SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT – HONG KONG CASE STUDY

摘要

High-density residential development is always a challenging and attractive issue, particular in those countries have shortage of land for development. Whilst the concepts of sustainability are being introduced throughout the world, high-density development is considered to be a feasible option in the future built environment. However, it comes up another issue of how to provide a better living environment and quality of life in high-density development, and how to ensure the development will provide a sustainable living for local residents. This paper gathers the results of pubic opinion on their living environment, particularly the thermal comfort, air quality and flat design. It produces indicators for its readers to understand how high-density housing be achieved stronger sustainability at the local level.