Between social and sustainable: A collaborative wood upcycling design process integrating AI and mixed reality tools
December 2025
The nature–culture divide, a longstanding conceptual separation between human beings and the natural environment, is increasingly challenged by the pressing need to address climate change. This urgency...
AI approaches to architectural design
December 2025
Performance comparison of deep reinforcement robot-arm learning in sequential fabrication of rule-based building design form
December 2025
Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) remains underexplored within architectural robotics, particularly in relation to self-learning of architectural design principles and design-aware robotic fabrication....
A dual-aspect evaluation framework for architectural-like plan generation via pix2pix series algorithms
December 2025
Architectural plan generation via pix2pix series algorithms faces dual challenges: the absence of domain-specific evaluation metrics and a lack of systematic insights into the joint impact of training...
A new frontier in design studio: AI and human collaboration in conceptual design
December 2025
This study explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the conceptual design phase of interior design education, focusing on AI's potential to help students visualise and refine creative ideas....
Study on the spatiotemporal evolution of urban spatial structure in Nanjing's main urban area: A coupling study of POI and nighttime light data
December 2025
The urban spatial structure reflects a city's development history, cultural heritage, and socio-economic conditions. A rational urban spatial structure is crucial for urban development. This study focuses...
A generative artificial intelligence approach to modular skeletal framework modeling: Bamboo stilt houses as a case study
December 2025
This paper presents a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) approach for creating modular skeletal frameworks, using vernacular bamboo stilt houses as examples to investigate an innovative methodological...
Unraveling nonlinear relationship of built environment on pre-sale and second-hand housing prices using multi-source big data and machine learning
December 2025
Pre-sale and second-hand housing transaction modes dominate China's real estate market. However, many existing studies tend to treat the housing market as a homogeneous entity, overlooking the heterogeneity...
Drag2Build++: A drag-based 3D architectural mesh editing workflow based on differentiable surface modeling
December 2025
In modern architectural design, as complexity increases and diverse demands emerge, reconstructing 3D spaces has become a crucial method. However, existing methods remain limited to small-scale scenarios...
ArchiWeb: A web platform for AI-driven early-stage architectural design
December 2025
As society confronts increasingly complex demands and the growing need for carbon-neutral architecture, AI-driven design methodologies are evolving rapidly. However, the lack of a unified integration...
Latent distribution: Measuring floor plan typicality with isovist representation learning
December 2025
The effectiveness of machine learning (ML) models for architectural applications relies on high-quality datasets balanced with advancements in model architecture and computational capacity. Current...
A constructal poly-narrative of architectural and urban practices and theories across history
December 2025
The history of architectural and urban practices reflects humanity's enduring quest to comprehend and shape its environment, often through the lens of unifying meta-narratives. This paper critiques...
Living geometry, AI tools, and Alexander's 15 fundamental properties. Remodel the architecture studios!
December 2025
A universal set of mathematical qualities combine complexity with geometry to define “living geometry”. Those properties apply equally to organisms as to inanimate matter. A special type of geometry...
Application of machine learning and genetic algorithms in environmental performance assessment and optimization of traditional Huizhou houses in China
December 2025
China's rapid urbanization presents significant challenges for rural construction and resource management, often prioritizing economic gains over climate adaptability and energy efficiency. This study...
An analysis of spatial vitality distribution and formation mechanisms in historical urban areas based on multi-source big data: A case study of Changsha
December 2025
As global urbanization accelerates, the spatial vitality of historical urban areas has become a critical issue in urban regeneration and sustainable development. Some existing spatial vitality evaluation...
Spatio-temporal continuity in post-earthquake architecture of Francesco Venezia's anomalous monuments in the Belice Valley
December 2025
This study investigates the architectural interventions of Francesco Venezia in the Belice Valley after the 1968 earthquake, with a particular focus on the c and the Open-Air Theatre in Salemi. Employing...
A deep learning-based framework for intelligent modeling: From architectural sketch to 3D model
December 2025
This paper proposes a deep learning-based intelligent modeling framework for generating 3D architectural models from manual sketches, addressing the domain gap in 2D-to-3D transformation. By integrating...
A diffusion-based machine learning method for 3D architectural form-finding
December 2025
Form-finding is a process in architectural design. Architects create and manipulate the morphology of a building by finding the form using digital tools and algorithms, such as machine learning. Recent...
Developing a bottom-up approach to assess energy challenges in urban residential buildings of China
December 2025
Accurate evaluation on residential energy demand is crucial for sustainable energy systems and urban development. Bottom-up approaches are reliable to capture the building energy characteristics. However,...
The influence of urban residential block morphology on seasonal outdoor thermal comfort in severely cold regions: A case study of Harbin, China
Available online 10 November 2025
Outdoor thermal comfort in urban residential blocks significantly affects residents' quality of life and health, and this effect varies seasonally. Severely cold regions experience harsh winters, and...
Spatial structure and accessibility of urban parks: A multi-scale integration of GIS and space syntax in Xi'an
Available online 8 November 2025
Urban parks are critical for ecological sustainability, residents' well-being, and spatial equity. Using Xi'an, China, as a case study, this paper integrates park POI, census, and street network data...
Spatiotemporal heterogeneity in built environment impacts on urban mobility: Insights from calendar events and new towns in Beijing
Available online 8 November 2025
The spatiotemporal heterogeneity of the impact of BE on urban transportation remains underexplored, especially in nonlinear dynamics and the comprehensive effects of CEs and spatial configuration in...
Nonlinear effects of built environment on living street vitality considering spatial heterogeneity: Evidence from Xiamen Island, China
Available online 5 November 2025
Understanding the intricate relationship between the built environment and living street vitality is crucial for guiding the revitalization of street life. Traditional linear models often oversimplify...
Restoration of architectural mural images under low-light conditions via Multi-level Interactive Siamese Filtering
Available online 5 November 2025
Architectural murals, as integral elements of built heritage, preserve rich cultural, religious, and social narratives. However, the passage of time and inadequate protective measures have led to severe...
Neurological benefits of third places for young adults in healthy urban environments
October 2025
Aspects of urban environments, especially green spaces, are known to benefit mental health and well-being. However, the healing potential of urban third places remains underexamined compared to the...
