Analysis of city "liveability" around the world seems to indicate that building very tall residential buildings does not generate the best outcomes, socially especially in terms of forming good interactive communities.
It is possible to achieve high levels of population density with lower rise buildings, with single staircases/lifts or multiple as needed by the design. In which case the "second staircase" rule may be a useful financial nudge to a better high density residential development approaches, same as the longstanding "St. Paul's sightline rules" in near central London (although 18m should be loosened a bit to ensure buildings of up to 8 stories are not included in second staircase mandate).
And presumably the "opening window not under 1.1m from floor) would not prevent use of a fixed glazed lower panel to increase available light. The example photo shows a somewhat British domestic design obsession (partially cost driven) with having a circulating water radiator under the window. Other options available that would better integrate with floor level glazing. Special rules need to apply for various types of balcony including "Juliet" balconies in terms of exterior mounted barriers for safety.
Analysis of city "liveability" around the world seems to indicate that building very tall residential buildings does not generate the best outcomes, socially especially in terms of forming good interactive communities.
It is possible to achieve high levels of population density with lower rise buildings, with single staircases/lifts or multiple as needed by the design. In which case the "second staircase" rule may be a useful financial nudge to a better high density residential development approaches, same as the longstanding "St. Paul's sightline rules" in near central London (although 18m should be loosened a bit to ensure buildings of up to 8 stories are not included in second staircase mandate).
And presumably the "opening window not under 1.1m from floor) would not prevent use of a fixed glazed lower panel to increase available light. The example photo shows a somewhat British domestic design obsession (partially cost driven) with having a circulating water radiator under the window. Other options available that would better integrate with floor level glazing. Special rules need to apply for various types of balcony including "Juliet" balconies in terms of exterior mounted barriers for safety.