(Peer-reviewed Journal Papers)
The impact of high-density urban environments on children’s play, a systematic review of current insights
Lu, P., & van Ameijde, J. (2025). The impact of high-density urban environments on children’s play, a systematic review of current insights. Cities & Health, 1-20.
https://doi.org/10.1080/23748834.2024.2441554
Intergenerational cooperation and co-creation in public space design assisted by Virtual Reality (VR) environments
Ng, P., Zhu, S., Li, Y., & van Ameijde, J. (2025). Intergenerational cooperation and co-creation in public space design assisted by Virtual Reality (VR) environments. Architectural Intelligence, 4(1), 1-23.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s44223-024-00080-1
Integrating Urban Analytics into Postgraduate Urban Design Pedagogy: A Mixed-Methods Teaching Approach to Addressing Urban Liveability
van Ameijde, J., Cheng, S. & Wang, H. (2024). Integrating Urban Analytics into Postgraduate Urban Design Pedagogy: A Mixed-Methods Teaching Approach to Addressing Urban Liveability. Journal of Planning Education and Research, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/0739456X231162842
Exploring the coherence and divergence between the objective and subjective measurement of streetscape perceptions at the neighborhood level: A case study in Shanghai
Song, Q., Fang, Y.; Li, M., van Ameijde, J. & Qiu, W. (2024). Exploring the coherence and divergence between the objective and subjective measurement of streetscape perceptions at the neighborhood level: A case study in Shanghai. Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science.
Developing a Machine-Simulated Human Scoring Model to Assess Child-Friendly Street Environments, tested in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Liu, X., Lu, P. & van Ameijde, J. (2024). Developing a Machine-Simulated Human Scoring Model to Assess Child-Friendly Street Environments, tested in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong. Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism.
Digitally-Gamified Co-Creation: Enhancing Community Engagement in Urban Design through a Participant-centric Framework
Ng, P., Zhu, S., Li, Y. & van Ameijde, J. (2024). Digitally-Gamified Co-Creation: Enhancing Community Engagement in Urban Design through a Participant-centric Framework. Design Science, 10, e17. https://doi.org/10.1017/dsj.20...
The Mechanism of Street Markets Fostering Supportive Communities in Old Urban Districts: A Case Study of Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Tan, Y., Song, J., Yu, L., Bai, Y., Zhang, J., Chan, M. H. & van Ameijde, J. (2024). The Mechanism of Street Markets Fostering Supportive Communities in Old Urban Districts: A Case Study of Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong. Land, 13(3), 289. https://doi.org/10.3390/land13...
The Evolving Typologies and Morphologies of Hong Kong Public Housing: Between Implementation and Remediation of Urban Density
van Ameijde, J. & Jin, Y. (2023). The Evolving Typologies and Morphologies of Hong Kong Public Housing: Between Implementation and Remediation of Urban Density. Journal of Urban History, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/009614...
The evaluation of urban spatial quality and utility trade-offs for Post-COVID working preferences: a case study of Hong Kong
Song, Q., Dou, Z., Qiu, W., Li, W., Wang, J., van Ameijde, J. & Luo, D. (2023). The evaluation of urban spatial quality and utility trade-offs for Post-COVID working preferences: a case study of Hong Kong. Architectural Intelligence, 2(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44223...
Digital common(s): the role of digital gamification in participatory design for the planning of high-density housing estates
Ng, P., Li, Y., Zhu, S., Xu, B. & van Ameijde, J. (2023). Digital common(s): the role of digital gamification in participatory design for the planning of high-density housing estates. Frontiers in Virtual Reality, 3, 184. https://doi.org/10.3389/frvir....
Measuring urban mixed-use conditions and their impact on street vitality: a mixed-method approach tested in the context of Hong Kong’s New Towns
Cheng, S. & van Ameijde, J. (2023). Measuring Urban mixed-use conditions and their impact on street vitality: a mixed-method approach tested in the context of Hong Kong’s New Towns. Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability, 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1080/175491...
Promoting Livability in Urban Planning: A Comprehensive Framework based on the “Theory of Human Needs”
Sheikh, W. T. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). Promoting Livability in Urban Planning: A Comprehensive Framework based on the “Theory of Human Needs”. Cities, 131, 103972. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.citi...
