Considerable research has shown that religion operates as a protective factor for one’s health. However, there is still a lack of understanding of the mechanisms by which religion is linked to individual health and wellbeing, especially in predominantly secular societies. This study tried to address this gap by developing a theoretical model to examine how religiosity is related to life satisfaction and health perception in a non-Western culture. Macau, a Portuguese colony until 1999, remains a diversified culture because of its intermixed historical background from the East and the West. Through structural equation modeling, the analysis of data collected from a representative sample of Macau residents, using a multistage stratified sampling procedure, indicated a positive link between religiosity and health. Moreover, altruism and prejudice mediated a portion of the relationship between religiosity and health. Additionally, our results demonstrated that Macau residents who were more religious had a higher level of altruism and a lower level of prejudice. The link between religion and prejudice in Macau differs from that of many other cultures, indicating that the effect of religion on prejudice varies by cultural context. In sum, our study showed that even in the shadow of glittering casinos, religion is positively related to health.

Practical experiences in traditional residence on behalf of local residents continue to accumulate the mutual adaptation from the building and the natural environment, on behalf of the local climate environment and residential symbiosis results. The article tries to analyze Zhuhai traditional residence ventilation in the planning layout to describe Zhuhai traditional residence specific practices of humid climate adaptation, to make the industry have a comprehensive understanding about the location and planning for natural ventilation of Zhuhai traditional residence.

Guangfu dwellings affected by high temperature in summer daytime have derived a lot factors to improve indoor microclimate. Like dwellings near the water and use the layout of roadway and architectural cracks to form ventilation; high windows to form a cold air exchange; use oyster shells, creeper and overhang plants on facade to insulate heat, etc. Two cases were mentioned that used of the above factors to improved microclimate. Combined the experience of ancient buildings with modern technology and materials can improve indoor microclimate of architecture is concluded.

Despite the recognition that health is related to physical and social environments, few studies have explored this relationship in the greater China area, where approximately 18% of the worlds population currently lives. This study attempts to narrow this gap by examining the associations of housing, economic, and neighborhood conditions with perceived physical health in Macao. Using survey data collected from 3493 residents in Macao, living conditions are conceptualized as encompassing housing conditions, economic conditions, and neighborhood conditions. Multiple regression analyses revealed significant relationships between living conditions and perceived physical health. The findings indicate that specific housing and economic factors are significantly associated with health perceptions and that a notable relationship exists between neighborhood conditions and perceived health status. This research underscores the importance of designing interventions to improve perceived health status that are tailored to address diverse living conditions.