like Hong Kong, it is difficult, if not impossible, to have a view unobstructed by buildings. As such, the quality of views … is dependent on the aesthetic quality of surrounding buildings. It is likely that poorly maintained buildings will impose … negative visual effects on their immediate surroundings. Refurbishing these poor buildings should, therefore, reduce or even …

Purpose – There has been a growing public concern over the importance of building management in apartment buildings … conditions of private apartment buildings in Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach – An assessment scheme was developed to … assess the health and safety conditions of 134 apartment buildings. Multiple regression models were then applied to analyze …