The key to a "good house" is being green, low-carbon, intelligent, and safe, so that the people can live healthily and use it conveniently. Accelerating the construction of "good houses" is a systematic project that requires efforts in many aspects, including improving standards, policies, technology, and the industrial system.

　　By using movable partitions and integrated movable wiring within finishes, the layout can be flexibly changed according to different needs; soundproof door locks paired with thermally expanding smoke-blocking sealing strips can not only reduce the collision noise of opening and closing doors but also buy time for escape in a fire; a whole-house smart home system can automatically adjust the activation status of lighting, home appliances, curtains, and more according to different scenarios... The China International Residential Industry and Building Industrialization Products and Equipment Expo held recently focused on the construction of "good houses" and showcased many technological innovation achievements.

　　At present, the people have higher requirements for housing quality and hope to live in better houses and obtain better services. What makes a "good house" good? It should be green, low-carbon, intelligent, and safe, so that the people can live healthily and use it conveniently. Accelerating the construction of "good houses" is a systematic project that includes not only design, construction, use, services, and other links but also industries such as green building materials, smart homes, and prefabricated construction. It requires efforts in many aspects, including improving standards, policies, technology, and the industrial system, and fully mobilizing enthusiasm for the development and construction of "good houses."

　　Use "good design" to lead "good houses." Residential design affects owners' living experience and needs to meet requirements such as safety and durability, functional applicability, health and comfort, flexibility and variability, and greenness and low carbon, so that every square meter of design is fully utilized and worth the money. For example, in terms of community environment, designs such as elevated floors, sunken courtyards, and covered corridors can be used to create shared neighborhood centers, fitness venues, and more, building a diverse and inclusive all-age-friendly community. Another example is layout design: zoning for activity and quiet, north-south ventilation, and structural systems and walls conducive to flexible spatial separation can meet the needs of different groups.

　　Use "new technology" to support "good houses." On the one hand, promote intelligent, prefabricated, and other new construction methods so that houses can be built well and quickly. For example, in the China Construction Science and Technology new rural housing project in Jingxia Village, Guangzhou, the structure, enclosure, and reserved embedded mechanical and electrical pipelines of rural housing modules can be completed like "making cars." After the modules are transported to the construction site, only grouting, anchoring, and assembly are needed to build a modular new rural house, saving 40% of the construction period and reducing construction waste by 70%. On the other hand, accelerate the research, development, and production of new materials and new equipment. High-performance insulation materials that are thin, lightweight, have low thermal conductivity, and are highly flame-retardant meet the energy-saving and safety requirements of green buildings; smart refrigerators installed in homes can automatically identify food storage conditions and recommend corresponding recipes; artificial intelligence call devices can recognize calls for help after an elderly person falls or the sound of knocking on the floor or walls and promptly send warning messages to family members... Introducing these new materials and new equipment helps make houses safer and smarter.

　　Use "excellent services" to empower "good houses." "Good houses" need complete supporting service facilities and property management services. In Shanghai, the 962121 hotline special maintenance service covers more than 10,000 residential communities, and multiple emergency centers have joined the special maintenance service platform, providing services such as sewer unblocking, water and electricity maintenance, home appliance cleaning, and door and window repair, with unified standards and unified charges for all services. Next, all localities should also actively fill shortcomings in community infrastructure and public service facilities so that residents can live with greater peace of mind and comfort.

　　It should be noted that the construction of "good houses" cannot be equated with the construction of high-end housing; rather, it should target different groups and benefit the general public. Promote the renovation of old residential communities from environmental, corridor, and facade renovation to indoor renovation and quality improvement, and more "old houses" will become "good houses." With good layout design, supporting facility construction, and public service supply, affordable housing can likewise set a "good house" example.

　　"Good houses" concern the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development recently stated that this year, focusing on meeting the people's demand for living in good houses, it will start from aspects such as building floor height, elevators, sound insulation, greenness, intelligence, and accessibility, release residential project standards, raise residential construction standards, and accelerate the transformation of housing development from "whether there is housing" to "whether the housing is good." Adhering to innovation-led development and making great efforts to build green, low-carbon, intelligent, and safe "good houses" will make urban and rural life more livable, more resilient, and smarter, and enable more people to enjoy high-quality living spaces.