A two-year tracking study of 12 vertical communities across 4 East Asian cities
Using space syntax, behavior mapping, and in-depth interviews, this study reveals key factors affecting vertical community livability across 12 cases in 4 cities.
East Asian cities lead globally in development intensity. Traditional "tower+podium" models flatten public space. How to rebuild community sense vertically?
Mixed methods: space syntax analysis of public space topology; 72-hour behavior mapping across 300 time slots per community; 120 semi-structured interviews.
Three key findings: elevator wait times over 40s significantly reduce social behavior; multi-level public space hierarchy is essential; functional mix impacts community vitality more than spatial design.
"Vertical Neighborhood Unit" guidelines: sky lounges every 8-10 floors (≥120㎡), efficient elevator systems (≤30s wait), 2-min walking radius. Adopted in two new Shenzhen projects.
Anchored in individual roles, exploring new symbiotic relationships between humans, space, and technology in future society.
Proposing a "cultural resilience" theoretical framework for industrial heritage regeneration.
Comparing waterfront regeneration practices in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai to extract replicable paradigms.
Exploring parametric workflows based on Rhino+Grasshopper for multi-objective optimization of building form, daylight, and energy.