As we all know climate crises and carbon emissions are the biggest global challenges. In my capacity as an architect and upcoming urban designer, I would like to propose how Placemaking design strategies can help in achieving net zero carbon emissions, thus contributing to sustainable community development. Potential interventions in achieving net zero carbon emissions: Read the full article…

Urban density is a multifaceted concept that can be measured in various ways, depending on the context and purpose of the analysis. Population density and residential building density are among the most common and straightforward measures of urban density. The idea of taking a scaled approach to density, rather than simply maximizing height or density, Read the full article…

Introduction Urban biodiversity conservation and climate change are two critical issues facing cities around the world. The quality and quantity of biodiversity within urban areas, as well as cities’ ability to adapt to changing climate conditions, are all closely related to the health and well-being of their residents. While policymakers and urban planners are important Read the full article…

What is cohousing? Cohousing (cohousing) is a housing development model and type of community based on the concept of living, where teams of residents are involved in the design planning, design and management, and where close neighbourhood relationships are established in the operation of the community.[1] Forms and examples of Cohousing Cohousing communities can take Read the full article…

Biodiversity and its functions and services in cities are the basis for human health and well-being, economic growth, and sustainable social development. However, several factors, such as overexploitation and invasive alien species, seriously threaten global biodiversity. [1] Objectives Urban ecological corridors are ecological pathways that connect the natural urban landscape with wildlife habitats, to protect Read the full article…

A well-designed modern residential community requires excellent private living space to provide basic functions, and it should also be a space that promotes neighbourhood interaction and enables people to generate a sense of collective community [1]. As far as environmental ecology is concerned, community housing is our most basic and intimate living space. The sustainability Read the full article…

As urbanization continues, more and more people are moving into cities to live and pursue a better quality of life, which means that cities need to have stronger public service capacity as well as resource and environmental carrying capacity. In recent decades, the expansion of urban areas has outpaced the expansion of population Population growth Read the full article…

Introduction: Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings and other physical structures. The design of these structures must take into consideration the needs of the people who will use them, as well as the cultural and societal values of the community. However, there is a dilemma between the functionality of the built environment Read the full article…

A city in the UK is responsible for over 70% of carbon emissions (British Geological Survey, n.d.), in which the maximum sector responsible for it is either the industrial or motor transportation system. The city is labeled as sustainable when the amount of carbon emission from that city is low. Carbon emissions in a city Read the full article…

Despite the differences in geographical conditions, economic development, culture, social systems and lifestyles of individual countries, the resource and energy issues faced by each country are consistent in the development of enhancing and improving the performance of the built environment. Housing needs to be structured in a way that is not only sustainable, but also Read the full article…

(fig1: https://www.archdaily.cn/cn/920876/ru-he-shi-xian-dan-xing-cheng-shi-di-bu-shi-rang-qi-zi-wo-su-zao/5f9c08f263c017737400005b-how-to-achieve-a-resilient-city-first-let-it-shape-by-itself-photo) Background With the increase in communication and activities with human society, there are risks associated with the growth of the world economy. Earthquakes, floods, major infectious diseases at sea level, and other disaster risks are frequent. For example, the new crown epidemic of 2020 has caused a global economic shutdown and social disruption. Read the full article…

Background Some time ago, a violent earthquake occurred in southern Turkey[1]. This disaster caused countless people to fall into the situation of losing their lives or homes. While feeling the brutality of the tragedy, I recalled that the earthquake that occurred in my hometown in 2008[2] also affected countless people, and I was one of Read the full article…