Adaptable Modular Construction Systems and Multi-Objective Optimisation Strategies for Mass-Customised Housing: A New User-driven Paradigm for High-rise Living in Hong Kong
Ma, C. Y. & van Ameijde, J. (2021). Adaptable Modular Construction Systems and Multi-Objective Optimisation Strategies for Mass-Customised Housing: A New User-driven Paradigm for High-rise Living in Hong Kong. International Journal of Architectural Computing, 20(1), 96-113. https://doi.org/10.1177/147807...
Data-driven placemaking: Public space canopy design through multi-objective optimisation considering shading, structural and social performance
van Ameijde, J., Ma, C. Y., Goepel, G., Kirsten, C. & Wong, J. (2021). Data-driven placemaking: Public space canopy design through multi-objective optimisation considering shading, structural and social performance. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 11(2), 308-323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar...
(Policy or Professional Journal Papers)
Learning from The Situationists: Evaluating Opportunities for Spontaneous Urban Experiences in Hong Kong New Towns
Wei, N., Chan, M. H. & van Ameijde, J. (2024). Learning from The Situationists: Evaluating Opportunities for Spontaneous Urban Experiences in Hong Kong New Towns. Urbanie and Urbanus, 10. https://www.doi.org/10.55412/1...
Enhancing Social Participation of Older Adults to Promote Active Ageing in High-Density Urban Communities: A Case Study of Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
Gu, C., Chan, M. H. & van Ameijde, J. (2024). Enhancing Social Participation of Older Adults to Promote Active Ageing in High-Density Urban Communities: A Case Study of Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong. Urbanie and Urbanus, 10. https://www.doi.org/10.55412/1...
Dementia-Friendly Public Housing in Hong Kong – A Case Study of Jat Min Chuen
Tsang, Y. F., Chan, M. H. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). Dementia-Friendly Public Housing in Hong Kong – A Case Study of Jat Min Chuen. Urbanie and Urbanus, 7, 172-188. https://www.doi.org/10.55412/0...
Carbon-Neutral Campuses - An Integrated Assessment Framework for Sustainable Universities in Hong Kong
Chen, M., Chan, M. H. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). Carbon-Neutral Campuses - An Integrated Assessment Framework for Sustainable Universities in Hong Kong. Urbanie and Urbanus, 7, 157-171. https://www.doi.org/10.55412/0...
Regenerating Hong Kong’s New Towns: Resilience and Collaboration in the Context of Polycentric Urban Development
van Ameijde, J. & Cheng, S. (2022). Regenerating Hong Kong’s New Towns: Resilience and Collaboration in the Context of Polycentric Urban Development. Urbanie and Urbanus, 6, 48-67. https://www.doi.org/10.55412/0...
(Chapters in Peer-reviewed Edited Books)
Data-driven Urban Design
Van Ameijde, J. Data-driven Urban Design. In: Morel, P., Bier, H. (Ed.). Disruptive Technologies: The Convergence of New Paradigms in Architecture. Springer Series in Adaptive Environments (pp. 59-84). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14160-7_5
(Edited Books)
New Territories Tomorrow: Rethinking Hong Kong's New Towns: MSc in Urban Design Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Urban Design Studios 2019-2021
Van Ameijde, J., & Cheng, S. (Eds.). (2022). New Territories Tomorrow: Rethinking Hong Kong's New Towns: MSc in Urban Design Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Urban Design Studios 2019-2021. School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
(Peer-reviewed Conference Papers)
From Company Towns to ‘Technopolis’: Understanding the Evolution of Industry-Driven Urban Development in Hong Kong
Song, H., Zhou, Y., Zhang, Y., Cai, J. & van Ameijde, J. (2024). From Company Towns to ‘Technopolis’: Understanding the Evolution of Industry-Driven Urban Development in Hong Kong. International Planning History Society Proceedings, 20, 945-964. https://journals.open.tudelft....
The Impact of High-Density Environments on Children's Urban Play Space: A Scoping Review
Lu, P. & van Ameijde, J. (2024). The Impact of High-Density Environments on Children's Urban Play Space: A Scoping Review. The fifth "Past Present and Future of Public Space" conference, Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, Bologna, 25-27 June 2024.
