This paper surveys the current situation of atrium smoke management research at home and abroad. Recent research such as the types and configurations of atrium buildings, atrium smoke management system, smoke exhaust system modes and smoke exhaust effectiveness, atrium smoke filling process and its time constant, pre_stratification and detection, air flow for smoke control between the atrium and adjoining space, sprinkler effect are discussed. Regulations of atrium design and some problems in current national code (Code for Fire Protection Design of Tall Buildings GB50045-95) are also discussed and areas of further research are specified.