Analysis of Methods of Creating Microc-Limate for Waterfront Residential Areas in Tropics of South Asia

2012 ◽  
Vol 226-228 ◽  
pp. 2450-2453
Author(s):  
Yao Zhi Huang ◽  
Shu Fen Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Radiant Heat ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Ecological Development ◽  
Good Living ◽  
Reducing Energy

To ensure the low-carbon and ecological development of the residential areas, the coordinating climate planning must be done in earlier stage of design, and such design is even more important especially in tropics of South Asia. In order to create a good living environment and improve the quality of life, this paper is intended to create the microclimate in residential areas by guiding the predominant wind direction in residential areas, guiding the wind above water into the space of residential areas and optimizing the arrangement of plants and other aspects through the layout form of buildings under the condition of reducing energy consumption, to reduce radiant heat and meet the comfort of living in the residential areas, thus conducive to the study of design of comprehensive low-carbon residential areas.

Planning of Fishing Village in Dou-Long Port

2014 ◽  
Vol 1065-1069 ◽  
pp. 2765-2769
Author(s):  
Yan Chen ◽  
Da Wei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Harmonious Society ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Land Resources ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Fishing Village ◽  
Road Congestion ◽  
Socialist Harmonious Society

With the development of building a socialist harmonious society and urbanization，building a new socialist countryside has become the focus of town planning.The industrial resources of Dou-long port,residents’ living environment and infrastructure are analyzed in detail in this paper. Some reasonable means of settlement are given according to the situation presented in Dou-long port’s development such as Distribution of scattered residential areas, road congestion, waste of land resources. After planning,you can achieve a radical improvement in the quality of life of residents.What more Dou-long port’s dirty and messy environment will be changed greatly.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Attractiveness of Small Towns: A Comparison of France and Poland

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Kwiatek-Sołtys ◽  
Helene Mainet
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Ties ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Good Basis ◽  
Social Demand ◽  
Good Living ◽  
Local Leaders

Abstract Nowadays the issue of the quality of life tends to be more and more important for the attractiveness of spaces in the context of increasing commuting and social demand for a good living environment. Small towns are often seen as places where “the living is easy” and social ties are dense. They are therefore a good basis for analysing the quality of life. This is a transversal and complex notion which is not always easy to define. This paper is based on surveys conducted in small Polish and French towns in order to analyse perceptions of the quality of life by both their inhabitants and local leaders, and their potential place in the attractiveness of small towns.

THE PRINCIPLES OF "URBAN VILLAGE" AS A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM OF URBAN CONFLICT AND IMPROVING LIFE QUALIT

2020 ◽  
pp. 74-80
Author(s):  
Anastasia Repeva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Urban Village ◽  
Urban Settlements ◽  
New Type ◽  
Urban Conflict

The article discusses the principles of the «urban village», in which it is possible to design a new type of residential areas in the context of increasing migration. It was revealed that the idea of urban settlements is aimed at creating a living environment with an increased level of socialization of the population, environ-mental protection, the priority of using public transport, etc. This study was aimed at using the principles of urban villages to improve the quality of life of citizens and leveling urban conflicts. The results of the study showed that in the arrangement of such habitat options with features such as the protection of natural re-sources and a combination of natural and anthropogenic environments, using efficient, integrated and hu-man-based transport, leisure activities for all categories of citizens, a sense of belonging, identity and others features, residents will feel safe in an urban environment free of conflicts.

scholarly journals Three Strategies for Describing Social Interactions of Adolescents in a Multicultural Environment—Indicators for the Quality of Life Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 8166
Author(s):  
Alicja Szerląg ◽  
Arkadiusz Urbanek ◽  
Kamila Gandecka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Multicultural Environment ◽  
Multicultural Community ◽  
The Social

