2025年起，高楼或将停建，住宅“新标准”下，2类房子“吃香”了

Core Viewpoint - The increasing prevalence of high-rise residential buildings in urban areas is driven by developers' profit motives, but inherent flaws are leading residents to seek alternatives [1][3]. Group 1: Issues with High-Rise Residential Buildings - High public area costs are a significant concern, with public area percentages in high-rise buildings reaching as high as 20%, compared to 10-15% in low-rise buildings, increasing the financial burden on owners [1][3]. - The aging problem of high-rise buildings is becoming more pronounced, with structural and equipment deterioration making demolition costly and unlikely, leading to potential losses for developers [3]. - Dependence on elevators in high-rise buildings creates issues, including long wait times during peak hours and high maintenance costs, which ultimately fall on residents, increasing their economic pressure [3]. Group 2: Regulatory Changes and Future Trends - In September 2021, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development issued a notice requiring high-rise construction to align with local firefighting capabilities, which will challenge high-rise development in smaller cities due to inadequate resources [5]. - The new regulations imply that high-rise construction will face significant restrictions and require government approval, leading to a potential shift towards multi-story residential buildings as the preferred option [5][8]. - Multi-story buildings with elevators are expected to gain popularity, offering a balance of convenience and lower public area costs while ensuring safety during emergencies, as residents can evacuate via stairs if elevators fail [8][6].