housing and dwelling房子问题.ppt

Sub-Topics Sub-topic 1: What are the reasons for the increasing popularity of high-rise buildings? What are the benefits and problems of it? Sub-topic 2: Do you prefer to rent or buy an apartment? What factors will you consider when you rent or buy an apartment? Sub-topic 3: What are the existing problems of housing in China? What should the country do to further improve people’s housing condition? What does the house mean in China? House means a sense of belonging . House means a symble of wealth. 3 I have no cars, no money, no houses, no diamond rings. But I want to grow old with you. When you are old, I will still carry you and be your walking stick; when you have no teeth, I will feed you. I won‘t die before you, for leaving you alone in this world makes me feel worried. 　　 Only 18% of mother-in-low can accept a son-in-low without a house. high-rise buildings Burj Khalifa Tower?(哈利法塔,原名迪拜塔（828m）) ?TAIPEI?101(台湾101大厦)（508.1m） South Center of Suzhou（729m） Shanghai Tower （上海中心大厦）632m What are the reasons for the increasing popularity of high-rise buildings? Urbanization Limited land resources Symbol of Economy Personal reference Urbanization An increasing percentage of the urban population Limited land resources Symbol of Economy The Oriental Pearl TV Tower Of Shanghai Shanghai Tower and the other two buildings around it Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) （上海环球金融中心（492m)）and Jin MaoTower金茂大厦 Personal reference Beautiful scenery Fresh air Plenty of sunshine … Wuhan Greenland Center(武汉绿地中心) Group discussion: Do you like to live in a high-rise apartment building? Benefits Take up less space House hundreds of families under one roof Add striking beauty to the city Problems More dangerous in fire and earthquake Very inconvenient in case of water and power are in short supply The benefits and problems of high-rise buildings