In the past, in order to show their own development level and urban charm, many cities in China have invested heavily in the construction of super high-rise buildings, taking them as the city's new business card. According to statistics, Hong Kong has the highest number of super high-rise buildings over 150 meters in the world, while five Chinese cities are among the top 10, showing China's strength and ambition in terms of high-rise buildings.
The construction of high-rise buildings was originally intended to cope with the rapid growth of the urban population, especially in the early stage of urbanization, when a large number of rural people flocked to the cities, resulting in a housing shortage.
However, while high-rise housing relieves population pressure, it also brings a series of problems. Issues such as how to escape, how to share, how to use elevators, and how to dismantle are gradually exposed, bringing more and more difficulties to high-rise residences
Not long ago, a fire broke out in a telecommunications building in Changsha City, which caused widespread concern in the society, although there was no ** people, but it revealed two major weaknesses of high-rise buildings:Fire safety issues and over-reliance on elevators.
The fire broke out on the lower floors, but the fire quickly spread upwards and residents on the upper floors were unable to escape by elevator, and taking the stairs was too time-consuming.
In addition to fire safety issues, there are three other fatal flaws in high-rise residences that must be a cause for homebuyers to be wary of:
01 The shared area of high-rise residential buildings is too large
The shared area refers to the construction area of the common part of the residential building, such as elevator shafts, stairwells, corridors, hallways, computer rooms, pipe wells, etc., in addition to the construction area of the suite. The pooled area is something that the buyer must pay for, but cannot use, so the smaller the pooled area, the greater the actual benefit for the buyer.
However, the shared area of high-rise residential buildings is often very large, even more than half of the floor area of the suite. This is because high-rise residential buildings need more elevators, stairs, fire escapes and other facilities to ensure the access and safety of residents, and these facilities take up a lot of shared area. Moreover, the building structure of high-rise residential buildings is also more complex, requiring more supports, partitions, sound insulation and other measures, which will also increase the shared area.
What's more, some developers deliberately exaggerate the shared area in order to pursue profits, or include some parts that should not be counted as shared area, such as gardens, balconies, garages, etc., into the shared area, thereby reducing the floor area of the suite and increasing the housing price.
The shared area of high-rise residential buildings is too large, which not only makes buyers pay more money but gets less space, but also affects the later maintenance and management expenses of home buyers.
Because, the larger the shared area, the more management scope and service content of the property management company, and the higher the property fee. And the strata fee is something that buyers have to pay every month, and it can also put a heavy burden on buyers over time.
02 The plot ratio is too high, and the living experience is too poor
Floor area ratio refers to the ratio of the total floor area of a building to its floor area, reflecting the density and height of the building. The higher the floor area ratio, the denser, taller, and more crowded the building.
The plot ratio of high-rise residential buildings is often very high, even exceeding the standards set by the state. This is because the construction cost of high-rise residential buildings is high, and developers tend to increase the floor area as much as possible and compress the green area and public space in order to pursue profits, so as to increase the plot ratio.
In addition, the approval process for high-rise residential buildings is also complex, requiring approval from multiple departments, and sometimes, in order to gain time and profit, some developers will use various means to pressure or bribe the relevant departments to obtain the approval of high plot ratios.
The plot ratio of high-rise residential buildings is too high, which not only affects the aesthetics and air quality of the city, but also reduces the living experience of residents. This is because a high plot ratio means that the residences are close to each other, which affects lighting, ventilation, visibility, privacy, etc.
Moreover, the high floor area ratio will also increase the contradictions and conflicts between residents, such as noise, garbage, parking and other problems, which will cause dissatisfaction and complaints among residents.
03 The dependence on elevators is too high
Elevators are a must-have facility for high-rise residences and the main way for residents to enter and exit. Without elevators, high-rise residential buildings lose their meaning and value. However, elevators are also a hidden danger for high-rise residential buildings, as they consume a lot of energy and money to operate and maintain, and there is also a risk of breakdowns and accidents.
Residents of high-rise residential buildings, due to their over-reliance on elevators, often neglect their own health and safety awareness. Some residents, even if they only go up and down a few floors, are reluctant to take the stairs, resulting in deterioration of physical functions and susceptibility to various diseases.
Some residents, in order to compete for elevators, disregard politeness and order, causing congestion and conflicts. Some residents do not standardize the use of elevators, such as pressing buttons, piling up items, graffiti, etc., which affects the normal operation and life of the elevator.
Moreover, the elevator is not foolproof, it can also have breakdowns and accidents, causing inconvenience and danger to residents. For example, sudden elevator stops, jams, falls, doors get stuck in people, etc., will make residents feel panic and pain.
The repair and maintenance of elevators also takes a lot of time and money, which increases the burden on property companies and residents.
Write at the end
High-rise residences, which seem to be tall, are actually full of dangers. It not only has many hard flaws such as fire safety, shared area, floor area ratio, elevator dependence, etc., but also does not meet the living habits and needs of human beings.
Human beings are social creatures who need to maintain a harmonious relationship with nature and others, rather than being cut off from high-rise buildings and machines.