2018 Nov, I visited Shanghai, the greyest city ever seen. The skyline of the city emerged from a mixture of mist and air pollution. From far, it is astonishing to see the contrast between high-rise buildings and village-like clusters.

Soon walking into one of cluster, I was surrounded by calm yet lively atmosphere where the alley in between is interiorized as part of people's living space. This transition zone between private and public is animated by personal belonings like armchairs, tea tables, bicycles....

I realised that, humanity, which goes beyond limit of man-made environment, is the key to the future of architecture.

The 5Ss listed below could be the parameters contributing to a more humane-oriented building environment.
Scale, which makes people feel comfortable.
Speed, which makes people feel relaxed.
Space, which makes people breathe freely.
Santé, which makes people feel supported mentally and physically.
Security, which provides people a sense of security.