Background: The analysis has involved social interactions in a multicultural environment. The social context has been defined by the Vilnius region (Lithuania), where national, religious, and cultural differences exist across generations (multicultural community). The space of “social relationships”, as one of the modules of the WHO quality of life assessment, has been studied. An innovation of the research has been related to the analysis of the phenomenon of community of nationalities and cultures as a predictor of quality of life (QoL). The social motive of the research has been the historical continuity (for centuries) of the construction of the Vilnius cultural borderland. Here, the local community evolves from a group of many cultures to an intercultural community. Interpreting the data, therefore, requires a long perspective (a few generations) to understand the quality of relationships. We see social interactions and strategies for building them as a potential for social QoL in multicultural environments. Methods: The research has been conducted on a sample of 374 respondents, including Poles (172), Lithuanians (133), and Russians (69). A diagnostic poll has been used. The respondents were adolescents (15–16 years). The research answers the question: What variables form the interaction strategies of adolescents in a multicultural environment? The findings relate to interpreting the social interactions of adolescents within the boundaries of their living environment. The description of the social relations of adolescents provides an opportunity to implement the findings for further research on QoL. Results: An innovative outcome of the research is the analysis of 3 interaction strategies (attachment to national identification, intercultural dialogue, and multicultural community building) as a background for interpreting QoL in a multicultural environment. Their understanding is a useful knowledge for QoL researchers. The data analysis has taken into account cultural and generational (historical) sensitivities. Therefore, the team studying the data has consisted of researchers and residents of the Vilnius region. We used the interaction strategies of adolescents to describe the category of “social relationships” in nationally and culturally diverse settings.

scholarly journals Effect of facilities management components on the quality of life of Chinese elderly in care and attention homes

Facilities ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 270-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-yung Leung ◽  
Ibukun Oluwadara Famakin ◽  
Paul Olomolaiye
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Chinese Elderly ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Quality of life (QoL) for elderly residents of care and attention (C&A) homes has become an important consideration, given the increasingly aging population. Due to the number of hours such residents spend indoors, the quality of the facilities can contribute to their day-to-day QoL. This study aims to investigate the effect of facilities management (FM) on the QoL of Chinese elderly people living in C&A homes. Design/methodology/approach A survey of perceived satisfaction with the components of FM and QoL was carried out with a sample of residents. A total of 18 FM components and five QoL domains, including physical health, independence, psychological health, social relationships and living environment, as well as overall QoL, were identified. Findings The findings show that physical health is influenced by accessibility, doors and windows and signage; independence can be improved by enhancing accessibility, water supply, lighting and ventilation; accessibility, water supply, distance and doors and windows all predict psychological health; social relationships are improved by lighting and ventilation; distance impacts positively on the living environment; and overall QoL is predicted by lighting, ventilation, accessibility, doors and windows, handrails, recreation and signage. Originality/value The study recommends that designers and facilities managers review the micro-climate settings to harness available natural lighting and ventilation, introduce bimetallic strips to the heating systems to maintain a suitable water temperature and install large, easy-to-understand and graphic signage for straightforward wayfinding in C&A homes.

Community quality of life. A case study of the new Popești Leordeni, Ilfov

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-361
Author(s):  
Andreea Acasandre
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urban Sprawl ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Community Quality Of Life ◽  
Leisure Services ◽  
The People ◽  
Level I

