Welcome to the Smart Urban Design Lab (SUDL)!
SUDL explores the interrelationship between urban design and public health. Our objective is to propose guidelines for creating a sustainable urban environment based on theories of healthy cities and empirical analysis using big data. To achieve this, we conduct research involving the collection of big data through field observations and Internet-of-Things sensors to analyze the degree of pollution exposure in various urban spatial structures and street types at a micro-spatial level. We then explore urban design strategies that can effectively reduce environmental pollution exposure.
Additionally, we conduct research on the carbon emission reduction and physical activity promotion effects of green infrastructure. Based on this, we establish planning standards and indicators for health-friendly urban design. Our focus is on designing safe pedestrian areas, with particular emphasis on techniques that can mitigate the effects of climate change-induced natural disasters, infectious diseases, and air pollution. We also aim to prevent traffic accidents and crimes through urban design.
