Dossier
old buildings
Coverage of old buildings in the Nexus archive.
- Operation targeting fire safety in old Hong Kong buildings extended for 2 years
Hong Kong authorities are extending a fire safety operation targeting poorly maintained equipment in old buildings for another two years, with plans to inspect 5,000 high-risk structures. The initial phase resulted in 75 prosecutions, and future checks will prioritize residential blocks with scaffolding nets and those undergoing major renovations.
- The creepy feeling in old buildings might have a surprising cause
Infrasound, ultra-low-frequency vibrations below human hearing, may cause eerie feelings in places like old buildings. A study found people exposed to infrasound became irritable and had elevated cortisol levels without conscious awareness of the cause.