The Consequences of Living in High-Rise Buildings
October 28, 2025Housing and Mental Health: A Review of the Evidence and a Methodological and Conceptual Critique
October 28, 2025Research Article
Psychological and social impacts of high-rise buildings: a review of the post-occupancy evaluation literature
By Kalantari, S., & Shepley, M.
Full Citation
Kalantari, S., & Shepley, M. (2021). Psychological and social impacts of high-rise buildings: A review of the post-occupancy evaluation literature. Housing Studies, 36(8), 1147-1176.
Key Findings
Rapid global urbanization has led to a construction boom in high-rise buildings, and this trend seems unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. But what are the social, psychological, and behavioral effects of living and working in high-rise environments? The overview suggests that certain negative psychological and social impacts have been consistently associated with high-rise environments, particularly for lower-income populations.