Leveraging Social Media and Natural Language Processing for Understanding Cultural Perception in Urban Renewal
Lin, S. & van Ameijde, J. (2024). Leveraging Social Media and Natural Language Processing for Understanding Cultural Perception in Urban Renewal; Insights from Nantou Walled City. In: Gardner, N., Herr, C. M., Wang, L., Toshiki, H., Khan, S.A. (eds.), Accelerated Design - Proceedings of the 29th CAADRIA Conference, Singapore, 20-26 April 2024. https://papers.cumincad.org/cg...
Kit-Of-Parts Design for Architecture Co-Creation Games
Ng, P., Li, Y., Zhu, S. & van Ameijde, J. (2024). Kit-Of-Parts Design for Architecture Co-Creation Games. In: Gardner, N., Herr, C. M., Wang, L., Toshiki, H., Khan, S.A. (eds.), Accelerated Design - Proceedings of the 29th CAADRIA Conference, Singapore, 20-26 April 2024. https://papers.cumincad.org/cg...
Sensing Streets: Exploring The Association Between Cityscape Qualities and Street Perceptions Using Street View Imagery and Natural Language Processing
Cheng, S. & van Ameijde, J. (2024). Sensing Streets: Exploring The Association Between Cityscape Qualities and Street Perceptions Using Street View Imagery and Natural Language Processing. In: Gardner, N., Herr, C. M., Wang, L., Toshiki, H., Khan, S.A. (eds.), Accelerated Design - Proceedings of the 29th CAADRIA Conference, Singapore, 20-26 April 2024. https://papers.cumincad.org/cg...
The Effects of Curbside Cafés on Bike Travel Behaviours: Spatiotemporal Evidence of Toront
Song, Q., Li, M. & van Ameijde, J. (2024). The Effects of Curbside Cafés on Bike Travel Behaviours: Spatiotemporal Evidence of Toronto. In: Gardner, N., Herr, C. M., Wang, L., Toshiki, H., Khan, S.A. (eds.), Accelerated Design - Proceedings of the 29th CAADRIA Conference, Singapore, 20-26 April 2024. https://papers.cumincad.org/cg...
Structuring Gamified Participatory Public Space Design; Developing a Design Quality Evaluation System to Support Digital Co-Creation Processes
Zhu, S., Ng, P. & van Ameijde, J. (2023, November). Structuring Gamified Participatory Public Space Design; Developing a Design Quality Evaluation System to Support Digital Co-Creation Processes. In xArch–creativity in the age of digital reproduction symposium (pp. 270-282). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-98...
The Impact of Spatial Layout on Orientation and Wayfinding in Public Housing Estates Using Isovist Polygons and Shape Matching Algorithms
Dong, J. & van Ameijde, J. (2023). The Impact of Spatial Layout on Orientation and Wayfinding in Public Housing Estates Using Isovist Polygons and Shape Matching Algorithms. In International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Futures (pp. 655-669). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-...
Data-Driven Urban Research Tools Within Design Education: New Perspectives on Complex Urban Data and Processes
van Ameijde, J., Cheng, S. & Wang, H. (2023). Data-Driven Urban Research Tools Within Design Education: New Perspectives on Complex Urban Data and Processes. In: Koh, I., Reinhardt, D., Makki, M., Khakhar, M., Bao, N. (eds.), Human-Centric - Proceedings of the 28th CAADRIA Conference, Ahmedabad, 18-24 March 2023 https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....
