to predominantly urban: and by 2030, there will be almost 5 billion …

It is widely claimed in UK policy, practice and research that high quality built environments
have positive social benefits for residents. This claimed association is, however, not …

Building and city are mutual 'ground'and 'figure'. In the process of urban development,
buildings are typically shaped by urban space. In the past few decades, Hong Kong has …

Sensor errors significantly affect the operation and control of building energy systems. Thus,
using correct and reliable sensors can effectively reduce the energy consumption of building …

An expanding literature argues that we need to raise our conceptual gaze when we consider
the socio-spatial dynamics of the contemporary city. We need to look aloft to embrace and …