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…

How do passive houses work? The Princedale Road project designed by Paul Davis and Partners, which is the first project in the UK to be certified as a fully passive house conversion (Bere, 2019). The design methodology of which the design methodology involves various aspects, including: 1 Insulation systems: in passive houses, the design focusing Read the full article…

Loneliness is gradually becoming a contemporary urban problem In 2022, 49.63% of adults (25.99 million people) in the UK reported feeling lonely occasionally, sometimes, often or always [1]. Approximately 7.1% of people in UK (3.83 million) experience chronic loneliness, meaning they feel lonely often or always [2]. This has risen from 6% (3.24 million) in 2020, indicating that there has Read the full article…

1.Definition and background There are many different understandings of the term “inclusive”, so there are many different definitions of “inclusive community”. One sentence in the Sustainable Development Goals succinctly states the meaning of inclusive cities: “Leave no one behind.” Inclusive cities should enable everyone in the city to participate in urban planning, access high-quality public Read the full article…

“Inclusive community” refers to a community that accommodates, accepts and respects diversity, differences and different opinions. Such a community not only welcomes the participation of people of different backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, genders, ages, abilities and so on, but also encourages them to make use of their own strengths and talents within the community, and to Read the full article…

Introduction With the global energy crisis, the reduction of energy consumption has become an important issue around the world, and passive house design plays an important role in reducing energy consumption. In fact, passive house design has been widely used in the urban design field to a large extent, and even in some places it Read the full article…

In the realm of urban planning and community development, the pursuit of excellence has given rise to a rare breed of public spaces – the 5-star destinations that transcend functionality to become vibrant hubs of social, cultural, and recreational. These spaces serve as the beating heart of our communities, fostering connections, promoting well-being, and contributing Read the full article…

The sociaeconomic impact on urban design Every city has its own pattern when it comes to the character and the livability of the city. There has been much research about how these patterns affect the socioeconomic conditions across spatial scales. Moreover, the value of urban design asks some fundamental questions about the place of architecture Read the full article…

We live in an age where owning smartphones, computers, assistants (we all are familiar with Alexa and Siri), and smart equipment and homes are more indicative of being smart than intelligence and talent. The advancement of technology has overshadowed the parameters of living as SMART CITIES are the next big thing we are racing towards. Read the full article…

Definition Sustainable transport came into use as a logical follow-on from sustainable development, and is used to describe modes of transport, and systems of transport planning, which are consistent with wider concerns of sustainability. European Union Council of Ministers of Transport, defines a sustainable transportation system as one that: Allows the basic access and development needs of individuals, Read the full article…

On October 27th, we had a lecture about sustainable transportation with guest lecturer Alan Wann. This topic has piqued my interest because I consider myself an environmentalist. Climate change and the associated Global Warming have become a major issue for all of humanity. Temperature change diagram. http://httpsen.wikipedia.orgwikiClimate_change CO2  Emissions diagrams.https://transportgeography.org/contents/chapter4/transportation-and-environment/ Unfortunately, some people are unaware Read the full article…

Passive design is about reducing the energy used for lighting, heating, and air conditioning in buildings by creating the building itself, rather than through the use of mechanical equipment, for example. （Gonzalo, Roberto & Rainer V，2014） The design approach includes building orientation, building insulation, building form, building shading, optimal window to wall ratios, natural ventilation, Read the full article…