2025-10-31

A“Decision Revolution” in Urban Renewal: HSKC Shares AI Innovations at the HKCCC

29 October 2025, Beijing —at the “Frontier Technology Application Sharing Session” hosted by the Real Estate and Technology Committees of the HKCCC, Dr. Henry Yang, Co-founder of HSKC, was invited to deliver a keynote speech entitled“Street Block Space Ecology AI Model”. Dr. Yang presented the HSKC’s cutting-edge research achievements at the intersection of AI and urban spatial science, introducing a new stage of intelligent infrastructure characterised by computable, quantifiable and predictable decision-making.

01 Urban Block as “Computable Ecosystems”

“We are not merely designing spaces — we are building a complete intelligent system for sustainable urban ecosystems,” said Dr. Henry Yang. “Traditional planning relies heavily on human experience, whereas the AI model enables a systematic ‘scan’ and ‘simulation’ of urban blocks, making spatial value visible and measurable.”

HSKC’s AI-based Spatial Ecology Model integrates six major analytical dimensions — spatial science, morphology, transport simulation, functional layout, built environment, and socio-economic dynamics. It is further divided into 20 sub modules and over 100 parameters, forming an intelligent analysis platform that supports the entire project lifecycle.

02 From “Data Perception” to “AI Planning”: Three Core Capabilities Driving Industry Transformation

The model introduces three breakthrough capabilities:

• Visual Diagnosis – Conducts multi-dimensional “health checks” on spatial systems to identify ecological weaknesses.

• Quantitative Assessment and Predictive Modeling – Forecasts spatial evolution based on historical datasets and case tagging.

• Digital Twin and Solution Generation – Uses parametric simulation to produce optimised planning recommendations.

During the session, HSKC showcased several benchmark projects — including the Jiukeshu Urban Renewal in Tongzhou, Beijing, the Suzhou Industrial Design Culture Village, and the China Resources Dongguan Sports Centre Expansion — illustrating how the model enhanced outcomes in pedestrian flow simulation, commercial route optimisation, and spatial value assessment, improving project efficiency by over 30%.

03 Technological Foresight: Redefining the Boundaries of Design with AI

HSKC has long been dedicated to the deep integration of space syntax, sDNA analysis, big data platforms, and AI algorithms, advancing the industry from experience-driven to data-intelligent paradigms. The model has already been applied in multiple contexts — including urban renewal, TOD (Transit-Oriented Development), and cultural-tourism-commercial integration — and has received support from several national and regional R&D initiatives.

As frontier technologies such as humanoid robotics and embodied intelligence gain traction in Beijing, HSKC continues to explore the next frontier of AI–space interaction. Its participation in this technology-themed event at the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce further underscores the company’s technical expertise and influence in smart architecture, low-carbon spatial design, and AI-based planning research.

Looking ahead, the design of the future will be a co-creation between artificial intelligence and spatial systems. HSKC is committed to working with partners across sectors to harness AI as an engine for cities that are **smarter, more resilient, and more human-centered.