Skyways Versus Sidewalks: Evaluating the Perceptual Qualities and Environmental Features of Elevated Pedestrian Systems in Hong Kong
Cheng, S., Jiang, P., Rossini, F. & van Ameijde, J. (2023). Skyways Versus Sidewalks: Evaluating the Perceptual Qualities and Environmental Features of Elevated Pedestrian Systems in Hong Kong. In: Koh, I., Reinhardt, D., Makki, M., Khakhar, M., Bao, N. (eds.), Human-Centric - Proceedings of the 28th CAADRIA Conference, Ahmedabad, 18-24 March 2023 https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....;
Quantifying the Impact of Pedestrian-level Greening on the Perception of Walking
Wang, H. & van Ameijde, J. (2023). Quantifying the Impact of Pedestrian-level Greening on the Perception of Walking. In: Koh, I., Reinhardt, D., Makki, M., Khakhar, M., Bao, N. (eds.), Human-Centric - Proceedings of the 28th CAADRIA Conference, Ahmedabad, 18-24 March 2023 https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....;
Evaluating the Accessibility of Amenities: Towards Walkable Neighbourhoods
Cheng, S., Leung, K.S. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). Evaluating the Accessibility of Amenities: Towards Walkable Neighbourhoods. In: van Ameijde, J. Gardner, N., Hyun, K.H., Luo, D., Sheth, U. (eds.), Post-Carbon - Proceedings of the 27th CAADRIA Conference, Sydney, 9-15 April 2022 https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....
Data-driven Research on Street Environmental Qualities and Vitality using GIS Mapping and Machine Learning, a Case Study of Ma On Shan, Hong Kong
Liu, X. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). Data-driven Research on Street Environmental Qualities and Vitality using GIS Mapping and Machine Learning, a Case Study of Ma On Shan, Hong Kong. In: van Ameijde, J. Gardner, N., Hyun, K.H., Luo, D., Sheth, U. (eds.), Post-Carbon - Proceedings of the 27th CAADRIA Conference, Sydney, 9-15 April 2022 https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....
UAV-based People Location Tracking and Analysis, for the Data-Driven Assessment of Social Activities in Public Spaces
van Ameijde, J. & Leung, K.S. (2022). UAV-based People Location Tracking and Analysis, for the Data-Driven Assessment of Social Activities in Public Spaces. In: van Ameijde, J. Gardner, N., Hyun, K.H., Luo, D., Sheth, U. (eds.), Post-Carbon - Proceedings of the 27th CAADRIA Conference, Sydney, 9-15 April 2022 https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....
Innovation-oriented Border Region Development: Planning strategies for mutually beneficial urban development between Shenzhen and Hong Kong
Chen, K., Wang, N.H. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). Innovation-oriented Border Region Development: Planning strategies for mutually beneficial urban development between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The Evolving Scholar | IFoU 14th Edition. https://doi.org/10.24404/6155c...
Collectivistic Culture and Civic Space as Urban Identity: A Theory Based and Human-centric Transformation Strategy for Futian Central District, Shenzhen
Chen, Y., Wang, N.H. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). Collectivistic Culture and Civic Space as Urban Identity: A Theory Based and Human-centric Transformation Strategy for Futian Central District, Shenzhen. The Evolving Scholar | IFoU 14th Edition. https://doi.org/10.24404/61533...
The Use of Special Economic Zone: The Catalytic Effect among Governmental Support, Technology Innovation and Spatial Factors in Shenzhen
Lei, D. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). The Use of Special Economic Zone: The Catalytic Effect among Governmental Support, Technology Innovation and Spatial Factors in Shenzhen. The Evolving Scholar | IFoU 14th Edition. https://doi.org/10.24404/614ef...
The Sub-Urbanisation of New Towns: The Influence of Job-Housing Imbalance on Low-Income Groups' Job Opportunities in Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong
Lin, S., Wang, N.H. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). The Sub-Urbanisation of New Towns: The Influence of Job-Housing Imbalance on Low-Income Groups' Job Opportunities in Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong. The Evolving Scholar | IFoU 14th Edition. https://doi.org/10.24404/61541...
Public Spaces as Community Hubs in High-Density Residential Areas, A Case Study of Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
Rao, S., Wang, N.H. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). Public Spaces as Community Hubs in High-Density Residential Areas, A Case Study of Tuen Mun, Hong Kong. The Evolving Scholar | IFoU 14th Edition. https://doi.org/10.24404/61533...
Gateway Cities as Multi-Cultural Hubs: the history and potential future of Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, as a reception area to facilitate regional migration
Song, J., Wang, N.H. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). Gateway Cities as Multi-Cultural Hubs: the history and potential future of Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, as a reception area to facilitate regional migration. The Evolving Scholar | IFoU 14th Edition. https://doi.org/10.24404/61513...
