Author: ed. Yuen Belinda, Yeh Anthony G O
Place: New York
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2011
Pages: 195
ISBN: 978-90-481-9738-5
Source: Purchased
Keyword: High-Rise Building
Shelf: C6R2
Accession No: B1332
Contents: Chap 1: Introduction: High-Rise Living in Asian Cities Chap 2:Tall Building Living in High-Density Cities: A Comparison of Hong Kong and Singapore Chap 3: Physical Environment of Tall Residential Building: The Case of Hong Kong Chap 4: The Planning and Design of Environmentally Sustainable High-Rise Chap 5: Garden and Ecology in the Sky Chap 6: Legislation and Safety of Tall Residential Buildings Chap 7: The Value of Clean Air in High-Density Urban Areas Chap 8: Liveability of Tall Residential Building Chap 9: Community Development in Tall Residential Buildings Chap 10: In the March of High-Rise Index
Abstract: *High-Rise Living in Asian Cities* examines the rise of vertical urbanism in high-density cities like Hong Kong and Singapore. It explores the physical, environmental, and social impacts of tall residential buildings, comparing development approaches in different urban contexts. Key topics include sustainable design, sky gardens, clean air, safety regulations, and the role of planning in enhancing liveability and community development. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities of high-rise living, providing valuable insights for urban planners, architects, and policymakers navigating the future of housing in rapidly urbanizing Asian cities.