A study on building sustainable communities in high-rise and high-density apartments – Focused on living program

Cho, Sung Heui; Lee, Tae Kyung

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.01.004

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“…Several studies of multi-storey residential environments have identified privacy and building quality as important influences on residents' perceptions of liveability [9][10][11][12][13]. Privacy is measured by the extent to which residents can control the intensity of their interaction with neighbours, and is indicated by the amount of ambient noise, noise from neighbours and the amount of outside space for personal use [14].…”

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“…Various studies have identified noise in the urban residential environment as the greatest source of annoyance to residents [10]. Aural comfort is experienced when sound levels are acceptable for the prevailing spatial-temporal conditions, including perceptions of acoustic privacy, and stressful or annoying or loud noises are absent [47].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Residents’ Experiences of Privacy and Comfort in Multi-Storey Apartment Dwellings in Subtropical Brisbane

2015

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Dwellings in multi-storey apartment buildings (MSAB) are predicted to increase dramatically as a proportion of housing stock in subtropical cities over coming decades. The problem of designing comfortable and healthy high-density residential environments and minimising energy consumption must be addressed urgently in subtropical cities globally. This paper explores private residents' experiences of privacy and comfort and their perceptions of how well their apartment dwelling modulated the external environment in subtropical conditions through analysis of 636 survey responses and 24 interviews with residents of MSAB in inner urban neighbourhoods of Brisbane, Australia. The findings show that the availability of natural ventilation and outdoor private living spaces play important roles in resident perceptions of liveability in the subtropics where the climate is conducive to year round "outdoor living". Residents valued choice with regard to climate control methods in their apartments. They overwhelmingly preferred natural ventilation to manage thermal comfort, and turned to the air-conditioner for limited periods, particularly when external conditions were too noisy. These findings provide a unique evidence base for reducing the environmental impact of MSAB and increasing the acceptability of apartment living, through incorporating residential attributes positioned around climate-responsive architecture. OPEN ACCESSSustainability 2015, 7 7742

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Residents’ Experiences of Privacy and Comfort in Multi-Storey Apartment Dwellings in Subtropical Brisbane

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“…Socially, factors encompassing, diminishing communal spirit, creation of mental and psychological defects, which stem from isolation of occupants from ground space, are among the repellents of high-rise buildings (Wong 2004;Cho and Lee 2009). Also, high-rise living is seen by many households with children as less safe (Costello 2005).…”

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Towards sustainable urban development: the social acceptability of high-rise buildings in a Ghanaian city

2017

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“…In addition, some community activities such as garden recycling programmes or environmental competitions can be launched to activate the community space. Cho and Lee (2011) indicate that public participation in community activities can cultivate a sense of community and result in a more sustainable lifestyle. 3.…”

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Quality of Life and Recycling Behaviour in High-Rise Buildings: A Case in Hong Kong

Siu

Xiao

2015

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Many researchers, environmentalists and economists have made tremendous efforts to enable polices and measures for waste recycling, to improve the quality of the public living environment and to achieve a better quality of everyday life. This study examined the quality of life (QOL) in high-rise buildings in relation to sustainability. It investigated household recycling behaviour and explored the QOL factors that affect such behaviour. Two models based on different types of recycling behaviour were estimated: 1) a model for the use of public recycling facilities (UPRF) and 2) a model for the use of private recycling sectors (UPRS). Data were collected through a survey of 505 residents in two old districts of Hong Kong. The assessment of QOL included consideration for the physical settings, the socio-demographic variables and the respondents' attitudes on recycling and living environments. The research methods involved questionnaires and interviews. Correlations and multiple regression analyses were conducted to interpret the data collected through the questionnaires. The findings indicated that UPRF can be significantly predicted by physical settings and by satisfaction with the location of facilities, with the residents' participation and with the quality of the neighbourhood and accommodation. UPRS can be significantly predicted by housing type, income and the availability of private recycling sectors. These findings also indicate some directions for researchers and policymakers to consider. These directions concern how environments and public facilities should be designed to encourage sustainable behaviour and enable a better QOL without compromising environmental sustainability.

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A study on building sustainable communities in high-rise and high-density apartments – Focused on living program

Cited by 46 publications

References 9 publications

Residents’ Experiences of Privacy and Comfort in Multi-Storey Apartment Dwellings in Subtropical Brisbane

Residents’ Experiences of Privacy and Comfort in Multi-Storey Apartment Dwellings in Subtropical Brisbane

Towards sustainable urban development: the social acceptability of high-rise buildings in a Ghanaian city

Quality of Life and Recycling Behaviour in High-Rise Buildings: A Case in Hong Kong

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