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Biometeorological Modelling And Forecasting Of Monthly Ambulancedemand For Hong Kong, H. T. Wong, P. C. Lai, Sissi Si Chen
Biometeorological Modelling And Forecasting Of Monthly Ambulancedemand For Hong Kong, H. T. Wong, P. C. Lai, Sissi Si Chen
Faculty of Design & Environment (THEi)
Given the aging population in Hong Kong and the ever rising demand for emergency ambulance services, this study aimed to examine the effects of seasonality and weather on the demand for emergency ambulance services in Hong Kong. The feasibility of using time series models and selected weather factors to forecast average daily ambulance demand over a month was also assessed.
Evaluation Of Property Management Agent Performance : A Novel Empirical Model, Yung Yau, Daniel Chi Wing Ho
Evaluation Of Property Management Agent Performance : A Novel Empirical Model, Yung Yau, Daniel Chi Wing Ho
Faculty of Design & Environment (THEi)
For many different reasons, property management agents (PMAs) are appointed for managing housing developments in both public and private housing sectors in many different cities. While third-party housing management eases the burdens of property owners and tenants in taking care of their properties, it may lead to agency problems. In fact, cases of mismanagement of multi-owned properties are common in Hong Kong and other Asian cities, leading to accelerated urban decay and augmented confrontations between property owners, users and PMAs. To promote better property management services, the performance of PMAs should be evaluated so market players can benchmark the performance …
Professional Graphic Design Knowledge In Hong Kong: From Graduate To Professional, Benson Pun Sin Cheung
Professional Graphic Design Knowledge In Hong Kong: From Graduate To Professional, Benson Pun Sin Cheung
Faculty of Design & Environment (THEi)
This article investigates the scope of graphic design professional knowledge in practice, and questions whether the knowledge and training provided at university are sufficient for graduates to become design professionals in Hong Kong. Official reports indicate that Hong Kong designers’ competence is limited to skills of execution, contributing in general to a low standard of professionalism due to a lack of professional knowledge. Three kinds of respondents were involved in the study: graduate graphic designers, design firm employers, and design academics. The study relied on a mixed method approach, with the qualitative interview method as the core qualitative component and …
Innovation And User Behavior For Enhancement In Bike Sharing Programme., Henry Chung Yin Yu, Paul Lo Chi Hang
Innovation And User Behavior For Enhancement In Bike Sharing Programme., Henry Chung Yin Yu, Paul Lo Chi Hang
Faculty of Design & Environment (THEi)
Bike sharing is one of the fastest growing transportation mode for its environmental and economical benefits. Originated in Europe, more bike sharing programmes start up annually in major cities in the world. Hong Kong has its first bike sharing system in 2017. This paper first identifies usages and operational problems of bike sharing within the existing systems and examines how innovation in user behavior can enhance and improve the relationship between bike sharing entrepreneurs and citizen’s interest in sports facilities. By looking deeply into how innovation in bike sharing can change the mobility in the city, improving traffic network and …