A 'Cultural District' to Amend Urban Identity: A Framework to Evaluate Cultural Projects in Hong Kong and Shenzhen
Wang, H., Wang, N.H. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). A 'Cultural District' to Amend Urban Identity: A Framework to Evaluate Cultural Projects in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The Evolving Scholar | IFoU 14th Edition. https://doi.org/10.24404/61547...
Limited Development in the Shenzhen Bay Area: A Future Model for Coordinated Development of Urbanisation and Eco-Conservation
Xing, J., Wang, N.H. & van Ameijde, J. (2022). Limited Development in the Shenzhen Bay Area: A Future Model for Coordinated Development of Urbanisation and Eco-Conservation. The Evolving Scholar | IFoU 14th Edition. https://doi.org/10.24404/614f1...
Urbanism by Self-Driving Cars
Lau, S.F. & van Ameijde, J. (2021). Urbanism by Self-Driving Cars. In: Globa, A., Fingrut, A. Kim, N., Lo, T.T., van Ameijde, J. (eds.), Projections - Proceedings of the 26th CAADRIA Conference, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 29 March - 1 April 2021. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....
In-between Spaces, Generative Urban Design for Social Housing
Wong, K.K. & van Ameijde, J. (2021). In-between Spaces, Generative Urban Design for Social Housing. In: Globa, A., Fingrut, A. Kim, N., Lo, T.T., van Ameijde, J. (eds.), Projections - Proceedings of the 26th CAADRIA Conference, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 29 March - 1 April 2021. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....
Participatory Housing: Applying Discrete Element Based Design and Construction Systems towards User-driven High-rise Housing in Hong Kong
Ma, C.Y. & van Ameijde, J. (2021). Participatory Housing: Applying Discrete Element Based Design and Construction Systems towards User-driven High-rise Housing in Hong Kong. In: Globa, A., Fingrut, A. Kim, N., Lo, T.T., van Ameijde, J. (eds.), Projections - Proceedings of the 26th CAADRIA Conference, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 29 March - 1 April 2021. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....
‘Pay-as-you-go City’: New Forms of Domesticity in a Technological Society
van Ameijde, J. & Sentissi, Z. (2020). ‘Pay-as-you-go City’: New Forms of Domesticity in a Technological Society, in Proceedings of the Fourth GAME SET AND MATCH Conference (GSM4Q) at Doha, Qatar held in February 2019, Qatar University Press. https://doi.org/10.29117/gsm4q...
Generative Housing Communities - Design of Participatory Spaces in Public Housing Using Network Configurational Theories
Chow, K. L. & van Ameijde, J. (2020). Generative Housing Communities - Design of Participatory Spaces in Public Housing Using Network Configurational Theories, in D. Holzer, W. Nakapan, A. Globa, I. Koh (eds.), RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th CAADRIA Conference - Volume 2, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 5-6 August 2020. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....
Non-standard Housing, Generative Design strategies for Differentiated Residential Projects
van Ameijde, J. (2019). Non-standard Housing, Generative Design strategies for Differentiated Residential Projects, in M. Haeusler, M. A. Schnabel, T. Fukuda (eds.) Intelligent & Informed - Proceedings of the 24th CAADRIA Conference - Volume 2, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, 15-18 April 2019. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....
Generative Architectural Design and Build Strategies Based on the Mapping of Human Behaviour
van Ameijde, J. (2018). Generative Architectural Design and Build Strategies Based on the Mapping of Human Behaviour. In Proceedings of the 35th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, 537-44. Berlin: International Association of Automation and Robotics in Construction
Data-Driven Urban Porosity, Incorporating Parameters of Public Space into a Generative Urban Design Process
van Ameijde, J. & Song, Y. (2018). Data-Driven Urban Porosity, Incorporating Parameters of Public Space into a Generative Urban Design Process. In T. Fukuda, W. Huang, P. Janssen, K. Crolla, and S. Alhadidi (eds.), Learning, Adapting and Prototyping - Proceedings of the 23rd CAADRIA Conference, vol. 1, 173-82. Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 17 - 19 May 2018. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf....
