Regeneration or degeneration? Living heritage evaluation for traditional villages by GWPCA model: Evidence from 60 cases in southeast Shanxi, China
Available online 16 January 2026
Given the challenges of declining rural heritage vitality due to global urbanization, it is crucial to scientifically construct an evaluation system for traditional village living heritage value (TVLHV)....
“Wise city” approach for architectural design in historical contexts: Visual integrity and decision support with 3D GIS
Available online 14 January 2026
The spread of digital technologies has advanced data-driven planning, promoting the “smart city” model. Yet it often neglects cultural and contextual continuity in historic areas. This study proposes...
Communal spaces in multi-unit housing renovation: A systematic literature review
Available online 12 January 2026
Communal spaces are essential for quality living, social interaction, and community cohesion in multi-unit housing. As housing undergoes renovation, it is crucial to evaluate these spaces and their...
The correlation between spatial vitality and multi-alienation in the exterior spaces of large-scale public buildings: A case study of three sites in Shanghai
Available online 12 January 2026
In an era of pervasive alienation, examining spatial alienation and its potential positive roles has become essential for understanding the evolution of human settlements and the built urban environment....
From buildings to blocks: Graph contrastive learning for integrated urban architectural morphology classification
Available online 12 January 2026
Urban block classification is fundamental for understanding urban morphology and guiding renewal strategies, yet traditional methods based on morphological indicators fall short in capturing complex...
High-rise timber buildings: Benchmarks in structural systems, fire safety, prefabrication efficiency and environmental insights of world's 10 tallest completed mass timber projects
Available online 9 January 2026
This study provides a systematic comparative overview of the world's 10 tallest completed timber buildings, moving beyond descriptive reports to establish a synthesized framework of benchmarks for structural...
Repurposing leftover transport infrastructure spaces: Case studies from the Netherlands, USA, and China through an urban design governance lens
Available online 8 January 2026
Transport infrastructure spaces embody multidimensional complexity, balancing mobility with public life functions, all shaped by fragmented governance arrangements across transport and municipal authorities....
Exploring public experiences in urban green spaces: A social media analysis of Amsterdam
Available online 3 January 2026
Urban green spaces (UGSs) are increasingly recognised for their ecological, social, and psychological benefits, particularly within rapidly urbanising contexts. Understanding public perceptions and...
Timeless aspects in designing field hospitals, in search of innovation—A case study
Available online 2 January 2026
The subject of this research is the design of field hospitals. In defining the topic, the following research gap was identified: there is a lack of in-depth analyses comparing contemporary facilities...
Prefabricated lightweight construction with post-tensioning: A conceptual design prototype of 3D-printed polymer slab system
Available online 2 January 2026
The confluence of structural optimization and additive manufacturing (AM) has significantly expanded the design space of architectural tectonics. This research explores the integration of architectural...
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...