With predicted figures in the event of migration to the urban space in future, an alternative way of addressing housing needs may not be satisfied only with limited land left for development (HSB, 2023). Therefore, the solution lies within the river basins linearly sprawling across the edge of many riverside city developments. Although, floating architecture Read the full article…

1.Definition Affordable housing is housing which is deemed affordable to those with a household income at or below the median as rated by the national government or a local government by a recognized housing affordability index. Avaliable at：https://www.sohu.com/a/576540867_121403 2.Background Policy makers at all levels – global, national, regional, municipal, community associations – are attempting to respond to the issue of affordable housing, a highly complex Read the full article…

Affordable housing is not only a type of housing, but also a reflection of social policies and urban planning concepts. Its implementation requires the joint efforts of the Government, enterprises and society to achieve sustainable urban development and improve people’s quality of life. Affordable housing is not limited to its literal meaning, but can also Read the full article…

Abstract I thought this semester had given me a lot of experiences. Similar to the first semester, we need to finish these blogs in semester 2. Sadly, we have few lectures than previews, but we have mastered the technologies to know how to explore the urban design world. There are many approaches gathering the information, Read the full article…

Housing standards are rising thanks to collaborative housing concepts.  Also, these strategies prioritize inhabitants’ needs over private profit. But what does it mean by collaborative housing? Firstly, several words are used to denote different characteristics or types of community-led housing. These terms include concepts like ‘cohousing, social production of housing, and self-construction,’. As well as Read the full article…

Judd defines multi-generational housing as being “households have two or more adult generations of a family occupying the same dwelling” in Housing Design for Multigenerational Living (Judd, 2016). CBRE report over 1.8 million households consist of 2 or more generations (CBRE, 2022). There are 3 elements contributing to its popularity; Unaffordable housing Aging population, pensions Read the full article…

  One good day in February, we went on a field trip to Ancoats & New Islington, Manchester. Manchester City Council describes this area as now one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in Manchester and even the UK. However, it has been a 30-year journey to success, with Manchester City Council and its numerous partners Read the full article…