We have developed a statistical method for the valuation of residential properties using a hierarchical Bayesian approach, which takes into consideration the unique structure of the Hong Kong property market. Our model is calibrated on a dataset that covers all residential real estate transactions in ten major Hong Kong residential complexes from February 2008 to February 2009. Although parsimo...

As the possibility of safe escape is one most crucial aspects a building’s fire safety features, understanding human behaviour under conditions important for successful evacuation. Although today’s buildings are equipped with systems, can still occur at anytime and anywhere in building have devastating consequences. In last decade, researchers practitioners used information technology to assist...

The need to renovate high-rise residential buildings maintain or improve indoor environmental conditions and reduce energy use is becoming prevalent worldwide. Climate change concerns have driven the development of policies, regulations, standards for building renovation; however, these are often narrowly focussed on fail consider complexities systems. To understand policy, process, practice ba...