This paper is concerned with the analysis of some worrying present tendencies of urban sprawl in the large, important economic centers of Romania. It focuses on the tendency of building new residential apartments on the outskirts of the big cities. Most of these developments target young people that belong to a still-developing middle class. Big problems emerge, however, when real estate investors take advantage of the buyers’ lack of experience and of the authorities’ poor management, offering small, badly-built apartments in new residential areas which are designed around only one function: housing. The absence of complementary functions that could support the development of communities gravely impairs the inhabitants’ quality of life. At the local level, I was able to identify two main problems: the absence of the necessary infrastructure to support such a massive increase in population, and the absence of local amenities. On a larger scale, the consequences are significant as well: chronic traffic jams due to the large number of people who commute to Bucharest daily, for work. Even though at first Popeşti-Leordeni (a satellite-town of Romania’s capital) was considered a good housing option, the people living there are rapidly becoming highly unsatisfied with their quality of life. In their opinion, the biggest problems of this urban area are the absence of green spaces, of leisure services, of parking options, and of means of public transportation. To these complaints, the inhabitants add dissatisfaction with the general problems caused by the endless building sites, which also represent one of the main causes for the lack of cleanliness, bad roads, noise and pollution plaguing the area. This paper, based both on the analysis of statistical data and on empirical research, aims to show that Popeşti-Leordeni, especially the New Popeşti neighborhood, is an example of bad housing caused by corruption, investors’ greed, bad management on the part of the authorities, and the young buyers’ inexperience. Keywords: quality of life; urban sprawl; satellite-town; mono-functionality; community.

Urbanization and Socio-Economic Growth in South Asia Region

2018 ◽  
pp. 843-867
Author(s):  
Jyoti Chandiramani ◽  
Aanchal Airy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Human Development ◽  
World Bank Report ◽  
The People ◽  
Sustainable Urbanization ◽  
The World ◽  
Large Investment

Urbanization in the South Asia Region (SAR) stood at 34% (2014) and is relatively sluggish when compared to that of the World at 54%. The World Urbanization Prospects (2014) and World Bank Report (2016) reveals that the future urbanization globally will be concentrated in Asia and predominantly in the select countries of SAR - Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. The chapter analyses the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the select countries, which are indicative of the quality of life of citizens, benchmarking it with that of Asia and the world. The analysis reveals the slow, messy and hidden nature of urbanization in the region which is required to be addressed. The conclusions recommend large investment and policy imperatives which should bring about sustainable urbanization ensuring basic urban services resulting in improved demographics, Human Development Indices and other socio-economic characteristics of the people in the region.

Neuropsychiatry service provision in India and South Asia

2020 ◽  
pp. 545-550
Author(s):  
Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy ◽  
Vivek Misra
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Medical Specialty ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Neuropsychiatry as a medical specialty is significantly underrepresented in India, with neurology and psychiatry giving each other a wide berth in many of the country’s regions. This chapter reviews the state of neuropsychiatric services in India and South Asia, before moving on to explore what constitutes a Comprehensive Neuropsychiatry Programme (CNP). This encompasses education and research into neuropsychiatric outcomes, advocacy at a governmental level, and community-engendered activities, all with a view to attaining optimal levels of participation in activities of daily living (ADLs), health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and various social and educational milestones. The model employed by a multidisciplinary team for use in developing nations is then described, along with a case study to demonstrate best practice.

scholarly journals Brazilian Children’s Understanding of the Quality of Life in Their Living Environment: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 5101
Author(s):  
Camilla Aparecida Silva de Oliveira ◽  
Andréa Maria Duarte Vargas ◽  
Fernanda de Morais Ferreira ◽  
Efigênia Ferreira e Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Social ◽  
Graphic Elements

(1) Objective: To understand the perception of Brazilian children about the Quality of Life (QoL) considering their living environment. (2) Methods: This is a qualitative study conducted with children aged 6–10 years, from a medium-sized Brazilian municipality, recruited from public and private schools. An adaptation of the “draw, write, and say” method was used to collect data. At first, all children (n = 252) drew a “neighborhood with QoL”. On the same day, the researcher analyzed the graphic elements of the representations and intentionally selected the two best-detailed drawings from each class (n = 49) and the children were invited to narrate them. The narratives were analyzed through content analysis. (3) Results: Two major themes emerged from the content analysis, namely, the physical environment and social environment. The first included the needs to live in a community, such as housing, places of leisure, essential services, and natural elements. The second was relationships with family and friends. (4) Conclusion: The children presented the meaning of an environment with QoL, pointing out essential items to have this ideal environment. The social environment and the physical environment were perceived interdependently; that is, any change in one of these aspects may affect children’s QoL.

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