Chun Man Tsang

Carbon emissions are escalating in human-dominated ecosystems due the extensive use of fossil fuels. These emissions primarily stem from the built environment, energy generation, and transportation sectors. Urban sprawl exacerbates the issue, as commercial developers often prioritize cost-effective greenfields projects distant from transport hubs, favouring popularity over environmental concerns. Scientific evidence ties greenhouse gases to global warming, resulting in extreme weather events. This has spurred a global emphasis on prioritizing more sustainable developments. The research centres on an architectural design approach that unifies building, transport, and energy production considerations to create a development that combines appeal and comfort. A site in Waterfall City, a development with robust investment portfolios, was chosen to propose a more sustainable mixed-use development than the existing proposal. An emphasis on walkable distances from green public transport, innovative renewable energy solutions, and passive design for enhanced comfort. The proposal exemplifies an environmentally conscious built environment.