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【USR Hub】The “Tianmu Studies” Based on Culture, Life, and Environment: Imagining Low-Carbon Resilient Communities and Local Livable Systems - Local Knowledge Exploration (5): The Development of Net-Zero Healthy Cities from the History of Public Housing Planning Worldwide

Today, we are honored to invite Assistant Professor Shen Meng-Ying from the Department of Architecture at Shih Chien University, and Project Manager Li Wan-Yu from Urban Li Ren Company. The two speakers first provided a detailed introduction to the history and related cases of public housing development from Europe and America to Asia. They pointed out that European and American countries began to focus on public housing construction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mainly due to the urbanization process triggered by the Industrial Revolution. At that time, countries such as the UK, France, and Germany built large amounts of public housing to address the housing shortage of the working class. These housing areas usually provided basic sanitation facilities and standardized architectural designs, offering residents a relatively stable living environment. The speakers then explored the background of public housing development, particularly the impact of health and disease issues. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the harsh living conditions in urban slums led to the spread of infectious diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis. In modern public housing design, health factors remain crucial, such as good ventilation, adequate sunlight, and proper sanitation facilities, all considered key to improving residents' quality of life. Finally, the speakers emphasized the application of the net-zero concept and urban renewal strategies in modern public housing development. Net-zero buildings aim to achieve sustainable environmental development goals by reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. In the field of public housing, this concept is applied to building design and energy management, such as using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, and employing high-performance building materials and intelligent control systems to achieve a low-carbon lifestyle.

Implemented by Center for Teaching and Learning Development
Date: 2024/05/06