The proliferation of business establishments located on high elevation sites indicates the value given to air spaces. /PDI
Such interactions with the site settings have been carried over to modern buildings and developments such as condominiums that feature balconies and full height windows. Shopping malls are designed around spacious atria and hallways that were once regarded as non-revenue generating areas.
Building forms reconfiguring from large masses to clusters of small structures organized around landscaped areas also reflect the acknowledgement of the value-adding features of open spaces. Light, ventilation, and access to nice views are prioritized over maximization of saleable spaces.Environmental qualities factor significantly in the valuation and saleability of properties.
Referred to as common areas or the public realm are the inalienable spaces that are supposed to be shared and enjoyed by everyone, free of charge. But the increasing lack of open spaces in highly urbanized areas has led to the emergence of hybrid spaces where privately owned land may be developed for public use or vice-versa. Building over public roads or privately owned land is enabled by laws covering air rights and air spaces.
But nature constitutes the public realm that should be accessible to all. The prescriptive nature of regulations works to curb market forces that limit access to those who can pay to enjoy views and fresh air. To complement regulations, design processes leading to more public-sensitive settings may also be incentivized. Building designs that are transparent and disaggregated allow for visual and physical permeability that do not divide the urban spaces into exclusive compartments.
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