Huiwen Xiang
Huiwen XIANG, a Ph.D. student at the University of Hong Kong, where explores the interaction of the built environment and human well-being. XIANG’s current research projects include 1) investigating the impact of agricultural landscapes on urban residents’ health, 2) exploring the effects of participatory landscape behaviors on individuals’ psychological, physiological, and cognitive responses.
Research interest: Agricultural Landscapes; Participatory Landscapes; Recognition
B.S GZU; MA CSU; Doctorial Student in LA HKU
Email: huiwen@connect.hku.hk
Awards
Honor for Graduate of Central South University. 2023-2024
National Scholarship (Master, top 0.1%). 2022-2023
National Scholarship (Master, top 0.1%). 2024-2024
The First Prize Scholarship (Master). 2021-2023
National Scholarship (Bachelor, top 0.1%). 2020-2021
The First Prize Scholarship (Bachelor, top 3%). 2019-2021
Excellent Graduate of Guizhou Province. 2021
Triple A Graduate of Guizhou Province. 2021
Research & Scholarship
Publication
Xiang, H., Xie, M., Huang, Z., et al. (2023). Study on spatial distribution and connectivity of Tusi sites based on quantitative analysis. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 14(1), 101833.
Xiang, H., Xie, M., & Fang, Y. (2023). Study on the architecture space-social network characteristics based on social network analysis: A case study of Anshun Tunpu settlement. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 102333.
Xiang, H., Qin, Y., Xie, M., et al. (2022). Study on the “Space Gene” Diversity of Traditional Dong Villages in the Southwest Hunan Province of China. Sustainability, 14(21), 14306.
Zhao, Y1., Xiang, H1., & Huang, Z. (2024). Architectural spatial distribution and network connectivity characteristics of ancient military towns in Southwest China: a case study of Qingyan Ancient Town in Guiyang. Heritage Science, 12(1).
Liu, Y1., Xiang, H1., Huang, Z., et al. (2022). Analysis of leaf-architecture characteristics and ecological adaptability of tree species in the upper reaches of the Chishui river. Ecological Indicators, 135, 108563.
Xie, M*., Xiang, H.,& Huang, Z. (2023). Study on the spatial genetic diversity of traditional villages under the construction of land transport. Journal of Railway Science and Engineering, 20(07), 2708 – 2717.
Xie, M*., & Xiang, H. (2023). Study on the Spatial Culture Inheritance Strategy of Traditional Miao and Dong Settlements in Southwest Hunan Based on Social Network Analysis. Journal of Hunan University (Social Science), 37(5), 155 – 160.
Li, Y., Xiang, H., Huang, Z., et al. (2022). Carbon sequestration characteristics of two plantation forest ecosystems with different lithologies of karst. Plos one, 17(12), e0276537.
Chen, Y., Xu, J., Xiang, H., Huang, Z., Lin, Z., & Lu, S. (2025). Construction of a public space network connectivity and vitality optimization system in historical districts of southwestern China: Guiyang case study. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 16(3), 103304.
Lin, Z., Huang, Z., Xiang, H., et al. (2025). Exploring Connectivity Dynamics in Historical Districts of Mountain City: A Case Study of Construction and Road Networks in Guiyang, Southwest China. Sustainability, 17(6), 2376.
Lin, Z., Huang, Z., Wang, M., Xiang, H., Chen, Y., & Lu, S. (2024). Soil Nutrient Profiles in Three Types of Rocky Fissure Network Habitats of Typical Karst Formations in China: A Maolan World Heritage Perspective. Forests, 15(12), 2101.
Design Project
Tear down the walls in your mind
—2022 Hunan Provincial College Student Sustainable Architecture Design Competition, First Prize
The post-pandemic era, marked by increasing uncertainty and the potential threat of public health crises, profoundly challenges the fixed functional model of traditional architecture. Our design, rooted in the core concept of “Tear Down the Wall in Mind,” explores the transformation of industrial architectural heritage into resilient spaces designed for flexible adaptation and rapid response, specifically addressing the needs arising from public health emergencies.
Breathing Green Gallery
—2022 Exhibition of Architectural Design in Developing Countries, Excellence Award
Confronting the challenge of aging campus infrastructure, the Breathing Green Gallery project revitalizes an outdated 80s building, transforming it into a “breathing” smart activity center. This design creates a dynamic, permeable space that intelligently integrates nature and technology, allowing the building to adapt fluidly to the evolving needs of future campus life. It ensures this historic structure remains a vibrant, responsive hub for generations to come.
