Research Seminar Topic: Measuring Impacts of “Outdoor Comfort” on “Walkability” in Warm Humid City: A perspective from New and Historical streetscape in the residential area of Dhaka, Bangladesh Speaker: Ms. Farzana Siddiqua Lecturer, Department of Architecture American International University Bangladesh Schedule: Tuesday, 31 May 2016 (13:00 -14:00) Room 829, Knowles Building The University of Hong […]

Research Seminar Topic: The Private Rented Sector in Central Eastern European Countries with a Focus on the Current Situation of the Sector in Slovenia Speaker: Dr. Richard Sendi Head of Housing Studies Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia Schedule: Wednesday, 19 October 2016 (13:00 - 14:00) Room 803, Knowles Building The University of […]

Topic: The Science of Healthy Cities of Tomorrow: Current Challenges and Future Directions from a Built Environmental Epidemiologist Speaker: Dr. Chinmoy Sarkar Assistant Professor Faculty of Architecture The University of Hong Kong Schedule: Wednesday, 26 October 2016 (13:00 -14:00) Room 820, Knowles Building The University of Hong Kong Abstract: The seminar will discuss methodological challenges […]

Research Seminar Topic: Residential Choice and Urban Neighbourhood Formation in Klang Valley, Malaysia Speaker: Dr. Wan Nor Azriyati Wan Abd Ariz Associate Professor Department of Estate Management Faculty of Built Environment University of Malaya Schedule: Date: 2 November 2016 (Wednesday) Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: Room 820, 8/F, Knowles Building, HKU Abstract: Over the last decade, the […]

Research Seminar Topic: Built Environment VS. Outdoor Activity: Case Study in Shanghai in the Context of Aging-in-Place Speaker: Yu Yifan Professor Department of Urban Planning Tongji University Schedule: Date: 9 November 2016 (Wednesday) Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: Room 820, 8/F, Knowles Building, HKU Abstract: Faced with the challenge of the rapid growth of aging population, it […]

Research Seminar Topic: The Geopolitics of Real Estate: Reconfiguring Property, Capital and Rights Speaker: Dr. Dallas Rogers Urban Studies Lecturer School of Social Science and Psychology Western Sydney University Schedule: Date: 11 November 2016 (Friday) Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: Room 803, 8/F, Knowles Building, HKU Abstract: Dallas Rogers discusses his new book that develops a historical […]

Research Seminar Topic: Explaining De-escalation of Homeowner Opposition to Public Housing Development in Hong Kong Speaker: Dr. Mandy Lau Assistant Professor Department of Urban Planning and Design The University of Hong Kong Schedule: Date: 14 November 2016 (Monday) Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: Room 820, 8/F, Knowles Building, HKU Abstract: It is common for homeowner opposition to […]

Research Seminar Topic: Urban Regeneration & Innovation: The Lyon Confluences Project (France) Speaker: Dr. Sébastien Darchen Lecturer in Planning University of Queensland Schedule: Date: 16 November 2016 (Wednesday) Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: Room 820, 8/F, Knowles Building, HKU Abstract: This presentation identifies the factors enabling innovation in a regeneration process. It analyses innovative planning practices in […]

Research Seminar Topic: Urban Form Research and Urban Designing Speaker: Mr. Alain Chiaradia Associate Professor Department of Urban Planning and Design The University of Hong Kong Schedule: Date: 23 November 2016 (Wednesday) Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: Room 820, 8/F, Knowles Building, HKU Abstract: ‘‘…everything around is designed and that design decisions impact on nearly every part […]